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2011 Lincoln Navigator Navigation Rearcam Sunroof Heated Ac Seats 20s 49k on 2040-cars

US $35,900.00
Year:2011 Mileage:49430 Color: White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic - (White) /
 Stone Leather
Location:

Alvin, Texas, United States

Alvin, Texas, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.4L 330Cu. In. V8 FLEX SOHC Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Dealer
Body Type:Sport Utility
Transmission:Automatic
Fuel Type:FLEX
Condition:
Certified pre-owned: To qualify for certified pre-owned status, vehicles must meet strict age, mileage, and inspection requirements established by their manufacturers. Certified pre-owned cars are often sold with warranty, financing and roadside assistance options similar to their new counterparts. See the seller's listing for full details. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5LMJJ2H58BEJ07387
Year: 2011
Warranty: YES
Make: Lincoln
Model: Navigator
Options: LEATHER HEATED COOLED SEATS
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Safety Features: SEAT BELTS HEADLIGHTS BRAKES LIGHTS TURN SIGNALS
Power Options: WINDOWS, LOCKS & CRUISE CONTROL
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 49430
Disability Equipped: No
Sub Model: NAV POWER BOARDS
NUMBER OF DOORS: 4
Exterior Color: White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic - (White)
Interior Color: Stone Leather
Number of Cylinders: 8

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2011 Lincoln Navigator NAVIGATION SUNROOF 20s in Alvin TX from Motor Trends Online

Stock : T07387 VIN : 5LMJJ2H58BEJ07387 Bid Now!
Exterior : White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic - (White)   Interior : Stone Leather
Mileage : 49,430 Fuel : Gasoline MPG : 14 City / 20 HWY Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel Drive Engine : 310-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 Cylinders : 8 HP : 310 @ 5100

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NAVIGATION - POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - POWER TILT STEERING - REAR PARKING SENSORS - BACK UP CAMERA - AUTO DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL - HEATED AND COOLED FRONT SEATS - HEATED REAR SEATS - MEMORY SEAT - AM/FM RADIO - CD PLAYER - MICROSOFT SYNC - BLUETOOTH - MEDIA INPUT - POWER REAR LIFT GATE - POWER RUNNING BOARDS - HOMELINK - FOG LIGHTS - VERY WELL CARED FOR - SMOKE FREE INTERIOR!!!

Motor Trends is pleased to offer this 2011 Lincoln Navigator with only 49,430 AUTOCHECK Certified Miles!!!

Motor Trends sells over $60,000,000.00 worth of vehicle to customers all over the world each year from right in Houston and we do it by only offering top notch Black Tie Certified vehicles at extremely aggressive prices. See why we have happy customers on every continent. Our inventory is nicer and we sell it for less, PERIOD! Don't forget about our buy back guarantee...Don't like the vehicle you bought? Just changed your mind after you bought it? No problem...Simply bring it back. That's our no questions asked buy back guarantee! (EXCLUDES DEALERS) Motor Trends really is "A Better Way to Buy a Car".

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Features Overview
•  3rd Row Seat
•  4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•  6-Speed A/T
•  8 Cylinder Engine
•  A/C
•  A/T
•  ABS
•  Adjustable Pedals
•  Adjustable Steering Wheel
•  Aluminum Wheels
•  AM/FM Stereo
•  Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
•  Automatic Headlights
•  Auxiliary Audio Input
•  Back-Up Camera
•  Bluetooth Connection
•  Brake Assist
•  Bucket Seats
•  CD Player
•  Child Safety Locks
•  Climate Control
•  Conventional Spare Tire
•  Cooled Front Seat(s)
•  Cruise Control
•  Driver Adjustable Lumbar
•  Driver Air Bag
•  Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
•  Driver Vanity Mirror
•  Engine Immobilizer
•  Flex Fuel Capability
•  Floor Mats
•  Fog Lamps
•  Front Head Air Bag
•  Front Reading Lamps
•  Front Side Air Bag
•  Gasoline Fuel
•  HD Radio
•  Heated Front Seat(s)
•  Heated Mirrors
•  HID headlights
•  Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
•  Intermittent Wipers
•  Keyless Entry
•  Leather Seats
•  Leather Steering Wheel
•  Luggage Rack
•  Mirror Memory
•  MP3 Player
•  Multi-Zone A/C
•  Navigation from Telematics
•  Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
•  Passenger Air Bag
•  Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
•  Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
•  Passenger Vanity Mirror
•  Power Door Locks
•  Power Driver Seat
•  Power Folding Mirrors
•  Power Liftgate
•  Power Mirror(s)
•  Power Outlet
•  Power Passenger Seat
•  Power Retractable Running Boards
•  Power Steering
•  Power Windows
•  Premium Sound System
•  Privacy Glass
•  Rain Sensing Wipers
•  Rear A/C
•  Rear Defrost
•  Rear Head Air Bag
•  Rear Parking Aid
•  Rear Seat Audio Controls
•  Rear Wheel Drive
•  Remote Trunk Release
•  Running Boards/Side Steps
•  Satellite Radio
•  Seat Memory
•  Security System
•  Stability Control
•  Steering Wheel Audio Controls
•  Telematics
•  Tire Pressure Monitor
•  Tow Hooks
•  Traction Control
•  Transmission Overdrive Switch
•  Universal Garage Door Opener
•  Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
•  Woodgrain Interior Trim
Detailed Interior Features
•  (4) coat hooks
•  (8) cupholders
•  110V AC outlet
•  1st row : second row / liftgate grab handles
•  1st row dome lamp
•  2nd row center console
•  3rd row PowerFold 60/40 split fold-flat bench seat : 2-way head restraints
•  Automatic dual zone front/rear climate control
•  Cargo area dome lamp
•  Chrome door handles
•  Cigar lighter
•  Cruise control
•  Dual sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
•  Electrochromic rearview mirror
•  Front center console : floor storage / transmission shifter / coin holder / (2) headphone jacks / pen/pencil holder
•  Front reading lights
•  Full size overhead console : sunglass storage / conversation mirror
•  Genuine walnut swirl with alloy and burnished bronze accents
•  Illuminated entry with approach lamps
•  Leather trimmed 2nd row bucket seats
•  LED back-lit instrument cluster : tachometer / trip odometer / compass / outside temp display / analog clock / message center
•  Locking glove box
•  Perimeter alarm
•  Power accessory delay
•  Power adjustable accelerator/brake pedals with memory
•  Power door locks with AutoLock
•  Power points : (2) front / (1) cargo
•  Power rear quarter windows
•  Power tilt steering wheel : leather/wood trim / audio/speed controls / memory
•  Power windows with front one-touch down/up
•  Rear window defroster
•  Remote keyless entry system : SecuriCode key pad on driver door
•  SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
•  SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system : Bluetooth capability / steering wheel audio controls / USB port / audio input jack / 911 assist / vehicle health report / turn-by-turn navigation / real-time traffic *When paired with 101A rapid spec order code / SYNC traffic / directions / and information services are replaced by the vehicles navigation system and SIRIUS Travel Link functionality*
•  Universal garage door opener
Detailed Exterior Features
•  17" spare with steel wheel : P265/70R17 all-season BSW tire
•  Body color door handles with chrome strap
•  Chrome upper/lower grille
•  Color keyed bodyside trim with chrome accents
•  Color keyed bumpers
•  Color keyed power running boards
•  Fog lamps
•  HID headlamps with automatic on/off : rain lamps
•  Intermittent rear wiper with washer
•  Luggage rack : chrome side rails / black crossbars and end caps
•  Power liftgate
•  Privacy glass : rear doors / rear quarter windows / liftgate
•  Rain sensing speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
•  Solar tinted front door/windshield glass
Detailed Safety Features
•  1st row seat mounted side airbags
•  4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
•  AdvanceTrac with roll stability control (RSC)
•  Brake assist
•  Dual stage driver and front passenger front air bags : passenger on/off switch
•  Engine braking
•  Forward sensing system
•  Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system for child safety seats
•  MyKey : top speed limiter / audio volume limiter / early low fuel warning / programmable sound chimes / Beltminder with audio mute
•  Rear door child safety locks
•  Reverse camera with sensing system
•  Safety belts for all seating positions : pre-tensioners / load limiting retractors
•  Safety Canopy : 1st/2nd/3rd row side curtain air bags
•  SOS post crash alert
•  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Detailed Mechanical Features
•  3.73 non-limited slip axle
•  Chrome exhaust tip
•  Easy Fuel capless fuel filler system
•  Front and rear stabilizer bar
•  Independent multi-link rear suspension
•  Integrated class IV trailer tow : 4-pin connector
•  Power 4-wheel disc brakes
•  Power rack and pinion steering
•  Rear wheel drive
•  Tow hooks
•  Trailer sway control

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MOTOR TRENDS only inventories select, professionally chosen vehicles and we proudly offer them to our online clientele at a significant savings over traditional dealership used car "mega store" pricing. Each and every one of our vehicles goes through a rigorous inspection and thorough reconditioning process that will surely impress even the most discriminating buyers.

We at MOTOR TRENDS are proud of our excellent reputation with our local customers as well as our EBAY family and welcome any questions or comments about this or any of our other listings.
Fee And Tax Information
All sales are subject to a $125.00 documentary fee, a Texas Vehicle Inventory Tax based at .002403 of the purchase price. Ex. $10,000 purchase = $24.03 VIT Taxes, a $247 dealer service fee and state emission sticker fee of $40.75. Texas residents pay 6.25% sales tax and a registration fee of $103.30, Out-of-State buyers may register and pay applicable taxes in their home state.
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Winning buyer must contact us within 24 hours of listing end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of listing. The remainder of payment is due within 7 days of listing end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, or sell it otherwise. Make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.

WE ARE HAPPY TO ARRANGE FINANCING FOR ANY CUSTOMER WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES!

Payment can be made in cash (IN PERSON), bank wire transfer, or cashier's check - OR WE CAN FINANCE YOUR PURCHASE FOR YOU, AS LONG AS YOU LIVE WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES!

MOTOR TRENDS has described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective, so we recommend that the potential buyer inspect as well as test drive any of the vehicles before finalizing purchase. All vehicles are sold in "AS IS" condition unless otherwise specified. In regards to picking up the vehicle in person: ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS REPRESENTED (fails a professional inspection or is materially misrepresented), WE WILL PROMPTLY REFUND YOUR DEPOSIT. Our goal is to provide you with the best service and the most comfortable auto buying experience on ebay. We do not accept escrow, and all inspections must be done prior to delivery. The advertised mileage represents the actual miles when the car was placed on ebay. These vehicles are test-driven and actual mileage may differ at time of sale.

THESE VEHICLES ARE FOR SALE LOCALLY AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END ANY LISTING EARLY. Thanks for viewing our listing and GOOD LUCK!
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IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT SOMETHING, PLEASE ASK! Do not assume anything not listed is included. Vehicles listed are pre owned and may not come with extra keys, floor mats, navigation disks or other accessories. Please ask your sales rep about these items before committing to purchase AS WE CAN NOT REFUND DEPOSITS ... we are happy to verify anything you ask. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. While we at MOTOR TRENDS make every reasonable attempt to verify data and information used in this ad, all information and vehicle equipment should be independently verified prior to purchase. We try our best but on rare occasions we do make an honest mistake. MOTOR TRENDS will not be liable for errors and/or omissions.

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted.
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WE MAKE FINANCING EASY! Motor Trends is one of the Only eBaY dealers large enough to offer Financing on EVERY VEHICLE WE OFFER! We have Excellent Financing Options for Most Credit Situations ... No Hassles and No Games ... Contact us to get a Quick, No Obligation Quote!

All bidders must have pre-approved loans/financing (INCLUDING PRE-APPROVAL THRU US HERE AT MOTOR TRENDS -- JUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE -- (WWW.MOTORTRENDSONLINE COM) or must be able to pay cash (in person). Payment can be made in cash (in person), wire transfer, or cashier's check. All Major Credit Cards accepted (Deposit only-$1,000 max.). Please call for limits and details. Please remember that you have the option to call and have all of your questions answered at any time. We welcome and encourage any and all pre sale inspections.
Shipping Info
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping charges. We are happy to arrange shipping for you as a courtesy, just call the salesperson named in this listing for a quick shipping quote right to your front door!  If the vehicle is going to be shipped, full payment must be received before the vehicle leaves the lot.
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YES! YOU CAN TRADE YOUR CAR IN HERE! Motor Trends is one of the very few eBaY dealers large enough to accept any type of trade-in! One Simple Phone Call is all it takes! No Hassles and No Games ... We will give you a trade value Right Over The Phone! Call Us Today 281-488-8887.

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THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, COMES WITH OUR 3 MONTH OR 3,000 MILE BLACK TIE CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LIMITED WARRANTY, (AND MAY STILL HAVE PORTIONS OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY STILL AVAILABLE) AND COMES WITH OUR FREE NO QUESTIONS ASKED BUY BACK GUARANTEE!  ASK FOR DETAILS!

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