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US $10,980.00
Year:2006 Mileage:95155 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Engine:V8 5.4L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5LMFU27546LJ01800
Year: 2006
Make: Lincoln
Model: Navigator
Warranty: No
Mileage: 95,155
Sub Model: Elite
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: White
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Tan
Drivetrain: RWD

2006 Lincoln Navigator Elite 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     White Sand Pearl Metallic Interior Color:     Tan Stock Number:J01800
Mileage:95,155 Engine:V8 5.4L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:5LMFU27546LJ01800 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
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2006 Lincoln Navigator
Elite Package
 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS ! WOOD ! PDC ! REAR CAM
PREMIUM THX SOUND SYSTEM !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
7 PASSENGER 3ROW SEATING !
REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
VENTILATED SEATS !
POWER RUNNING BOARDS !
 
CLEAN LOADED PEARL WHITE NAVIGATOR ELITE  WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY ON CLEAN CARFAX !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
ADD A 3 MONTH 3,000 MILE WARRANTY
FOR ONLY $ 295
ASK US FOR DETAILS ON A 4 YEAR UNLIMITED MILES NATION WIDE WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
REAR CAMERA WITH PDC
TELESCOPING WOOD  STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER RETRACTABLE RUNNING BOARDS
POWER FOLDING 3RD ROW
POWER HEATED AND COOLED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM THX SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM CHROME ALLOY 18”  WHEELS
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
ROOF RACK
REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
ELITE PACKAGE
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful WHITE SAND PEARL METALLIC on
TAN LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM  Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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Original $ 62,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 14,027
NADA RETAIL $ 14,325
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 10,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
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If You are Looking for a LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ELITE with all the options with LOW MILES, You Don't Have to Look any Further!!!
DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!

NOTE: JUST LIKE ANY USED VEHICLE FEW VERY MINOR NICK NACKS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND ROAD DEBRIS.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE BUYING A TOP LOADED USED VEHICLE IN CLEAN CONDITION NOT A BRAND NEW ONE!

Bid with Excitement & Confidence!!!
Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT
281-506-8808

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ELITE, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Visit
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Houston TX 77031
 
 
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Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Chrome Grille Color
  • Running Boards
Comfort:
  • Leather and Wood Center Console Trim
  • Wood Dash Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Power Adjustable Pedals
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Convience Features
  • Cruise Control
  • Cupholders
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Air Conditioning Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control
  • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Door Pockets
  • Seatback Storage
  • Storage Organizer
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.73 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
  • Short and Long Rear Arm
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Short and Long Arm Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Tow Hooks
  • Traction Control
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Trailer Wiring
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Antenna Type
  • CD Changer
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation
  • External Temperature Display
  • Rear Headphone Jacks
  • Rear Headphones
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Rear Volume Control Rear Audio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Reading Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire Size
  • P Tire Prefix
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • 18 Inch Wheel Diameter
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
  • Heated Windshield Washer Jets
  • Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Power Rear Quarter Windows
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rack
Safety:
  • Alarm Anti-Theft System
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
Seating:
  • Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • 7 Passenger Seating
  • Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • With Independent Controls Rear Seat Heat
  • Bucket Rear Seat
  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Reclining Rear Seat
  • Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Third Row Headrests
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • DVD Entertainment System
    Rims / Tires:
    • 18 Inch Chrome Alloy Wheels
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      Dealership Information
      Ultimate Motorsports
      Main Phone:(281) 506-8808
      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
      Email:sales@ultimatems.com
      Business Hours:
      Weekdays:9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
      Saturday:10 TO 5PM
      Sunday:CLOSED
      Location:
      10311 Altonbury Lane
      Houston, TX 77031
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      Terms of Sale
      Standard Terms & conditions
       

      PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! BY SUBMITTING A BID, MAKING AN OFFER OR CLICKING THE BUY IT NOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

      Fee and Tax Information: All Texas residents will pay 6.25% state sales tax and $ 133 Title Fee. This only applies to Texas Residents ONLY! Out of State customer only pay :

      All sales are subject to Texas V.I.T. tax based at a rate of .002834% of purchase price and $395.00 Processing fee.

      PAYPAL IS FOR DEPOSITS ONLY. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FULL PAYMENTS THOUGH THE PAYPAL.

      FINANCING IS AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT (WAC) ONLY ! ALL BUY IT NOW PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING !!!

      IF YOU CHOOSE TO CLICK THE BUY IT NOW OPTION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE LOCALLY AND ADDRESS ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE LOT.

      Please contact SALES@ultimatems.com or 281-657-7293
      Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.  Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.
      Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.
      If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. 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.
      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 posted.
      PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.  IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.
      By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale.
      By bidding and buying this auction, you enter a contract that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions of this auction. 
      We reserve the rights to sell the car outside the ebay auctions. We reserve the right to end the auction anytime. We reserve the right to cancel any bid from any bidder. 
      This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
      Please understand that the vehicles are Pre-Owned vehicles and at times, the vehicles may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floormats, tools, and owner's manuals. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle. 
      Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs.
      All bidders should have all questions answered and loans pre-approved before bidding. Please note that Non paying buyers would be handled by our attorney. Remember buying a car on eBay is legal binding contract.

      All vehicles are sold "AS IS". This is in full accordance with the laws of the State of TEXAS regarding motor vehicle sales. You the buyer/bidder must have a complete understanding that this vehicle is used and we do not know the complete history of this vehicle. We are presenting this vehicle to the best of our knowledge. The accuracy of our description is based on any and all information that we were able to obtain concerning this vehicle either by records, previous owners statements, or other statements if any made by the persons who sold or traded in this vehicle. We ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT Inc or any of its employees or agents will not be held responsible. All buyers are responsible for having an independent inspection completed on their vehicle of inetrest prior to sale or close of auction. You are welcome to fly in or schedule a inspection with several companies in Houston area to have a car professionally inspected.

      WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS PRIOR OR AFTER THE SALE OF AN AUTOMOBILE. ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS WHERE IS !!

      WE WELCOME INSPECTIONS BUT PLEASE DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE SALE IS CONFIRMED ! 

      This Agreement will be governed the laws of the State of Texas (without regard to principals of conflict of laws). Any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Goods shall be brought exclusively in Harris County, Texas. Bidder submits to the jurisdiction of all such courts. BIDDER AND SELLER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE, DEFEND, CONSTRUE OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR THE GOODS. If it is necessary for bidder to commence litigation to enforce any portion of this Agreement, Seller will be entitled to recover from Bidder its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the reasonable fees of in-house counsel.

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