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550i Gran Turismo Msrp $75k Sport 20'wheels Convenience Driver Assist Cameras Nr on 2040-cars

US $43,850.00
Year:2011 Mileage:11252 Color: and interior are in Excellent Condition
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

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We Present Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition

1 Owner, 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

with only 11,252 Miles!!

We Often Close Auctions Early!!
 
Yes, We Do Accept Reasonable Offers!!
 
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In Excellent Condition 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo  

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 In Excellent Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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1 Owner California Car

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Smoke Free Interior

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo  

Both the exterior and interior are in Excellent Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 280 pictures so you can judge for yourself

the condition this sharp 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

48 month / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper BMW Manufacturer's Warranty and

48 month / 50,000 miles FREE BMW Maintenance Program.

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model 550i Gran Turismo

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo  that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

BMW Manufacturer's Warranty & Maintenance Program!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 03-08-2011

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     4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 03-08-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost - $0.00

4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Maintenance Program

Valid Until 03-08-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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Extended Warranty

Our Extended Warranty Company is rated between top 6 in the Country!

We offer Extended Warranty valid in any US & Canada BMW Dealership

Please see below Extended Warranty Rates
 
Best Coverage in the Industry - Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,140

Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,525

Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,332

Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,914

Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,417

Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $3,084

NOTE: This extended warranty period will start from the date you purchase this contract,
 
either 5 years or 7 years from today (depending how many years you choose) or
until 
your vehicle reach
 
either 75,000 miles or 100,000 miles (depending what mileage you choose) whichever comes first.

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

 

This Vehicle Is Equipped With Following Options:

 

Exterior Paint: Space Gray Metallic

Exterior Trim: Shadowline

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Interior: Everest Gray Dakota Leather

Interior Trim: Ash Grain Wood

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Sport Package - $4,200 (This Package Includes)

Adaptive Drive - Electronic Damping Control

Adaptive Drive with Active Roll Stabilization and Electronic Damping Control augments

the already stiff suspension to provide more precise and agile handling

Shadowline Exterior Trim

Shadowline trim gives a sporty look to front and rear side-window frames,

window recess finishers, and door sill trim strips

Sports Leather Steering Wheel

3-Spoke leather wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel places audio controls at your fingertips.

Multi-Coutour Seats

20-way power multi-contour front seats for the driver and front passenger provide optimum lateral support.

The seats offer power adjustments for backrest and seat bottom angle, thigh, upper back and lumbar support,

adjustable sides, and active head restrains.

Increased Top Speed Limiter

BMW Manufacturer's increased top speed limiter for top performance

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Convenience Package - $1,900 (This Package Includes)

Comfort Access Key-less Entry System

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: key-less access to your car

Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you

to unlock the doors by touching the door handle

You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing

the Start/Stop button without first inserting the remote key

Soft Close Automatic Doors

The soft close feature uses small electric motors to gently close all four doors and trunk lid.

Simply close the door or trunk lid gently and the electric mechanism then draws it fully in.

Power Tailgate

Helps loading and unloading in inclement weather or when you are carrying bulky items.

Simply press a button to open or close the upper tailgate.

The 550i GT also has handy automatic "open" and "close" buttons on the tailgate.

The safe-close system automatically stops if it encounters blockage.

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Premium Sound Package - $1,400 (This Package Includes)

Premium High-Fi System

Premium high-fidelity 16-speaker sound system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP),

2 sub-woofers under the front seats and digital 9-channel amplifier with 600 watts of power

iPod & USB Adapter

The iPod® adapter offers the ability to simply and easily integrate selected iPod® models

and other selected MP3 players into the vehicle's audio system

Once connected, the MP3 unit is fully controllable through the audio interface

You can then enjoy your personalized music selections delivered with the

? full audio capabilities and refinement of the BMW sound system

(iPod & Wire not Included)

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Driver Assistance Package - $1,350 (This Package Includes)

Active Blind Spot Detection

Upon activating the turn signal to show the intension to change lanes, this system recognizes

and warns the driver through a visible signal in the exterior mirror casing if a vehicle is in the driver's

blind spot or a vehicle is approaching at high speed in the overtaking lane.

Lane Departure Warning

This feature alerts the driver by discreetly vibrating the steering wheel if the

vehicle crosses lane markings without using the directional signal.

The vibration feature also helps warn the driver of an improper lane changing maneuver.

Lane Departure Warning feature is not a substitute for the driver's own responsibility in

maintaining safe control of the vehicle.

Automatic High Beams

The assistant monitors approaching vehicles and ambient light

and switches the high beam headlights on and off appropriately.

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20" Light Alloy Wheels & High Performance Tires - $1,300 (This Option Includes)

Front Tires: 245/40 R20 High Performance Tires

Rear Tires: 275/35 R20 High Performance Tires

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Camera Package - $1,200 (This Option Includes)

The camera package incorporates rear view camera, side-view cameras and top-view cameras

Front Side-View Cameras

Uses a camera mounted in each corner of the front bumper

to give a clear look down an intersecting road in both directions. 

Top-View Cameras

Top view consists of two cameras, one in each exterior mirror

Rear-View Camera

Rear-view camera clearly shows the area behind the vehicle in the Control Display.

Working in conjunction with Park Distance Control, interactive guidelines in the Control Display

help the driver by showing whether a selected parking space can accommodate the vehicle.

Parking trajectories, as well as turn angles, are also shown in the display.

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Heated Front Seats - $500 (This Option Includes)

A welcome feature for driver and front passenger in cooler weather.

With the touch of a button, seat surface and backrest are heated and

quickly radiate comfortable warmth in your choice of three settings.

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Satellite Radio - $350 (This Option Includes)

Enjoy digital entertainment wherever you drive, coast-to-coast

SIRIUS delivers 60 commercial-free music streams and over 40 news, sports and entertainment

streams from the best names in the business, including CNN, ESPN, CNBC, NPR and Radio Disney

SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrates seamlessly into your vehicle with the controls of your BMW's radio

SIRIUS service subscription required*

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Navigation System with iDrive and Real Time Traffic Information - (Included)

Navigation System

The highly detailed maps now offer a variety of views to help make finding your route even easier

If you want more than the 2-D view, select a night view, a height mode, or even 3-D perspective

You can also add verbal or written instructions

Take advantage of the travel planner, for any trip requiring multiple stop-off points

Up to 30 different locations can be programmed along the same route

By switching from a DVD-based system to a quicker, hard drive-based system,

BMW also increased the operation speed

Voice Activation

Lets you verbally control numerous navigation system functions, record

up to five minutes of notes, and dial phone calls hands-free

Real Time Traffic Information

In many large cities, the navigation system can display and describe

the Real Time Traffic Information around your BMW

If congestion is on your planned route, the system can often plan a detour around it

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Panoramic Moonroof - (Included)

Panoramic moonroof with 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control,

wind deflector and electric interior sunshade

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High Definition Radio (HD) - (Included)

HD Radio broadcasting is the new, digital standard for AM and FM radio stations.

Across the United States, over 1300 AM/FM stations have upgraded to HD Radio technology,

with over 600 of the FM stations also offering new,

HD Radio-only "multicast" channels, vastly increasing programming choice

HD Radio stations are broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound and offer innovative data services,

such as song artist and title scrolling across the screen

HD Radio is totally subscription free from your local AM and FM radio stations,

once your car is equipped with an HD Radio receiver

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MSRP when New: $75,325 + Sales Tax & Fees*

* Sales Tax & DMV Fees are not included

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This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay

First Come, First Serve/Buy!!

Note: This 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, was reacquired in California by BMW North America after the last retail owner or lessee requested its repurchase.

Concern reported by original owner: "Check engine light on."

BMW graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. BMW will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

BMW performed the following repair(s) to correct the concern: "Replaced connecting line, vent pipe, and profile gaskets.”

This 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has remaining balance of BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 03-08-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 03-08-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any US & Canada BMW Dealership are Available - Please Inquire.

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Gran Turismo, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading BMW dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking BMW is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. VERY CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.  

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

has the remainder of a BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles

and NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years / 50,000 miles.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Excellent Condition 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

 at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding. 

Auto Financing 

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details.

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 Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

 from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626  

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256  

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # WBASN4C53BC209739

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export Buyer

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Recall Document Ready for Canadian Buyers - FREE

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle Anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Low, Low, Low Miles!

Only 11,252 Miles - in Excellent Condition!

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You! 

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records. 
 
We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity. 

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions. 

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully. 

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

 of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement. 

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the 

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority. 

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations, 

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee. 

Here is how it works: 

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction. 

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a 

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle. 

If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection, 

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the 

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way! 

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours. 

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only. 

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS 

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us 

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must 

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank 

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.

DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.


PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - in person only

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.


TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee. 

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.


FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.


TRANSPORTATION 

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping 

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. 

Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.


TITLES 

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles. 

All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing. 

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days. 

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking. 

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.


VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer. 

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

 for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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 make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.


MANUALS - BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing 

include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle. 

PROPER VENUE 

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas. 

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas. 

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars. 

Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. 

UPDATES 

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time. 

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications. 

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update. 

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions. 

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid. 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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Maserati Ghibli overtakes Levante, headed for Shanghai?

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