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Year:2006 Mileage:77737 Color: Color
Location:

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Houston, Texas, United States

2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 4MATIC 4-Door Wagon
Exterior Color:     Black Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:008843
Mileage:77,737 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:4JGCB65E46A008843 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2006 Mercedes Benz R350
4Matic All Wheel Drive
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS ! XENONS ! PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM ! WOOD !
7 PASSENGER 3ROW SEATING !
POWER LIFT GATE ! SPOILER !
 
 
CLEAN R350 WITH 77K ORIGINAL MILES BLACK ON BLACK  !  
 
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:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING 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 LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
REAR SPOILER
POWER LIFT GATE
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful BLACK on
CHARCOAL LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM  Interior!!
 
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Original $ 52,000 Price!!!
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KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 15,096
NADA RETAIL $ 16,225
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 13,980
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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!

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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
Comfort:
  • Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Alloy and Wood Center Console Trim
  • Wood Dash Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Reading Lights
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Alloy Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Net
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Door Pockets
  • Grocery Bag Holder
  • Seatback Storage
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Hill Ascent Assist
  • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Antenna
  • Audio/Video Input Auxiliary Jacks
  • CD-Controller
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • Pre-Wired For Phone Phone
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Rear Fog Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • 17 Inch Wheels
  • H Speed Rated Tires
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
Safety:
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Head Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Folding Center Armrest
  • Folding
  • Manual Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Headrests
  • 6 Passenger Seating
  • Power Adjustments
  • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
  • Reclining
  • Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Captains Chairs Seating
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Comfort:
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Rear Automatic Climate Control
  • Wood Center Console Trim
Convenience:
  • Driver Seat Memory
  • Passenger Seat Memory
  • Power Hatch
  • Variable Power Steering
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Active Suspension
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Harman/Kardon Audio
    • Remote Multi-CD Changer
    • Teleaid
    Exterior:
    • Self-Leveling Headlights
    • Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights
    Rims / Tires:
    • 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
      Roof / Glass:
      • Power Glass Sunroof
      • Power Rear Quarter Windows
      Safety:
      • Front and Rear Side Airbags
        Seating:
        • Power Passenger Seat Lumbar Adjustment
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          Main Phone:(281) 506-8808
          Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
          Email:sales@ultimatems.com
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          Houston, TX 77031
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          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. 
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          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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