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US $11,480.00
Year:2008 Mileage:96821 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2008 Mercury Mountaineer AWD LUXURY 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic Interior Color:     Charcoal Black Stock Number:J11491
Mileage:96,821 Engine:V6 4L SOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:4M2EU47E48UJ11491 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2008 Mercury Mountaineer
 Luxury All Wheel Drive
 
LEATHER ! HALOGENS !
 ALLOYS ! ALL WHEEL DRIVE !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
LUXURY PACKAGE !
 
CARFAX & AUTOCHECK CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS CLICK CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO FOR FREE
REPORTS
 
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 !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND ALUMINUM TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
LUXURY PACKAGE
ROOF RACK
RUNNING BOARDS
TOW PACKAGE
4.0 LITER V6 ENGINE
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MANUAL LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM WITH MS SYNC 
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING 
REMOTE KEY
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SILVER BIRCH METALLIC on
BLACK LEATHER WITH ALUMINUM TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 29,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 15,202

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 11,480
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If You are Looking for a MERCURY MOUNTAINEER LUXURY AWD with all the options with LOW MILES, You Don't Have to Look any Further!!!
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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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Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE MERCURY MOUNTAINEER LUXURY AWD , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
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Email:
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Call
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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE

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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL

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ROOF RACK

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RUNNING BOARDS

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TINTED WINDOWS

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PREMIUM LEATHER

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STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS

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PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM

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HEATED SEATS

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POWER SEATS

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PREMIUM SOFT LEATHER

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3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER

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LIFTGATE WITH REAR CARGO SPACE

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4.0 LITER V6 ENGINE

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17' ALLOY WHEELS

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REMOTE KEY

Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Aluminum Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Comfort:
  • Multi-Adjustable Headrests Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Leather Door Trim
  • 1 Fixed Rear Headrests
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Multi-Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Audio and Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Front Door Pockets
  • Light Glove Compartment
  • Intelligent Key Keyless Entry
  • Keypad Keyless Entry
  • Overhead Console With Storage
  • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
  • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Front and Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Air Conditioning Controls
  • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Front Seatback
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.55 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Viscous Center Differential
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
  • 12.0 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.2 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Lower Controls Rear Arm
  • Short and Long Rear Arm
  • 11.9 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.5 Rear Brake Width
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
  • Short and Long Arm Rear Suspension
  • Roll Stability Control
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
  • Trailer Hitch
  • 4-Pin Trailer Wiring
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Multi-Functional Information Center
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
  • 80 Watts
Exterior:
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Manual Flip-Up Liftgate Window
  • Liftgate Rear Door
  • Rear Center Brakelight Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Underbody Mount Location
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Full-Size Tires
  • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Terrain Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Doors, Quarters and Liftgate Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rails
  • Black Roof Rails
Safety:
  • 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Flat Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Height Adjustable
  • Manual Adjustments
  • 6 Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Rear Heat Vents
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
  • Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Color-Keyed Running Boards
  • License Plate Bracket
  • Roof Rail Crossbars (Black)
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Sync
    Convenience:
    • Power Adjustable Pedals W/O Memory
      Drivetrain /
        Suspension:
      • Class Iii/Iv Trailer Tow Package
        Package:
        • 3Rd Row Seat Package
        • Comfort Package
        Safety:
        • Reverse Sensing System
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          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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          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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