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Clean Carfax Sunroof Xenons Keylessgo Prem Sound 41k Low Miles Warranty Alloys ! on 2040-cars

US $17,980.00
Year:2012 Mileage:41411 Color: Burgundy /
 Black
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:V6 3.5L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1N4AA5AP1CC823300
Year: 2012
Make: Nissan
Model: Maxima
Warranty: Limited
Mileage: 41,411
Sub Model: 3.5S WE FINANCE 2.99%+
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Black
Drivetrain: FWD

2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5S WE FINANCE 2.99%+ 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Burgundy Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:823300
Mileage:41,411 Engine:V6 3.5L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1N4AA5AP1CC823300 AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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2012 NISSAN MAXIMA!
 
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Vehicle Description
ULTIMATE Motorsport Presents
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5S
 
SUNROOF ! AUTO ! XENONS ! ALLOYS ! KEYLESS GO !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
 
1 OWNER 41K ORIGINAL MILES !
 
CARFAX CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS CLICK CARFAX  LOGO FOR FREE 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 !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYLESS START GO
PREMIUM CLOTH AND ALUMINUM TRIM INTERIOR
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
REMOTE KEY
POWER PREMIUM CLOTH SEATS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE
FOG LIGHTS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful BURGUNDY on
BLACK PREMIUM CLOTH 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 $ 31,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 21,065
NADA RETAIL $ 20,950

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 17,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a NISSAN MAXIMA 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!!!
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE NISSAN MAXIMA, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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POWER SUNROOF!
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TILT STEERING WITH CONTROLS!
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KEYLESS GO!
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41K ORIGINAL MILES!
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POWER SEATS!
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SPACIOUS 5 PASSENGER SEATING!
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PLENTY OF LEG ROOM!
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AMPLE CARGO SPACE!
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PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS!
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ORIGINAL KEYS AND OWNER MANUAL INCLUDED!
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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:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Accent Color Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 15.2 Steering Ratio
  • 2.6 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Aluminum Door Sill Trim
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Front Bottle Holders
  • Dual Level
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Light Glove Compartment
  • Lockable Glove Compartment
  • Push-Button Start Keyless Ignition
  • Hands-Free Multi-Function Remote With Keyless Ignition Multi-Function Remote
  • With Sunglass Holder Overhead Console
  • Two 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Front Seatback
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 5.17 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 12.6 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.1 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Diameter 25.4 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Front Strut Tower Bar
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Strut Front Suspension
  • 12.13 Rear Brake Diameter
  • .63 Rear Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Diameter 21 Mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Element Antenna
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • External Temperature Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Footwell Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Temporary Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • 10 Wheel Spokes
  • Aluminum Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Lockout Button
  • Anti-Trapping Feature Moonroof
  • One-Touch Open/Close Moonroof
  • Power Glass Moonroof
  • Sliding Sunshade Moonroof
  • Tilt Moonroof
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Alarm With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Hood Buckling Creases
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Speed Sensitive Central Locking Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating With Sliding Extensions Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 8 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Passenger Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 4 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • 2 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • Vents Rear Seat Heat
  • 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
  • Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Splash Guards
    Safety:
    • External Ground Lighting
    • Vehicle Alarm Impact Sensor
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    Canadian Customers Welcome
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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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