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5.7hemi Clean Carfax 30k Low Miles Chrome 20" Alloys Runboards Crew Cab Rearcam on 2040-cars

US $22,980.00
Year:2013 Mileage:30551 Color: Blue /
 Gray
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Truck
Engine:V8 5.7L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1C6RR7FT8DS558784
Year: 2013
Make: Ram
Model: 1500
Warranty: Limited
Mileage: 30,551
Sub Model: Tradesman 4X4 Crew
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Blue
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Gray
Drivetrain: 4WD

2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4X4 Crew 4-Door Truck
Exterior Color:     Blue Interior Color:     Gray Stock Number:558784
Mileage:30,551 Engine:V8 5.7L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1C6RR7FT8DS558784 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2013 RAM 1500 Tradesman
4x4 Crew Cab 5.7L Hemi
 
5.7L HEMI V8 ! CREW CAB !
  CHROME ALLOYS ! REAR CAMERA
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
4 WHEEL DRIVE !
CHROME RUNNING BOARDS !
 
CLEAN LOADED RAM 1500 4X4  WITH 30K ORIGINAL MILES !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
THIS RAM 1500 4X4 COMES WITH 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM FACTORY STILL ACTIVE !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
REAR VIEW CAMERA
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
RUNNING BOARDS
POWER 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 CHROME 20”  WHEELS
5.7L HEMI V8 ENGINE
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful TRUE BLUE on
GRAY CLOTH Interior!!
 
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Original $ 36,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 29,050
NADA RETAIL $ 27,500
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 24,980
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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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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE RAM 1500 TRADESMAN 4X4 CREW CAB, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
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:
  • Black Door Handle Color
  • Black Mirror Color
Comfort:
  • Front Center Armrests
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
Convenience:
  • Portable Ashtray
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control
  • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
  • Under Rear Seats
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Part Time 4WD
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.55 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
  • Cargo Bed Light
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Short and Long Arm (Sla) Front Arm
  • 13.2 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.1 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • 13.8 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.87 Rear Brake Width
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Solid Axle Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Removable Tailgate
  • With Trailer Stability Control Traction Control
  • Trailer Wiring
  • Electronic Hi-Lo Gear Selection Transfer Case
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Digital Odometer
  • Multi-Function Display
  • Pre-Wired For Phone Phone
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Uconnect Satellite Communications
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Quad Headlights Headlights
  • Led Rear Center Brakelight Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Lockout Button
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
Safety:
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front Crumple Zones
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Rolling Code Key Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
Seating:
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 40-20-40 Split Bench Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 2 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Bench Rear Seat
  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Vinyl Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Wheel To Wheel Side Steps
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • Anti-Spin Rear Differential
      Entertainment /
        Telematics:
      • Single Disc Remote CD Player
        Fleet:
        • Power and Remote Entry Group
          Package:
          • Popular Equipment Group
            Safety:
            • Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera
              Seating:
              • Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
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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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                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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                The best Super Bowl car commercials from the last 5 years

                Wed, Jan 28 2015

                If you've been dipping into the Autoblog feed over the past days and weeks, you wouldn't even have to be a sports fan to know the Super Bowl is coming up. Automakers have been teasing their spots for the big game, dropping them days early, fully-formed onto the Internet and otherwise trying to amp up the multi-million-dollar outlays that they've made for air time on the biggest advertising day of the year. And, we're into it. The lead up to the Super Bowl is almost akin to a mini auto show around these parts; with automakers being amongst the most prolific advertisers on these special Sundays. The crop of ads from 2015 looks as strong as ever, but we thought we'd take a quick look back at some of our favorite spots from the last five years. Take a look at our picks – created from a very informal polling of Autoblog editors and presented in no particular order – and then tell us about your recent faves, in Comments. Chrysler, Imported From Detroit Chrysler, Eminem and a lingering pan shot of "The Fist" – it doesn't get much more Motown than 2011's Imported From Detroit. With the weight of our staffers hailing from in and around The D, it's no wonder that our memories still favor this epic Super Bowl commercial (even though the car it was shilling was crap). Imported really set the tone for later Chrysler ads, too, repeated the formula: celebrity endorsement + dramatic copy + dash of jingoism = pulled car-guy heartstrings. Mercedes-Benz, Soul teaser with Kate Upton One of our favorite Super Bowl commercials (and yours, based on the insane number of views you logged) didn't even technically air during the game. Mercedes-Benz teased its eventual spot Soul with 90-seconds worth of Kate Upton threatening to do her best Joy Harmon impression. (Teaser indeed.) It doesn't win points for cleverness, use of music, acting, or any compelling carness, but it proved that Mercedes' advertisers knew how to make a splash in the Internet Age. And, hey, it's still classier than every GoDaddy commercial. Kia, A Dream Car. For Real Life Like the Mercedes video above, the initial draw here is a pretty lady; in this case the always stunning Adriana Lima. But this Kia commercial really delivers the extra effort we expect while scarfing crabby snacks and homemades, too. First of all, Motley Crue. Second, a cowboy on a bucking rhino. Enjoy yet again.

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