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2008 Vw Eos Convertible 2.0l Turbo 51k Miles Automatic Dsg Transmission on 2040-cars

US $11,998.00
Year:2008 Mileage:51564 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Engine:2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WVWBA71F58V002830
Year: 2008
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Eos
Trim: Turbo Convertible 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 51,564
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: EOS
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Unspecified

2008 Volkswagen EOS Convertible 2.0L 4CYL Turbo FWD Automatic DSG Transmission. with only 51K miles. In Perfect inside/out condition! NEW tires, Fully loaded: A/C, CD, Heated leather seats, foglights, Sunroof/Moonroof, Original Rims, heated outside power mirrors, power windows, keyless entry, Just did the oil change! In perfect mechanical shape! Comes with original books, floormats, remote/key. There was 1 accident last year and salvage title was issued. That is why the price is so low. I would love to take it for you to local VW stealership for prepurchase inspection. Please contact me at 917-586-57 NINE EIGHT. If you are from another state, I can always meet you in PDX (Portland Oregon airport) so you can drive it home. Or I can arrange a transportation anywhere in US. The prices are around: OR to CA $550, OR to TX $950, OR to FL $1100, OR to IL $1150, OR to NY $1300,,, I can always arrange a transportation to other country from Port in Tacoma WA. If you got 0 feedback or from another country, please don't buy or bid on my car prior contacting me. I have been an EBay member over 11 years. Please see my %100 positive feedback and be confident in buying this car. $500 immediate deposit required when you click buy-it now. The rest is due within 10 days of auction ends. You can't pay for the car using PayPal. Because PayPal will charge me over %3 and that is lots of money. Please don't bid or buy if you got no finances on hands. Thank you.
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