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Year:2010 Mileage:59334 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Barents Blue Metallic Interior Color:     Off Black Stock Number:067634
Mileage:59,334 Engine:I6 3.2L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:YV4982DZ1A2067634 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2010 Volvo XC60 3.2
All Wheel Drive
 
NAVIGATION ! PANORAMIC SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  PREMIUM ALLOYS ! XENONS !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM ! WOOD !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
ALL WHEEL DRIVE ! PDC ! REAR CAM
POWER LIFT GATE  
 
TOP LOADED XC60 WITH ALL THE OPTIONS !  
 
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:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
PANORAMIC 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 INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER LIFT GATE
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
REAR HEATED SEATS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO WITH UISB AUX
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
REAR SPOILER
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
ROOF RACK
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful BARENTS BLUE METALLIC on
BLACK LEATHER Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 38,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 23,888
NADA RETAIL $ 24,400
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 21,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a VOLVO XC60 3.2 AWD 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!!!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT
281-506-8808

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE VOLVO XC60 3.2 AWD, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
WE FINANCE ! APPLY ONLINE FOR AUTO LOANS AS LOW AS 2.99%

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
or email sales
 
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We Export For Canadian Customers
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10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
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TINTED WINDOWS ! 
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL ! SPOILER ! 
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SHARP AWD SUV ! 
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XENON HEADLIGHTS ! FOG LIGHTS ! 
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NICE CLEAN INTERIOR ! 
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PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF ! 
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FULL LEATHER SEATS ! 
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59K ORIGINAL MILES ! 
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NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND ! 
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REAR VIEW CAMERA ! 
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DUAL AC ! HEATED SEATS ! HILL DESCENT CONTROL ! BLUETOOTH ! PREMIUM SOUND ! 
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AUTO TRANSMISSION ! 
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REAR HEATED SEATS ! 
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LOTS OF CARGO SPACE WIT SEPERATOR ! 
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POWER LIFT GATE ! 
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POWERFUL 3.2 ENGINE ! 
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PREMIUM 17" ALLOY WHEELS ! 
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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:
  • Front and Rear Skid Plate(s)
    Appearance /
      Interior:
    • Aluminum Accents
    • 16.0 Steering Ratio
    • 2.90 Turns Lock-To-Lock
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Air Filtration
    • Front Center Armrests
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front and Rear Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Rear Air Conditioning
    • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
    • Leather Shift Knob Trim
    • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Retractable Cargo Cover
    • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
    • Rear Console With Armrest
    • Cruise Control
    • Cupholders
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Includes Exterior Mirrors
    • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
    • 3 Number of Drivers
    • Variable Power-Assisted Steering Power Steering
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Cargo Area Under Floor
    • Door Pockets - Front
    • Front Seatback
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • Part Time 4WD
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • Braking Assist
    • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
    • Mechanical Center Differential
    • Electronic Brake Control
    • Electronic Parking Brake
    • Emergency Braking Preparation
    • 3.75 Final Gear Ratio
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • 12.9 Front Brake Diameter
    • Disc Front Brakes
    • Power
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • 11.9 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Disc Rear Brakes
    • Stability Control
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Element Antenna
    • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Driver Information System
    • External Temperature Display
    • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
    • Radio Data System
    • Hd Radio Radio
    • Sirius Satellite Radio
    • On-Call Plus (Volvo) Satellite Communications
    • 8 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
    • 160 Watts
    Exterior:
    • Ambient Lighting
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
    • Security Approach Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Fixed Liftgate Window
    • Closure Assist Power Liftgate
    • Power Liftgate Rear Door
    • Auto-Off Rear Fog Lights
    Rims / Tires:
    • Alloy Rim
    • Temporary Tires
    • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tires
    Roof / Glass:
    • Dual-Stage Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Power Moonroof
    • 2 One-Touch Windows
    • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
    • Rear Doors, Quarters and Liftgate Privacy Glass
    • Rear Defogger
    • With Washer Rear Wiper
    • Black Roof Rails
    • Tinted
    Safety:
    • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Front and Rear Active Head Restraints
    • Alarm Anti-Theft System
    • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
    • Theft-Deterrent System Anti-Theft System
    • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • Integrated Turn Signals 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
    • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
    Seating:
    • Adjustable Lumbar Support
    • Flat Folding Folding
    • Folds Flat
    • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
    • Height Adjustable
    • 8 Power Adjustments
    • Rear Heat Vents
    • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
    • 40-20-40 Split Bench Seating
    • Cloth Upholstery
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    We Finance ! Rates a slow as 2.99% with Approved credit
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    Shipping Information
    WE SHIP AND EXPORT WORLDWIDE
    GREAT LOW NATIONWIDE US SHIPPING RATES !!
    Canadian Customers Welcome
    Email us your zip code for Special Shipping Rates !
    email sales@ultimatems.com
    If Outside US or Canada email us your Port City and Country
    for a quote !
    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
    Map of Ultimate Motorsports at 10311 Altonbury Lane, Houston, TX 77031
    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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