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X1 Sdrive28i Sport Line Premium Technology Cold Weather Navigation Hk Sound Nr on 2040-cars

US $32,850.00
Year:2013 Mileage:9657 Color: and interior are in Pristine Condition
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

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We Present Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition,

One Owner, 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

with TwinPower Turbo Technology

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Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition 

 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

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 In Pristine Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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1 Owner Car

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Paint Work History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

Both the exterior and interior are in Pristine Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 250 pictures so you can judge for yourself the condition this sharp BMW X1 is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

51 month / 55,000 miles bumper to bumper BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

and 48 month / 50,000 miles BMW FREE Maintenance Program.

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model Sport Activity Vehicle

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

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BMW FREE Maintenance Program!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 10-01-2012

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     4 Years 3 Months/55,000 Miles BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 01-01-2017 or 55,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost $0 - Free

4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Maintenance Program

Valid Until 10-01-2016 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined

by the Service Interval Indicator for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first

Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal

wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications

This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts

that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included

For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet

that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details

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Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any

North America BMW Dealership are Available - Please Inquire

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

  

 This Vehicle is Equipped With Following Options:


Exterior Paint Color: Mineral Gray Metallic - $550 Option

Interior: Black Nevada Leather

Interior Trim: Anthracite Wood

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Premium Package - $3,950 (This Package Includes)

Comfort Access Key-less Entry System

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: key-less access to your car

Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you

to unlock the doors by touching the door handle

You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing

the Start/Stop button without first inserting the remote key

Universal Garage Door Opener

BMW Universal transceiver takes the place of up to three remote-control devices

It can activate remote functions outside the vehicle, such as

garage-door openers or home-lighting systems

Auto-Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors

Exterior power-folding side-view mirrors automatically dim when reflecting

bright lights, helping to eliminate glare when driving at night

Power Front Seats with Driver Seat Memory

Lumbar Support

Power lumbar support in the front seats adds four-way adjustable

comfort for the lower back - it can be adjusted up/down and in/out

Panoramic Moonroof
 
Two way power glass moonroof with one touch operation slides forward or tills up
 
to let in as much fresh air and sky as you like, while a wind deflector helps keep the wind out
 
Leather Upholstery
 
Black Nevada Leather Upholstery
 
Auto- dimming Rear View Mirror
 
Automatic-dimming rear-view mirror senses the bright headlights

of vehicles behind you, and automatically darkens
 
Ambiance Lighting

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Technology Package - $2,500 (This Package Includes)

Navigation System

The highly detailed maps now offer a variety of views to help make finding your route even easier

If you want more than the 2-D view, select a night view, a height mode, or even 3-D perspective

You can also add verbal or written instructions

Take advantage of the travel planner, for any trip requiring multiple stop-off points

Up to 30 different locations can be programmed along the same route

Real Time Traffic Information

In many large cities, the navigation system can display and describe

the Real Time Traffic Information around your BMW

If congestion is on your planned route, the system can often plan a detour around it.
 
Voice Command

Lets you verbally control numerous navigation system functions, record

up to five minutes of notes, and dial phone calls hands-free

  Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration 
 

 Remote Services
 
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Sport Line - $1,900 (This Package Includes)

18-inch? Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels
 
High Gloss Black Exterior Features
 
Sport Seats
 
Power Aluminum Interior Trims
 
Distinct Aluminum Satin Design Features on Front and Rear Seats
 
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Harman Kardon Surround Sound System - $875 (This Option Includes)

With vehicle specific equalizing and powerful 360 Watt amplifier.

The 11 speaker system includes four tweeters, four midrange speakers, two bass speakers

located under the front seats and one mid-range speaker in the dashboard. 

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Cold Weather Package - $700 (This Package Includes)

Heated Front Seats

A welcome feature for driver and front passenger in cooler weather.

With the touch of a button, seat surface and backrest are heated and

quickly radiate comfortable warmth in your choice of three settings

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated steering wheel makes gloves unnecessary for cold weather driving.

A flick of the switch quickly warms the steering wheel to the perfect temperature
 
Retractable Headlight Washers
 
Retractable high intensity headlight washers help keep lights clear of ice, mud, road salt
 
and other coatings, for maximum road lighting and enhanced  driving safety

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio - $350 (This Option Includes)

Enjoy digital entertainment wherever you drive, coast-to-coast

SIRIUS delivers 60 commercial-free music streams and over 40 news, sports and entertainment streams

from the best names in the business, including CNN, ESPN, CNBC, NPR and Radio Disney

SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrates seamlessly into your vehicle with the controls of your BMW's radio

Service Subscription Required
 
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BMW Apps - $250 (This Option Includes)

Provides a fully integrated solution for connecting your iPhone to your BMW.

Allows you to access the BMW Connected Apps (containing Web Radio, Facebook, Twitter)

as well as Certified 3rd Party Apps via the iDrive system.

Additional features include Plugin (iPod Interface and Video Playback).

iPod & USB Adapter

The iPod® adapter offers the ability to simply and easily integrate selected iPod® models

 and other selected MP3 players into the vehicle's audio system

Once connected, the MP3 unit is fully controllable through the audio interface

You can then enjoy your personalized music selections delivered with the

 full audio capabilities and refinement of the BMW sound system

(iPod & Wire are not Included)


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Servotronic - $250 (This Option Includes)
 
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering

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Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum - $250 
(This Option Includes)
 
 Clearly integrated into X1's design

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Sport Steering Wheel w/Paddles - $120 (Option)

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System w/Graphic Display - (Included)

A tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system for monitoring

the air pressure in a vehicle tire and automatically transmitting a warning

to the driver in the event of an under and, in some cases, over inflated tire

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Split Fold Down Rear Seats - (Included)
 
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Anti-Theft Alarm System - (Included)
 
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ECO PRO Mode - (Included)
 
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Storage Package - (Included)
 
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Automatic Climate Control - (Included)
 
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Stronger Electricity Supply - (Included)
 
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BMW TeleServices - (Included)
 
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Combox Controler - (Included)
 
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TeleServices Activation - (Included)
 
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Daytime Driving Lights - (Included)
 
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Multi-function Steering Wheel - (Included)
 
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Adjustable Front Armrest - (Included)
 
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Rain Sensor and Auto Headlights - (Included)
 
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Dynamic Cruise Control - (Included)
 
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This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay

First Come, First Serve/Buy!!

Note: This  2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV, was reacquired in California by BMW North America after the last retail owner or lessee requested its repurchase.

Concern reported by original owner: "Clicking noise heard and fuel warning light came on dash."

BMW graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. BMW performed the following repair to correct the concern: "Replaced instrument cluster, charged battery and programmed/encoded vehicle including CAS.” BMW will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

This  2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV has remaining balance of BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years 3 Months/55,000 miles valid until 01-01-2017 or 55,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 10-01-2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first.

We offer Extended Warranty valid in any US & Canada BMW Dealership. Please see below extended warranty rates.
 
Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,140
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,525
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,332
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,914
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,417
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $3,084

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Sport Activity Vehicle, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading BMW dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking BMW is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. VERY CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.  

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

has the remainder of a BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years 3 months / 55,000 miles

and BMW FREE Maintenance Program for 4 years / 50,000 miles.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Pristine Condition 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

 at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding. 

Auto Financing 

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details. 

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 Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

 from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626  

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256  

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # WBAVM1C53DVW41169

Title On Hand - Ready for Export Buyer

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Recall Document Ready for Canadian Buyer - FREE!

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle Anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sport Line SAV

Low, Low, Low Miles!

Only 9,657 Miles!

Low, Low, Low Miles!

Only 9,657 Miles!

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You! 

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records. 
 
We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity. 

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions. 

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully. 

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

 of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement. 

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the 

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority. 

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations, 

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee. 

Here is how it works: 

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction. 

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a 

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle. 


If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection, 

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the 

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way! 

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours. 

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only. 

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS 

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us 

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must 

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank 

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.


DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - US currency and in person only

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee. 

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION 

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping 

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. 


Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.


TITLES 

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles. 


All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing. 

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days. 

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking. 

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.


VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer. 

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

 for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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 make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing 


include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle. 

PROPER VENUE 

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas. 

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas. 

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars. 


Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. 

UPDATES 

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time. 

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications. 

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update. 

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions. 

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid. 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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BMW predicts 2 Series Active Tourer will have 75% conquest rate

Wed, 23 Jul 2014

In the last few years, BMW has definitively proven that it wasn't a slave to its legacy. In the US, the 3 Series was generally associated with smooth, flat-six engines, but the Bavarian brand dropped a four-cylinder turbo into it. The company was also known for its sports sedans, and it went green with the i3 and i8. Now, rear-wheel drive is off the table as defining its vehicles, as well. With the imminent launch of the 2 Series Active Tourer, the Bavarian's models are going front drive and opening up themselves to a whole new group of customers, so the thinking goes.
"We are expecting the Active Tourer will have a conquest rate of around 75 percent," said Frank Niederlaender, a BMW product manger, to Automotive News Europe. If you're not hip to the lingo, that means three quarters of the hatchback's buyers would come from other brands - an impressive figure, if accurate.
When it hits the road, the 2 Series Active Tourer will be the first BMW-branded vehicle to use the company's UKL front-wheel drive platform, already on the current Mini Cooper. The roomy hatchback is aimed at young families looking for a car that is luxurious but can still tote around the tots. It launches in Europe in September to compete against similar models like the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, but the Bimmer isn't crossing the Atlantic to the US until early 2015, according to ANE.

Major Alexa deal will bring Amazon services into more cars

Wed, Jan 9 2019

Amazon and its personal assistance service Alexa are partnering with HERE Technologies to create a new connected mobility service powerhouse. Alexa will integrate with HERE's navigation and location services to offer what the two companies are calling a "true voice-first-navigation experience." Alexa will come pre-integrated with HERE navigation on-demand, which the automakers can then enable, which should help cut down on development time. One of the biggest features from this partnership is how directions could be offered and delivered using HERE's Open Location Platform (OLP). Currently, the OLP uses data from several car manufacturers to provide insights into real-time location and traffic. But on Alexa, this could be used to provide directional context. For example, Alexa could say, "Turn right after [such-and-such a building]" rather than just, "Turn right." Amazon has been testing the automotive waters throughout the past decade. Its home-based Alexa-enabled devices are already offered with connections to several manufacturers. To various degrees of integration, it can already pair with Ford, Genesis, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and BMW vehicles. At the end of 2018, Amazon took things a step further when it introduced the Echo Auto, a Bluetooth-connected Alexa assistant device that can be physically kept in a car. Currently only available by invitation (its production and distribution have been delayed), the $25 device is essentially a voice service that works together with smartphones and connects to a car's speakers. Users can command it to do a variety of things, including playing music, setting navigation, opening the garage door, finding local stores, making calls, setting reminders, and thousands of other "skills." According to The Verge, nearly 1 million people have already ordered the device. Some (well, probably few) may know HERE Technologies from its maps on Windows Phones. We all know how that turned out, though. Today, HERE has expanded into a multi-function suite that is available in multiple mediums, including many automotive applications. HERE Automotive's connected vehicle services include real-time traffic, parking, weather, fuel prices, hazard warnings, traffic sign integration, and even EV charging stations. These all incorporate and extend the use of HERE's location and tracking programming. HERE is already partnered with BMW, Audi, Daimler, Intel, Mobileye, NVIDIA, and has investments from Bosch, Continental and Pioneer.

Toyota passes BMW as most valuable car brand

Tue, 21 May 2013

An annual market study of the strongest brands across various industries has seen Toyota leapfrog BMW as the world's most valuable automotive brand. Toyota's 2013 brand value rose to $24.5 billion, up 12 percent versus 2012 numbers according to market research company Millward Brown's BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list. BMW's value fell slightly; down by 2 percent to a total of $24 billion.
Mercedes-Benz finished in third place in the automotive category, up 11 percent from 2012 for a valuation of $18 billion. Honda ($12.4 billion, down 2 percent) and Nissan ($10.2 billion, up 3 percent) rounded out the top five for the category. Volkswagen was the only other auto brand that finished in the top 100 overall, in 100th place. Audi made the greatest percentage gain over 2012, up 18 percent to $5.5 billion, but finished outside of the top 100.
Technology companies dominated the overall list, with Apple, Google and IBM ranking one through three. Couture brand Prada was 2013's biggest gainer, rising by 63 percent over 2012.