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US $16,980.00
Year:2008 Mileage:76655 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     White Diamond Tricoat Interior Color:     Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents Stock Number:271051
Mileage:76,655 Engine:V6 3.6L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:5GAER23708J271051 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
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2008 Buick Enclave CXL
 
XENONS ! LEATHER ! WOOD ! ALLOYS !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
POWER LIFT GATE !
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
BOSE PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM
 
 
CARFAX & AUTOCHECK CERTIFIED
NO ACCIDENTS CLICK CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO FOR FREE
REPORTS
 
 
CLEAN LOADED PEARL WHITE BUICK ENCLAVE  
 
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:
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING WOOD STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
POWER LIFT GATE
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM RADIO WITH AUX INPUT
REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 19” WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT METALLIC on
CASHMERE TAN LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
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NADA RETAIL $ 20,225
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WOOD STEERING
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HEATED SEATS !!
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REAR CAPTAIN SEATS
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REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT
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3RD ROW SEAT
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POWER LIFTGATE
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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:
  • Chrome Grille Color
    Comfort:
    • 3Rd Row Floor Mats
    • Cargo Area Floor Mat
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Rear Headrests
    • 2 Number of Third Row Headrests
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Rear Air Conditioning
    • Rear Floor Mats
    • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Cupholders
    • Front Door Pockets
    • Power Driver Seat Easy Entry
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Includes Exterior Mirrors
    • Multi-Function Remote
    • 2 Number of Drivers
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Front Seatback
    • Storage Organizer
    • Universal Remote Transmitter
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.16 Axle Ratio
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
    • 12.8 Front Brake Diameter
    • 1.1 Front Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Lower Controls Rear Arm
    • 13.0 Rear Brake Diameter
    • 0.8 Rear Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • Stability Control
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Audio Security System
    • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Clock
    • Compass
    • External Temperature Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Phone Antenna
    • Hands Free Phone
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
    • XM Satellite Radio
    • Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control
    • Tachometer
    • 6 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Auto Delay Off Headlights
    • Dusk Sensing Headlights
    • Xenon Headlights
    • Fixed Liftgate Window
    • Power Liftgate Rear Door
    Rims / Tires:
    • Underbody Mount Location
    • Temporary Tires
    • Alloy Spare Wheel Rim
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tires
    Roof / Glass:
    • Intermittent Front Wipers
    • 2 One-Touch Windows
    • Power Windows
    • Privacy Glass
    • Rear Defogger
    • Intermittent Rear Wiper
    • Roof Rack
    Safety:
    • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Child Seat Anchors
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
    • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Head Airbags
    • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
    • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Front Side Airbags
    • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
    • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
    Seating:
    • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
    • Manual Folding
    • One-Piece Folding Folding
    • Bucket Front Seats
    • Multi-Level Heating Heated
    • Height Adjustable
    • 4 Power Adjustments
    • 8 Power Adjustments
    • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
    • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • 40-60 Split Bench Seating
    • Captains Chairs Seating
    • Leather Upholstery

    Installed Options
    Appearance /
      Exterior:
    • White Diamond Tricoat
      Entertainment /
        Telematics:
      • Entertainment Package #1
        Package:
        • Cxl Luxury Package
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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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          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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