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2014 Explorer 1600 Miles Almost New Clean Carfax 7-pass 3row Xenons Ms Sync V6 ! on 2040-cars

US $25,980.00
Year:2014 Mileage:1624 Color: Black /
 Tan
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1FM5K7B85EGB18969
Year: 2014
Make: Ford
Doors: 4
Model: Explorer
Fuel: Flex-fuel
Drivetrain: RWD
Mileage: 1,624
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Sub Model: 7-PASS
Drive Type: FWD
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 6
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Limited

2014 Ford Explorer 7-PASS 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Tuxedo Black Metallic Interior Color:     MEDIUM LIGHT STONE Stock Number:B18969
Mileage:1,624 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Flex-fuel
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1FM5K7B85EGB18969 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2014 Ford Explorer
 
TUXEDO METALLIC BLACK ! REAR SPOILER !
 XENONS ! ROOF RACK !
PREMIUM MS SYNC SOUND SYSTEM !
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING !
 
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1 OWNER 1,600 ORIGINAL LOW MILES ALMOST NEW VEHICLE  !
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL ALMOST NEW EXPLORER COMES WITH FACTORY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
XENON HEADLIGHTS
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
ROOF RACK
REAR SPOILER
BOOK WITH KEY
POWER PREMIUM CLOTH SEATS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD AM FM WITH MS SYNC USB AUX INPUT
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
TRACTION CONTROL
TINTED WINDOWS
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER
EFFICIENT POWERFUL V6
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful TUXEDO BLACK on
PREMIUM BEIGE WITH GRAY TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 31,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 27,181
NADA RETAIL $ 27,550

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 25,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
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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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10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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2014 FORD EXPLORER
1 OWNER 1,600 LOW MILES
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BEAUTIFUL TUXEDO BLACK

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REAR SPOILER

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XENON HEADLIGHTS

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 STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
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1,600 LOW MILES

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POWER SEATS

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PREMIUM CLOTH SEATS

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3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER

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REAR CARGO SPACE

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POWERFUL 3.5 LITER V6 ENGINE

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BOOK WITH KEY

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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
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Black Fender Lip Moldings
  • Body-Color Front Bumper Color
  • Grey Grille Color
  • Black Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
  • Roofline Spoiler Rear Spoiler
  • Black Roof Rack Color
  • Black Window Trim
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Air Filtration
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Simulated Alloy Center Console Trim
    • Simulated Alloy Dash Trim
    • Scuff Plate Door Sill Trim
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Carpet Floors
    • Front and Rear Floor Mats
    • Front Air Conditioning
    • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
    • 2 Number of Third Row Headrests
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Reading Lights
    Convenience:
    • Front and Rear Assist Handle
    • Capless Fuel Filler System
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Cupholders
    • Keyless, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
    • With Sunglass Holder Overhead Console
    • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
    • Two 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • Electric Power Steering
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Accessory Hook
    • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
    • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
    • Front Seatback
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.39 Axle Ratio
    • Braking Assist
    • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • 12.8 Front Brake Diameter
    • 1.18 Front Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Diameter 32 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Power
    • 12.8 Rear Brake Diameter
    • 1.18 Rear Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
    • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Diameter 22 Mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • Roll Stability Control
    • Stability Control
    • With Trailer Stability Control Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Mast Antenna
    • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Clock
    • Digital Odometer
    • External Temperature Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Tachometer
    • 6 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Trip Odometer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
    • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Auto Delay Off Headlights
    • Auto On/Off Headlights
    • Dusk Sensing Headlights
    • Halogen Headlights
    • Fixed Liftgate Window
    • Liftgate Rear Door
    • Led Tail and Brake Lights
    Rims / Tires:
    • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
    • Temporary Spare Tire Size
    • Steel Spare Wheel
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tire
    • Full Wheel Covers
    • Steel Wheel
    Roof / Glass:
    • Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
    • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Lockout Button
    • 1 One-Touch Windows
    • Power Windows
    • Privacy Glass
    • Rear Defogger
    • Dual Speed Rear Wiper
    • Roof Rack
    Safety:
    • 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Alarm With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
    • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
    • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Exterior Mirrors
    • Remote Exterior Mirrors
    • Spotter Mirror Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Post-Collision Safety System Impact Sensor
    • Manual Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
    • Front Passenger Knee Airbags
    • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Shifter Activation Power Door Locks
    • Speed Sensitive Central Locking Power Door Locks
    • Mykey Programmable Safety Key
    • Front With Head Protection Chambers Side Airbags
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
    • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
    • Dual Vanity Mirrors
    Seating:
    • Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
    • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
    • Flat Folding Folding
    • Split Folding Folding
    • Bucket Front Seats
    • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
    • Height Adjustable
    • 4 Manual Adjustments
    • 6 Power Adjustments
    • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
    • Reclining
    • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
    • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
    • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
    • 3-Point Third Row Seatbelts
    • 50-50 Split Bench Seating
    • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
    • Cloth Upholstery

    Installed Options
    Appearance /
      Exterior:
    • License Plate Bracket
    • Splash Guards
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Sirius Satellite Radio
    • Sync Voice-Activated Communications and Entertainment System
    Fleet:
    • Daytime Running Lights
      Roof / Glass:
      • Roof Rack Crossbars
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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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        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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