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2011 Ford Taurus Limited Leather Wood Chrome Alloys Rearcam Pdc Xenons Prem Sync on 2040-cars

US $15,980.00
Year:2011 Mileage:52639 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2011 Ford Taurus Limited 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Interior Color:     Charcoal Black Stock Number:151509
Mileage:52,639 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1FAHP2FW4BG151509 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 Ford Taurus Limited
 
LEATHER ! WOOD ! CHROME ALLOYS ! REAR CAMERA ! PDC ! XENONS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH SYNC
 
 
CARFAX CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS CLICK CARFAX LOGO FOR FREE
REPORTS
 
 
CLEAN LOADED FORD TAURUS LIMITED WITH 52K ORIGINAL MILES!
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL FORD TAURUS COMES WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 60,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY FORM FORD !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
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
 
POWER LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM RADIO WITH AUX INPUT
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 19” CHROME WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
 
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful RED CANDY METALLIC on
CHARCOAL BLACK LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 34,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 20,253
NADA RETAIL $ 19,600
 
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 15,980
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If You are Looking for a FORD TAURUS LIMITED 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!!!
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE FORD TAURUS LIMITED , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Email:
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Call
281-506-8808
Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL !
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XENON HEADLIGHTS !

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WOOD STEERING !

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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR !

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FULL WOOD CLEAN DASH !  

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REAR VIEW CAMERA !

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PREMIUM SOUND WITH MS SYNC !

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19" CHROME ALLOY FORD 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:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Front Air Dam
  • Chrome Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 17.1 Steering Ratio
  • 2.98 Turns Lock-To-Lock
  • Woodgrain Accents
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Simulated Wood Dash Trim
  • Scuff Plate Door Sill Trim
  • Simulated Wood Door Trim
  • Fixed Rear Headrests
  • 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
  • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Simulated Wood Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Capless Fuel Filler System
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Exterior Mirrors
  • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
  • 2 Number of Drivers
  • Overhead Console
  • Three 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifter Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Net
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Door Pockets - Front
  • Front Seatback
  • Sun Visors
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.16 Axle Ratio
  • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Over Shock Rear Shock
  • Twin-Tube Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Ipod/Iphone Integration Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Multi-Function Display
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Premium Brand
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Real Time Traffic
  • Sync Satellite Communications
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Door Courtesy Lights
  • Exterior Entry Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Wiper Activated Headlights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
  • Multi-Spoke Wheel Spokes
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Crash Sensors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Post-Collision Safety System Impact Sensor
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Mykey Programmable Safety Key
  • Safety Canopy - Rollover Sensor
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Folding Center Armrest
  • Front Emergency Locking Retractors
  • Flat Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Reclining Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • Recline Power Adjustments
  • Rear Heat Vents
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
    Engine:
    • Powercode Remote Start System
      Seating:
      • Multi-Contour Seats
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        GREAT LOW NATIONWIDE US SHIPPING RATES !!
        Canadian Customers Welcome
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        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
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        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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