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US $24,980.00
Year:2012 Mileage:56203 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2012 GMC Acadia SLT2 AWD 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Steel Blue Metallic Interior Color:     Cashmere Stock Number:240128
Mileage:56,203 Engine:V6 3.6L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1GKKVRED0CJ240128 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2012 GMC Acadia SLT2
All Wheel Drive
 
LEATHER !  ALLOYS ! XENONS !
PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
7 PASSENGER 3ROW SEATING !
POWER LIFTGATE ! REMOTE START ! REAR CAMERA WITH PDC !
 
1 OWNER CLEAN LOADED GMC ACADIA AWD SLT  WITH 56K ORIGINAL MILES !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL GMC ACADIA AWB SLT COMESD WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 100,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
QUAD ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
POWER LIFTGATE
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 19”  WHEELS
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
2ND ROW CAPTAIN CHAIRS
ROOF RACK
REMOTE START
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful STEEL BLUE METALLIC on
CASHMERE LEATHER Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 44,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 27,899
NADA RETAIL $ 28,125
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 24,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a GMC ACADIA 4X4 SLT 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 GMC ACADIA 4X4 SLT, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
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Call
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10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
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ROOF RACK ! 
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REAR SPOILER ! PARK DISTANCE CONTROL ! 
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TINTED WINDOWS ! 
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HID XENON HEADLIGHTS ! 
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POWER WINDOWS MIRRORS LOCKS ! 
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NICE CLEAN INTERIOR ! 
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FULL LEATHER SEATS ! 
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TELESCOPING STEERING WITH VOICE COMMAND ! 
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56K ORIGINAL MILES ! 
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FULL DASH WITH ON STAR !
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REAR VIEW CAMERA ! 
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DUAL ZONE AC & HEAT ! 
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 HEATED SEATS ! 
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AUTO TRANSMISSION ! 
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POWER SEATS WITH LUMBAR ! 
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PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM ! 
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2ND ROW CAPTAIN CHAIRS ! 
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3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING ! 
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LOTS OF CARGO SPACE ! 
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POWER LIFT GATE ! 
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19" PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS ! 
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REMOTE WITH REMOTE START AND 2 KEYS ! 
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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 Body Side Moldings
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
  • Roofline Spoiler Rear Spoiler
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 16.1 Steering Ratio
  • 2.89 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Third Row Headrests
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front, Rear and Third Row 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
  • 3 Number of Third Row Headrests
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
  • With Independent Controls Rear Air Conditioning
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
  • Single Third Row Air Conditioning Zones
  • With Independent Controls Third Row Air Conditioning
Convenience:
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Keyless, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
  • Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.16 Axle Ratio
  • Coil Over Shock Front Shock
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • 12.8 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.1 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Twin-Tube Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • 13 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.8 Rear Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Roll Stability Control
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Audio Security System
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • Driver Information System
  • External Temperature Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • Rear Headphone Jacks
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Bose Premium Brand Speakers
  • Bose Premium Brand
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Rear Volume Control Rear Audio
  • Siriusxm Satellite Radio
  • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • 10 Total Number of Speakers
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Variable Intermittent Rear Wiper
  • With Washer Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rails
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Spotter Mirror Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Flat Folding Folding
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Multi-Level Heating Heated
  • Recline Manual Adjustments
  • 7 Passenger Seating
  • 2 Power Adjustments
  • 8 Power Adjustments
  • Recline Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • 3-Point Third Row Seatbelts
  • 40-60 Split Bench Seating
  • Captains Chairs Seating
  • Split-Folding Seating
  • Leather-Appointed Upholstery
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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
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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
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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