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2011 Lexus Is250 Sport Sunroof Leather Heat/cool Seats Xenons Spoiler Wood Alloy on 2040-cars

US $23,980.00
Year:2011 Mileage:24843 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2011 Lexus IS IS250 SPORT 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Smoky Granite Mica Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:149999
Mileage:24,843 Engine:V6 2.5L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:JTHBF5C24B5149999
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2011 LEXUS IS250 SPORT !
Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 Lexus IS250 Sport
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! XENONS ! WOOD ! ALLOYS ! COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
LUXURY PACKAGE ! VENTILATED SEATS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
 
CLEAN LOADED LEXUS IS250 SPORT WITH 24K ORIGINAL MILES !
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL LEXUS COMES WITH FACTORY 4 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM LEXUS USA !!
 
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 STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
REAR SPOILER
 
 
POWER HEATED AND COOLED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 18” WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
KEYLESS START GO
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SMOKY GRANITE MICA METALLIC on
BLACK LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 41,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KBB RETAIL $ 27,470
NADA RETAIL $ 27,850
 
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 23,980
IT’S A NO BRAINER !!!

If You are Looking for a LEXUS IS250 SPORT 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!

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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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REAR SPOILER !

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TINTED WINDOWS !

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XENON HEADLIGHTS !

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POWER SUNROOF !

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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR !

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LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WITH
SPORT PADDLE SHIFTERS !

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24K ORIGINAL MILES ! WOW !

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KEYLESS START GO !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
CD SAT AUX IPOD
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LUXURY PACKAE ! HEATED & COOLED SEATS !

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LOTS OF TRUNK SPACE !

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QUICK EFFICIENT V6 ENGINE !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SPORT 18" ALLOYS !
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BOOKS & 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:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Stainless-Steel Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Leather Accents
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
  • 13.4 Steering Ratio
  • 2.91 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Foldable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Rear Center Armrests
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • With Lighter Ashtray
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Light Glove Compartment
  • Push-Button Start Keyless Ignition
  • Keyless, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Proximity Entry System Multi-Function Remote
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Multi-Function Screen Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
  • Door Pockets - Front
  • Front Seatback
  • Tool Kit
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Upper Control Arms Front Arm
  • 11.65 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Upper Controls Rear Arm
  • 11.45 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Element Antenna
  • Audio Security System
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • Digital Sound Processing
  • External Temperature Display
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Satellite Communications
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 13 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
  • Tire Pressure Warning Warnings and Reminders
  • 194 Watts
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door Courtesy Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
  • 10 Wheel Spokes
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • One-Touch Open/Close Moonroof
  • Power Moonroof
  • Remote Operation Moonroof
  • Sliding Sunshade Moonroof
  • Tilt Moonroof
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Front Solar-Tinted Glass
  • Rear Solar-Tinted Glass
  • Windshield Tinted
Safety:
  • 2-Stage Unlocking
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Front Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Speed Sensitive Central Locking Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Theft-Deterrent System
  • Dual Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Front Auto Height Adjusting Shoulder Belts
  • Pass-Thru Center Armrest
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Bench Seating
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Rear Bumper Applique
  • Rear Spoiler
Package:
  • Premium Package Value Edition
    Rims / Tires:
    • 18 In. Alloy Wheels
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      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
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      Houston, TX 77031
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      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.

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      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 ! 

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