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US $17,980.00
Year:2008 Mileage:119679 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Truck
Engine:V8 5.6L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1N6BA07C28N320275
Year: 2008
Make: Nissan
Model: Titan
Warranty: No
Mileage: 119,679
Sub Model: LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: White
Fuel: Flex-fuel
Interior Color: Tan
Drivetrain: 4WD

2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW 4-Door Truck
Exterior Color:     White Interior Color:     Tan Stock Number:320275
Mileage:119,679 Engine:V8 5.6L Fuel:Flex-fuel
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 1 - Houston, TX 77031
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2008 Nissan Titan LE
Crew Cab Lifted 4x4
PROCOMP LIFT KIT

 
LEATHER !  CHROME WHEELS ! XENONS ! WOOD ! PDC ! BRUSH GUARD !
CREW CAB ! LIFTED SUSPENSION !
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ! CHROME PACKAGE!
ROCKFORD FOSGATE SOUND SYSTEM !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
LE PACKAGE !
 
 
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
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 !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
XENON HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PEDALS
TELESCOPING  STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
BLUTOOTH EQUIPPED
TINTED WINDOWS
RUNNING BOARDS
BED LINER
CHROME PACKAGE
LE PACKAGE
PRO COMP LIFT KIT
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
ROCKFORD FOSGATE SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM MP3 PLAYBACK
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
POWER REAR SLIDER
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
PRO COMP CHROME 20’ WHEELS
TOW PACKAGE
BRUSH GUARD
POWERFUL 5.6 LITER V8
REMOTE WITH 2 KEYS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful WHITE on
TAN LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM  Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OUR BUY IT NOW $ 17,980
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If You are Looking for a NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB LIFTED 4X4 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
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB LIFTED 4X4, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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BRUSH-GUARD AND FOG LIGHTS!
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 13 - Houston, TX 77031
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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 15 - Houston, TX 77031
TILT STEERING WITH CONTROLS!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 16 - Houston, TX 77031
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 17 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 18 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 19 - Houston, TX 77031
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 25 - Houston, TX 77031
4X4!
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HEATED SEATS AND AUX PORT!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 27 - Houston, TX 77031
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 30 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 31 - Houston, TX 77031
?POWER HEATED SEATS!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 32 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 33 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 34 - Houston, TX 77031
SPACIOUS 5 PASSENGER SEATING!
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 36 - Houston, TX 77031
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AMPLE LEG ROOM!
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 47 - Houston, TX 77031
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 48 - Houston, TX 77031
PRO-COMP EXTREME WHEELS!
2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 49 - Houston, TX 77031
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?PRO-COMP LIFT KIT!
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2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4 LIFTED CREW - Photo 52 - Houston, TX 77031
Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Mudguards
  • Skid Plate(s)
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 19.5 Steering Ratio
    Convenience:
    • 2 Bottle Holders
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Front and Rear Cupholders
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
    • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • Part Time 4WD
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • Painted Bumpers
    • Cargo Tie Downs
    • 13.8 Front Brake Diameter
    • 1.2 Front Brake Width
    • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
    • Power Sliding Rear Window
    • 12.6 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Multi-Leaf Rear Suspension
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    • Trailer Wiring
    • Electronic Hi-Lo Gear Selection Transfer Case
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Mast Antenna
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Tachometer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Cargo Area Light
      Rims / Tires:
      • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
      • Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire Size
      • Steel Spare Wheel
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
      Roof / Glass:
      • 2 One-Touch Windows
      • Power Windows
      Safety:
      • 2-Stage Unlocking
      • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
      • Child Safety Locks
      • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
      • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
      • Dual Front Airbags
      • Hood Buckling Creases
      • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
      • Power Door Locks
      Seating:
      • Lap Belt Front Center Seatbelt
      • 3 Front Headrests
      • Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
      • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
      • Passenger Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
      • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
      • 3 Rear Headrests
      • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
      • Vents Rear Seat Heat
      • 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
      • Split Folding Rear Seat
      • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
      • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
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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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