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2001 Saturn Sl2 Sedan - Rv Blue Ox Tow Toad Dingy Motorhome on 2040-cars

US $3,500.00
Year:2001 Mileage:89200
Location:

House Springs, Missouri, United States

House Springs, Missouri, United States
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* 89,250 miles   (Low miles for model  year )

* SL2 is a much better car, suspension, & engine than the SL model.  Google the difference.
 
*  we purchased at 73,000 miles in July 2006

*  Non-smoker, mature adult drivers, no children.

*  recent and clean CARFAX  sent on request

* Mechanical condition:   EXC
* Well maintained -  Mobil One Oil  since owned by us
* Maintenance records available.

* Interior:  Very Good and looks good.  No tears, rips, or loose seams.

  - minor spots in places you would not normally look.
  - Some little spots on headliner from previous owner
  - will send photos on request    

* Exterior:  Very good, looks good, but has some very  
   minor hail dimples, no bodywork ever

* Good Battery:  _3-21-2012_3Yr/8Yr   Top of the line  AutoZone Duralast

* New Michelin Defender Tires  at 86,820 mi  March 2013    
   cost $635

*  Alignment: 86,224  Mar 2013  TomKat in House Springs (the best)  

* Brakes:  77,767   Front brake pads and rotors

* Transmission Service & Tune-Up - Saturn dealer at  77,771 mi

* A/C:  May 2013 Replace A/C Schrader Valve and A/C service       
   
   - 4-6-2014  A/C checked and serviced.  1/4 lb added
    (minimal) Advised to check once a year.
   
*  Set up for flat towing behind RV:  Blue OX system with
    base plate and wiring for full control of brake lights, etc.  
   "6 pole round" connector
   - check out the cost of base plates, wiring, and installation and you will see that it is major
     to have a car that is ready to tow without additional expense.

* Easy to tow:  Put in neutral, turn key to accessory, pull 1 fuse.  
   It's that simple!
  -You will never know it's back there.  Only 2400 lbs

*  Blue Ox Apollo Braking System included (used
    value about $300 

*  Car Cover included

We call this little car “Plain Vanilla” because it is a great scoot around car without a lit of extra stuff to break.  No power windows, no power locks or seats, no cruise control,  and a plain but good AM/FM radio.   Just a wonderfully good plain reliable car that runs and drives great.  We drove it to Connecticut to pick up our new motorhome in May 2013 and it was a surprisingly comfortable trip.  Tracks great and comfortable seats.  We have purchased a new Jeep to tow behind our new RV, so we are selling this one.

INSPECTION, PAYMENT AND TRANSFER:

I would like to encourage serious buyers to come, look at, and drive this little Saturn to be sufficiently impressed.  

*  I am available for questions at 314-550-9042 or
    rt66ramblin@sbcglobal.net

*   NO COST to Inspect before bidding.  Always a wise choice.

*   A $500 partially refundable PayPal deposit due immediately,   
    and if you do nothing beyond that point, in 7 days, the entire
    deposit is NOT refundable. The car will be re-listed on the 8th
    day.   If you complete the purchase, the full amount of your
    deposit will apply to the purchase price.

*   Payment will be by immediate $500 deposit to PayPal.
   
     - Balance with Cash, PayPal, Bank to Bank wire transfer, or  
      cashiers check, or cash within 7 days.

*   Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours by phone at    
     314-550-9042 to discuss final arrangements.

*   If you come, within 7 days, look at the car, and decline to
     purchase, I will refund 50% ($250) of your deposit.   

Why do I keep $250?  I will have lost Ebay fees, valuable selling time, possible loss of potential buyers while you have this unit tied up with your deposit.

*   I will provide a clean transferable title with no liens,
     and a Missouri Safety Inspection.  I will help you with the
     transfer process at the tag office, so you can get a temp
     transport tag, good for 30 days.

IF NEEDED:
I will pick you up at STL Lambert Airport (35miles each way) and take you back if you do not buy it.  

If you come in an RV:
If you drive an RV, you will need to bring your own tow bar and cables.  The Saturn has a "6 pole round" connector.  

 I have room on my property for you to turn around a 32 foot motorhome easy and a way for you to come and go with a 40ft RV.  I also have a 50amp RV plug-in by the dirveway.  

TIMING OF TRANSACTION  (IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND)

Final Payment by PayPal,  Cash, or Cashiers Check.

If the final payment is by Cashiers Check, the final closing of this sale will need to be done on a weekday so we can go to the bank to have them verify the validity of any Cashiers Check.  Also, if needed, I can take you to the license office, so you can get a temporary license plate to transport the vehicle to your home state.  

You will need to bring a your valid driver license with photo.  I will make a copy to keep until any checks have cleared.

NECESSARY STUFF:
Immediate $500 deposit required via PayPal.  50% NON-REFUNDABLE according to terms set above in this auction.

Bids will not be accepted be accepted from bidders who have received 2 Unpaid items strikes in the last 90 days.

Bids will not be accepted from bidders who have a feedback score equal to or lower than -1.

Bidders with 0 feedback must contact me before bidding or bid will be canceled.

I reserve the right to cancel any and all bids at my discretion, or end the auction early if necessary.

Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid.

Bids will not be accepted from bidders outside the continental USA

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:

Every effort has been made to accurately represent this Saturn SL2, but please be advised that this vehicle is being sold "as is" with no warranties, written or implied.

TAXES AND REGISTRATION FEES:

Buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered in your state.


CONTACT INFO:  
Jerry Smith
314-550-9042
rt66ramblin@sbcglobal.net





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