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Year:2012 Mileage:16446 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i AWD Sedan 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Dark Gray Metallic Interior Color:     Black Tricot Stock Number:012750
Mileage:16,446 Engine:H4 2L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:JF1GJAA62CH012750 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sedan
All Wheel Drive
 
1 OWNER IMPREZA AWD !
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
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THIS BEAUTIFUL IMPREZA COMES WITH FACTORY 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM SUBARU USA  !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
AUTO TRANSMISSION
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful DARK GRAY METALLIC on
BLACK CLOTH Interior!!
 
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NADA RETAIL $ 17,725
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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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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 Accents Grille Color
  • Black Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 3.2 Turns Lock-To-Lock
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Air Filtration
    • Cargo Area Floor Mat
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Simulated Alloy Dash Trim
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front and Rear Floor Mats
    • Front Air Conditioning
    • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Multi-Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
    • Front Reading Lights
    Convenience:
    • Front and Rear Bottle Holders
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Front and Rear Cupholders
    • Light Glove Compartment
    • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
    • Center Console Power Outlet(s)
    • In Dash Power Outlet(s)
    • Variable Power-Assisted Steering Power Steering
    • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
    • Remote Trunk Release
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
    • Front Seatback
    • Sun Visors
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • Full Time 4WD
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.70 Axle Ratio
    • Braking Assist
    • Mechanical Center Differential
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
    • 10.9 Front Brake Diameter
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Center Limited Slip Differential
    • 10.8 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Mast Antenna
    • External Temperature Display
    • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Multi-Function Display
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
    • Tachometer
    • 4 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
    • 80 Watts
    Exterior:
    • Ambient Lighting
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Door Courtesy Lights
    • Auto Off Headlights
    • Rear Center Brakelight Tail and Brake Lights
    Rims / Tires:
    • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
    • Temporary Spare Tire Size
    • Steel Spare Wheel
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tire
    • Full Wheel Covers
    • Multi-Spoke Wheel Spokes
    • Steel Wheel
    Roof / Glass:
    • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Lockout Button
    • 1 One-Touch Windows
    • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
    • Rear Defogger
    Safety:
    • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
    • Alarm With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
    • Alarm With Remote Anti-Theft System
    • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
    • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
    • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Impact Absorbing Bumpers
    • Driver Knee Airbags
    • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Safety Brake Pedal System
    • Front Side Airbags
    • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
    • Dual Vanity Mirrors
    Seating:
    • With Cupholders Center Armrest
    • Front Emergency Locking Retractors
    • Split Folding Folding
    • Sport Front Seats
    • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
    • Height Adjustable
    • Rear Heat Vents
    • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
    • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
    • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
    • Cloth Upholstery

    Installed Options
    Appearance /
      Interior:
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass
    • Shift Knob - Leather Cvt
    Engine:
    • Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
      Safety:
      • Perimeter Alarm(Shock Sensor)
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        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
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        Houston, TX 77031
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        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.
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        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. 
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        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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