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US $23,780.00
Year:2011 Mileage:58968 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-PASS V6 4-Door Van
Exterior Color:     Predawn Gray Mica Interior Color:     Tan Stock Number:143966
Mileage:58,968 Engine:V6 3.5L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:5TDYK3DC7BS143966 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-PASS V6 - Photo 1 - Houston, TX 77031
2011 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE ! 58K LOW MILES ! CLEAN CARFAX ! 
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS ! PDC ! XENONS ! REAR CAMERA ! WOOD !
PREMIUM JBL SOUND
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
7 PASSENGER 3ROW SEATING !
POWER LIFT GATE
 
CLEAN LOADED SIENNA WITH 58K ORIGINAL MILES !
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL SIENNA COMES WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 60,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY FROM TOYOTA USA !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
THREE ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
REAR CAMERA WITH PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
ROOF RACK
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM JBL SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO WITH AUX CONNECT
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
POWER LIFT GATE
REAR SPOILER
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful PREDOAN GRAY MICA on
TAN BISQUE 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 $ 42,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 28,992
NADA RETAIL $ 26,475
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 23,780
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 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 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, 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
or email sales
 
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10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
Additional Photos
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TINTED WINDOWS ! 
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REAR SPOILER ! 
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NICE & CLEAN ! 
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XENON HEADLIGHTS ! FOG LIGHTS ! 
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POWER WINDOWS ! POWER SLIDING DOORS ! 
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CLEAN DASH ! 
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POWER SUNROOF ! 
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FULL TAN LEATHER SEATS ! 
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TELESCOPING STEERING WITH CONTROLS ! VOICE COMMAND ! BLUETOOTH ! 
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58K ORIGINAL MILES ! CLEAN CARFAX ! 
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FULL BEAUTIFUL WOOD TRIM INTERIOR ! 
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REAR CAMERA ! 
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PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM ! SAT CD AUX ! 
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HEATED SEATS ! 
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POWER SEATS WITH LUMBAR ! 
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2ND ROW CAPTAIN CHAIRS ! 
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3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING! 
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FOLDING 3RD ROW ! LOTS OF CARGO SPACE ! 
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POWER LIFT GATE ! 
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PREMIUM V6 ENGINE ! ROCK SOLID ! 
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17" PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS ! 
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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
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Chrome Surround Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Rear Bumper Protector
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 15.5 Steering Ratio
  • 3.44 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Wood Center Console Trim
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Third Row Headrests
  • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
  • With Independent Controls Rear Air Conditioning
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Front and Rear Bottle Holders
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Illuminated Cupholders
  • Lockable Glove Compartment
  • Map Lights, Sunglasses Holder and Conversation Mirror Overhead Console
  • Three 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Electric Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Voice Recognition Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
  • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
  • Seatback Storage
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 12.9 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Semi-Independent Rear Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Rear Suspension
  • 12.2 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Towing Package
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Off Headlights
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
  • Dual Power Sliding Side Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Alloy Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Sliding Sunshade Moonroof
  • Tilt Moonroof
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Doors, Quarters and Liftgate Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Power Rear Quarter Windows
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rails
  • Side Window Sunshade
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Shifter Activation Power Door Locks
  • Safety Brake Pedal System
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Front and Rear Auto Height Adjusting Shoulder Belts
  • Driver Emergency Locking Retractors
  • Fold Flat Into Floor Folding
  • Captains Chairs Front Seats
  • Front Seats Heated
  • 8 Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 40-60 Split Bench Seating
  • Removable Captains Chairs Seating
  • Leather-Trimmed 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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