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Xdrive35i Premium Navigation Heated Seats Panorama 18' Wheels Pristine Condition on 2040-cars

US $42,850.00
Year:2013 Mileage:6301 Color: and interior are in Pristine Condition
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

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We Present Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition 

 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive

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Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive

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 In Pristine Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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1 Owner Car

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Paint Work History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive

Both the exterior and interior are in Pristine Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 260 pictures so you can judge for yourself the condition this sharp BMW X3 is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

48 month / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

and 48 months / 50,000 miles FREE BMW Maintenance Program.

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model Sport Activity Vehicle

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

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BMW FREE Maintenance Program!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 06-19-2012

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     4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 06-19-2016 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost $0 - Free

4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Maintenance Program

Valid Until 06-19-2016 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined

by the Service Interval Indicator for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first

Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal

wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications

This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts

that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included

For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet

that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details

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Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any

North America BMW Dealership are Available - Please Inquire

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

 

This Vehicle Is Equipped With The Following Options:

 

Exterior Paint Color: Sparkling Bronze Metallic - $550 Option

Interior: Oyster Nevada Leather

Interior Trim: Fineline Wave Wood

Black High Gloss Instrument Panel

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Premium Package - $2,950 (This Package Includes) 

Comfort Access Keyless Entry System

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car

Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you

 to unlock the doors by touching the door handle

You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing

the Start/Stop button without first inserting the remote key

Rear Manual Side Window Shades

Manual roller sunblind for rear side windows help keep the sun's heat and glare out

of the passenger compartment while providing privacy for rear-seat passengers

The blinds also create a comfortable environment for sleeping infants and children

Universal Garage Door Opener

BMW Universal transceiver takes the place of up to three remote-control devices

It can activate remote functions outside the vehicle, such as

garage-door openers or home-lighting systems

Auto-Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors

Automatic-dimming rear-view mirror senses the bright headlights

of vehicles behind you, and automatically darkens

Exterior power-folding side-view mirrors automatically dim when reflecting

bright lights, helping to eliminate glare when driving at night

Lumbar Support

Power lumbar support in the front seats adds four-way adjustable

comfort for the lower back - it can be adjusted up/down and in/out

Storage Package

Including floor tracks in rear cargo area

Leather Upholstery

Oyster Nevada Leather

Interior Light Package - Ambience Lighting

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Navigation System - $2,150 (This Package Includes) 

Navigation System

Navigation system with iDrive and Real Time Traffic Information - convenient functions at your fingertips

The highly detailed maps now offer a variety of views to help make finding your route even easier

If you want more than the 2-D view, select a night view, a height mode, or even 3-D perspective

You can also add verbal or written instructions

Take advantage of the travel planner, for any trip requiring multiple stop-off points

Up to 30 different locations can be programmed along the same route

Voice Activation

Lets you verbally control numerous navigation system functions, record

up to five minutes of notes, and dial phone calls hands-free

Real Time Traffic Information

In many large cities, the navigation system can display and describe

the Real Time Traffic Information around your BMW

If congestion is on your planned route, the system can often plan a detour around it

BMW Assist w/Enhanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology and USB 

BMW Assist with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a Global Positioning System

and wireless communication system for Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request,

enhanced Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Recovery services

Bluetooth® wireless technology is standard with the BMW Assist option

Bluetooth® is a wireless communications technology that connects mobile

 phones enabled with Bluetooth® to a vehicle for hands-free calling

With the use of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone,

a driver can place and answer calls,

and browse and select phonebook contacts from their phone,

simply by using the multifunction steering wheel controls and radio keys 

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Heated Front Seats - $500 (This Option Includes)

A welcome feature for driver and front passenger in cooler weather

With the touch of a button, seat surface and backrest are heated and

quickly radiate comfortable warmth in your choice of three settings

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Roof Rails in Aluminum Satin - $250 (This Option Includes) 

Clearly integrated into X3's design

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BMW Apps - $250 (This Option Includes)

Provides a fully integrated solution for connecting your iPhone to your BMW.

Allows you to access the BMW Connected Apps (containing Web Radio, Facebook, Twitter)

as well as Certified 3rd Party Apps via the iDrive system.

Additional features include Plugin (iPod Interface and Video Playback).

iPod & USB Adapter

The iPod® adaptor offers the ability to simply and easily integrate selected iPod® models

 and other selected MP3 players into the vehicle's audio system

Once connected, the MP3 unit is fully controllable through the audio interface

You can then enjoy your personalized music selections delivered with the

 full audio capabilities and refinement of the BMW sound system

(iPod & Wire are not Included)

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Smartphone Integration - $150 (This Option Includes)

For iPhone and similar devices, allows access to store music,

can improve signal reception, and recharges the battery.  

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Panoramic Moonroof - (Included)

Panoramic moonroof with 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control,

wind deflector and electric interior sunshade

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Xenon Adaptive Headlights w/Dynamic Auto-Leveling

and LED Corona Headlight Rings - (Included)

Provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with poor visibility

The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjust for varying passenger and cargo loads,

helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of oncoming drivers

BMW Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners,

thanks to electromechanical system that directs the headlights into

 and through the bend as soon as the vehicle begins cornering

Halogen free-form fog lights  

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Automatic Tailgate Operation - (Included)

Helps loading and unloading in inclement weather or when you are carrying bulky items.

Simply press a button to open or close the upper tailgate.

The X3 also has handy automatic "open" and "close" buttons on the tailgate.

The safe-close system automatically stops if it encounters blockage.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System w/Graphic Display - (Included)

A tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system for monitoring

the air pressure in a vehicle tire and automatically transmitting a warning

to the driver in the event of an under and, in some cases, over inflated tire

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01CA CO2 Relevant Vehicles

01CC Automatic Start/Stop function
 
01CD Brake Energy Regeneration

0216 Servotronic
 
0249 Multifunction Steering Wheel

02EC 18" Alloy Y Spoke Wheels
 
0302 Anti-theft Alarm System
 
0420 Privacy Glass
 
0423 Floor Mats

0459 Power Front Seats
 
04NE Blow-by Heater

0521 Rain Sensor and Auto Headlight

0524 Adaptive Light Control

0534 Automatic Climate Control
 
0544 Dynamic Cruise Control

0615 Online Information Services

0639 BMW Assist with Bluetooth
 
0676 Hi-fi Sound System

0693 Satellite Radio Preparation
 
0697 DVD Area Coding, North America

06AA BMW TeleServices
 
06AB TeleService Control

06UH Real Time Traffic Information
 
06VA CIC Contribution

06VC Combox Controller
 
08S4 Variable Light Decoding
 
08SC TeleService Activation

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MSRP when New: $51,275.00 + Sales Tax & Fees

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This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay

First Come, First Serve/Buy!!

Note: This 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i Sport Activity Vehicle was returned to the manufacturer (BMW NA, LLC) because the non conformity was not corrected within a reasonable time.

BMW graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty.
Concern reported by original owner: "Engine will not crank to start, the rear gate would not close electronically, dash would not light up and would not come out of park."

BMW performed the following repair: "Replaced ICM control unit, battery and programmed / encoded vehicle." BMW will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

This 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i Sport Activity Vehicle has remaining balance of BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 06-19-2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 06-19-2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first.

We offer Extended Warranty valid in any US & Canada BMW dealership - Please see available terms / miles below.

Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,140

Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,525

Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,332

Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,914

Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,417

Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $3,084

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Sport Activity Vehicle, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading BMW dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking BMW is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. EXTRA CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank You!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i Sport Activity Vehicle

has the remainder of a BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles

and FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 years / 50,000 miles.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i Sport Activity Vehicle.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Pristine Condition 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i Sport Activity Vehicle

 at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding. 

Auto Financing 

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details.

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 Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

 from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626  

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256  

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # 5UXWX7C54DL978123

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export Buyer

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Recall Document is Available for Canadian Buyer - FREE!

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive SUV

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i, Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive SUV

Low, Low, Low Miles!!

Only 6,301 Miles - in Pristine Condition!!

Low, Low, Low Miles!!

Only 6,301 Miles - in Pristine Condition!!

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You! 

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records. 
 
We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity. 

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions. 

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully. 

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

 of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement. 

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the 

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority. 

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations, 

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee. 

Here is how it works: 

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction. 

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a 

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle. 


If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection, 

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the 

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way! 

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours. 

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only. 

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS 

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us 

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must 

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank 

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.


DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - US currency and in person only

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee. 

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION 

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping 

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. 


Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.


TITLES 

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles. 


All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing. 

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days. 

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking. 

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.


VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer. 

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

 for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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 make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing 


include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle. 

PROPER VENUE 

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas. 

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas. 

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars. 


Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. 

UPDATES 

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time. 

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications. 

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update. 

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions. 

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid. 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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Sun, 08 Jun 2014

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Lexus was able to move 26,921 vehicles last month, a year-over-year increase of 21.1 percent, respectively. Mercedes, meanwhile, was just barely beaten, moving 26,617 units in April. The difference, though, is that Lexus has made far bigger year-over-year gains than Mercedes, which recorded a YOY increase of just 4.13 percent.
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