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US $16,980.00
Year:2006 Mileage:109915 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 4X4 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Bonatti Grey Interior Color:     Parchment Stock Number:208637
Mileage:109,915 Engine:V8 4.2L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:SALMF13406A208637
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 4X4 - Photo 1 - Houston, TX 77031
2006 RANGE ROVER HSE SUPERCHARGED 4X4 
Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
Supercharged 4x4
 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! 4X4! ALLOYS ! XENONS! PDC !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !TOW PKG !
REAR CAMERA ! POWER LIFTGATE !
HARMAN KARDON SOUND SYSTEM !
SUPERCHARGED V8 !
 
 
 
 
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
POWER LIFTGATE
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
REMOTE WITH KEY
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
REAR VIEW CAMERA
HARMON KARDON SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM RADIO
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TOW PACKAGE
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
4.2 LITER SUPERCHARGED V8
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful BONATTI GRAY on
PARCHMENT LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 90,000 Price!!!

If You are Looking for a RANGE ROVER SC 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!!!
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281-506-8808 

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGED  4X4 , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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or email sales
 
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Houston TX 77031
 
Additional Photos
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL ! TOW PACKAGE ! 
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XENON HEADLIGHTS ! 
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HARMAN KARDON L7 SOUND SYSTEM ! 
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POWER SUNROOF ! 
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PREMIUM LEATHER WITH PIPING !
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HEATED TELESCOPING STEERING ! 
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NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND ! 
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REAR CAMERA ! 
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ACTIVE SUSPENSION WITH HDC ! ALL TERRAIN RESPONSE ! 
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HEATED POWER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR ! 
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REAR HEATED SEATS ! 
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LOTS OF CARGO SPACE ! 
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SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE !  LOTS OF POWER ! 
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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:
  • Skid Plate(s)
    Comfort:
    • Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Air Filtration
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Wood Center Console Trim
    • Wood Dash Trim
    • Wood Door Trim
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • Front and Rear Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Adjustable Front Headrests
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Reading Lights
    • Automatic Climate Control Rear Air Conditioning
    • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
    • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Cargo Cover
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Convience Features
    • Cruise Control
    • Cupholders
    • Driver Easy Entry
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Multi-Function Remote
    • Overhead Console With Storage
    • Front Power Outlet(s)
    • Power Steering
    • Rear View Camera
    • Rear View Monitor
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Air Conditioning Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Cargo Net
    • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
    • Door Pockets
    • Seatback Storage
    • Universal Remote Transmitter
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • Full Time 4WD
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • Active
    • 3.54 Axle Ratio
    • Braking Assist
    • Center Differential
    • Descent Control
    • Four Wheel Drive
    • Driver Adjustable Suspension
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
    • Center Limited Slip Differential
    • Disc Rear Brakes
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
    • Stability Control
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    • Trailer Hitch
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Antenna
    • Audio/Video Input Auxiliary Jacks
    • CD Changer
    • CD-Controller
    • Clock
    • Compass
    • External Temperature Display
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Navigation System
    • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
    • Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
    • Harman/Kardon Premium Brand
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Video Remote Control
    • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
    • 1 Subwoofer
    • Tachometer
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Exterior Entry Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Headlight Cleaners
    • Adaptive Headlights
    • Auto Delay Off Headlights
    • Auto On/Off Headlights
    • Self-Leveling Headlights
    • Xenon Headlights
    • Manual Flip-Up Liftgate Window
    • Split Liftgate Rear Door
    • Rear Fog Lights
    Rims / Tires:
    • 20 Inch Wheels
    • Inside Mount Location
    • Fullsize Matching Tires
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tires
    Roof / Glass:
    • Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
    • Heated Windshield Wiper Rests
    • Power Windows
    • Remote Operation Power Windows
    • Privacy Glass
    • Rear Defogger
    • Intermittent Rear Wiper
    • One-Touch Sunroof
    • Power Glass Sunroof
    • Remote Operation Sunroof
    Safety:
    • Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Child Seat Anchors
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Front and Rear Head Airbags
    • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
    • Front and Rear Parking Sensors
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Rolling Code Security
    • Front Side Airbags
    Seating:
    • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
    • Folding Center Armrest
    • Split Folding Folding
    • Bucket Front Seats
    • Heated
    • Height Adjustable
    • 5 Passenger Seating
    • Power Adjustments
    • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
    • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
    • Reclining
    • Seatbelt Force Limiters
    • Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • Ski Bag
    • Split-Bench Seating
    • Leather Upholstery

    Installed Options
    Comfort:
    • Leather and Wood Dash Trim
      Entertainment /
        Telematics:
      • Satellite Radio System
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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
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        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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