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Clean Carfax 7-pass Dual-dvd Sunroof Leather Xenons Wood Alloys Dynaudio V8 4x4 on 2040-cars

US $10,980.00
Year:2007 Mileage:111849 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:V8 4.4L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: YV4CZ852371378682
Year: 2007
Make: Volvo
Doors: 4
Model: XC90
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: AWD
Mileage: 111,849
Trim: V8 Sport Utility 4-Door
Sub Model: V8 AWD
Drive Type: AWD
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Cylinders: 8
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: No

2007 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Ruby Red Metallic Interior Color:     Sandstone Stock Number:378682
Mileage:111,849 Engine:V8 4.4L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:YV4CZ852371378682 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck VIN Check
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2007 Volvo XC90
V8 4.4L All Wheel Drive
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS ! XENONS ! WOOD ! PREMIUM DYNAUDIO SOUND !
7 PASSENGER 3ROW SEATING !
ALL WHEEL DRIVE !
DUAL DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
 
CLEAN LOADED VOLVO XC90 V8  4X4  IN RED !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
ADD A 3 MONTH 3,000 MILE WARRANTY
FOR ONLY $ 295
ASK US FOR DETAILS ON A 4 YEAR UNLIMITED MILES NATION WIDE WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING WOOD  STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM DYNAUDIO SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 18”  WHEELS
7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING
REAR SPOILER
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
ROOF RACK
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful RUBY RED METALLIC on
TAN 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 $ 50,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 14,084
NADA RETAIL $ 13,600
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 10,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
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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:
  • Skid Plate(s)
    Comfort:
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Wood Center Console Trim
    • Wood Dash Trim
    • Alloy Door Trim
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Rear Air Conditioning
    • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
    • Rear Floor Mats
    • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
    • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Cupholders
    • Front Door Pockets
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Includes Exterior Mirrors
    • Multi-Function Remote
    • 3 Number of Drivers
    • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
    • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Front Seatback
    • Universal Remote Transmitter
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.33 Axle Ratio
    • Braking Assist
    • Cargo Tie Downs
    • Mechanical Center Differential
    • All Wheel Drive
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
    • 13.2 Front Brake Diameter
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
    • Center Limited Slip Differential
    • 12.1 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • Semi-Trailing Arms Rear Suspension
    • Roll Stability Control
    • Stability Control
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Element Antenna
    • Audio Security System
    • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Clock
    • External Temperature Display
    • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • On-Call Plus (Volvo) Satellite Communications
    • Tachometer
    • 8 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    • 160 Watts
    Exterior:
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Exterior Entry Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Auto Delay Off Headlights
    • Fixed Liftgate Window
    • Split Liftgate Rear Door
    • Rear Fog Lights
    Header:
    • No Midyear Release
      Rims / Tires:
      • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
      • Temporary Spare Tire Size
      • Steel Spare Wheel
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
      • All Season Tire
      Roof / Glass:
      • Intermittent Front Wipers
      • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
      • 2 One-Touch Windows
      • Power Windows
      • Privacy Glass
      • Rear Defogger
      • Intermittent Rear Wiper
      • Roof Rack
      • One-Touch Sunroof
      • Power Glass Sunroof
      Safety:
      • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
      • Alarm With Remote Anti-Theft System
      • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
      • Child Safety Locks
      • Child Seat Anchors
      • Built-In Rear Child Seat Child Seat
      • Heated Exterior Mirrors
      • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
      • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
      • Power Exterior Mirrors
      • Dual Front Airbags
      • Post-Collision Safety System Impact Sensor
      • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
      • Remote Power Door Locks
      • Rolling Code Remote Rolling Code Security
      • Front Side Airbags
      • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
      • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
      • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
      Seating:
      • Lumbar Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
      • 8 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
      • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
      • 2 Front Headrests
      • Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
      • Fixed Front Headrests
      • Passenger Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
      • Bucket Front Seats
      • Lumbar Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
      • 8 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
      • Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
      • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
      • 3 Rear Headrests
      • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
      • Vents Rear Seat Heat
      • 40-20-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
      • Flat Folding Rear Seat
      • Split Folding Rear Seat
      • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
      • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
      • 2 Third Row Headrests
      • Folding Third Row Manual Adjustments
      • Bench Third Row Seat
      • Leather Upholstery

      Installed Options
      Appearance /
        Exterior:
      • Metallic Paint
        Appearance /
          Interior:
        • Sapeli Wood Steering Wheel
          Entertainment /
            Telematics:
          • Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment
          • Premium Sound System
          Package:
          • Climate Package
          • Convenience Package
          • Touring Package
          Safety:
          • Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps W/Automatic Level Adjuster
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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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