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2012 Buick Enclave Rear Cam Leather Alloys Xenons Pdc 7 Pass Liftgate On Star on 2040-cars

US $24,980.00
Year:2012 Mileage:40212 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2012 Buick Enclave CXL 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Crystal Red Tintcoat Interior Color:     Cashmere Stock Number:350514
Mileage:40,212 Engine:V6 3.6L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:5GAKRCED9CJ350514 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck VIN Check
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2012 Buick Enclave CXL
 
LEATHER ! ALLOYS ! XENONS ! PDC !
POWER LIFTGATE ! REAR CAMERA !
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
WOOD TRIM !
 
CARFAX & AUTOCHECK CERTIFIED
CLICK CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO FOR FREE REPORTS
 
 
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL BUICK ENCLAVE COMES WITH FACTORY 4 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM BUICK !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
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
ON STAR EQUIPPED
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING
POWERFUL 3.6 LITER V6
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
LIFTGATE
TRACTION CONTROL
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
ROOF RACK
BOOK WITH KEY
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful CRYSTAL RED TINCOAT on
BEIGE 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 $ 40,500 Price!!!
NADA RETAIL $ 31,225
KELLY BLUE BOOK RETAIL $ 31,090
OUR LOW PRICE $ 24,980
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
281-657-7293

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE BUICK ENCLAVE , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281)657-7293
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We Export For Canadian Customers
Email:
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Call
281-657-7293
Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
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:
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Chrome Grille Color
  • Chrome Headlamp Bezel Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Comfort:
  • Wood Center Console Trim
  • Fixed Rear Headrests
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Rear Headrests
  • 2 Number of Third Row Headrests
  • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Rear Air Conditioning
  • Leather and Wood Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Cupholders
  • Driver Easy Entry
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Exterior Mirrors
  • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
  • 2 Number of Drivers
  • Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Sun Visors
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.16 Axle Ratio
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 12.8 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.1 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Lower Controls Rear Arm
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • 13.0 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.8 Rear Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Audio Security System
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • Driver Information System
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Phone Antenna
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Siriusxm Satellite Radio
  • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
  • Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
  • Spare Wheel Spare Wheel Cover
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Acoustic Laminated Glass
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
  • With Washer Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rack
  • Roof Rails
  • Rear Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Power Door Locks
  • Front and Rear Side Airbags
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Flat Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Heated
  • 4 Power Adjustments
  • 8 Power Adjustments
  • Recline Power Adjustments
  • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • 3-Point Third Row Seatbelts
  • 40-60 Split Bench Seating
  • Captains Chairs Seating
  • Leather Upholstery
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Shipping Information
WE SHIP AND EXPORT WORLDWIDE
GREAT LOW NATIONWIDE US SHIPPING RATES !!
Canadian Customers Welcome
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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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