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US $19,980.00
Year:2008 Mileage:104950 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Ultimate LX Southern Comfort 4-Door Truck
Exterior Color:     White Interior Color:     Tan Stock Number:129076
Mileage:104,950 Engine:V8 5.3L Fuel:Flex-fuel
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:3GNEC12098G129076 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LS C1500
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
ULTIMATE SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSION TRUCK ! 


 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! WOOD ! PDC ! REAR CAMERA !
 22’ CHROME WHEELS ! PROFESSIONAL SOUTHERN COMFORT TWO TONE PAINT ! 
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !

 
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ONE OF A KIND SUPER RATE ULTIMATE LX SOUTHERN COMFORT AVALANCHE ! TOP LOADED ! 

 
 
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 !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
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
ON STAR EQUIPPED
ROOF RACK
RUNNING BOARDS
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
REAR CAMERA
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PEDALS
22’ CHROME WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
TOW PACKAGE
BED COVER AND LINER
5.3 LITER V8 ENGINE
REMOTE KEY
 
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful TWO TONE PEARL WHITE WITH TAN  on
BEIGE 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 $ 58,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 23,799
NADA RETAIL $ 24,925


OUR BUY IT NOW $ 19,980
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If You are Looking for a CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LS C1500 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 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LS C1500, 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) 506-8808
or email sales
 
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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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BEAUTIFUL WHITE

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CREWCAB

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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL

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BED LINER AND COVER

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FOGLIGHTS

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HEATED SEATS

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SUNROOF

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PREMIUM LEATHER

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STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS

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ON STAR EQUIPPED
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PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM

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WOOD TRIM INTERIOR

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REAR CAMERA

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NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND

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POWER LEATHER SEATS

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5.3 LITER V8 ENGINE

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22' CHROME WHEELS

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REMOTE KEY

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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 /
  Interior:
  • 17.8 Steering Ratio
  • 3.0 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Rear Floor Mats
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Front Door Pockets
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Overhead Console With Storage
  • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Front Seatback
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.73 Axle Ratio
  • Bed Liner
  • Painted Bumpers
  • Cargo Tie Downs
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 13.0 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.2 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Fleetside Pickup Bed
  • Lateral Links Rear Arm
  • Short and Long Rear Arm
  • 13.5 Rear Brake Diameter
  • .8 Rear Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Solid Axle Rear Suspension
  • Solid Live Axle Rear Suspension
  • Trailing Arms Rear Suspension
  • Step Running Boards
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Hard Tonneau Cover
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Trailer Wiring
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Audio Security System
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Phone Antenna
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
Rims / Tires:
  • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • Spare Only Wheel Locks
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Front and Rear Head Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Split Folding Folding
  • Height Adjustable
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 60-40 Split Bench Seating

Installed Options
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
    Roof / Glass:
    • Luggage Rack Cross Bars
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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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      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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