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2006 Mercedes R500 Awd 7-pass Nav Panoroof Leather Heatedseats Xenons Alloys ! on 2040-cars

US $13,980.00
Year:2006 Mileage:86227 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2006 Mercedes-Benz R500 4MATIC AWD 4-Door Wagon
Exterior Color:     Alabaster White Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:028512
Mileage:86,227 Engine:V8 5L SOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:4JGCB75E76A028512
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Beautiful Mercedes Benz R500 in Alabaster White
Top Loaded ! Powerful R500 not a measly R350 !
Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2006 Mercedes Benz R500
4MATIC AWD
 
NAVIGATION ! PANORAMIC SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! ALLOYS ! XENONS ! WOOD !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
ALL WHEEL DRIVE ! SPOILER !
HARMAN KARDON SOUND SYSTEM !
3RD ROW 6 PASSENGER SEATING !
 
 
 
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
PANORAMIC 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
REMOTE KEY
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
REAR SPOILER
HARMON KARDON SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM RADIO
3RD ROW 7 PASSENGER SEATING
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
PREMIUM ALLOY CHROME 18" WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
5.0 LITER V8 ENGINE
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful ALABASTER WHITE on
BLACK 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 $ 62,000 Price!!!

If You are Looking for a MERCEDES BENZ R500 AWD 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!

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Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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Xenon Headlights

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POWER WINDOWS LOCKS !

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PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF !

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3RD ROW PANORAMIC SUNROOF !

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TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL !

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86K ORIGINAL MILES !

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NO MALFUNCTIONS !

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MERCEDES COMMAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM !

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HEATED SEATS ! 3 ZONE AC HEAT !

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CD CHANGER IN GLOVE BOX !

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HARMAN KARDON SOUND SYSTEM

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7 PASSENGER 3 ROW SEATING !

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LOTS OF CARGO SPACE !

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POWER LIFT GATE !

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POWERFUL EFFICIENT 5.0L ENGINE !

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Mercedes Benz ORIGINAL FULL CHROME ALLOYS WHEELS !
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Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Comfort:
  • Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Alloy and Wood Center Console Trim
  • Wood Dash Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Power Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Reading Lights
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Alloy Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Convience Features
  • Cruise Control
  • Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Passenger Seat
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Net
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Door Pockets
  • Grocery Bag Holder
  • Seatback Storage
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Hill Ascent Assist
  • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Antenna
  • Audio/Video Input Auxiliary Jacks
  • CD Changer
  • CD-Controller
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • Pre-Wired For Phone Phone
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Teleaid Satellite Communications
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Rear Fog Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • 18 Inch Wheels
  • H Speed Rated Tires
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
Safety:
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Front, Rear and Third Row Head Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Folding Center Armrest
  • Folding
  • Manual Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Headrests
  • Heated
  • 6 Passenger Seating
  • Power Adjustments
  • With Independent Controls Rear Heat
  • Reclining
  • Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Captains Chairs Seating
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Comfort:
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Rear Automatic Climate Control
Convenience:
  • Power Hatch
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Harman/Kardon Audio
    • Navigation System
    • Rear Audio Controls
    • Satellite Radio System
    Exterior:
    • Headlight Cleaners
    • Self-Leveling Headlights
    • Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights
    Rims / Tires:
    • 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
      Roof / Glass:
      • Extended Sunroof
      • Fixed Glass Rear Sunroof
      • Power Glass Sunroof
      Safety:
      • Electrochromatic Exterior Mirror(s)
      • Front and Rear Side Airbags
      • Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
      Seating:
      • Power Passenger Seat Lumbar Adjustment
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        Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
        Email:sales@ultimatems.com
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        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.

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        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.
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        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.

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