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2007 Subaru Outback Limited Awd Panoroof Leather Heated Seats Wood Alloys Xenons on 2040-cars

US $7,980.00
Year:2007 Mileage:134879 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2007 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED AWD PANOROOF LEATHER HEATED SEATS WOOD ALLOYS XENONS
2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited AWD 4-Door Wagon
Exterior Color:     Diamond Gray Metallic Interior Color:     Off Black Stock Number:306407
Mileage:134,879 Engine:F4 2.5L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:4S4BP62C877306407
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2007 Subaru Outback
AWD Limited
 
PANORAMIC SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! ALLOYS ! XENONS ! WOOD !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
2.5L TURBOCHARGED ! SPOILER !
ALL WHEEL DRIVE ! LIMITED !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
 
1 OWNER CLEAN LOADED SUBARU OUTBACK !
 
 
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:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
THREE KEYS WITH TWO REMOTES
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
2.5 LITER TURBOCHARGED
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
REAR SPOILER
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful DIAMOND GRAY METALLIC on
BLACK 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 $ 29,000 Price!!!

If You are Looking for a SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED AWD LUXURY 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 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED AWD LUXURY , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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sales@ultimatems.com
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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:
  • Rear Spoiler
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Air Filtration
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
    • Front Reading Lights
    • Rear Floor Mats
    Convenience:
    • Retractable Cargo Cover
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front and Rear Cupholders
    • Multi-Function Remote
    • Overhead Console With Storage
    • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
    • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
    • Door Pockets
    • Front Seatback
    • Grocery Bag Holder
    • Storage Organizer
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • Cargo Tie Downs
    • Mechanical Center Differential
    • All Wheel Drive
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
    • 11.5 Front Brake Diameter
    • 0.9 Front Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • Center Limited Slip Differential
    • Rear Limited Slip Differential
    • Lateral Links Rear Arm
    • 10.6 Rear Brake Diameter
    • 0.4 Rear Brake Width
    • Disc Rear Brakes
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • Trailing Arms Rear Suspension
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Element Antenna
    • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Clock
    • External Temperature Display
    • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Tachometer
    • 6 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    • 100 Watts
    Exterior:
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    Header:
    • No Midyear Release
      Rims / Tires:
      • Inside Mount Location
      • P Prefix
      • Temporary Tires
      • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
      • All Season Tires
      Roof / Glass:
      • Intermittent Front Wipers
      • Heated Windshield Wiper Rests
      • 1 One-Touch Windows
      • Power Windows
      • Rear Defogger
      • Intermittent Rear Wiper
      • Roof Rack
      Safety:
      • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
      • Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
      • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
      • Child Safety Locks
      • Child Seat Anchors
      • Heated Exterior Mirrors
      • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
      • Power Exterior Mirrors
      • Dual Front Airbags
      • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
      • Remote Power Door Locks
      • Front Side Airbags
      • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
      • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
      Seating:
      • Active Head Restraint
      • Split Folding Folding
      • Bucket Front Seats
      • Multi-Level Heating Heated
      • Height Adjustable
      • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
      • Rear Heat Vents
      • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
      • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
      • Bench Seating

      Installed Options
      Appearance /
        Interior:
      • Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass
      • Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass W/Homelink
      • Rear Dome/Reading Light
      Engine:
      • Emissions Equipment
        Entertainment /
          Telematics:
        • XM Satellite Radio Kit
          Package:
          • Outdoor Recreation Group 1
          • Popular Equipment Group 1D
          Roof / Glass:
          • Cross Bar Set - Round
            Safety:
            • Security Shock Sensor - Taupe
              Seating:
              • Center Armrest Extension - Taupe
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                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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                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.
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                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. 
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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.

                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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