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US $16,980.00
Year:2010 Mileage:38939 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Advertising:
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:I4 2L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WAUAFAFL3AN066165
Year: 2010
Make: Audi
Doors: 4
Model: A4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: FWD
Mileage: 38,939
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Sub Model: 2.0T Premium
Drive Type: FWD
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Cylinders: 4
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: No

2010 Audi A4 2.0T Premium 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:066165
Mileage:38,939 Engine:I4 2L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:WAUAFAFL3AN066165
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2010 AUDI A4 2.0T PREMIUM!
Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2010 Audi A4 Premium 2.0T
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
 PREMIUM PACKAGE !
TFSI EFFICIENT ENGINE !
TURBOCHARGED !
 
CLEAN LOADED AUDI A4 2.0T PREMIUM  WITH 38K ORIGINAL MILES !  
 
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
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND ALUMINUM TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
POWER LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful DEEP SEA BLUE PEARL on
BLACK LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM  Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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Original $ 34,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 20,609
NADA RETAIL $ 19,500
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 16,980
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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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POWER SUNROOF!
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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR!
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TILT STEERING WITH CONTROLS!
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38K ORIGINAL MILES!
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POWER SEATS!
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SPACIOUS 5 PASSENGER SEATING!
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PLENTY OF LEG ROOM!
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AMPLE CARGO SPACE!
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PREMIUM ALLOY 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
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Alloy Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Front Air Dam
  • Black With Chrome Accents Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Aluminum Accents
  • 16.3 Steering Ratio
Comfort:
  • Active Charcoal Air Filtration
  • Alloy Center Console Trim
  • Alloy Dash Trim
  • Aluminum Door Sill Trim
  • Alloy Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Controls Doors, Trunk, Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Controls Fuel Filler Multi-Function Remote
  • Overhead Console
  • 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Net
  • Door Pockets - Front
  • Front Seatback
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Brake Drying
  • Braking Assist
  • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brake Control
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 12.6 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.2 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Front Locking Differential
  • 11.8 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.9 Rear Brake Width
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Memory Card Slot Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Multi-Function Display
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • Tachometer
  • 9 Total Number of Speakers
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
  • 180 Watts
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Front Reading Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Temporary Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • 7 Wheel Spokes
  • Alloy Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Heated Windshield Washer Jets
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Power Glass Sunroof
  • Tilt/Slide Sunroof
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
  • Alarm With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Impact Absorbing Bumpers
  • Post-Collision Safety System Impact Sensor
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Pre-Collision System
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 8 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Front Emergency Locking Retractors
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Reclining Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Lumbar Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
  • 6 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • 3 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
  • Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
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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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    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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