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Clean Carfax 51k Low Miles Warranty 27+mpg Alloys Premium Sound Hid Power All ! on 2040-cars

US $14,480.00
Year:2011 Mileage:51645 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:I4 2.4L
Transmission:Manual
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5XYKT3A11BG022093
Year: 2011
Make: Kia
Model: Sorento
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Mileage: 51,645
Doors: 4
Sub Model: LX WE FINANCE 2.99%+
Transmission Speeds: 6
Exterior Color: White
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Tan
Drivetrain: RWD

2011 Kia Sorento LX WE FINANCE 2.99%+ 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     White Interior Color:     Tan Stock Number:022093
Mileage:51,645 Engine:I4 2.4L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:6 Speed Manual Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:5XYKT3A11BG022093 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 Kia Sorento LX
 
ALLOYS ! POWER SEATS ! WOOD !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH USB !
POWER WINDOWS ! HID HEADLIGHTS
27 MPG GAS I4 SAVER !
 
CLEAN KIA SORENTO WITH 51K ORIGINAL MILES AND FACTORY WARRANTY STILL ACTIVE !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
THIS SORENTO COMES WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 60,000 MILES WARRANTY FORM KIA USA !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER SEATS WITH LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD AM FM SAT RADIO WITH IPOD USB CONNECT
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful WHITE on
TAN CLOTH 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 $ 30,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 16,126
NADA RETAIL $ 15,975
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 14,480
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a KIA SORENTO LX  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 KIA SORENTO LX  , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
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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:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Surround Grille Color
  • Skid Plate(s)
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Color Keyed Interior Accents
    Comfort:
    • Carpet Floors
    • Front Air Conditioning
    • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
    Convenience:
    • 2 Bottle Holders
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front and Rear Cupholders
    • With Sunglass Holder Overhead Console
    • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
    • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Accessory Hook
    • Cargo Area Under Floor
    • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
    • Door Pockets
    • Sun Visors
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.33 Axle Ratio
    • Hill Descent Control Braking Assist
    • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • 12.6 Front Brake Diameter
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
    • 11.9 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
    • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Mast Antenna
    • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Fuel Economy Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Sirius Satellite Radio
    • Tachometer
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Exterior Entry Lights
    • Power Flip-Up Liftgate Window
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Liftgate Rear Door
    Rims / Tires:
    • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
    • Fullsize Matching Spare Tire Size
    • Alloy Spare Wheel
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tire
    • Alloy Wheel
    Roof / Glass:
    • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Power Windows
    • Privacy Glass
    • Intermittent Rear Wiper
    Safety:
    • 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
    • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
    • Power Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Front Side Airbags
    • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
    Seating:
    • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
    • 2 Front Headrests
    • Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
    • Multi-Adjustable Front Headrests
    • Passenger Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
    • Bucket Front Seats
    • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
    • 3 Rear Headrests
    • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
    • Vents Rear Seat Heat
    • 40-60 Split Bench Rear Seat
    • Split Folding Rear Seat
    • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
    • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
    • Cloth Upholstery

    Installed Options
    Appearance /
      Interior:
    • Cargo Mat
      Rims / Tires:
      • Wheel Locks
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        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
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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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