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US $17,980.00
Year:2008 Mileage:63212 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2008 Lexus RX RX350 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Breakwater Blue Metallic Interior Color:     Light Gray Stock Number:040729
Mileage:63,212 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:2T2GK31U78C040729 AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2008 Lexus RX350
 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! WOOD ! XENONS ! REAR CAMERA !
 ALLOYS ! REAR SPOILER ! COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
PREMIUM PACKAGE !
 
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CLEAN LOADED LEXUS RX350 WITH 63K ORGINAL 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 !!
 
 
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
PREMIUM PACKAGE
ROOF RACK
REAR SPOILER
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD AM FM
REAR CAMERA
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM 18’ ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER LIFTGATE
3.5 LITER 6 CYLINDER ENGINE
BOOK WITH KEYS
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful BREAK WATER BLUE METALLIC on
LIGHT GRAY 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 $ 42,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 22,560
NADA RETAIL $ 21,975

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 17,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
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281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a LEXUS RX 350 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 LEXUS RX 350, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
WE FINANCE ! APPLY ONLINE FOR AUTO LOANS AS LOW AS 2.99%

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
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We Export For Canadian Customers
Email:
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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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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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63K ORIGINAL MILES!
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NAVIGATION KEEPS YOU ON TRACK!
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BACK UP CAMERA!
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HEATED SEATS!
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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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POWER LIFT-GATE!
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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:
  • Chrome Grille Color
  • Rear Spoiler
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Wood Center Console Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front Reading Lights
  • Rear Floor Mats
  • Leather and Wood Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Retractable Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Front Door Pockets
  • First Aid Kit
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Overhead Console With Storage
  • Open and Close Power Activated Trunk/Hatch
  • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
  • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Front Seatback
  • Storage Organizer
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 12.6 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 11.3 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation
  • External Temperature Display
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 8 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Fullsize Matching Spare Tire Size
  • Alloy Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Alarm With Remote Anti-Theft System
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Folding With Storage Center Armrest
  • Split Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Rear Heat Vents
  • Reclining
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 40-20-40 Split Bench Seating
  • Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Roof Rack W/Rails
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Navigation System
      Package:
      • Navigation System/Mark Levinson Package
      • Premium Package
      Rims / Tires:
      • 18 5-Spoke Aluminum Alloy Wheels
        Roof / Glass:
        • Rain Sensing Wipers
          Safety:
          • High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
            Seating:
            • Heated Front Seats
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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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