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US $149,980.00
Year:2011 Mileage:15592 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2-Door Coupe
Exterior Color:     Iridium Silver Metallic Interior Color:     designo Light Brown Natural Leather Stock Number:004334
Mileage:15,592 Engine:V8 6.3L QOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:WDDRJ7HA7BA004334 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck VIN Check
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND ! PDC ! XENONS NAVIGATION ! REAR CAMERA ! KEYLESS START GO ! ACTIVE SEATS COLD WEATHER PACKAGE 15K ORIGINAL MILES WITH SERVICE RECORDS ON CARFAX CARFAX & AUTOCHECK CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS TEXAS CAR NON SMOKER NO RUST THIS BEAUTIFUL MERCEDES BENZ SLS AMG SUPER CAR COMES WITH FACTORY 4 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY ! PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON UNLIMITED MILES NATIONWIDE WARRANTY 70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS: NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND XENON HEADLIGHTS TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY AND START FULL LEATHER TRIM INTERIOR REAR ACTIVE SPOILER REAR VIEW CAMERA PARK DISTANCE CONTROL POWER HEATED ACTIVE LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR PREMIUM BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS FOG LIGHTS TRACTION CONTROL PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS TINTED WINDOWS AUTO TRANSMISSION MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!! Beautiful IRIDIUM SILVER METALLIC on CLASSIC RED AND BLACK LEATHER Interior!! Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!! 100% Positive Feedback OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the Original $ 206,000 Price!!! If You are Looking for a MERCEDES BENZ SLS AMG 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 281-657-7293 So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE MERCEDES BENZ SLS AMG , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!! GOT GOOD CREDIT ! CLICK HERE FOR 1.49% INTEREST RATE AUTO LOANS ! INSTANT APPROVAL ! FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281)657-7293 or email sales DOOR TO DOOR SHIPPING AVAILABLE ASK FOR A QUOTE ! We Export For Canadian Customers Email: sales@ultimatems.com Call 281-657-7293 Visit 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 Door Handle Color
  • Alloy Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body Color Front Spoiler
  • Body-Color Front Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Bumper Color
Comfort:
  • Active Charcoal Air Filtration
  • Carbon, Alloy and Leather Dash Trim
  • Alloy and Leather Door Trim
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • Front Reading Lights
  • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Alloy Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Front Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Steering Wheel
  • Keyless Ignition
  • 3 Number of Drivers
  • Two 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Net
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Emergency Braking Preparation
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • In-Dash Hard Drive
  • 6 Disc CD/DVD In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • With Voice Recognition Navigation System
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Pre-Wired For Phone Phone
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • 2 Subwoofer
  • 5.1 Surround Audio
  • Tachometer
  • 11 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • High Pressure Washers Headlight Cleaners
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
  • Self-Leveling Headlights
  • Gull-Wing Side Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Alloy Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Roof / Glass:
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Lockout Button
  • 2 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
Safety:
  • 2-Stage Unlocking
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Retractable Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Front Knee Airbags
  • Front and Rear Parking Sensors
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Pre-Collision System
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Active Head Restraint
  • Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Sport Front Seats
  • Multi-Level Heating Heated
  • Height Adjustable
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Premium Leather Upholstery
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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
Map of Ultimate Motorsports at 10311 Altonbury Lane, Houston, TX 77031
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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