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US $23,980.00
Year:2006 Mileage:68012 Color: Silver /
 Gray
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Advertising:
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:V8 5L SOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WDBSK75F96F116486
Year: 2006
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Doors: 2
Model: SL-Class
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Mileage: 68,012
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Sub Model: SL500
Drive Type: RWD
Exterior Color: Silver
Number of Cylinders: 8
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: No

2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2-Door Convertible
Exterior Color:     Iridium Silver Metallic Interior Color:     Gray Stock Number:116846
Mileage:68,012 Engine:V8 5L SOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:WDBSK75F96F116486 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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2006 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 CONVERTIBLE
CLEAN & LOADED WITH 68K ORIGINAL LOW MILES
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2006 Mercedes Benz SL500 Sport
Convertible

 
NAVIGATION ! CONVERTIBLE ! LEATHER ! WOOD ! PDC ! XENONS ! ALLOYS !
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
PREMIUM BOSE SOUND SYSTEM !
 
CARFAX & AUTOCHECK CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS CLICK CARFAX OR
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CLEAN LOADED MERCEDES BENZ SL500 WITH 68K ORGINAL MILES  
FULL SERVICE HISTORY ON CARFAX ! 

 
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
POWER HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE
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
ROLL BAR
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
BOSE SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
AMG ALLOY WHEELS
SOLAR TINTED WINDOWS
POWERFUL 5.0 LITER V8
REMOTE KEY
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful IRIDIUM SILVER on
GRAY 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 $ 95,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 27,952
NADA RETAIL $ 27,925

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 23,980
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If You are Looking for a MERCEDES BENZ SL500 CONVERTIBLE with all the options with LOW MILES, You Don't Have to Look any Further!!!
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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!

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 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 CONVERTIBLE , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
or email sales
 
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We Export For Canadian Customers
Email:
sales@ultimatems.com
Call
281-506-8808
Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
Additional Photos
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BEAUTIFUL IRIDIUM SILVER

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HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE

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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL

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XENON HEADLIGHTS

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WOOD TRIM INTERIOR

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POWER LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY MASSAGE AND LUMBAR

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PREMUIM LEATHER SEATS

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STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS

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68K ORIGINAL LOW MILES

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NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND

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DUAL ZONE AC&HEAT

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BOSE SOUND SYSTEM

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POWERFUL 5.0 LITER V8 ENGINE

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18' AMG SPORT ALLOY WHEELS

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REMOTE KEY

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Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Leather and Wood Center Console Trim
  • Leather Dash Trim
  • Leather and Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Convience Features
  • Cruise Control
  • Cupholders
  • Driver Easy Entry
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Passenger Seat
  • Multi-Function Remote
  • Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Door Pockets
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Active
  • Braking Assist
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Driver Adjustable Suspension
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Multi-Link Front Suspension
  • Self Leveling Suspension Leveling
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Audio Security System
  • CD-Controller
  • Clock
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • Navigation System
  • Pre-Wired For Phone Phone
  • Bose Premium Brand Speakers
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Teleaid Satellite Communications
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • Tachometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Headlight Cleaners
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Self-Leveling Headlights
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Rear Fog Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • W Tire Speed Rating
  • Performance Tire
  • 18 Inch Wheel Diameter
Roof / Glass:
  • Glass Convertible Rear Window
  • Power Retractable Hard Top Convertible Roof
  • Remote Operation Convertible Roof
  • With Wind Blocker Convertible Roof
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Heated Windshield Washer Jets
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
Safety:
  • Alarm Anti-Theft System
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Reverse Gear Tilt 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
  • Rollover Protection System
  • Front Side Airbags
Seating:
  • Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Heated Driver Seat
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Power Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Heated Passenger Seat
  • Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • 2 Passenger Seating
  • Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Comfort:
  • Leather and Wood Dash Trim
  • Leather and Wood Shift Knob Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Parking Sensors
  • Transmission Controls On Steering Wheel
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Satellite Radio System
    Seating:
    • Premium Leather Seats
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      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
      Email:sales@ultimatems.com
      Business Hours:
      Weekdays:9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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      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.

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      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.
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      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.
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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 !!

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