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US $17,480.00
Year:2011 Mileage:54252 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Advertising:
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:I4 2.5L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 2T3WF4DV4BW061825
Year: 2011
Make: Toyota
Doors: 4
Model: RAV4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: FWD
Mileage: 54,252
Trim: Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
Sub Model: Sport
Drive Type: FWD
Exterior Color: White
Number of Cylinders: 4
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: No

2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Super White Interior Color:     Dark Charcoal Stock Number:061825
Mileage:54,252 Engine:I4 2.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:2T3WF4DV4BW061825 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
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2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER !  ALLOYS !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !

 
CLEAN LOADED TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT  WITH 54K ORIGINAL MILES!  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
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 INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
REAR SPOILER
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 18”  WHEELS
ROOF RACK
 
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SUPER WHITE on
BLACK LEATHER Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 28,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 18,644
NADA RETAIL $ 20,675
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 17,480
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
WONT LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE !!! CALL US TODAY AT
281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT  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
281-506-8808

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT  , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
or email sales
 
DOOR TO DOOR SHIPPING AVAILABLE ASK FOR A QUOTE !
We Export For Canadian Customers
Email:
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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 Bumper Color
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Black Grille Color
  • Black Mirror Color
  • Rear Bumper Protector
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
  • Roofline Spoiler Rear Spoiler
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 14.6 Steering Ratio
  • 2.7 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Bottle Holders
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Dual Glove Compartment
  • Keyless/Illuminated Entry Multi-Function Remote
  • Three 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 2.92 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 11.8 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Diameter 25.4 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • 11.2 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Diameter 22.1 Mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • External Temperature Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • AM/FM Radio
  • XM Ready Satellite Radio
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
Exterior:
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Off Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Side-Hinged Rear Door
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Outside Rear Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Full-Size Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • Full Wheel Covers
  • Alloy Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
Safety:
  • 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
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating With Sliding Extensions Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 6 Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Driver Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
  • Passenger Seat Active Head Restraint Front Headrests
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 4 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
  • 3 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • 40-60 Split Bench Rear Seat
  • Flat Folding Rear Seat
  • One-Touch Fold Flat Rear Seat
  • Reclining Rear Seat
  • Sliding Rear Seat
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Exhaust Tips
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Blu Logic Hands Free System
    • XM Satellite Radio
    Package:
    • Enhancement Value Package
    • Preferred Premium Accessory Package
    • Premium Package
    • Sport Grade Appearance Package
    Rims / Tires:
    • Wheel Locks
      Roof / Glass:
      • Power Tilt and Slide Moonroof
      • Roof Rack
      Safety:
      • Auto On/Off Headlamps
      • V.I.P.-Rs3200 Plus Security System
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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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