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2012 Volkswagen Cc Sport Sedan Florida Driven Clean Carfax Nice Equip Automatic on 2040-cars

US $17,588.00
Year:2012 Mileage:33492 Color: Gray /
 Black
Location:

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:I4 2L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WVWMP7AN1CE521834
Year: 2012
Make: Volkswagen
Model: CC
Warranty: No
Mileage: 33,492
Sub Model: Sport Sedan Florida Driven Clean Carfax Nice Equip
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Gray
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Black
Drivetrain: FWD

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CLEAN CARFAX - FLORIDA DRIVEN - 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0T SEDAN - HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS - AM / FM STEREO CD - MP3 PLAYBACK - SATELLITE READY - POWER OPTIONS PACKAGE - MORE!
2012 Volkswagen CC Sport Sedan Florida Driven Clean Carfax Nice Equip 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Gray Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:240073A
Mileage:33,492 Engine:I4 2L Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:WVWMP7AN1CE521834 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description

www.SheehanBuickGMCPreowned.com

Call Kelly Shirley About This Great Vehicle at 954-607-0260!

CLEAN CARFAX - FLORIDA DRIVEN - 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0T SEDAN - HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS - AM / FM STEREO CD - MP3 PLAYBACK - SATELLITE READY - POWER OPTIONS PACKAGE - MORE!

This CC sedan has a Sporty Style, High Grade Interior, Excellent Highway Poise and is Very Clean!

Package with features like dual power front bucket seats, cruise control, front, side impact and side curtain air bag safety, steering wheel controls, cruise control, rear window shades, privacy glass, seat back storage pockets and much more!

This CC Sedan is a Florida driven, Florida maintained vehicle and has never been exposed to the harsh winters, roads, mountains, or overall harsh conditions of up north driving.

Vehicle Overview

The CC debuted for the 2009 model year as Volkswagen's latest model. This CC stands for "comfort coupe," which is an attempt to define the car’s combination of a coupe-like body style and four doors. With seating for four, this CC comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder. Competitors include the Acura TSX and Volvo S60.

New for 2012
There are no significant changes to this model for 2012.

Exterior
Up front, this CC is defined by a pair of flared headlamps that flank a thin, wide grille. The side profile arches upward along a well-defined center crease line, similar to the Mercedes C-Class. Exterior features include:

  • Blacked-out B-pillar helps achieve coupe look
  • Rear spoiler


Interior
This CC has chrome-finished gauges, unique door trim and radio/navigation buttons on the steering wheel. Front buckets and bucket-style seats in back give the CC seating capacity for four. There's a center pass-through between the two rear seats, and the seats can also fold down. Interior features include:

  • Simulated leather upholstery standard
  • Metal trim
  • Standard Bluetooth connectivity and iPod interface


Under the Hood
All CCs are equipped with a sport-tuned suspension and speed-sensitive steering. Mechanical features include:

  • Standard 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Standard six-speed manual transmission
  •  

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Standard antilock brakes
  • Standard side-impact airbags (front seats)
  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Standard active head restraints for front occupants
  • Standard electronic stability system


If you have any questions please call us anytime. We are available 24 hours a day 7 Days a week. Please visit our Website where you can view 50+ Pictures of this vehicle, a complete description including standard features and all added options & a FREE CARFAX REPORT at:

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You may call us anytime to close a deal.

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We'll even pick you up at the airport! (Fort Lauderdale International)

 
We reserve the right to end this auction at any time due to a local sale. 

 
You must contact us within 48 hours of any accepted deal. If we do not hear from you 
within that time, the deal will be null and void and the vehicle will be available for sale.
 
There is a vehicle documentary fee of $598 not included in the sale price. 

Call Kelly Shirley Now!
1-800-614-8959

(U.S.A. - Canada - Caribbean)
(24 Hours A Day - 7 Days A Week)

001-954-607-0260
(For International Customers)

or email Kelly Shirley at: kellys@sheehanautoplex.com


                     
        

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Contact Information
Name: Kelly Shirley Main Phone: (800) 614-8959 Alt. Phone: (954) 607-0260 Email: kellys@sheehanautoplex.com
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Chrome Accents Bumper Color
  • Chrome Surround Grille Color
  • Chrome Window Trim
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
  • 16.4 Steering Ratio
  • 3.0 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Front Center Armrests
  • Leather Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Light Glove Compartment
  • Lockable Glove Compartment
  • Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • With Removable Valet Key Multi-Function Remote
  • 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
  • Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
  • Front Seatback
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Brake Drying
  • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 12.2 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • 11.2 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Stability Control
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • External Temperature Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Hd Radio Radio
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 8 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
Exterior:
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Temporary Spare Tire Size
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • Alloy Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Tinted
Safety:
  • Alarm With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Door Unlock Impact Sensor
  • Fuel Cut-Off Impact Sensor
  • Post-Collision Safety System Impact Sensor
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Speed Sensitive Central Locking Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating With Sliding Extensions Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 12 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Heated Driver Seat
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Sport Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 12 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Heated Passenger Seat
  • 2 Rear Headrests
  • Retractable Rear Headrests
  • Folding With Storage Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • Pass-Thru Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Leatherette Upholstery
Vehicle Condition & History
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Dealership Information
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Business Hours:
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Thursday:9-9
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