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US $18,980.00
Year:2012 Mileage:51848 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
For Sale By:Dealer
Engine:H4 2.5L SOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 4S4BRCGC8C3268731
Year: 2012
Make: Subaru
Doors: 4
Model: Outback
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: AWD
Mileage: 51,848
Trim: 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door
Sub Model: 2.5i Premium AWD
Drive Type: AWD
Exterior Color: Silver
Number of Cylinders: 4
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: No

2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium AWD 4-Door Wagon
Exterior Color:     Ice Silver Metallic Interior Color:     Off Black Stock Number:268731
Mileage:51,848 Engine:H4 2.5L SOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:4S4BRCGC8C3268731 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2012 Subaru Outback
2.5i Premium AWD
 
SUNROOF ! ALLOYS ! XENONS !
PREMIUM HARMAN KARDON SOUND!
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE !
ALL WHEEL DRIVE !
REAR VIEW CAMERA !
 
CLEAN LOADED SUBARU OUTBACK   WITH 51K ORIGINAL MILES !  
 
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON CARFAX OR AUTOCHECK 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
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING WOOD  STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD  TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM HARMAN KARDON  SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 18”  WHEELS
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
REAR SPOILER
REAR VIEW CAMERA
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful ICE SILVER METALLIC on
BLACK CLOTH  Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 29,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 21,772
NADA RETAIL $ 22,300
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 18,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
 
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281-506-8808

If You are Looking for a SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM AWD 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!!!
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Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
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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
  • Silver Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
  • Roofline Spoiler Rear Spoiler
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
  • 16.1 Steering Ratio
  • 3.2 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Rear Center Armrests
  • Cargo Area Floor Mat
  • Simulated Alloy Center Console Trim
  • Simulated Alloy Dash Trim
  • Simulated Alloy Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Retractable Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Controls Doors, Trunk, Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
  • With Sunglass Holder Overhead Console
  • Front and Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Variable Power-Assisted Steering Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifter Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
  • Cargo Tie-Down Anchors and Hooks
  • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
  • Front Seatback
  • Grocery Bag Holder
  • Instrument Panel Storage Bin
  • Storage Organizer
  • Sun Visors
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Full Time 4WD
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.90 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Hill Start Assist Braking Assist
  • Mechanical Center Differential
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
  • 11.6 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 11.3 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Element Antenna
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Digital Odometer
  • External Temperature Display
  • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Multi-Function Display
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Sirius Ready Satellite Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door Courtesy Lights
  • Footwell Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Liftgate Rear Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
  • Temporary Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • 6 Wheel Spokes
  • Alloy Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Illuminated Power Window Switches
  • Lockout Button
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Defogger
  • With Washer Rear Wiper
  • With Crossbars Roof Rack
  • Black Roof Rails
  • Windshield Tinted
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
  • Alarm With Remote Anti-Theft System
  • 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
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Impact Absorbing Bumpers
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Safety Brake Pedal System
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 10 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Reclining Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 4 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
  • 3 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Folding With Storage Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • Vents Rear Seat Heat
  • 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
  • Reclining Rear Seat
  • Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic
  • Puddle Lights
  • Splash Guards - Outback
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 110 Volts Power Outlet For Harmon Kardon Audio
  • Leather Shift Knob (At)
Package:
  • All-Weather Package and Harmon/Karmon Audio System
  • Popular Package 2
Roof / Glass:
  • Roof Cargo Carrier
    Safety:
    • Security System Shock Sensor
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      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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      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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