2012 Volkswagen Passat S

The La Grange (Cook County) Illinois Police Department is offering the following vehicle for sale through eBay auction:
2012 Black Volkswagen Passat S 4-door with VERY LOW Original Mileage of 14,084 miles
THIS IS A VILLAGE-OWNED (SEIZED AND FORFEITED) VEHICLE AND MUST BE SOLD ACCORDING TO ILLINOIS LAW: IT MUST BE SOLD IN AN AUCTION-TYPE SETTING SUCH AS eBAY. THERE IS NO BUY-IT-NOW OPTION. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY TRADES FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS AND WITH NO EXISTING WARRANTY; NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO PRICE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE GIVEN. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AFTER THE STARTING PRICE HAS BEEN SATISFIED. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS VEHICLE.
POSITIVES:
1. This vehicle is among the newest vehicles we have ever offered for sale and in very good condition!
2. The vehicle has VERY LOW MILEAGE of 14,084 original miles. It was just purchased when we seized it.
3. After seizing the vehicle and while it was going through the court system, it was housed INSIDE until just recently.
4. The vehicle was seized in August 2013.
5. We hold clear title to the vehicle. Title and Bill Of Sale provided to winning bidder at completion of the sale.
6. We have completed a CARFAX on the vehicle. CARFAX is available to view upon request.
7. NADAGUIDES.COM lists the vehicle as follows:
Rough= $9,087, Average=$10,262, Clean=$11,237, Clean Retail=$13,412 (We believe it is between the Clean & Clean Retail Price)
8. The vehicle is black with gray interior (interior in excellent condition).
9. The vehicle has a 2.5L engine, automatic, 2WD/FWD, and uses gasoline.
10. The brakes and transmission appear to be in very good condition.
11. The tires (Continental #P215/60R16) appear to be in good condition, MORE than 50% left.
12. The vehicle has air conditioning, heat, power windows/locks/mirrors, AM/FM stereo with CD player, Bluetooth ready, and iPod input(s).
13. The vehicle has power mirrors that fold, lighted visors with mirrors, lighted glove box, cruise control, & hands free controls on steering wheel.
14. The vehicle has one key/fob with keyless entry with remote fob (needs battery).
15. The vehicle has a Sport Mode, and 12V port(s).
16. The vehicle has cup holders in the front and rear, center console storage, sunglasses holder, adjustable head rests, and tilt steering wheel.
17. The vehicle has a spare tire/jack and has alloy wheels.
18. The vehicle has front and side driver and passenger air bags and ABS braking.
19. There are no warning indicators illuminated on the dash, no signs of any mechanical issues.
20. The lights, lamps, signals, wipers, horn, and electronic accessories appear to all be in good working order with no known issues.
21. The vehicle manual is in the glove box.
22. It appears the previous owner had just got the 10,000 mile service performed just prior to losing the vehicle.
23. Again, this vehicle is among the best we have ever offered for sale!
MANUFACTURERS LISTED OPTIONS FOR THIS VEHICLE:
2nd row head airbags, anti-lock brakes, center console, dual airbags, halogen headlights, intermittent wipers, power brakes, power windows, power locks, side airbags, steering wheel radio controls, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, traction control system, AM/FM stereo, auto headlamp control, cruise control, dual zone A/C, head airbags, keyless entry system, mirror(s) memory, rear defroster, split folding rear seat, tachometer, tinted glass, trip computer, daytime running lights, elect. stability control, power steering, steel wheels, and more.
NEGATIVES:
1. The vehicle will need a new battery.
2. The vehicle has a scrape/small dent in the driver's-side front quarter panel.
3. We were notified of three outstanding recalls on the vehicle; one for the steering wheel clock springs (#69L2), one for the Takata driver air bag (#16V078), and one for the headlamp socket (#14V125) . The winning bidder may take the vehicle to any dealership to service the recalls for free.
4. Some rusty water dripped on the roof of the vehicle when it was stored inside. There are marks from rusty water on the roof/trunk/hood area. Also, since being outside, there is a small amount of tree sap of the vehicle. The vehicle will need to be cleaned/detailed by a professional.
5. As with all of our vehicles for sale, we do not know a great deal about the service records of the vehicle (due to being seized/forfeited. Potential bidders are encouraged to view the vehicle in person.
6. Lastly, we always recommend the winning bidder change oil, transmission fluid, all other fluids, get a tune up, and have belts examined. We are not aware of any issues, however, we always recommend these maintenance precautions.
MAINTENANCE/RECORDS:
Again, this is a seized/forfeited vehicle. We do not have service records from the previous owner. We do know that the vehicle was seized/forfeited shortly after the last owner bought the vehicle. We also have the CARFAX report, available to view upon request. There appears to be no outstanding issues reported to CARFAX.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS A VILLAGE-OWNED (SEIZED AND FORFEITED) VEHICLE AND MUST BE SOLD ACCORDING TO ILLINOIS LAW: IT MUST BE SOLD IN AN AUCTION-TYPE SETTING SUCH AS eBAY. THERE IS NO BUY-IT-NOW OPTION. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY TRADES FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS AND WITH NO EXISTING WARRANTY; NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO PRICE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE GIVEN. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AFTER THE STARTING PRICE HAS BEEN SATISFIED. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS VEHICLE.
BUYER BEWARE: Again, this is a seized/forfeited vehicle. We do not have past service records for this vehicle and do not know it's past history other than the CARFAX reported items. The vehicle, however, appears to be in good shape, runs, starts, and drives well. The only negatives known about this vehicle are listed above. Potential bidders are encouraged to view the vehicle in person, as there may be defects/imperfections we are unaware of. Potential bidders may have an independent inspection completed on the vehicle prior to the bidding process and at the bidder's own expense. The winning bidder is responsible for the pick up of the vehicle within seven (7) days of the close of the auction or contacting us for additional time needed. The winning bidder may hire a private shipping service to deliver the vehicle at their own expense. We will not ship or deliver the vehicle. We ask that the winning bidder make a deposit (see payment instructions) through PayPal within 48 hours of the close of the auction OR full payment may be made in person upon pick up of the vehicle. Payment in person accepted is CASH or CERTIFIED BANK CHECK only. We do not accept credit cards or personal checks. Upon completion of the sale of the vehicle, we will provide a clear Title and Bill Of Sale. We have described this vehicle as completely, accurately, and honestly as possible. We will not, however, be held responsible for incorrect specs, undetected problems, etc. Again, potential bidders may view the vehicle in person prior to the bidding process.
Should you have any questions or would like to view the vehicle in person, please contact me through eBay, ask a question through the auction site, or telephone me at (708) 579-2334. At the prompt, hit "3" and ask for Sgt. Cimbalista. I am currently working 7:00am-3:00pm (CST). If I am unavailable at the time of your call, please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. Once again:
1. Independent inspections may be completed prior to the bidding process and at the bidder's expense.
2. Private shipping service(s) may be used to ship the vehicle at the winning bidder's expense.
3. A deposit is requested within 48 hours of the close of the auction OR payment made be made in full in person upon pick up of the vehicle.
4. Payment should be made with either CASH or CERTIFIED BANK CHECK only-no credit cards or personal checks accepted.
5. A clear Title and Bill Of Sale will be provided at the completion of the sale.
We do not charge any taxes, hidden fees, or any additional costs. The winning bidder will be able to purchase the vehicle for the winning bid amount. Any other fees/charges as follows are the responsibility of the winning bidder:
1. Fees associated with the transfer of the title to the new owner's name,
2. Fees associated with obtaining new registration plates,
3. Fees associated with obtaining vehicle insurance,
4. Any county or state taxes owed from the purchase of the vehicle,
5. Any other costs associated with the purchase of the vehicle
GOOD LUCK!

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