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2014 LEXUS RX 350VIN: 2T2BK1BA8EC251453
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN 2T2BK1BA8EC251453
Latest reported mileage: 877 mi
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2022-12-16
2 years ago
45,878 mi
Damage reported: very minor damage
Damage to rear
Damage to rear
2022-05-10
2 years ago
24,502 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
2020-09-03
4 years ago
29,237 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported
Year | 2014 |
ODO | 6798 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Laurel, MD, 20723 |
Date | appeared 2 years ago latest price $7706 sale post disappeared 2022-03-01 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #1034578
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Tech Specs
Body Style | SUV |
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | All-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
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- 2 Keys
- Hidden text
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Hidden text
- Body-colored bumpers
- Hidden text
- Comfort Package
- Hidden text
- Double wishbone rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Front Shoulder Room: 57.9"
- Hidden text
- Guaranteed
- Hidden text
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Hidden text
- Memory Seat(S)
- Hidden text
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- Hidden text
- Premium Package
- Hidden text
- Rear area cargo cover: Roll-up
- Hidden text
- Running Boards
- Hidden text
- Siriusxm Trial Available
- Hidden text
- Tachometer
- Hidden text
- Transmission hill holder
- Hidden text
- 4 Door
- Hidden text
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Braking Assist
- Hidden text
- Compass
- Hidden text
- Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
- Hidden text
- External temperature display
- Hidden text
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Hidden text
- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Interior air filtration
- Hidden text
- Metal-look dash trim
- Hidden text
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Hidden text
- Privacy glass: Deep
- Hidden text
- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
- Hidden text
- Safety Connect
- Hidden text
- Smart key
- Hidden text
- Three 12V DC power outlets
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Audio system memory card slot
- Hidden text
- Bucket Front Seats
- Hidden text
- Concealed antenna
- Hidden text
- Driver airbag
- Hidden text
- First Aid Kit
- Hidden text
- Front and rear reading lights
- Hidden text
- Headlights off auto delay
- Hidden text
- Keyless ignition w/ push button start & keyless door entry
- Hidden text
- Navigation System
- Hidden text
- Power Locks
- Hidden text
- Radio data system
- Hidden text
- Rear door type: Power liftgate
- Hidden text
- Satellite radio ready
- Hidden text
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
- Hidden text
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Turn signal in mirrors
- Hidden text
- A/C Seat(s)
- Hidden text
- Automatic Transmission
- Hidden text
- Cargo area light
- Hidden text
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Dual front air conditioning zones
- Hidden text
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Hidden text
- Front fog/driving lights
- Hidden text
- Heated driver mirror
- Hidden text
- Leather/chrome shift knob trim
- Hidden text
- Overall Width: 74.2"
- Hidden text
- Power Seat(S)
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Room: 37.7"
- Hidden text
- Rear spoiler: Lip
- Hidden text
- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front and rear
- Hidden text
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Hidden text
- Tires: Prefix: P
- Hidden text
- Universal remote transmitter
- Hidden text
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 3727
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Technology
- Hidden text
- Coil front spring
- Hidden text
- Door pockets: Driver and passenger
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors
- Hidden text
- Front Leg Room: 43.1"
- Hidden text
- Genuine wood center console trim
- Hidden text
- Independent front suspension classification
- Hidden text
- Manual child safety locks
- Hidden text
- Parking Sensors
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down passenger mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
- Hidden text
- Remote window operation
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Strut front suspension
- Hidden text
- Tow Hitch
- Hidden text
- Wheel Width: 7.5
Year | 2014 |
ODO | 3714 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Wayne, NJ, 07470 |
Date | appeared 2 years ago latest price $2266 sale post disappeared 2022-09-21 |
Price History | |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #951682
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Tech Specs
Body Style | SUV |
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | All-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 4wd/Awd
- Hidden text
- Audio system security
- Hidden text
- CD Audio
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver and passenger knee airbags
- Hidden text
- Floor mats: Carpet front and rear
- Hidden text
- Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
- Hidden text
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Leather Seats
- Hidden text
- Overall Length: 187.8"
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- Power Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Rear defroster
- Hidden text
- Rear seats center armrest
- Hidden text
- Seatback storage: 2
- Hidden text
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Hidden text
- Type of tires: AS
- Hidden text
- 4 Door
- Hidden text
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Braking Assist
- Hidden text
- Compass
- Hidden text
- Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
- Hidden text
- External temperature display
- Hidden text
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Hidden text
- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Interior air filtration
- Hidden text
- Metal-look dash trim
- Hidden text
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Hidden text
- Privacy glass: Deep
- Hidden text
- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
- Hidden text
- Safety Connect
- Hidden text
- Smart key
- Hidden text
- Three 12V DC power outlets
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Hidden text
- Alloy Wheels
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- Hidden text
- Coil rear spring
- Hidden text
- Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- Hidden text
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hidden text
- Gross vehicle weight: 5,650 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Independent rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Max cargo capacity: 80 cu.ft.
- Hidden text
- Passenger Airbag
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Rear view camera
- Hidden text
- Right rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
- Hidden text
- Sunroof(S)
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Wheelbase: 107.9"
- 9052
- ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Automatic front air conditioning
- Hidden text
- Cargo tie downs
- Hidden text
- Cupholders: Front and rear
- Hidden text
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Hidden text
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Hidden text
- Fuel Capacity: 19.2 gal.
- Hidden text
- Heated passenger mirror
- Hidden text
- Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
- Hidden text
- Overall height: 66.7"
- Hidden text
- Power Liftgate
- Hidden text
- Rear Hip Room: 54.5"
- Hidden text
- Regular front stabilizer bar
- Hidden text
- Side airbags
- Hidden text
- Split rear bench
- Hidden text
- Tires: Speed Rating: V
- Hidden text
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- 7760
- AM/FM Stereo
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Clock: In-dash
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Hidden text
- Front Hip Room: 55.5"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Hidden text
- In-Dash 6-disc CD player
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Overhead console: Mini with storage
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down driver mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Shoulder Room: 57.5"
- Hidden text
- Remote power door locks
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Steel spare wheel rim
- Hidden text
- Total Number of Speakers: 9
- Hidden text
- Video Monitor Location: Front
Year | 2014 |
ODO | 3225 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Langhorne, PA, 19047 |
Date | appeared 2 years ago latest price $9607 sale post disappeared 2024-02-24 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #907306
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Tech Specs
Body Style | SUV |
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | All-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 2 Keys
- Hidden text
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Hidden text
- Body-colored bumpers
- Hidden text
- Comfort Package
- Hidden text
- Double wishbone rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Front Shoulder Room: 57.9"
- Hidden text
- Guaranteed
- Hidden text
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Hidden text
- Memory Seat(S)
- Hidden text
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- Hidden text
- Premium Package
- Hidden text
- Rear area cargo cover: Roll-up
- Hidden text
- Running Boards
- Hidden text
- Siriusxm Trial Available
- Hidden text
- Tachometer
- Hidden text
- Transmission hill holder
- Hidden text
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Hidden text
- Alloy Wheels
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- Hidden text
- Coil rear spring
- Hidden text
- Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- Hidden text
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hidden text
- Gross vehicle weight: 5,650 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Independent rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Max cargo capacity: 80 cu.ft.
- Hidden text
- Passenger Airbag
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Rear view camera
- Hidden text
- Right rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
- Hidden text
- Sunroof(S)
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Wheelbase: 107.9"
- 3023
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Center Console: Full with covered storage
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Dual reverse tilt mirrors
- Hidden text
- Front Head Room: 39.0"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Consumption: City: 18 mpg
- Hidden text
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Hidden text
- Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbags
- Hidden text
- Power remote trunk release
- Hidden text
- Rear Leg Room: 36.8"
- Hidden text
- Remote activated exterior entry lights
- Hidden text
- Side airbag
- Hidden text
- Stability Control
- Hidden text
- Tires: Width: 235 mm
- Hidden text
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- 3550
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Technology
- Hidden text
- Coil front spring
- Hidden text
- Door pockets: Driver and passenger
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors
- Hidden text
- Front Leg Room: 43.1"
- Hidden text
- Genuine wood center console trim
- Hidden text
- Independent front suspension classification
- Hidden text
- Manual child safety locks
- Hidden text
- Parking Sensors
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down passenger mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
- Hidden text
- Remote window operation
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Strut front suspension
- Hidden text
- Tow Hitch
- Hidden text
- Wheel Width: 7.5
- 8645
- AM/FM Stereo
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Clock: In-dash
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Hidden text
- Front Hip Room: 55.5"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Hidden text
- In-Dash 6-disc CD player
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Overhead console: Mini with storage
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down driver mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Shoulder Room: 57.5"
- Hidden text
- Remote power door locks
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Steel spare wheel rim
- Hidden text
- Total Number of Speakers: 9
- Hidden text
- Video Monitor Location: Front
Year | 2014 |
ODO | 5889 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Edison, NJ, 08817 |
Date | appeared 2 years ago latest price $8940 sale post disappeared 2024-03-11 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #108562
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All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Body Style | SUV |
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC |
Drive | All-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 3307
- ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Automatic front air conditioning
- Hidden text
- Cargo tie downs
- Hidden text
- Cupholders: Front and rear
- Hidden text
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Hidden text
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Hidden text
- Fuel Capacity: 19.2 gal.
- Hidden text
- Heated passenger mirror
- Hidden text
- Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
- Hidden text
- Overall Width: 74.2"
- Hidden text
- Power Seat(S)
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Room: 37.7"
- Hidden text
- Rear spoiler: Lip
- Hidden text
- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front and rear
- Hidden text
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Hidden text
- Tires: Prefix: P
- Hidden text
- Universal remote transmitter
- Hidden text
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Hidden text
- Alloy Wheels
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- Hidden text
- Coil rear spring
- Hidden text
- Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- Hidden text
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hidden text
- Gross vehicle weight: 5,650 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Independent rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Manual child safety locks
- Hidden text
- Parking Sensors
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down passenger mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
- Hidden text
- Remote window operation
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Strut front suspension
- Hidden text
- Tow Hitch
- Hidden text
- Wheel Width: 7.5
- 7074
- AM/FM Stereo
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Clock: In-dash
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Hidden text
- Front Hip Room: 55.5"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Hidden text
- In-Dash 6-disc CD player
- Hidden text
- Luxury Package
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbags
- Hidden text
- Power remote trunk release
- Hidden text
- Rear Leg Room: 36.8"
- Hidden text
- Remote activated exterior entry lights
- Hidden text
- Side airbag
- Hidden text
- Stability Control
- Hidden text
- Tires: Width: 235 mm
- Hidden text
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- 9972
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Center Console: Full with covered storage
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Dual reverse tilt mirrors
- Hidden text
- Front Head Room: 39.0"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Consumption: City: 18 mpg
- Hidden text
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Hidden text
- Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- Overall height: 66.7"
- Hidden text
- Power Liftgate
- Hidden text
- Rear Hip Room: 54.5"
- Hidden text
- Regular front stabilizer bar
- Hidden text
- Side airbags
- Hidden text
- Split rear bench
- Hidden text
- Tires: Speed Rating: V
- Hidden text
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- 4995
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Technology
- Hidden text
- Coil front spring
- Hidden text
- Door pockets: Driver and passenger
- Hidden text
- Electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors
- Hidden text
- Front Leg Room: 43.1"
- Hidden text
- Genuine wood center console trim
- Hidden text
- Independent front suspension classification
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Overhead console: Mini with storage
- Hidden text
- Power remote w/tilt down driver mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Shoulder Room: 57.5"
- Hidden text
- Remote power door locks
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Steel spare wheel rim
- Hidden text
- Total Number of Speakers: 9
- Hidden text
- Video Monitor Location: Front
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Frequently asked questions
Damage severity, if reported, is classified as minor, moderate, or severe, and may provide insights into the extent of damage the 2014 LEXUS vehicle has sustained.
Depreciation directly affects the resale value of a 2014 LEXUS RX 350, with faster depreciating vehicles typically having lower resale values over time.
Our reports may track major service milestones such as brake rotor replacements, detailing when and how often they have occurred, if this information is recorded.
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