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2010 Lexus Rx350 Awd Nav Sunroof Leather Rearcam Liftgate Heat/cool Seats Xenons on 2040-cars

US $27,980.00
Year:2010 Mileage:41365 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2010 Lexus RX 350 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     TRUFFLE MICA Interior Color:     Parchment Stock Number:062372
Mileage:41,365 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:2T2BK1BA2AC062372 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2010 Lexus RX350
All Wheel Drive
 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! WOOD ! ALLOYS ! KEYLESS START GO
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE ! SPOILER !
VENTILATED SEATS !
COMFORT PACKAGE ! PREMIUM PACKAGE
POWER LIFTGATE
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
 
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1 OWNER CLEAN LOADED LEXUS RX350 AWD WITH 41K ORIGINAL MILES!
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL LEXUS RX350 AWD COMES WITH FACTORY 72 MONTHS OR 70,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
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
REAR SPOILER
POWER LIFT GATE
REAR CARGO COVER
 
POWER HEATED AND COOLED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO WITH IPOD CONNECT
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 19” WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
BOOKS AND KEYS
ROOF RACK
REAR CAMERA
 
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful TRUFFLE MICA BROWN METALLIC on
PARCHMENT TAN LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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Original $ 47,884 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK RETAIL $ 35,282
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 29,980
IT’S A NO BRAINER !!!

If You are Looking for a LEXUS RX350 AWD 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!

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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE LEXUS RX350 AWD, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
Additional Photos
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ROOF RACK ! REAR SPOILER !

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XENON HEADLIGHTS !

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WOOD STEERING !

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POWER SLIDING SUNROOF !

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FULL TAN LEATHER INTERIOR !

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41K ORIGINAL MILES ! FACTORY WARRANTY !

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KEYLESS START GO !

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NAVIGATION !

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REAR CAMERA !

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BLUETOOTH ! PHONE & STREAM !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
CD AM FM SAT AUX  
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HEATED & COOELD SEATS !

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FULL LEATHER IN REAR WITH LOTS OF SPACE !

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LOTS OF CARGO SPACE !

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POWER LIFT GATE !

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LEXUS ORIGINAL FACTORY STICKER !
24 MPG WOW ! ALL WHEEL DRIVE !  
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$ 47,884 ORIGINAL FACTORY STICKER !

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LOTS OF OPTIONS !

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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
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Chrome Window Trim
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Alloy and Wood Center Console Trim
  • Leather and Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floors
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Retractable Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Rear Console With Armrest
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Driver Seat Easy Entry
  • First Aid Kit
  • Push-Button Start Keyless Ignition
  • Keyless, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Proximity Entry System Multi-Function Remote
  • Two 12V Power Outlet(s)
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Multi-Function Screen Controls Controls
  • Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
  • Door Pockets - Front
  • Front Seatback
  • Tool Kit
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 12.9 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Strut Front Suspension
  • Center Limited Slip Differential
  • 12.2 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • White Illuminated Gauges Color
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 9 Total Number of Speakers
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Off Headlights
  • Dusk Sensing Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Privacy Glass
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper
Safety:
  • 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Reverse Gear Tilt Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Front Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Remote Rolling Code Security
  • Safety Brake Pedal System
  • Front and Rear Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Flat Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • Height Adjustable
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Rear Heat Vents
  • Reclining
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 40-20-40 Split Bench Seating
  • Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 120V Power Outlet
  • Ashtray
  • Premium Floor Mats
  • Wood and Leather Steering Wheel
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Towing Prep Package
  • Trailer Hitch Reciever
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • 12 Speaker Premium System For Navigation
  • 12 Speaker Rear Seat Entertainment Audio System
  • Mark Levinson Audio
Package:
  • Comfort Package
  • Luxury Package
  • Preferred Accessory Package
  • Premium Package
  • Sport Package
Rims / Tires:
  • Aluminum Alloy Wheels
    Roof / Glass:
    • Roof Rail Cross Bars
      Safety:
      • Active Park Assist
      • Glass Breakage Sensor
      • Hid Adaptive Headlamps
      • Rearview Monitor
      Seating:
      • Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
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        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.

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        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.
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        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.
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        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 ! 

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