Water pump failure on 3.5 V6
The 2GR V6 used across RX 350 generations is known for water pump leaks and bearing noise at higher mileage. Because the pump is buried, replacement labor is significant and can trigger a sell decision.
Sell my Lexus RX
Sell My Lexus RX in San Diego County
Your Lexus RX (2004–2024) is a luxury midsize crossover SUV — and in San Diego County there is always another buyer for one that runs. Skip the listing, the messages, and the no-shows: one intake, one clear offer, free pickup.
Get my guaranteed offer →The offer we make is the offer you get for 7 days, when the car matches its description. If hidden or unreported damage is found at pickup, any adjustment is shown with photo evidence before you decide.
Common RX problems we still buy
VVT-i oil line and oil cooler pipe leaks
Early 3.5-liter RX models used rubber oil lines for the VVT-i system and engine oil cooler that could leak or rupture, both addressed by Lexus campaigns to metal parts. An oil-starvation scare is a common reason older RXs are sold quickly.
Hybrid inverter and battery age on RX hybrids
RX 400h and RX 450h models can face hybrid inverter failures, some covered by warranty enhancements, and battery capacity loss with age. Hybrid-system warning lights on a high-mileage RX often lead straight to a sale.
Power liftgate and A/C servo issues
Power back door struts and motors, A/C blend servo motors, and navigation screen failures are recurring age items on third- and fourth-generation RXs. A cluster of convenience repairs is a typical tipping point for long-term owners.
Every one of these is a condition answer on the form — report it and it is priced in from the start, never discovered at pickup.
What we buy — your RX included
Fixable issues welcome
Battery, glass, panels, and exterior damage from the 12-point checklist — each priced in plainly.
Most 2010-and-newer cars
Sedans, SUVs, and vans from any maker, clean or with fixable issues.
Japanese vehicles of any age
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru hold up in Southern California, and we price them that way.
Trucks of any age
Pickups are the top of our want list — working trucks, high-mileage trucks, Japanese trucks included.
Where the line is
We buy the cars the big guys reject — but we are not a junk buyer. These fall outside this buying program, and we would rather tell you now than waste your time:
- No working key
- Blown engine
- Shot transmission
- Major structural damage
- Heavily stripped
- Trash-filled or severely neglected
How selling your RX works here
01
Describe your car
Enter the VIN to auto-fill the year, make, and model — or skip it for now and enter those details yourself. The VIN is optional at intake and mandatory before booking.
02
Complete the condition page
Answer the same 12 condition questions our buyer checks at pickup. The condition page defaults to no issues — open the checklist only if something applies.
03
Review the next step
See the offer path and share your number for follow-up. Any later changes wait for admin review.
The RX generations we buy
The second-generation XU30 RX (2004–2009) popularized the RX 400h hybrid. The third-generation AL10 (2010–2015) and fourth-generation AL20 (2016–2022) kept V6 and hybrid power, the latter adding a three-row RX L, and the fifth generation (2023–present) switched entirely to four-cylinder turbo and hybrid powertrains.
RX models are front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive, in V6, hybrid, and later turbo four-cylinder forms. Most seat five; the RX L (2018–2022) added a small third row.
RX seller questions
Can I sell a RX with a lien or a lost title?
Yes to both — name the lender or pick the title situation that matches yours in the form. Complicated paperwork is part of what we handle, and we explain the correct next step before scheduling.
How much is my RX worth?
It comes down to the individual car: year, mileage, trim, and the 12 condition answers. We review every application by hand and send one clear offer, guaranteed for 7 days when the car matches its description — no automated lowball and no haggling at the curb.
Do you buy a RX that failed smog?
Yes. Smog failure is one of the 12 condition answers, so the offer accounts for it up front. You do not need to pay for diagnosis, repairs, or a retest before pickup.
My RX has water pump failure on 3.5 v6. Will you still buy it?
In most cases, yes — that is a known RX issue and it is priced into the offer from the condition answers you submit, not discovered at pickup. Describe it honestly and the offer already reflects it.
Ready when you are
Complete one vehicle intake, see your offer, and arrange free local pickup. No obligation, and no strangers coming to your door.
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