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1997 TOYOTA AVALONVIN: 4T1BF12B2VU163885

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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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VIN Decoder
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Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 4T1BF12B2VU163885
Latest reported mileage: 197 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-10-14
8 months ago
123,939 mi
Passed emissions inspection
2022-03-29
2 years ago
24,969 mi
Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle
Damage to rear
2019-07-21
5 years ago
46,598 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Location
San Antonio, TX, 78233
1997 TOYOTA AVALON XL/
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
ODO
DamageHidden text
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationSan Antonio, TX, 78233
Date
ended unknown
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #636896

Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorBEIGE
Transmission4 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ELECTRIC OVERDRIVE
Engine3.0L 6
DriveFront-wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
5499 mi
Location
San Antonio, TX, 78233
1997 TOYOTA AVALON XL
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 9961 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$5694
Estimated Repair Cost$6682 (670%)
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationSan Antonio, TX, 78233
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $780
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #492032
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorSILVER
TransmissionAUTOMATIC
Engine3.0L 6
DriveFront-wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Sales & Winner Bids

This car appeared in sales 490 times.

LocationDateHighest Bid
Hidden text2020-01-06$109 (TX, USA)
557+ bids in total

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 700 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 TOYOTA AVALON in 1997 was $37,825.
The average price for used 1997 TOYOTA AVALON nowadays in 2024 is $4,801 which is 13% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,154 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 1997 TOYOTA AVALON model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 TOYOTA AVALON in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1997 MSRP0 mi$37,825100%0%
199930,462 mi$29,999+$0+0%79.31%20.69%
200040,616 mi$31,990−$1,991−6.64%84.57%15.43%
200150,770 mi$30,900+$1,090+3.41%81.69%18.31%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 TOYOTA AVALON by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
75,000 mi$6,98612 sales
110,000 mi$4,49910 sales
125,000 mi$3,97713 sales
135,000 mi$4,88814 sales
145,000 mi$3,49911 sales
150,000 mi$3,99817 sales
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VIN Decoder — 32 records

Engine
Cooling Type

Cooling type defines the cooling system used to control the engine temperature. It can be either air-cooled or water-cooled.

Water
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3000.0
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

183.07123228419
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3.0
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

184
Engine Brake (hp) To

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) To is the upper value of the range.

217
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Toyota
Engine Model

Engine model is a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of engine.

1MZ-FE
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

6
Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine stroke cycle is a numerical field for the number of strokes used by an internal combustion engine to complete a power cycle.

4
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

TOYOTA
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, KENTUCKY, INC.
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Avalon
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1997
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

GEORGETOWN
Plant Company Name

This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

KENTUCKY
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

MCX10L
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Toyota
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Avalon
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type

Drive type stores information about vehicle drivetrain configuration. The most common drive types for passenger cars, crossover vehicles, and pickup trucks are front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and 4-wheel drive (4WD).

4x2
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Frequently asked questions
The duration each owner kept the 1997 TOYOTA may provide insights into how the vehicle was valued and maintained over its lifetime, subject to record availability.
Information from junk yards and salvage auctions may detail major damage and repairs, potentially impacting the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON's value and safety, depending on the records obtained.
Strategies to reduce the rate of depreciation include regular maintenance, keeping mileage low, avoiding significant modifications, and keeping up with all necessary repairs.
Yes, a VIN decoder can help identify if a 1997 TOYOTA AVALON was previously stolen by accessing a database that records theft and recovery history.
Advanced safety features can influence the resale value and slow the depreciation of vehicles by making them more attractive to safety-conscious buyers.
For importing or exporting 1997 TOYOTA vehicles, the VIN is crucial for compliance with international regulations, ensuring the vehicle meets safety, emission, and manufacturing standards of the importing country.
Factors to consider when estimating the future resale value include the car's historical depreciation rate, current market trends, overall vehicle condition, and mileage.
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