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JT8BF22G2V0012878-1997-lexus-es-0
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1997 LEXUS ESVIN: JT8BF22G2V0012878

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN JT8BF22G2V0012878
Latest reported mileage: 747 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-01-31
a year ago
144,039 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Collision damage reported
2021-11-12
3 years ago
11,511 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2020-02-12
4 years ago
39,814 mi
Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle
Damage to rear

VIN Factory Options

Found 167 factory options in 40 categories

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
  • Climate Control
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Cruise Control
  • Fog Lamps
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Power Outlet
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Décor
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • V6 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Passenger Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Telephone
  • Cell Phone Hookup
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front Performance
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear Performance
Tire - Spare
  • Conventional Spare Tire
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 18.5 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger
  • 3.0L (183) DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 aluminum engine
  • 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, ECT-i intelligence
  • 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension
  • 4-wheel pwr-assisted front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes
  • Aluminum radiator core
  • Automatic transmission oil cooler
  • Electronically-controlled ignition w/twin knock sensors
  • Engine-speed-sensing pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Front wheel drive
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Full size spare tire w/steel wheel
  • P205/65VR15 SBR tires
EXTERIOR
  • Automatic on-off halogen mulit-reflector headlamps
  • Body-colored lower body-side cladding
  • Dual color-keyed pwr heated outside rearview mirrors
  • Exterior glass w/UV reduction
  • Foglamps integrated into front airdam
  • One-piece body-colored front/rear bumpers
  • Stainless steel exhaust w/chrome tip
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control
INTERIOR
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Automatic air conditioning system-inc: automatic climate control, LCD display
  • Center console-inc: CD/cassette storage (or optional cellular phone), push- type cupholder, dual storage compartments, auxiliary pwr outlet, rear cupholders
  • Cigarette lighter & front/rear ash trays
  • Coat hooks
  • Cruise control
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Digital odometer & twin trip meters
  • Digital quartz clock
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/visor extensions
  • Electronic analog instrument cluster-inc: red LED needles, 8000-rpm tachometer, 140-mph speedometer, fuel level, coolant temperature
  • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 195-watt pwr, auto-reverse, 7-speakers
  • Exterior temp display
  • Front seatback pockets
  • Front/rear cupholders
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Interior lighting-inc: dome light, front individual map lights, door courtesy lamps, glove box, trunk light
  • Lockable glove box
  • One-piece cut pile carpeting
  • Overhead storage console
  • Passenger assist grips-inc: 2-rear, one front retracting
  • Pre-wiring for options-inc: 6-disc CD auto-changer, cellular phone handset, transceiver, command module
  • Pwr front seats w/driver side pwr lumbar support
  • Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" feature
  • Rear armrest w/trunk access
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
  • Rear window glass-integrated FM diversity antenna
  • Retained accessory pwr
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Tool kit
  • Vehicle theft deterrent system
  • Walnut wood trim-inc: center console, all doors
  • Warning/indicator lights-inc: battery, oil level, seat belt, brake, airbag, engine, oil pressure, low fuel, door open, high beam, hazard, cruise control, headlights-on, tire slippage
SAFETY
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • First aid kit
  • Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/adjustable anchor
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • Rear center lap belt
  • Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
  • Side-impact door beams

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - Four-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Pwr-Assisted
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.8 x - TBD - in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.6 x - TBD - in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 18.5 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.0
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 17.4
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 36.7 ft
Suspension
  • Suspension Type - Front - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - MacPherson Strut
Tires
  • Front Tire Size - P205/65R15
  • Rear Tire Size - P205/65R15
  • Spare Tire Size - P205/65R15
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3296 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Size - 15 x 6 in
  • Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 6 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 6 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 13.0 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 54.9 in
  • Length, Overall - 190.2 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 5.4 in
  • Track Width, Front - 60.8 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 59.8 in
  • Wheelbase - 105.1 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 70.5 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - in
  • Front Hip Room - 53.3 in
  • Front Leg Room - 43.5 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 55.6 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 5
  • Passenger Volume - 92.1 ft³
  • Second Head Room - in
  • Second Hip Room - 53.4 in
  • Second Leg Room - 34.4 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 54.1 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 9.7 qts
Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 80
Engine
  • Displacement - 3.0L/183
  • Engine Type - Gas V6
  • Fuel System - EFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 200 @ 5200
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 214 @ 4400
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 19 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 26 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 2.87
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.81
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.73
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.30
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.55
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD,
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4 Door Sedan
  • Vehicle Name - Lexus ES 300 Luxury Sport Sdn

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Japan Reserved
  • EPA Classification - Compact

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
212 mi
Location
Suffolk, VA, 23434
Has Keys:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 346 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$8561
Estimated Repair Cost$1721 (990%)
SellerHidden text
LocationSuffolk, VA, 23434
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $406
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #34127
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Tech Specs
ColorGold
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine3.0L V6 FI DOHC F4
Cylinders6 Cyl
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 240 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 LEXUS ES in 1997 was $47,345.
The average price for used 1997 LEXUS ES nowadays in 2024 is $5,999 which is 13% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 9,561 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
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Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1997 LEXUS ES. 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 LEXUS ES 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$47,345100%0%
19979,561 mi$47,515−$170−0.36%100.36%-0.36%
199819,122 mi$42,690+$4,825+10.15%90.17%9.83%
199928,683 mi$38,761+$3,929+9.2%81.87%18.13%
200038,244 mi$34,547+$4,214+10.87%72.97%27.03%
200147,805 mi$32,475+$2,072+6%68.59%31.41%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1997 LEXUS ES. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 LEXUS ES by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
185,000 mi$3,82310 sales
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VIN Decoder — 33 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.

200
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.

LEXUS
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
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.

ES
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.

TOYOTA CITY
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 Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant Country

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

JAPAN
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.

AICHI
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.

MCV20L
Trim

Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.

300
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.

Lexus
NCSA Model

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

ES-250/300/300h/330/ 350
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
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