$300
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72326676 JT8BF22G1V5005519
Front end · 179,889 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 15, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Lexus ES auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 489 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Lexus ES. Across 466 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $275. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 105 verified odometer readings sit above 210,151 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 27, 2019, the newest in Oct 15, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Lexus ES at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Lexus ES belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $275
- Median final bid
- $225–$400
- Middle half
- $520
- Top 10% from
- $1,650
- Highest
$250
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 70682186 JT8BF22GXV0077509
Biohazard/chemical · 0 mi · Denver Central, CO, US...
Non-repairable
Oct 13, 2026
$325
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65019176 JT8BF22G7V0013878
Rear end · 171,119 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 9, 2026
$125
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45891741 JT8BF22G8V5007607
Front end · 191,646 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Keys
Oct 8, 2026
$1,300
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 46259483 JT8BF22G0V0055499
Front end · 142,312 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Oct 7, 2026
$225
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68746076 JT8BF22G1V0040381
Front end · 203,327 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 5, 2026
$175
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 46014744 JT8BF22G9V5012279
Normal wear · 1 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Keys
Sep 30, 2026
$925
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66070146 JT8BF22G2V0063801
Front end · 136,935 mi · Milwaukee South, WI, U...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 28, 2026
$425
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45927844 JT8BF22G8V0020614
Normal wear · 138,753 mi · Scott, LA, USA
Keys
Sep 23, 2026
$400
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64588066 JT8BF22G6V0029201
Front end · 188,923 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$500
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64302316 JT8BF22G8V5005176
Hail · 247,309 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$250
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65672116 JT8BF22GXV0034949
Front end · 287,593 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$25
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 46128421 JT8BF22G3V5006526
Normal wear · 403,871 mi · Dixon, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$400
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 46015153 JT8BF22G2V0079237
Normal wear · 236,622 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Keys
Sep 16, 2026
$200
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65711726 JT8BF22G2V5003455
Rear end · 228,267 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$625
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45589492 JT8BF22G0V0057186
Side · 214,391 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$525
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66529906 JT8BF22G3V0078226
Front end · 145,057 mi · St. Cloud, MN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 14, 2026
$150
1997 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45919801 JT8BF22G4V5008768
Normal wear · 1 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Keys
Aug 30, 2026
$400
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56115046 JT8BF22G5V0006797
Side · 186,805 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 2026
$250
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 60820846 JT8BF22G3V0056582
Front end · 154,603 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 25, 2026
$275
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 59182856 JT8BF22G6V0004444
Side · 202,223 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 10, 2026
$400
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61521176 JT8BF22G6V0028291
Front end · 238,463 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2026
$400
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63004756 JT8BF22G6V0044541
Front end · 228,321 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 6, 2026
$225
1997 Lexus ES 300
Copart 60205456 JT8BF22G4V0062021
Front end · 138,670 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 103 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$300 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$238 | 1997 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$213 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
62 sold
median $275
IAAI
51 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
ES years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Lexus ES sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Lexus ES was $275; half of the 113 sales went for $225 to $400.
Where do 1997 Lexus ES cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (94%), Mexico (4%), United Arab Emirates (2%).
Is a 1997 Lexus ES cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $275, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1997 Lexus ES sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Lexus ES lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1997 Lexus ES final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1997 Lexus ES
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →