Pricing

Last bid

US$1,700

Pre-loss value

US$11,649

Repair estimate

US$6,388

The repair estimate is 55% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 75%

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Pricing

Last bid

US$1,700

Pre-loss value

US$11,649

Repair estimate

US$6,388

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Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$1,700

Est. auction feesUS$683

Estimated totalUS$2,383

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Bid ceiling

Bid up to US$1,150 to land at 70% of the retail estimate all-in, fees and the listed repair estimate included.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 75% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

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Lot details

Lot #: 64294356
Sale date · Ended: Oct 7, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Branch: LA - NEW ORLEANS
Storage location: NEW ORLEANS, LA
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDEAll Side damage lots
Secondary damage: REAR END
Title status: Salvage (SC)
Repair estimate: $6388.00
Odometer: 118899 mi
Trim: 430
Engine: 4.3L 8
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: GOLD
Body style: SEDAN 4DRAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 8
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: LA - NEW ORLEANS
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: NEW ORLEANS
Postal code: 70129 2348

Full vehicle specifications

Make: LEXUS
Model: LS
Model year: 2004
Trim: 430
Series: UFC30L
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Drive train: 4x2
Cylinders: 8
Displacement: 4.3 L
Engine power: 300 hp
Engine model: 3UZ-FE
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly country: JAPAN
Assembly plant: TAHARA
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApr 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
AIR BAGSApr 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.