Salvage 1997 Lexus ES for sale

Browse 14 salvage 1997 Lexus ES vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G1V5005519 · 72326676

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 179889 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BYRON, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 15, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,352Repair 111% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G7V0003643 · 71057546

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 283115 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: TANNER, AL
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,154

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G2V0052765 · 68946376

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 190604 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$1,942

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G9V0055811 · 69529296

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 180402 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: GLASSBORO, NJ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G2V0063801 · 66070146

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 136935 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FRANKLIN, WI
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,392

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G1V0040381 · 68746076

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 203327 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SUN VALLEY, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,337Repair 135% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G7V0013878 · 65019176

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 171119 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$150Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,568Repair 145% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22GXV0034949 · 65672116

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 287593 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$150Sep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,547Repair 114% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G3V0078226 · 66529906

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 145057 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: AVON, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$525Sep 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,361

Ended

Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G2V5003455 · 65711726

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 228267 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Sep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,397Repair 378% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G6V0029201 · 64588066

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 188923 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ANTELOPE, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Sep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,369

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES

JT8BF22G5V0006797 · 56115046

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 186805 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: ANTHONY, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Aug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,152Repair 367% of value

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES

JT8BF22G3V0056582 · 60820846

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 154603 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Aug 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,507

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Copart USA

1997 LEXUS ES, 300

JT8BF22G8V5005176 · 64302316

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 247309 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,585

That’s all 14 lots.

1997 Lexus ES price data

Median bid: $750
Average bid: $750
Bid range: $750 – $750
Avg. retail: $2,820
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 14 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign 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.

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.

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How much does a salvage 1997 Lexus ES sell for?

Across 14 salvage 1997 Lexus ES lots, the median winning-side bid is $750 and the average is $750 (range $750 to $750). Pre-loss retail value averages $2,820. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.