1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach

Durham, NC

$13,950

Used84,527 mi

Cardinal Motors LLC

AI Value Analysis

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Asking

$13,950

Est. market

$1,500

Premium

$12,450(830.0%)

$13,950

$1.1k$1.5k$1.8k

“$12,450 above market”

Low miles for ageSingle-owner history

Asking $13,950 vs estimated $1,500 for 1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach at 84.5K mi (Meh).

Before You Buy

✓

One previous owner.

Suspiciously low miles for the age.

Verify against the title's odometer history (Carfax). Rollback is rare but devastating.

Car is 10+ years old — budget for age-related maintenance.

Expect to replace within 2 years: tires, battery, hoses, possibly timing belt, water pump, suspension bushings.

Cost to own

5-yr estimate · 1997 Lexus LS 400

Monthly cash out

$797

5-yr running

$32,503

Per mile

$0.47

Money out per month: recurring costs + loan payment. Doesn't include depreciation — see Resale below.

Annual miles

Ownership horizon

Driver age

State

1 · Monthly costWhat leaves your account every month

Yearly cash-out breakdown

Loan term

Credit

Down payment10% · $1,395

Monthly payment

$256

Total interest

$2,791

Down payment

$1,395

Upfront fees

$701

Resale value vs. loan balance

Value at year 5

$3,409

Value lost

$10,541

Best sell year

of 5

Equity at sale

$3,409

resale − loan balance

Projected resale value

Opportunity cost (what your down payment would have earned)

Estimates use state averages — your actual costs depend on driving history, exact zip, and insurer.

Buyer Intel

Summary: One owner, no reported accidents.

Vehicle Details

Coach

Body: Car

Engine: 4.0L 8Cyl regular unleaded

Transmission: Automatic

Drivetrain: RWD

Fuel: Gasoline

Cylinders: 8

Exterior: White

Doors: 4

History

VIN

JT8BH28F8V0096102

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