Meh
50/100
1997 Lexus LS 400 400
$9,999 · 155,070 mi
≈$929/mo
San Ramon, CA
$8,499 above marketView verdict →
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach
Elizabethtown, KY
$8,443
Used160,501 mi
44 Auto Mart Elizabethtown
AI Value Analysis
Mehdeal2
Asking
$8,443
Est. market
$1,500
Premium
$6,943(462.9%)
$8,443
$1.1k$1.5k$1.8k
“$6,943 above market”
Low miles for ageSingle-owner history
Asking $8,443 vs estimated $1,500 for 1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach at 161K mi (Meh).
Before You Buy
✓
One previous owner.
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Suspiciously low miles for the age.
Verify against the title's odometer history (Carfax). Rollback is rare but devastating.
i
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 400Monthly cash out
$732
5-yr running
$34,617
Per mile
$0.48
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% · $844
Monthly payment
$155
Total interest
$1,689
Down payment
$844
Upfront fees
$528
Resale value vs. loan balance
Value at year 5
$2,063
Value lost
$6,380
Best sell year
Y5
of 5
Equity at sale
$2,063
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: Black
Interior: Black
Doors: 4
History
VIN
JT8BH28F9V0068857
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