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1997 Lexus ES 300 Base

221,205 mi.

$4,400 $100 price drop
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$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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Basics

Exterior color
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Interior color
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel Drive
MPG
19–26

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic,
Engine
3L V-6 DOHC, premium unleaded, engine with 200HP
VIN
JT8BF22G5V0026824
Stock #
026824TR
Mileage
221,205 mi.

Features

Convenience
  • Keyless Entry
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Features

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  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 7-speakers
  • 8000-rpm tachometer
  • ECT-i intelligence
  • LCD display
  • airbag
  • all doors
  • auto-reverse
  • auxiliary pwr outlet
  • brake
  • cellular phone handset
  • command module
  • coolant temperature
  • cruise control
  • door courtesy lamps
  • door open
  • dual storage compartments
  • engine
  • front individual map lights
  • fuel level
  • glove box
  • hazard
  • headlights-on
  • high beam
  • low fuel
  • oil level
  • oil pressure
  • one front retracting
  • push- type cupholder
  • rear cupholders
  • seat belt
  • tire slippage
  • transceiver
  • trunk light
  • 12V power outlets 2 12V power outlets
  • 18.5 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger
  • 3-point seatbelt Rear seat center 3-point seatbelt
  • 3.0L (183) DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 aluminum engine
  • 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
  • 4-wheel independent Macpherson strut suspension
  • 4-wheel pwr-assisted front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes
  • ABS Brakes 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
  • Accessory power Retained accessory power
  • Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air conditioning Yes
  • Alternator Type Heavy-duty alternator
  • Aluminum radiator core
  • Amplifier
  • Antenna Diversity antenna
  • Antenna Window grid audio antenna
  • Armrests front center Front seat center armrest
  • Armrests front storage Front seat armrest storage
  • Armrests rear Rear seat center armrest with trunk pass-thru
  • Audio theft deterrent Audio system theft deterrent
  • Auto headlights Auto on/off headlight control
  • Automatic air conditioning system-inc: automatic climate control
  • Automatic on-off halogen mulit-reflector headlamps
  • Automatic transmission oil cooler
  • Basic warranty 48 month/50,000 miles
  • Battery charge warning
  • Battery type Heavy-duty lead acid battery
  • Beverage holders Front beverage holders
  • Beverage holders rear Rear beverage holders
  • Body panels Fully galvanized steel body panels
  • Body-colored lower body-side cladding
  • Bodyside cladding Colored bodyside cladding
  • Brake type 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Bulb warning Bulb failure warning
  • Bumpers front Colored front bumper
  • Bumpers rear Colored rear bumper
  • CD CD-compatible stereo
  • Cargo access Xxxxxx cargo area access release
  • Cargo floor type Carpet cargo area floor
  • Cargo light Cargo area light
  • Cassette Cassette player
  • Cell phone
  • Center console-inc: CD/cassette storage (or optional cellular phone)
  • Child door locks Manual rear child safety door locks
  • Cigarette lighter & front/rear ash trays
  • Climate control Automatic climate control
  • Clock Digital clock
  • Coat hooks
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 72 month/unlimited
  • Cruise Control
  • Cruise control
  • Day/Night rearview mirror
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Digital odometer & twin trip meters
  • Digital quartz clock
  • Door ajar warning
  • Door bins front Driver and passenger door bins
  • Door handle material Body-colored door handles
  • Door locks Power door locks with 2 stage unlocking
  • Door mirror style Body-colored door mirrors
  • Door mirror type Standard style side mirrors
  • Door mirrors Power door mirrors
  • Door trim insert Cloth door trim insert
  • Drive type Front-wheel drive
  • Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  • Driver foot rest
  • Driver lumbar Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
  • Driver seat direction Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
  • Dual color-keyed pwr heated outside rearview mirrors
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/visor extensions
  • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 195-watt pwr
  • Electronic analog instrument cluster-inc: red LED needles
  • Electronically-controlled ignition w/twin knock sensors
  • Emissions California emissions
  • Engine 3L V-6 DOHC, premium unleaded, engine with 200HP
  • Engine Cylinders V6
  • Engine Location Front mounted engine
  • Engine-speed-sensing pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Engine/electric motor temperature gauge
  • Equalizer Automatic audio equalizer
  • Exterior glass w/UV reduction
  • Exterior temp display
  • First Aid Kit
  • First-row windows Power first-row windows
  • Floor console Full floor console
  • Floor console storage Covered floor console storage
  • Floor coverage Full floor coverage
  • Floor covering Full carpet floor covering
  • Floor mats Carpet front and rear floor mats
  • Foglamps integrated into front airdam
  • Folding door mirrors Manual folding door mirrors
  • Front anti-roll Front anti-roll bar
  • Front head restraint control Manual front seat head restraint control
  • Front head restraints Height and tilt adjustable front seat head restraints
  • Front impact airbag driver Driver front impact airbag
  • Front impact airbag passenger Passenger front impact airbag
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat upholstery Premium cloth front seat upholstery
  • Front seatback pockets
  • Front seatback upholstery Premium cloth front seatback upholstery
  • Front wheel drive
  • Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/adjustable anchor
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • Front/rear cupholders
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Fuel Type Premium Unleaded
  • Fuel door Power fuel door release
  • Full size spare tire w/steel wheel
  • Gearshifter material Leather gear shifter material
  • Glove box Illuminated locking glove box
  • Grille style Chrome grille
  • Headlight type Reflector headlights
  • Headlights Halogen headlights
  • Headlights on reminder
  • Headliner coverage Full headliner coverage
  • Headliner material Cloth headliner material
  • Heated door mirrors Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
  • Height adjustable seatbelts Front height adjustable seatbelts
  • High mount stop light High mounted center stop light
  • Ignition Spark ignition system
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Instrumentation display Analog instrumentation display
  • Interior lighting-inc: dome light
  • Key in vehicle warning
  • Keyfob cargo controls Keyfob trunk control
  • Keyfob keyless entry
  • Keyless Entry
  • Lock-up transmission
  • Lockable glove box
  • Low level warnings Low level warning for fuel and washer fluid
  • Number of airbags 2 airbags
  • Number of doors 4 doors
  • Oil pressure warning
  • One-piece body-colored front/rear bumpers
  • One-piece cut pile carpeting
  • One-touch down window Driver one-touch down window
  • Overdrive transmission
  • Overhead console Mini overhead console
  • Overhead console storage
  • Overhead storage console
  • P205/65VR15 SBR tires
  • Panel insert Simulated wood instrument panel insert
  • Passenger assist grips-inc: 2-rear
  • Passenger doors rear left Conventional left rear passenger door
  • Passenger doors rear right Conventional right rear passenger door
  • Passenger seat direction Front passenger seat with 8-way directional control…
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power driver seat controls Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, fore…
  • Power passenger seat controls Passenger seat power reclining, fore/aft contr…
  • Powertrain warranty 72 month/70,000 miles
  • Pre-wiring for options-inc: 6-disc CD auto-changer
  • Pwr front seats w/driver side pwr lumbar support
  • Pwr windows w/driver side 'auto-down' feature
  • Radiator
  • Radio AM/FM
  • Rear Springs Regular grade rear springs
  • Rear anti-roll Rear anti-roll bar
  • Rear armrest w/trunk access
  • Rear cargo door Trunk
  • Rear center lap belt
  • Rear head restraint control Manual rear seat head restraint control
  • Rear head restraints Height adjustable rear seat head restraints
  • Rear seat direction Front facing rear seat
  • Rear seats Rear bench seat
  • Rear seats fixed or removable Fixed rear seats
  • Rear under seat ducts Rear under seat climate control ducts
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear window glass-integrated FM diversity antenna
  • Rear window trim Black rear window trim
  • Rear windshield Fixed rear windshield
  • Remote panic alarm
  • Retained accessory pwr
  • Roadside warranty 48 month/unlimited
  • Seatback storage pockets 2 seatback storage pockets
  • Seatbelt pretensioners Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Seating capacity 5
  • Second-row windows Power second-row windows
  • Security system
  • Seek scan
  • Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
  • Shock absorbers Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Spare tire Full-size spare tire with steel wheel
  • Spare tire location Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
  • Speakers number 7 speakers
  • Special paint Monotone paint
  • Speed sensitive steering Speed sensitive power steering
  • Split front seats Bucket front seats
  • Springs front Front coil springs
  • Springs rear Rear coil springs
  • Stainless steel exhaust w/chrome tip
  • Steering Hydraulic power-assist steering system
  • Steering type Rack-pinion steering
  • Steering wheel material Leather steering wheel
  • Steering wheel tilt Manual tilting steering wheel
  • Suspension Standard ride suspension
  • Suspension control Driver controlled suspension ride settings
  • Suspension ride type front Independent front suspension
  • Suspension ride type rear Independent rear suspension
  • Suspension type front Strut front suspension
  • Suspension type rear Strut rear suspension
  • TILT STEERING WHEEL
  • Tachometer
  • Tailpipe Stainless steel single exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
  • Temperature display Exterior temperature display
  • Tinted windows Light tinted windows
  • Tires P205/65VR15 AS BSW front and rear tires
  • Tool Kit
  • Transmission 4-speed automatic
  • Transmission Type Automatic
  • Transmission electronic control
  • Trip odometer
  • Trunk lid trim Carpet trunk lid trim
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control
  • Vehicle theft deterrent system
  • Ventilated brakes Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Visor driver expandable coverage Driver visor with expandable coverage
  • Visor driver mirror Driver visor mirror
  • Visor illuminated driver mirror Illuminated driver visor mirror
  • Visor illuminated passenger mirror Illuminated passenger visor mirror
  • Visor passenger expandable coverage Passenger visor with expandable coverage…
  • Visor passenger mirror Passenger visor mirror
  • Walnut wood trim-inc: center console
  • Warning/indicator lights-inc: battery
  • Window Trim Chrome side window trim
  • Windshield trim Black windshield trim
  • Wipers Variable intermittent front windshield wipers

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Accidents or damage
At least 1 accident or damage reported
1-owner vehicle
No
Personal use only
No
Open recall
At least 1 open recall reported
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Seller’s info

Advantage Auto Direct

(31 reviews)
1806 River Rd, Puyallup, WA 98371

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From the moment you step on our lot until the time you drive away in your next car, your buying experience with Advantage Auto Direct is our number one priority! We believe in empowering the buyer with transparency & upfront prices, and encourage you to use the expertise and resources of our staff to help you find the right car at the right price. Since 2008, we've delivered great value to dealers all across the nation, and in 2019 we opened our doors to the public!From the moment you walk into our showroom, you'll know you came to the right place. All vehicles are one of each. All Pre-Owned or certified vehicles are used. A negotiable documentary service fee of up to $200 may be added to the sale price or capitalized cost. All financing is subject to credit approval. Prices exclude tax, title, and license. Please consider verifying any information in question with a dealership sales representative. MPG is based on EPA estimates for newly manufactured vehicles only. Actual rating will vary with driving conditions, habits, and vehicle condition. A dealer documentary service fee of up to $200 may be added to the sale price. All prices expire daily at 11:59pm and are subject to change without notice by the dealer.
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Price history

Listed 45 days ago.
$599 total price reduction!
8/06/25 Listed $4,999
9/10/25 -$499 $4,500
9/18/25 -$100 $4,400
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Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 1997 Lexus ES 300.
(25 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

I bought this car at 140k miles with regular maintenance

March 20, 2025
By Adrian from Hobe sound florida
Owns this car

I bought this car at 140k miles with regular maintenance and overall care it's sitting at 250k miles and still runs like a dream I would recommend this car to anyone at any age

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I owned for 18 years

October 31, 2020
By LoveLexus from LOS ALTOS
Owns this car

Great car, it has all the service done including 2nd timing belt at 170,000 miles and smog checked. Brand new tires, oil change was done 10/30/2020.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the Best Old Car I've Met In My Life

November 12, 2019
By MisterChrisPanna from Orlando, FL
Test drove this car

This Car is Really Old, But in Perfect Condition, It has a great color, great Design, Very Comfortable, One of the Best Old Cars ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability —
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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