1997 Lexus ES for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Lexus ES for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Lexus ES specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 |
1997 Lexus ES: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Lexus ES
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (8), electrical system (5) and engine and engine cooling (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V307000 | 1999-11-01 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. |
| 97V156000 | 1997-09-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Lexus ES for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 Lexus ES for sale by us right now. The 1997 Lexus ES for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file, mostly about vehicle speed control, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
The 3.0L 6-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 12.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 37 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $57.66 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the ES is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who the ES suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
A test week in the ES tells you more than any review. Try the ES on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the ES answers the big questions.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Year and trim
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ready to ask?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Lexus ES from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Lexus ES for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Lexus ES
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Lexus ES?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Lexus ES before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Lexus ES have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.