Name: 2016 LEXUS IS 300 (VIN: JTHCM1D29G5014722)
Brand: LEXUS
SKU: JTHCM1D29G5014722
Price: 3818 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What are the technical characteristics of this LEXUS IS 300 ?

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This LEXUS IS 300 from 2016 is equipped with 3.5L V-6 DI, DOHC, VVT, premium , 255HP  Gasoline engine and a Automatic gearbox. According to original data from the manufacturer, the vehicle has a body type Sedan , 6 cylinders and a working volume of 3.5 liters, developing a power of  hp.

Question 2

What is the registered damage (main and additional) to this vehicle?

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The vehicle has recorded major damage in the area of " Front End "  .  Major damage describes the most affected area of the car, while minor damage describes secondary cosmetic or structural defects. It is important to take a close look at the photos, as insurance auctions classify damage approximately and there may be hidden damage.

Question 3

What does Run & Drive status and the presence of keys mean, and what are the risks?

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This vehicle is rated with a technical running status of " Probably not running " and is recorded as without keys . The "Run & Drive" status means that when the vehicle entered the auction, it was started, shifted into gear and moved under its own power for a short distance. This reduces the risk of severe transmission damage, but does not guarantee the engine's technical condition during prolonged driving. The lack of keys means that a new key will have to be ordered and programmed in Bulgaria (an additional cost of around 150-400 BGN), and the car will be loaded onto a container with a forklift, which increases the risk of minor cosmetic damage to the suspension or floor.

Question 4

What does the bidding status mean for this car?

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The bidding status is “  ”. This metric defines the rules of the auction sale. In “Pure Sale”, the car is sold to the highest bidder at the time of auction closing, with no reserve price. In “On Approval”, the seller (usually an insurance company) reserves the right to approve or reject the final price after the bidding closes. In “Minimum Bid”, the car is sold only if the bids exceed the seller’s predetermined minimum reserve price.

Question 5

What is the estimated market value (Retail Value), the "Buy It Now" price, and the last bid for this car?

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The estimated market value (Retail Value) of a similar car LEXUS IS 300 2016 in working condition is approximately  .   The estimated value is calculated by the insurer for the US/Canada market and helps you estimate the savings when importing the car after repair to Bulgaria.

Question 6

When does the auction end for this LEXUS IS 300 ?

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The auction date for this car has not yet been set by the auction house (scheduling is pending). You can contact us for assistance so that we can monitor its status and notify you as soon as an official date is announced.

Question 7

Is it possible to check the history of the car with VIN JTHCM1D29G5014722 ?

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Yes, it is highly recommended to order a CARFAX vehicle history report. Through it, you can check the actual mileage, number of previous owners, insurance events, accidents, and service history.

Question 8

What is the average auction price in the archive for LEXUS IS and how does it help with bidding?

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According to historical data in our auction archive for LEXUS IS , the average winning bid (High Bid) in Copart and IAAI insurance auctions is around $3,818 for model year 2016 . This benchmark serves as a guideline when determining the maximum bidding ceiling before taxes, transportation, duty, VAT and repair costs are charged.

Question 9

How can I compare the damage of this LEXUS IS with the historical data in the archive?

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In our archive database with over 19 million completed auctions, 51 % of registered cars LEXUS IS have registered damage type " Front End ". Comparison with archival photos and pre-repair files helps you identify typical hidden deformations in the body and chassis and avoid overbought cars.

Question 10

What percentage of the LEXUS IS cars in the archive are in motion (Run & Drive)?

Accepted Answer

In the insurance archive of CHECK.VIN approximately 75 % of the lots for LEXUS IS are entered with the status "Run & Drive". The presence of a running engine, original keys and a document of ownership (Clean Title or Salvage Certificate) are among the main factors determining the final auction price and the complexity of the restoration.

Question 11

How does the interactive damage and impact zone map work?

Accepted Answer

The interactive damage map automatically matches officially recorded insurance damage to anatomical areas of the vehicle body. Each numbered point indicates an impact zone and displays a diagnostic list of components at risk of hidden deformations (cooling system, structural frame rails, suspension geometry, airbags). It serves as an accurate reference when inspecting auction archive photos before bidding.

Question 12

What are the potential hidden damages for "Front End" on this LEXUS IS?

Accepted Answer

With registered "Front End" damage, critical inspection areas include structural frame rails, cooling system components, suspension geometry, ADAS sensors, and airbag/SRS modules. We recommend carefully reviewing auction archive photos for panel gap alignment and verifying the complete vehicle history with CARFAX.

LEXUS IS 300 2016 (VIN: JTHCM1D29G5014722)

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FRONT END & COOLING

FRONT LEFT AREA & COOLING

WINDSHIELD

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