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1988 Suzuki Samurai

VINJS3JC51C2J4208961

Sold for $1,850 · September 8, 2026 · Memphis, TN

Lot at a glance

The car sold at IAAI on September 8, 2026 for $1,850, at the Memphis, TN yard. Mileage reported by the auction: 1,168,129 km (actual). Primary damage: normal wear. According to the auction, the car starts and drives (Run & Drive). Keys are present. Title: Clean, TN.

Specifications

Engine and transmission

Engine
1.3 L · I4
Cylinders
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drive
4x4
Transmission
Manual

Body

Body
Subcompact Utility
Exterior color
Gray
Keys
Yes

Condition

Primary damage
Normal wear
Odometer
1,168,129 km · 725,842 mi · actual
Start code
Run & Drive

Documents and seller

Title
Clean Clean title: the insurer never declared the car a total loss.
Title state
TN

VIN decoding

  1. JS3Manufacturer code (WMI)
  2. JC51CModel descriptor (VDS)
  3. 2Check digit
  4. JModel year
  5. 4Plant
  6. 208961Serial number
Manufacturer
Suzuki
Country (by WMI code)
Japan
Model year (10th character)
1988 (J)
Serial number
208961

Decoded by the VIN standard (ISO 3779) without external services. Characters 4–8 are manufacturer-specific, so we do not decode them.

Sales history

September 8, 2026

IAAILot 45997080Memphis, TN

$1,850Sold

Suzuki Samurai prices

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$1,850Typical price · usually $1,125 – $2,125
11Sales in 12 months
$1,850This car · +0% vs typical

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