$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40443482 JT8BF28GXW0130475
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Keys
Nov 6, 2024
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 Lexus ES auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 760 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 Lexus ES. Across 721 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $275. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 153 verified odometer readings sit above 216,101 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 15, 2019, the newest in Oct 20, 2026. Auction results for the 1998 Lexus ES at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1998 Lexus ES belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $275
- Median final bid
- $200–$350
- Middle half
- $520
- Top 10% from
- $3,900
- Highest
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40477868 JT8BF28G0W0111403
Front end · 219,157 mi · Schenectady, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 5, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40345502 JT8BF28GXW5033778
Front end · 268,925 mi · Lincoln, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 31, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40486585 JT8BF28G2W5050123
Rear end · 300,242 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 30, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 73367464 JT8BF28G9W0117376
Normal wear · 235,869 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 24, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40412580 JT8BF28G9W5041984
Front end · 208,748 mi · Sayreville, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 23, 2024
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40136338 JT8BF28G9W5048238
Side · 113,496 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 23, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40332544 JT8BF28G0W5013975
Front end · 220,292 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 21, 2024
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56067514 JT8BF28G7W5014976
Mechanical · 0 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 18, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 70680254 JT8BF28GXW0121629
All over · 264,087 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 17, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40222454 JT8BF28G8W0099274
Front end · 120,598 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 17, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40189987 JT8BF28G2W5026968
Front end · 999,999 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Salvage title
Oct 16, 2024
$1,600
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40489837 JT8BF28G2W5022225
Side · 174,133 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Keys
Oct 14, 2024
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61466314 JT8BF28G5W5016080
Side · 223,793 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 10, 2024
$250
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 71426264 JT8BF28G5W5034160
Rear end · 310,839 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
Oct 7, 2024
$900
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 73093084 JT8BF28G2W5014173
Minor dents & scratches · 110,069 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 4, 2024
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68679514 JT8BF28G3W5014151
Minor dents & scratches · 221,277 mi · West Warren, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 2, 2024
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36760124 JT8BF28G5W5020646
Minor dents & scratches · 190,998 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 1, 2024
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40301934 JT8BF28G8W0144083
Front end · 168,868 mi · Jupiter, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 30, 2024
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65283464 JT8BF28G1W5020238
Front end · 214,735 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 27, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65426374 JT8BF28G9W0127339
Front end · 202,250 mi · Earlington, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 26, 2024
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39441556 JT8BF28G1W5016691
Front end · 276,923 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 24, 2024
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66655194 JT8BF28G9W0129530
Front end · 162,112 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 20, 2024
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 126 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$275 | 1998 |
| Mexico |
|
$200 | 1998 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$275 | 1998 |
| Dominican Republic |
|
$225 | 1998 |
| Jordan |
|
$325 | 1998 |
| El Salvador |
|
$225 | 1998 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
62 sold
median $250
IAAI
80 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
ES years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1998 Lexus ES sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1998 Lexus ES was $275; half of the 142 sales went for $200 to $350.
Where do 1998 Lexus ES cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (93%), Mexico (4%), United Arab Emirates (1%).
Is a 1998 Lexus ES cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $250, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1998 Lexus ES sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1998 Lexus ES lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1998 Lexus ES final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1998 Lexus ES
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →