$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40084860 JT8BF28G5W0107931
Front end · 222,638 mi · High Point, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 19, 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
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39989117 JT8BF28G9W0095542
Mechanical · 230,746 mi · Orlando, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66650604 JT8BF28G2W5040126
Side · 81,398 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 17, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40256597 JT8BF28G1W0105366
Front end · 240,657 mi · Spokane Valley, WA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 17, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68120004 JT8BF28G8W0140356
Minor dents & scratches · 133,536 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 16, 2024
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 67862824 JT8BF28G9W5031228
Front end · 268,284 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 10, 2024
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 40163821 JT8BF28G1W0122152
Unknown · 121,349 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 9, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39890225 JT8BF28G3W5046078
Side · 288,378 mi · Eminence, KY, USA
Keys
Sep 9, 2024
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65681984 JT8BF28G1W5019820
Side · 999,999 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 30, 2024
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39858479 JT8BF28G4W5034778
Side · 298,703 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 2024
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39839943 JT8BF28G0W5045809
Front end · 999,999 mi · Rincon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 25, 2024
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64290494 JT8BF28G9W5042908
Rear end · 229,743 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2024
$90
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 67268324 JT8BF28G2W0143530
Burn — engine · 281,187 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 57604984 JT8BF28G7W5044351
Front end · 205,747 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 22, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39838628 JT8BF28GXW5041301
Rear end · 180,002 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 21, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64652174 JT8BF28G8W5028286
Front end · 165,928 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2024
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 79326863 JT8BF28G7W5049565
Rear end · 301,790 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 14, 2024
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64763924 JT8BF28GXW5050693
Front end · 147,383 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 12, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39874512 JT8BF28G9W5046909
Repossession · 210,364 mi · Simpsonville, SC, USA
Keys
Aug 9, 2024
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58478684 JT8BF28G7W5049596
Side · 200,188 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2024
$550
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39769617 JT8BF28GXW5023185
Rear end · 119,741 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2024
$575
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39960815 JT8BF28G7W5041062
Front end · 167,946 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 7, 2024
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 39943020 JT8BF28G1W5020370
All over · 175,903 mi
Clean title · Keys
Aug 6, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 46247444 JT8BF28G0W5046572
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 6, 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 →