$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56587606 JT8BF28GXW0126474
Front end · 0 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Salvage title
Jul 30, 2026
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
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45573755 JT8BF28G1W0107151
Front end · 372,864 mi · Gardena, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 30, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45534141 JT8BF28G9W5042794
Front end · 206,302 mi · Yorktown, VA, USA
Keys
Jul 30, 2026
$550
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 60788856 JT8BF28G0W5034356
Front end · 150,684 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 29, 2026
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45279814 JT8BF28G9W5042925
Side · 250,673 mi · Carville, LA, USA
Keys
Jul 21, 2026
$3,900
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45569755 JT8BF28G9W0138793
Normal wear · 80,946 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Keys
Jul 21, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45547956 JT8BF28G7W5039134
Side · 231,056 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 59776856 JT8BF28G4W5021416
Rear end · 99,919 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 16, 2026
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45114479 JT8BF28GXW5042514
Front end · 362,832 mi · High Point, NC, USA
Keys
Jul 16, 2026
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45162526 JT8BF28G4W5046784
Rear end · 327,368 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Keys
Jul 11, 2026
$800
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45434348 JT8BF28G9W0143685
Rear end · 73,968 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 10, 2026
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45207000 JT8BF28G5W5042744
Side · 177,278 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Keys
Jul 9, 2026
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 55744896 JT8BF28G5W5049595
Front end · 150,304 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 57124296 JT8BF28G0W5042067
Front end · 206,890 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 2026
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45322331 JT8BF28G5W5021473
Front end · 239,885 mi · Grove City, OH, USA
Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56156026 JT8BF28G3W0099845
Rear end · 194,840 mi · Cleveland West, OH, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 29, 2026
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45445004 JT8BF28G4W5026681
Normal wear · 149,192 mi · Gardena, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45272992 JT8BF28G8W0108877
Front end · 234,244 mi · Grenada, MS, USA
Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56426496 JT8BF28G1W5023897
Side · 214,808 mi · Miami South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2026
$1,950
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45377869 JT8BF28GXW0118049
Normal wear · 171,902 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Keys
Jun 22, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45124473 JT8BF28G7W0143703
Front end · 350,680 mi · Dale, TX, USA
Keys
Jun 21, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53825026 JT8BF28G7W5020504
Front end · 0 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 51818566 JT8BF28G5W5021909
Front end · 0 mi · Atlanta North, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44901656 JT8BF28G8W5033228
All over · 214,011 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Keys
Jun 17, 2026
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 →