$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 76358233 JT8BF28G1W0140392
Vandalism · 241,881 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 18, 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
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38321723 JT8BF28G6W0145622
Front end · 999,999 mi · Conshohocken, PA, USA
Salvage title
Jan 12, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 74984223 JT8BF28G2W5033662
Rear end · 265,479 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 76987473 JT8BF28G7W5017604
Mechanical · 247,567 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37993602 JT8BF28G8W5041619
All over · 296,070 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 10, 2024
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38278446 JT8BF28G3W5018149
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Jan 10, 2024
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 82030863 JT8BF28G5W0096140
Front end · 117,927 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2024
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38243075 JT8BF28G8W0122259
Front end · 314,047 mi · Eminence, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 8, 2024
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63521693 JT8BF28G3W5048333
Normal wear · 286,896 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Keys
Jan 5, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 79125813 JT8BF28G1W5031465
Rear end · 440,876 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 5, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 76576733 JT8BF28G0W5017203
Front end · 181,037 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37879834 JT8BF28G6W0122874
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 79791313 JT8BF28G7W5014864
Front end · 131,795 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2024
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38229896 JT8BF28G1W0107747
Front end · 185,198 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37901077 JT8BF28G1W0131921
Side · 999,999 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 29, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 77160013 JT8BF28G1W0128744
Hail · 152,389 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Keys
Dec 26, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38216253 JT8BF28G7W5049548
All over · 268,330 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 22, 2023
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 78887143 JT8BF28GXW0123445
Burn · 187,603 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 22, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 74874663 JT8BF28G0W5022224
Front end · 345,251 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 21, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 38019954 JT8BF28G9W5040138
Front end · 403,125 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 20, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72563233 JT8BF28G1W5043700
All over · 236,208 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 20, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 73583153 JT8BF28G2W0135010
Front end · 286,305 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 19, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66329293 JT8BF28G9W5027759
Minor dents & scratches · 195,007 mi · Seaford, DE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 19, 2023
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 →