$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61081443 JT8BF28G5W5034773
Front end · 999,999 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title
Oct 6, 2023
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 Lexus ES auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 766 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 Lexus ES. Across 727 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
$1,200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37640841 JT8BF28G5W0097403
Unknown · 186,757 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 4, 2023
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37562743 JT8BF28GXW5015426
Rear end · 130,680 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 29, 2023
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 65469913 JT8BF28G7W5020812
All over · 999,999 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2023
$775
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37458300 JT8BF28G3W0110407
Front end · 102,490 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 28, 2023
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37348802 JT8BF28G9W5035618
Front end · 338,569 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64861153 JT8BF28G5W5029816
Front end · 200,488 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 27, 2023
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66769973 JT8BF28G7W0086709
Front end · 236,028 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 36805330 JT8BF28G0W5046104
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title
Sep 19, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 62753193 JT8BF28G9W5016597
Front end · 183,965 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 18, 2023
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37126964 JT8BF28G6W0119327
Rear end · 215,783 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Keys
Sep 18, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37433536 JT8BF28G2W5032558
Side · 264,520 mi · New Philadelphia, OH,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 18, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37167059 JT8BF28G7W5022009
Front end · 273,496 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 13, 2023
$575
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63927273 JT8BF28G8W5049266
Side · 193,279 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 12, 2023
$625
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66125993 JT8BF28G3W0106826
Side · 86,832 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 8, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64511543 JT8BF28G5W0140170
Side · 179,392 mi · Miami North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 8, 2023
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 60801613 JT8BF28G6W5026956
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 6, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56891323 JT8BF28G1W0127965
Front end · 218,723 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 5, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37243071 JT8BF28G7W5037173
Repossession · 265,505 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 5, 2023
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37088079 JT8BF28G1W0106887
Front end · 107,490 mi
Clean title · Keys
Sep 5, 2023
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58594263 JT8BF28G1W5030915
Rear end · 179,189 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 31, 2023
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37198473 JT8BF28G6W0106447
Front end · 238,303 mi · Dale, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 29, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63218263 JT8BF28G3W5043892
Rear end · 150,661 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 29, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 37151302 JT8BF28G2W5021365
Front end · 170,331 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 29, 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 →