$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 43332393 JT8BF28G1W5036486
Front end · 298,457 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 4, 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
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68638412 JT8BF28G3W5045867
Front end · 153,445 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Keys
Mar 30, 2023
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58516112 JT8BF28G6W0097393
Undercarriage · 243,235 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Keys
Mar 30, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35924270 JT8BF28G5W0140041
Front end · 139,745 mi · Fort Myers, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 28, 2023
$850
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41333103 JT8BF28G3W5041799
Front end · 999,999 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title
Mar 22, 2023
$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35532368 JT8BF28G0W0107240
Rear end · 195,628 mi · Lennox, SD, USA
Keys
Mar 21, 2023
$600
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 39948573 JT8BF28G6W5026925
Side · 162,878 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 21, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41296073 JT8BF28G8W5014551
Front end · 260,242 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2023
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 39022683 JT8BF28G7W5019076
Front end · 116,446 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35982531 JT8BF28G4W0107936
Top/roof · 145,118 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 14, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35853283 JT8BF28G1W5014634
All over · 259,078 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Mar 8, 2023
$1,550
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42376303 JT8BF28GXW0130816
Minor dents & scratches · 90,574 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Mar 8, 2023
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35914271 JT8BF28G5W5038841
Rear end · 183,930 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Mar 8, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35899898 JT8BF28G8W5039613
Unknown · 999,999 mi
Clean title · Keys
Mar 7, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58027622 JT8BF28G4W5034635
Side · 999,999 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Keys
Mar 7, 2023
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35819269 JT8BF28G3W5027935
Front end · 71,823 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 3, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42553593 JT8BF28G0W5025088
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Mar 1, 2023
$1,100
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38920433 JT8BF28G9W5036932
Rear end · 85,319 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 1, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 73061262 JT8BF28G9W5028801
Minor dents & scratches · 382,550 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 27, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68422762 JT8BF28G0W5028136
Side · 999,999 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 27, 2023
$852
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42225693 JT8BF28GXW5036499
Minor dents & scratches · 144,419 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 24, 2023
$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 39343963 JT8BF28G1W5014648
Vandalism · 216,142 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 24, 2023
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53508662 JT8BF28G7W0123032
Front end · 175,051 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 21, 2023
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35860765 JT8BF28G0W5018643
Side · 207,579 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 21, 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 →