$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35677070 JT8BF28G6W0129470
Front end · 191,097 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 20, 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
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35885161 JT8BF28G1W5048363
Front end · 108,131 mi · Shirley, MA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 17, 2023
$850
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37596533 JT8BF28G5W5033896
Front end · 168,512 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 16, 2023
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35591478 JT8BF28G6W0111406
Front end · 309,479 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 15, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 40324953 JT8BF28G3W0106440
Front end · 179,146 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 15, 2023
$1,050
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38059283 JT8BF28G0W0083893
Normal wear · 170,905 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Keys
Feb 14, 2023
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35120909 JT8BF28G4W5027281
Front end · 87,689 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 14, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68764132 JT8BF28G0W0136673
Front end · 409,115 mi · Ionia, MI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2023
$50
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38345953 JT8BF28G6W5026150
Side · 999,999 mi · Mcallen, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 8, 2023
$50
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 70395012 JT8BF28G3W5034075
All over · 999,999 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title
Feb 8, 2023
$1,050
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37183603 JT8BF28G2W5031457
Normal wear · 213,480 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Clean title · Keys
Feb 6, 2023
$1,400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38982433 JT8BF28G0W0138309
Front end · 106,102 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Keys
Feb 6, 2023
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35532432 JT8BF28G2W0144757
Water/flood · 138,566 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72667362 JT8BF28G4W5044534
Rear end · 110,347 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 69981942 JT8BF28G8W5019068
Front end · 311,068 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2023
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72718332 JT8BF28GXW0128130
Front end · 215,308 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 3, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 68662842 JT8BF28G5W5050469
All over · 334,372 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 1, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36498193 JT8BF28G9W5027891
Front end · 118,150 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 31, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35591209 JT8BF28G9W5044321
Rear end · 280,062 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 30, 2023
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 67872382 JT8BF28G1W5020143
Side · 999,999 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title
Jan 25, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35386562 JT8BF28G1W5039775
Side · 142,170 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Jan 25, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 33822812 JT8BF28G1W5033507
Front end · 999,999 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title
Jan 24, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72347452 JT8BF28GXW5048426
Front end · 999,999 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 24, 2023
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36079943 JT8BF28G6W0126777
Front end · 168,803 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 20, 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 →