$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45237084 JT8BF28G8W5029342
Side · 248,056 mi · Stockton, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 16, 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
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53743646 JT8BF28G9W0133836
Rear end · 312,614 mi · Lagrange, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45263431 JT8BF28GXW0103406
Rear end · 276,154 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 15, 2026
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44833812 JT8BF28G5W0099507
Side · 223,000 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Jun 10, 2026
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53271866 JT8BF28G4W5049992
Front end · 217,883 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 55302736 JT8BF28G6W0129260
Rear end · 0 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 52200076 JT8BF28G3W5048252
Front end · 206,291 mi · Raleigh North, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44944737 JT8BF22G9V0072303
All over · 164,057 mi · West Chester, OH, USA
Keys
Jun 4, 2026
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53568536 JT8BF28G5W5042517
Front end · 196,492 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 3, 2026
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45026878 JT8BF28G2W0115078
Side · 375,653 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Keys
Jun 3, 2026
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44944399 JT8BF28G7W0084927
Rear end · 147,671 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Keys
May 26, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44840620 JT8BF28G8W5046576
Side · 310,550 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Keys
May 26, 2026
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 79609505 JT8BF28G8W0100021
Side · 0 mi · Dyer, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44899070 JT8BF28G0W0109490
All over · 298,863 mi · Rincon, GA, USA
May 22, 2026
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 52876566 JT8BF28G0W5044059
Front end · 111,586 mi · Mentone, CA, USA
Salvage title
May 20, 2026
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44974207 JT8BF28G4W0143805
Side · 323,318 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Keys
May 20, 2026
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44818510 JT8BF28G6W5014242
Side · 343,516 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Keys
May 20, 2026
$625
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 45019006 JT8BF28GXW5021517
Normal wear · 180,892 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Keys
May 12, 2026
$25
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 47991656 JT8BF28G5W0136202
Front end · 223,291 mi · Anchorage, AK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44187859 JT8BF28G7W5019420
Front end · 146,150 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Keys
May 11, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44785206 JT8BF28G3W5035713
Front end · 376,742 mi · Eminence, KY, USA
Keys
May 11, 2026
$50
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 44691950 JT8BF28G3W0109628
All over · 284,157 mi · Delta, CO, USA
Keys
May 6, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 50291606 JT8BF28G9W5032427
Rear end · 232,590 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 28, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 50179126 JT8BF28G1W5038674
Front end · 349,126 mi · Phoenix North, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 28, 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 →