$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 72347452 JT8BF28GXW5048426
Front end · 999,999 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 24, 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
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36079943 JT8BF28G6W0126777
Front end · 168,803 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 20, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35463250 JT8BF28G7W5040297
Rear end · 215,677 mi · Wilmer, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 18, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 71545612 JT8BF28G8W5025565
Front end · 235,487 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
Jan 16, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 70390192 JT8BF28G9W5030404
Front end · 999,999 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title
Jan 13, 2023
$575
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 70596942 JT8BF28G5W5028178
Normal wear · 202,841 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 11, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 69691482 JT8BF28G1W5017422
Front end · 335,514 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 11, 2023
$150
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 71516872 JT8BF28G6W5023894
Side · 196,104 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Clean title · Keys
Jan 11, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 35377565 JT8BF28G8W5050191
Front end · 184,488 mi · West Chester, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 22, 2022
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64390922 JT8BF28G5W5018394
Front end · 193,913 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 28, 2022
$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 57649862 JT8BF28GXW5043419
Rear end · 196,753 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Keys
Oct 7, 2022
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41529822 JT8BF28G0W0136379
Front end · 116,163 mi · Fairburn, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2022
$455
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 33270729 JT8BF28GXW5034669
Front end · 233,765 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 21, 2022
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 40925442 JT8BF28G9W5021105
Front end · 180,467 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 9, 2022
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38046962 JT8BF28G5W5041870
Rear end · 237,383 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 18, 2022
$650
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37176992 JT8BF28GXW5046854
Side · 218,890 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
May 3, 2022
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 32535322 JT8BF28GXW0130606
Front end · 61,494 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 18, 2022
$700
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38352652 JT8BF28G2W0130521
Side · 207,692 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 5, 2022
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36755202 JT8BF28G4W0098266
Front end · 132,293 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 5, 2022
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38103932 JT8BF28G3W5042872
Front end · 153,753 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 24, 2022
$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38443762 JT8BF28G0W0102345
Frame damage · 152,738 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 23, 2022
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36068182 JT8BF28G5W5027841
Front end · 190,297 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 25, 2022
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41610461 JT8BF28G0W5046782
Undercarriage · 177,745 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title
Sep 16, 2021
$525
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 34161141 JT8BF28G5W5025555
Rear end · 445,669 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2021
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 →