$525
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36787611 JT8BF28G5W5020081
Rear end · 311,407 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 21, 2021
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
$625
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41635601 JT8BF28G3W0139762
Front end · 187,340 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2021
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 34434171 JT8BF28G4W5013980
Front end · 410,203 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 28, 2021
$575
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38446921 JT8BF28G9W0110007
Side · 182,349 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 27, 2021
$525
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38113311 JT8BF28G7W5022978
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Apr 12, 2021
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36165251 JT8BF28G7W5046018
All over · 200,198 mi · Davenport, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 7, 2021
$475
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 34518161 JT8BF28G6W5021871
Minor dents & scratches · 183,842 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 6, 2021
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 35268001 JT8BF28G3W0130902
Front end · 216,135 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Keys
Mar 30, 2021
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36112431 JT8BF28G9W0108824
Front end · 188,273 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 25, 2021
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 34962191 JT8BF28G4W5026762
Minor dents & scratches · 340,458 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Keys
Mar 23, 2021
$900
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 33671221 JT8BF28G5W5039276
Minor dents & scratches · 155,514 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 5, 2021
$70
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 31790131 JT8BF28G2W5021673
Rear end · 222,734 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 10, 2021
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42501160 JT8BF28G0W5050055
Side · 999,999 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 4, 2020
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 28069908 JT8BF28G6W0106609
Side · 51,131 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 20, 2020
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38229960 JT8BF28G3W0108186
Front end · 127,385 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 13, 2020
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41624930 JT8BF28G3W5036974
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 31, 2020
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36252630 JT8BF28G7W0107803
Side · 292,233 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2020
$750
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37150630 JT8BF28G6W0126827
Minor dents & scratches · 91,395 mi · North Boston, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 17, 2020
$425
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37786730 JT8BF28G6W5031042
Rear end · 159,349 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 17, 2020
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41248390 JT8BF28G6W0140257
Front end · 173,315 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 6, 2020
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37551880 JT8BF28G9W5033819
Front end · 277,525 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 23, 2020
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36467420 JT8BF28G0W0105388
Front end · 193,508 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Keys
May 26, 2020
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37205330 JT8BF28G5W0097207
Front end · 370,053 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 18, 2020
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 28079530 JT8BF28G8W5014761
Rear end · 223,853 mi · Walton, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 1, 2020
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 →