$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 37205330 JT8BF28G5W0097207
Front end · 370,053 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 18, 2020
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
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 28079530 JT8BF28G8W5014761
Rear end · 223,853 mi · Walton, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 1, 2020
$525
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 35843940 JT8BF28G4W5043531
Front end · 188,333 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 24, 2020
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41736269 JT8BF28G8W5032239
Side · 225,168 mi · Chambersburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 20, 2019
$50
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 48520739 JT8BF28G2W5022807
Rear end · 135,804 mi · North Boston, MA, USA
Keys
Oct 25, 2019
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 39234529 JT8BF28G7W5043717
Rear end · 230,261 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 18, 2019
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 47815439 JT8BF28G9W5017703
Side · 203,478 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 17, 2019
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 50591169 JT8BF28G6W5018694
Rear end · 239,704 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 3, 2019
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 43006469 JT8BF28G9W0141208
Side · 290,531 mi · Atlanta North, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 18, 2019
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 33375789 JT8BF28G7W5017859
Rear end · 207,385 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 13, 2019
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 25524778 JT8BF28G7W5014086
Rear end · 194,081 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 3, 2019
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41113769 JT8BF28G7W5044057
Rear end · 180,038 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 26, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 43353019 JT8BF28G4W5019665
Normal wear · 289,551 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 13, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42057579 JT8BF28G2W5023424
Side · 999,999 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 8, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 42871089 JT8BF28G6W5033759
Front end · 163,440 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2019
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 27783679 JT8BF28G5W0110926
Front end · 119,147 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 40764699 JT8BF28G6W5031008
Front end · 188,727 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41687869 JT8BF28G7W0126111
Front end · 165,013 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 31, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 34398389 JT8BF28G9W0136400
All over · 999,999 mi · Miami Central, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 29, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 40349689 JT8BF28G4W5047093
Side · 206,676 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 26, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 41856409 JT8BF28G1W5047665
Mechanical · 139,714 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 19, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 36634139 JT8BF28G1W0104220
Front end · 187,487 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2019
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 38492139 JT8BF28G6W5043000
Mechanical · 261,535 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 24141851 JT8BF28G0W5046779
Front end · 78,460 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 15, 2019
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 →