$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 66408015 JT8BF28G0W5045423
Front end · 226,309 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 25, 2025
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
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64765925 JT8BF28G7W5051414
Water/flood · 159,870 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2025
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42948012 JT8BF28G8W5022696
Rear end · 234,913 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Keys
Aug 14, 2025
$1,275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42836930 JT8BF28G6W5027315
Front end · 93,062 mi · Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 13, 2025
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 64669395 JT8BF28G3W5041141
Rear end · 155,432 mi · Napa, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2025
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42853806 JT8BF28G3W0144461
Side · 399,203 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 6, 2025
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63181435 JT8BF28G7W5025640
Front end · 142,221 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 6, 2025
$525
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61594275 JT8BF28G3W0144816
Minor dents & scratches · 179,342 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 5, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42680242 JT8BF28G2W0131104
Front end · 243,762 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Keys
Aug 4, 2025
$90
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58240755 JT8BF28G3W5040474
Rollover · 238,949 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 31, 2025
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42607880 JT8BF28G4W0108441
Rear end · 1 mi · Springfield, NE, USA
Keys
Jul 31, 2025
$625
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42706182 JT8BF28G0W5035538
Normal wear · 108,800 mi · Yorktown, VA, USA
Keys
Jul 31, 2025
$375
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61221385 JT8BF28G3W5036246
Front end · 197,401 mi · Dyer, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42672230 JT8BF28G9W5016146
Side · 303,819 mi · Greenwood, LA, USA
Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 61878295 JT8BF28G9W5036185
Front end · 261,380 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 25, 2025
$600
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 59376465 JT8BF28G7W0129428
Side · 155,922 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53041695 JT8BF28G0W0139489
All over · 434,892 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 49541405 JT8BF28G8W5013500
Normal wear · 146,355 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 17, 2025
$450
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 63017705 JT8BF28G0W0092299
Front end · 275,287 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 17, 2025
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 62334485 JT8BF28G2W5029515
Minor dents & scratches · 209,009 mi · Napa, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2025
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 60317445 JT8BF28G4W5021187
Front end · 258,403 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 44849085 JT8BF28G1W0137766
Minor dents & scratches · 216,101 mi · Adelanto, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 7, 2025
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42299178 JT8BF28G8W0106501
Front end · 277,165 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Keys
Jul 5, 2025
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 51935215 JT8BF28G0W5025303
Front end · 262,911 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
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 →