$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42164998 JT8BF28G0W5041081
Rear end · 151,272 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 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
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 52143385 JT8BF28G8W0131799
Water/flood · 184,746 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2025
$125
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58098805 JT8BF28G5W5036541
Minor dents & scratches · 0 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 45691855 JT8BF28G3W5030236
Front end · 181,675 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2025
$175
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 51620225 JT8BF28G9W0141533
Front end · 141,068 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2025
$25
$575
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42000714 JT8BF28G6W5042042
Rear end · 115,279 mi · Turnersville, NJ, USA
Keys
Jun 17, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 58861595 JT8BF28G0W5042067
Front end · 193,608 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2025
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42132801 JT8BF28G3W5031533
Front end · 243,178 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Keys
Jun 16, 2025
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 55357925 JT8BF28G1W5018716
Hail · 210,869 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 12, 2025
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42311267 JT8BF28G5W5014300
Rear end · 157,373 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 10, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 57131135 JT8BF28G5W0134403
Front end · 281,827 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 4, 2025
$500
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42232730 JT8BF28GXW5013529
Rear end · 302,935 mi · Jurupa Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 1, 2025
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56391015 JT8BF28G7W5048920
Rear end · 234,109 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 29, 2025
$300
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56021985 JT8BF28G5W0086627
Front end · 244,405 mi · South Boston, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 22, 2025
$275
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 51188585 JT8BF28G4W0091267
Mechanical · 0 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 22, 2025
$225
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 41641509 JT8BF28G8W5038803
Front end · 1 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
May 21, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 56259625 JT8BF28G3W5048722
All over · 261,945 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$125
$350
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 55593105 JT8BF28G6W5046785
All over · 228,132 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 19, 2025
$400
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 55813415 JT8BF28G1W5047813
Rear end · 111,663 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 16, 2025
$100
1998 Lexus ES 300
Copart 53631085 JT8BF28G0W5032848
Front end · 0 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 14, 2025
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42131780 JT8BF28G2W5041339
Front end · 237,927 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
May 14, 2025
$250
1998 Lexus ES 300
IAAI 42209797 JT8BF28G2W5033533
Side · 231,833 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA
Keys
May 14, 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 →