$1,050
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 70719186 JT8BH28FXW0135029
Front end · 161,120 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 9, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 Lexus LS auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 249 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 Lexus LS. Across 233 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $450. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 89 verified odometer readings sit above 197,199 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 20, 2019, the newest in Oct 9, 2026. Auction results for the 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $475
- Median final bid
- $325–$1,150
- Middle half
- $1,720
- Top 10% from
- $3,500
- Highest
$1,550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 69295686 JT8BH28F1W0139468
Side · 81,939 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 8, 2026
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45988530 JT8BH28FXW0117386
Side · 254,246 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Keys
Oct 6, 2026
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45989406 JT8BH28F5W0122558
Front end · 192,625 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Keys
Sep 9, 2026
$1,200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45128719 JT8BH28F5W0125069
Front end · 157,114 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Keys
Aug 25, 2026
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 65470216 JT8BH28F8W0116530
Front end · 265,452 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 25, 2026
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 61223006 JT8BH28F8W0104880
Rear end · 0 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 24, 2026
$275
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45863328 JT8BH28F6W0111889
Normal wear · 179,195 mi · Monticello, NY, USA
Keys
Aug 20, 2026
$25
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45411615 JT8BH28F4W0128478
Normal wear · 1 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Aug 14, 2026
$2,700
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 77990175 JT8BH28F8W0119508
Front end · 176,549 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 11, 2026
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 60280256 JT8BH28F3W0129945
Rear end · 310,409 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2026
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 56533286 JT8BH28F6W0137599
Front end · 239,772 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45577074 JT8BH28F3W0099619
Normal wear · 324,898 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 45487924 JT8BH28F7W0122433
Side · 310,079 mi · East Windsor, CT, USA
Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$1,250
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 53374336 JT8BH28F6W0104697
Front end · 223,349 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2026
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 55639906 JT8BH28F2W0116605
All over · 0 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 56715036 JT8BH28F4W0126987
Side · 280,135 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 47129986 JT8BH28F2W0139298
Side · 203,187 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 12, 2026
$2,400
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42499289 JT8BH28F1W0127286
Rear end · 156,458 mi · Portland, OR, USA
Keys
Jun 4, 2026
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44764558 JT8BH28F7W0102165
All over · 371,207 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Keys
May 6, 2026
$750
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44948148 JT8BH28F1W0110388
All over · 205,213 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 29, 2026
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44776915 JT8BH28F0W0103643
Rear end · 383,896 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Keys
Apr 29, 2026
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44457228 JT8BH28F0W0128266
Front end · 169,123 mi · Stockton, CA, USA
Keys
Apr 28, 2026
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 61 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$475 | 1998 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$775 | 1998 |
| Guatemala |
|
$2,700 | 1998 |
| Honduras |
|
$350 | 1998 |
| Mexico |
|
$300 | 1998 |
| Romania |
|
$1,250 | 1998 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
30 sold
median $675
IAAI
43 sold
median $450
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
LS years
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1998 Lexus LS sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1998 Lexus LS was $475; half of the 73 sales went for $325 to $1,150.
Where do 1998 Lexus LS cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (87%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Guatemala (2%).
Is a 1998 Lexus LS cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $675, IAAI $450.
How much does a 1998 Lexus LS sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS 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 LS
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →