$125
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 59131594 JT8BH28F2W0116765
Front end · 136,799 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 11, 2024
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 Lexus LS auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 525 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 Lexus LS. Across 510 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $500. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 148 verified odometer readings sit above 191,209 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 9, 2019, the newest in Nov 3, 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
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 47468484 JT8BH28F4W0134815
Front end · 101,317 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 9, 2024
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 55285534 JT8BH28FXW0134446
Front end · 192,142 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2024
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39041333 JT8BH28F1W0137784
Front end · 271,546 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 3, 2024
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 58654804 JT8BH28F8W0135529
Rear end · 185,161 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2024
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 58942484 JT8BH28F2W0099420
Mechanical · 143,668 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2024
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 56151544 JT8BH28F0W0128817
All over · 254,880 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2024
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 52406954 JT8BH28F7W0123064
Front end · 126,122 mi · Honolulu, HI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 10, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37900754 JT8BH28F9W0135474
Front end · 999,999 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 4, 2024
$525
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39471217 JT8BH28F9W0126399
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 31, 2024
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42105244 JT8BH28F6W0136307
Front end · 999,999 mi · Houston East, TX, USA
Salvage title
May 30, 2024
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39292266 JT8BH28F7W0100951
Front end · 999,999 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Salvage title
May 28, 2024
$650
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 55042914 JT8BH28F5W0118817
Normal wear · 300,816 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 24, 2024
$2,750
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39385898 JT8BH28F5W0123631
Front end · 160,059 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2024
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 52534724 JT8BH28F8W0135238
Front end · 289,402 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2024
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39259133 JT8BH28F6W0136064
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Suffolk, VA, USA
Clean title
Apr 30, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 48439954 JT8BH28F7W0120827
Front end · 269,715 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 24, 2024
$1,300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39023469 JT8BH28F8W0101431
Front end · 211,325 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 24, 2024
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 38164557 JT8BH28F3W0099782
Front end · 183,290 mi · Buffalo, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 24, 2024
$1,150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 50762424 JT8BH28F7W0101937
Normal wear · 195,741 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 23, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 47811604 JT8BH28F1W0125764
Side · 294,163 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 17, 2024
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 46223794 JT8BH28F1W0116725
Front end · 247,333 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 12, 2024
$1,475
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 38874827 JT8BH28FXW0139078
Front end · 119,933 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 10, 2024
$850
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 48331664 JT8BH28FXW0126153
Front end · 251,137 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 8, 2024
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 →