Skip to content

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
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$2,200

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 37970474 JT8BH28FXW0102368

Front end · 124,115 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 8, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$225

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 43111644 JT8BH28F0W0135864

Front end · 207,454 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 5, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$275

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 43390204 JT8BH28FXW0119803

Front end · 159,229 mi · Denver Central, CO, US...

Non-repairable · Keys Mar 28, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$300

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 44360954 JT8BH28F5W0132894

Front end · 197,616 mi · Hampton, VA, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 26, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$400

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 40080894 JT8BH28F8W0111537

Front end · 999,999 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA

No title • Bill of sale Mar 26, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$200

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 68765993 JT8BH28F4W0113964

Normal wear · 225,564 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Mar 19, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$725

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 38733150 JT8BH28F5W0139201

Front end · 295,433 mi · Macon, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 18, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$200

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 38324364 JT8BH28F6W0121953

All over · 999,999 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA

Salvage title Mar 18, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$125

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 43268964 JT8BH28F4W0133129

Rear end · 376,973 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 8, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$125

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 38789684 JT8BH28F9W0125768

Front end · 183,130 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Salvage title · Keys Feb 15, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$275

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 75900133 JT8BH28FXW0100877

Side · 304,175 mi · Martinez, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 12, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$300

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 82693983 JT8BH28F1W0100685

All over · 999,999 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 26, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$200

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 38425454 JT8BH28F4W0128626

Side · 341,830 mi · Lexington, SC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 24, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$175

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 75869043 JT8BH28F2W0109394

Front end · 223,951 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA

Salvage title Jan 23, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,650

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 65811303 JT8BH28F0W0134228

Side · 176,017 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Rebuilt title · Keys Jan 16, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$375

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 80200683 JT8BH28F5W0133303

All over · 188,583 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 10, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$400

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 77213033 JT8BH28F6W0105588

Front end · 273,465 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 4, 2024

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $430 $770 $1,100 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,050

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
87%
$475 1998
United Arab Emirates
7%
$775 1998
Guatemala
2%
$2,700 1998
Honduras
2%
$350 1998
Mexico
2%
$300 1998
Romania
2%
$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

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 →