$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 38031487 JT8BH28F5W0107414
Front end · 236,225 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 3, 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
$1,200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 77983073 JT8BH28F2W0102963
Rear end · 131,548 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2024
$250
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 79159133 JT8BH28F9W0101759
Front end · 999,999 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 29, 2023
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 79266583 JT8BH28FXW0136200
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Clean title
Dec 29, 2023
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 38308999 JT8BH28F8W0118956
Unknown · 999,999 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
No title • Bill of sale
Dec 27, 2023
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 77169763 JT8BH28F6W0115022
Side · 208,721 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 21, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 36987002 JT8BH28F9W0100014
Rear end · 294,491 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 20, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 71453753 JT8BH28F5W0119529
Minor dents & scratches · 188,157 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 15, 2023
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 71830983 JT8BH28F4W0127282
Front end · 89,578 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 12, 2023
$575
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37611945 JT8BH28F5W0128179
Front end · 211,950 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 8, 2023
$2,450
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 74158863 JT8BH28F0W0109491
Front end · 151,132 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 6, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 72783643 JT8BH28F7W0133576
Front end · 25,590 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 5, 2023
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 76792413 JT8BH28F4W0100339
Front end · 294,794 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 30, 2023
$1,050
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37781466 JT8BH28F8W0115443
Front end · 240,059 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Clean title · Keys
Nov 29, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68558323 JT8BH28F6W0130698
All over · 181,474 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 27, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37191289 JT8BH28F2W0115034
Front end · 208,382 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 21, 2023
$1,632
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 75995153 JT8BH28F6W0117434
Side · 96,977 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Keys
Nov 16, 2023
$1,550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 71907823 JT8BH28F8W0126328
Rear end · 168,064 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 16, 2023
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37966906 JT8BH28F6W0134038
Biohazard/chemical · 999,999 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 15, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 69641083 JT8BH28F6W0113643
Side · 311,958 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Non-repairable · Keys
Nov 14, 2023
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37240343 JT8BH28F8W0118956
Unknown · 999,999 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
No title • Bill of sale
Nov 7, 2023
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 71255883 JT8BH28F4W0101491
Front end · 218,717 mi · Columbia, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 7, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37651111 JT8BH28F0W0103495
Side · 275,407 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 7, 2023
$100
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 37616267 JT8BH28F2W0138409
All over · 184,849 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 24, 2023
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 →