$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 36682733 JT8BH28F2W0114420
Front end · 999,999 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Clean title · Keys
Jun 28, 2023
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
$1,000
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 36572246 JT8BH28F5W0109521
Side · 203,829 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 22, 2023
$250
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 64737931 JT8BH28F4W0114757
Front end · 221,200 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2023
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 50568473 JT8BH28F3W0134319
Front end · 999,999 mi · Augusta, GA, USA
Salvage title
Jun 6, 2023
$525
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 67297342 JT8BH28F1W0100136
Normal wear · 262,603 mi · Seaford, DE, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 30, 2023
$675
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 53840723 JT8BH28F4W0125242
Mechanical · 143,796 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 27, 2023
$725
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 50238453 JT8BH28F8W0101381
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Fairburn, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 24, 2023
$525
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 51954653 JT8BH28F9W0113720
Normal wear · 314,653 mi · Houston East, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 22, 2023
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 48515413 JT8BH28FXW0134351
Side · 186,571 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 17, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 49854193 JT8BH28F3W0105774
Front end · 999,999 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 16, 2023
$1,850
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 43703003 JT8BH28F0W0114741
Front end · 117,427 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 11, 2023
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 36406362 JT8BH28F6W0108779
All over · 151,961 mi
Salvage title · Keys
May 9, 2023
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 49509703 JT8BH28F5W0101368
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Apr 26, 2023
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 44885183 JT8BH28F4W0125824
Front end · 219,578 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 26, 2023
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 46946593 JT8BH28F3W0136023
Front end · 183,337 mi · Mocksville, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 26, 2023
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 47270943 JT8BH28F9W0124068
Side · 243,538 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 25, 2023
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 36187478 JT8BH28F6W0105994
Front end · 271,692 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 18, 2023
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42967303 JT8BH28F7W0133688
Front end · 999,999 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 18, 2023
$1,100
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 71979232 JT8BH28F1W0119768
Rear end · 244,733 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 17, 2023
$525
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 35381800 JT8BH28F3W0130416
Front end · 136,572 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 7, 2023
$1,700
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 46605403 JT8BH28F7W0102151
Minor dents & scratches · 237,252 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 3, 2023
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 43320593 JT8BH28F2W0133159
Side · 234,498 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 31, 2023
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42405693 JT8BH28F4W0133440
Front end · 227,337 mi · Ionia, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 24, 2023
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 59145262 JT8BH28F3W0139438
Front end · 256,054 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 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 →