$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 43049470 JT8BH28F8W0137183
Water/flood · 999,999 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 12, 2022
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
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 44081442 JT8BH28F1W0125232
Front end · 247,914 mi · Peoria, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 6, 2022
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 43326662 JT8BH28F7W0105308
Front end · 157,098 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 27, 2022
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 40413692 JT8BH28F7W0125722
Undercarriage · 225,007 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
May 25, 2022
$1,750
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 33122662 JT8BH28F9W0138293
Front end · 101,435 mi · Sanford, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 25, 2022
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38291562 JT8BH28F6W0129650
Front end · 999,999 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title
May 17, 2022
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 32816879 JT8BH28F8W0122702
Undercarriage · 160,821 mi
Salvage title · Keys
May 10, 2022
$1,850
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42235222 JT8BH28FXW0124449
Rear end · 173,844 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 9, 2022
$575
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42544142 JT8BH28F4W0116041
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 27, 2022
$850
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37986382 JT8BH28F0W0101472
Vandalism · 131,174 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title
Apr 7, 2022
$775
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34160262 JT8BH28F6W0107602
Front end · 212,409 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 17, 2022
$750
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37585672 JT8BH28F5W0123970
Front end · 262,845 mi
Clean title · Keys
Mar 16, 2022
$1,425
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 32593612 JT8BH28F4W0118422
All over · 141,670 mi
Clean title · Keys
Mar 15, 2022
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 32530881 JT8BH28F6W0112489
Unknown · 999,999 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 15, 2022
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 32162599 JT8BH28F1W0127854
Rear end · 253,088 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 7, 2022
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34511222 JT8BH28FXW0134852
Rear end · 252,165 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 4, 2022
$650
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34094242 JT8BH28F9W0139220
Side · 224,052 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 24, 2022
$575
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 32012641 JT8BH28F9W0129139
Front end · 999,999 mi · Aurora, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 21, 2022
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34935002 JT8BH28F3W0135809
Biohazard/chemical · 999,999 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 21, 2022
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 31024602 JT8BH28F3W0119240
Rear end · 233,505 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 10, 2022
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 32246992 JT8BH28F4W0103970
Mechanical · 197,758 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 28, 2022
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 30655212 JT8BH28F4W0128058
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 21, 2022
$700
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 31544508 JT8BH28F5W0112015
Water/flood · 255,305 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 17, 2021
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 31583039 JT8BH28F8W0101431
All over · 204,636 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 16, 2021
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 →