$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30971730 JT8BH28F5W0119708
Front end · 218,452 mi · Markham, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 8, 2021
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.
- $525
- Median final bid
- $350–$1,200
- Middle half
- $1,920
- Top 10% from
- $3,500
- Highest
$900
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30952340 JT8BH28F9W0112065
Front end · 268,898 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 2, 2021
$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 31193953 JT8BH28F6W0102917
Front end · 251,626 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 30, 2021
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 31051592 JT8BH28FXW0108932
Mechanical · 1 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title
Sep 28, 2021
$700
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30711521 JT8BH28F1W0100475
Front end · 181,119 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 2, 2021
$975
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30907669 JT8BH28F9W0118898
Front end · 202,630 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 17, 2021
$950
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41854691 JT8BH28F6W0113612
Side · 271,017 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2021
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30455949 JT8BH28F7W0101923
Rear end · 290,752 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 12, 2021
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38424871 JT8BH28F1W0122766
Minor dents & scratches · 306,052 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2021
$750
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 29668029 JT8BH28F5W0134015
Side · 165,102 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 28, 2021
$775
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30487529 JT8BH28FXW0109949
Front end · 1 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 22, 2021
$1,000
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41862361 JT8BH28F0W0120717
Side · 215,234 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2021
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30371679 JT8BH28F0W0129160
Front end · 224,457 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2021
$1,175
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30302658 JT8BH28F1W0116966
Side · 133,444 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2021
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42192171 JT8BH28F5W0135617
Side · 225,339 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 8, 2021
$775
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42038561 JT8BH28F0W0128462
Minor dents & scratches · 226,472 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 8, 2021
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42880571 JT8BH28F7W0132251
Top/roof · 277,742 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 27, 2021
$2,000
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 35921231 JT8BH28F3W0123577
Front end · 57,136 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2021
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 39859531 JT8BH28F7W0123002
Minor dents & scratches · 204,417 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 21, 2021
$1,350
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 30242678 JT8BH28F4W0100387
Front end · 109,088 mi · Perris, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 21, 2021
$1,300
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41593981 JT8BH28F0W0135704
Normal wear · 163,983 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
May 20, 2021
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 40188451 JT8BH28F4W0118064
Front end · 190,806 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 18, 2021
$625
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 39449901 JT8BH28F9W0136091
Rear end · 403,352 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 11, 2021
$2,000
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38707331 JT8BH28F5W0134645
Front end · 134,466 mi · Pasco, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
May 7, 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 55 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$575 | 1998 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$450 | 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
28 sold
median $575
IAAI
37 sold
median $475
Last 12 months · updated November 10, 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 $525; half of the 65 sales went for $350 to $1,200.
Where do 1998 Lexus LS cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (87%), United Arab Emirates (5%), Guatemala (2%).
Is a 1998 Lexus LS cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $575, IAAI $475.
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 →