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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
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$775

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 35607041 JT8BH28F9W0108873

Normal wear · 159,368 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 30, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$900

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 30062719 JT8BH28F2W0138636

Front end · 219,331 mi · Latimore Township, PA,...

Clean title · Keys Apr 21, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,150

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 38192221 JT8BH28F7W0137658

Normal wear · 199,639 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...

Clean title · Keys Apr 5, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$675

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 33612571 JT8BH28F4W0103807

Rear end · 190,708 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 23, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$550

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 32128731 JT8BH28F4W0119859

Front end · 210,683 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 11, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$875

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 30381091 JT8BH28F4W0107985

Minor dents & scratches · 260,710 mi · North Charleston, SC,...

Clean title · Keys Feb 10, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$850

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 31291081 JT8BH28F7W0101792

Minor dents & scratches · 225,749 mi · Savannah, GA, USA

Clean title · Keys Feb 8, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,250

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 30451241 JT8BH28F8W0100375

Rear end · 129,720 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 26, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$500

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 28218018 JT8BH28FXW0137248

Front end · 187,103 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 7, 2021
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$425

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 44710060 JT8BH28F5W0100494

Front end · 269,888 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA

Clean title · Keys Dec 21, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$975

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 28008168 JT8BH28F8W0102711

Front end · 184,553 mi · Nashville, TN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 20, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$250

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 40557380 JT8BH28F3W0102096

Front end · 224,854 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Aug 4, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,250

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 41719730 JT8BH28FXW0136178

Minor dents & scratches · 262,982 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...

Keys Aug 3, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,400

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 42615660 JT8BH28F8W0112641

Minor dents & scratches · 195,698 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jul 31, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,050

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 38379100 JT8BH28F9W0103480

Minor dents & scratches · 227,467 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 14, 2020

Price index

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

$100 $700 $1,300 $1,900 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov $450

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
87%
$575 1998
United Arab Emirates
5%
$450 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 28 sold median $575
IAAI 37 sold median $475

Last 12 months · updated November 10, 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 $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.

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