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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.

$475
Median final bid
$325–$1,150
Middle half
$1,720
Top 10% from
$3,500
Highest
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$375

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 44776915 JT8BH28F0W0103643

Rear end · 383,896 mi · Lake City, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 29, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$475

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 44457228 JT8BH28F0W0128266

Front end · 169,123 mi · Stockton, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 28, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$350

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 48292676 JT8BH28F8W0114308

Front end · 215,286 mi · Clewiston, FL, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Apr 27, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$825

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 49100606 JT8BH28F0W0122676

Undercarriage · 318,509 mi · Phoenix North, AZ, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 21, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$350

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 45484766 JT8BH28F9W0128010

Rear end · 164,296 mi · Clewiston, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 20, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$325

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 78268845 JT8BH28F3W0126754

Side · 182,883 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...

Salvage title · Keys Apr 14, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$475

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 44474031 JT8BH28F3W0108044

Front end · 209,601 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 25, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,400

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 41905436 JT8BH28F0W0104419

Front end · 218,432 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...

Clean title · Keys Mar 24, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$275

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 94924845 JT8BH28F5W0118221

Front end · 291,908 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 17, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$425

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 44386177 JT8BH28F6W0130541

Rear end · 229,087 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Clean title · Keys Feb 26, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$450

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 98146785 JT8BH28F7W0121198

Front end · 174,171 mi · Glassboro East, NJ, US...

Salvage title · Keys Feb 5, 2026
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$775

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 43955464 JT8BH28F7W0100223

Front end · 148,086 mi · South Bend, IN, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 27, 2026

Price index

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

$100 $430 $770 $1,100 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,050

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
87%
$475 1998
United Arab Emirates
7%
$775 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 30 sold median $675
IAAI 43 sold median $450

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 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 $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 →