$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41296520 JT8BH28F4W0135060
Minor dents & scratches · 162,546 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 6, 2020
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
$675
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41016440 JT8BH28F1W0131578
Mechanical · 185,686 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 29, 2020
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38063190 JT8BH28F4W0131008
Front end · 202,678 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 22, 2020
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 39094150 JT8BH28F7W0132363
Rear end · 206,882 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 19, 2020
$1,200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37384110 JT8BH28FXW0128632
Undercarriage · 172,140 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 19, 2020
$1,500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 27787310 JT8BH28F2W0102302
All over · 233,951 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2020
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 35187720 JT8BH28F5W0106926
Front end · 220,262 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Keys
May 26, 2020
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 27275009 JT8BH28F4W0117559
Mechanical · 152,854 mi
Clean title · Keys
May 22, 2020
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 47236009 JT8BH28F9W0132123
Front end · 999,999 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title
May 8, 2020
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 32573550 JT8BH28FXW0103763
Front end · 251,027 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 5, 2020
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 30151470 JT8BH28F0W0130907
Normal wear · 185,049 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Keys
Apr 7, 2020
$1,500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34529070 JT8BH28FXW0112432
Normal wear · 238,333 mi · Mobile, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 6, 2020
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 27353590 JT8BH28F4W0129209
Front end · 90,530 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 31, 2020
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 30900930 JT8BH28F8W0122148
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title
Mar 12, 2020
$425
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 30901010 JT8BH28F1W0135257
Rear end · 154,304 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 5, 2020
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26333499 JT8BH28F4W0121739
Side · 265,561 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2020
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26195398 JT8BH28F8W0112543
Side · 999,999 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 14, 2020
$1,200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 29106960 JT8BH28F6W0120964
Minor dents & scratches · 64,302 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 12, 2020
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26903479 JT8BH28F2W0099725
Front end · 251,503 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 11, 2020
$1,100
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26524849 JT8BH28F6W0127882
Front end · 98,959 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Keys
Dec 5, 2019
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26492228 JT8BH28F8W0102837
Side · 200,775 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 4, 2019
$575
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 42451189 JT8BH28F5W0117330
Front end · 279,394 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 2, 2019
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 26314689 JT8BH28F9W0128430
Front end · 261,920 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Salvage title
Nov 29, 2019
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 55130239 JT8BH28F2W0124039
Minor dents & scratches · 205,954 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 14, 2019
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 →