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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
Sold
$625

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 50621159 JT8BH28F9W0133224

Front end · 296,199 mi · Tanner, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$925

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 51768519 JT8BH28F1W0133587

Side · 175,775 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Salvage title · Keys Nov 5, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$30

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 53610879 JT8BH28F1W0111847

Normal wear · 223,711 mi · Houston, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Nov 5, 2019
Sold
$1,150

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 53184539 JT8BH28F9W0130811

Minor dents & scratches · 97,751 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...

Clean title · Keys Oct 31, 2019
Sold
$300

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 53057049 JT8BH28F4W0105685

Front end · 175,742 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 30, 2019
Sold
$125

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 52015599 JT8BH28F0W0123911

Mechanical · 289,349 mi · Fresno, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$125

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 52130089 JT8BH28F6W0129471

Front end · 283,225 mi · Appleton, WI, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Oct 21, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,000

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 50870759 JT8BH28F8W0128189

Front end · 113,311 mi · Miami South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 16, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$250

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 26172300 JT8BH28F4W0118470

Front end · 176,656 mi · Hudson, FL, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 10, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$275

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 41629949 JT8BH28F8W0108394

Front end · 999,999 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA

Salvage title Oct 3, 2019
Sold
$225

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 41163439 JT8BH28F9W0131201

Rear end · 212,246 mi · Martinez, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 18, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$100

1998 Lexus LS 400

IAAI 25602498 JT8BH28F1W0126798

Front end · 141,486 mi · Fremont, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 9, 2019
Sold
$425

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 41614989 JT8BH28F1W0122329

Normal wear · 210,565 mi · North Boston, MA, USA

Clean title · Keys Aug 23, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 40103159 JT8BH28FXW0129005

Rear end · 183,749 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 20, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 42331199 JT8BH28F5W0120972

All over · 999,999 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 13, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Sold
$1,500

1998 Lexus LS 400

Copart 37656169 JT8BH28F2W0129290

Minor dents & scratches · 111,934 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Keys Aug 6, 2019

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.

Example VIN history →