$700
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 39812779 JT8BH28F9W0104600
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 25, 2019
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
$1,050
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38916289 JT8BH28F6W0131110
Front end · 123,556 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2019
$1,150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 40720519 JT8BH28F1W0125294
Front end · 182,975 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 23, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 41151399 JT8BH28F1W0136439
Front end · 194,631 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 28382917 JT8BH28F0W0107630
Rear end · 215,054 mi · Corpus Christi, TX, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 16, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34379439 JT8BH28F3W0133624
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Jul 15, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 39608229 JT8BH28F0W0127800
Front end · 999,999 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 12, 2019
$1,650
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 40051659 JT8BH28F2W0112036
Front end · 92,829 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 12, 2019
$175
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37818819 JT8BH28F2W0121979
Front end · 183,745 mi
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 8, 2019
$650
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 38499449 JT8BH28F2W0129242
Front end · 141,022 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 5, 2019
$1,250
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 35788209 JT8BH28F9W0132624
Minor dents & scratches · 179,456 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 28, 2019
$725
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34900139 JT8BH28F8W0107441
Rear end · 124,921 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2019
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37217079 JT8BH28F5W0135164
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 21, 2019
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 35612049 JT8BH28FXW0125651
Front end · 999,999 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Non-repairable
Jun 20, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37001939 JT8BH28F9W0133823
Front end · 185,136 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jun 12, 2019
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 26711299 JT8BH28F9W0107190
Front end · 224,149 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 37253159 JT8BH28F0W0135847
Minor dents & scratches · 243,570 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 10, 2019
$1,000
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 34083299 JT8BH28F7W0134517
Front end · 108,557 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 31, 2019
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 24464040 JT8BH28F8W0118214
Front end · 298,188 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 2019
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 24975214 JT8BH28F8W0100733
Front end · 257,549 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 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 →