$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 95736855 JT8BH28FXW0138531
Front end · 204,096 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 22, 2026
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.
- $475
- Median final bid
- $325–$1,150
- Middle half
- $1,720
- Top 10% from
- $3,500
- Highest
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43595994 JT8BH28F7W0117961
Front end · 308,666 mi · Bell County, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 22, 2026
$1,725
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44041802 JT8BH28F4W0119005
Front end · 173,644 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 21, 2026
$1,550
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 44129745 JT8BH28F1W0100718
Rear end · 183,171 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 19, 2026
$1,250
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 80707865 JT8BH28F5W0133480
Front end · 77,847 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 14, 2026
$825
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43413632 JT8BH28F6W0105977
Front end · 179,000 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43790435 JT8BH28FXW0127870
Normal wear · 176,117 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43626033 JT8BH28F0W0130972
Front end · 355,333 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 4, 2026
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43617764 JT8BH28F2W0130438
Side · 276,324 mi · Vancouver, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 31, 2025
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 95498865 JT8BH28F9W0133806
Front end · 186,276 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 26, 2025
$750
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 96014445 JT8BH28F0W0108079
Rear end · 230,294 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 26, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 95849895 JT8BH28F4W0135186
Side · 202,572 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 17, 2025
$1,350
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 90860115 JT8BH28F8W0109321
Rear end · 167,777 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 10, 2025
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43567249 JT8BH28F8W0099762
Front end · 196,174 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 9, 2025
CA$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 94268195 JT8BH28F9W0122207
Side · 0 km · Ottawa, ON, CAN
Clean title · Keys
Dec 4, 2025
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43612061 JT8BH28F6W0128160
Front end · 201,993 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 2, 2025
$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43477902 JT8BH28F9W0108937
Front end · 218,097 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 25, 2025
$3,050
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43137706 JT8BH28F0W0128798
Rear end · 19,872 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 20, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 85777815 JT8BH28F7W0121234
Front end · 257,395 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 5, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 41927600 JT8BH28F5W0136976
Front end · 488,445 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 5, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42846016 JT8BH28F0W0129739
Front end · 101,894 mi · Gorham, ME, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 3, 2025
$250
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43406936 JT8BH28F3W0116323
Front end · 265,177 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 31, 2025
$350
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 90435565 JT8BH28F8W0100568
Front end · 330,792 mi · Cartersville, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 43250970 JT8BH28F0W0104632
Burn — interior · 1 mi · Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Salvage title
Oct 29, 2025
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 61 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$475 | 1998 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$775 | 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
30 sold
median $675
IAAI
43 sold
median $450
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 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 $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 →