$850
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 57420705 JT8BH28F3W0116130
Rear end · 225,386 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 7, 2025
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
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42537882 JT8BH28F7W0131925
Front end · 149,956 mi · Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 4, 2025
$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 52083775 JT8BH28F2W0125238
Front end · 161,043 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 3, 2025
CA$150
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 59167325 JT8BH28F2W0121240
Burn · 0 km · Toronto, ON, CAN
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 3, 2025
$225
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42296729 JT8BH28F2W0120783
Front end · 320,687 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 57636755 JT8BH28F4W0121806
Minor dents & scratches · 264,027 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 27, 2025
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42463537 JT8BH28F6W0125694
Rear end · 231,161 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$700
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42494775 JT8BH28F5W0120888
Side · 249,215 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$3,400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 57321865 JT8BH28F5W0103671
Rear end · 112,723 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2025
$400
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 53582025 JT8BH28F7W0121377
Rear end · 0 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 16, 2025
$825
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 60752755 JT8BH28F0W0114304
Front end · 168,343 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 12, 2025
$375
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 58729785 JT8BH28F1W0138417
Front end · 230,777 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 10, 2025
$100
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42273099 JT8BH28F0W0130955
Front end · 257,766 mi · Ravenel, SC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 10, 2025
$1,650
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 55626005 JT8BH28F5W0134712
Front end · 152,358 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title
Jun 9, 2025
$825
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 59091225 JT8BH28F7W0118964
Rear end · 150,362 mi · Hartford Springfield,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2025
$550
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42346282 JT8BH28F5W0118705
Mechanical · 237,339 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 4, 2025
$475
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 46440885 JT8BH28F6W0119961
Front end · 148,413 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 3, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42092868 JT8BH28F6W0129843
Front end · 200,568 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 30, 2025
$700
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 45221425 JT8BH28FXW0138531
Front end · 201,989 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 29, 2025
$800
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 50134335 JT8BH28F9W0134440
Front end · 201,036 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2025
$1,500
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42101136 JT8BH28F4W0133843
Side · 226,400 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 21, 2025
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42128329 JT8BH28F1W0133783
Rear end · 269,826 mi · Salem, NH, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 21, 2025
$2,775
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 42263258 JT8BH28F1W0101562
Normal wear · 82,090 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 20, 2025
$2,600
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 56037755 JT8BH28F4W0117772
Mechanical · 178,750 mi · Mentone, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 14, 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 →