$725
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40455480 JT8BH28F8W0138334
Normal wear · 187,209 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 2, 2024
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
$275
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40195669 JT8BH28F4W0103662
Front end · 203,521 mi · Dundalk, MD, USA
Salvage title
Oct 1, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68426854 JT8BH28F2W0099191
Rollover · 236,694 mi · Jackson, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 20, 2024
$125
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39106361 JT8BH28F9W0136043
Biohazard/chemical · 999,999 mi · Houston, TX, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 18, 2024
$850
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40099676 JT8BH28F8W0122165
Side · 217,004 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 16, 2024
$1,975
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40047207 JT8BH28F5W0133799
Rear end · 156,910 mi · Sanford, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 11, 2024
$1,500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 69837214 JT8BH28F9W0134437
Minor dents & scratches · 177,147 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 10, 2024
$575
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68927824 JT8BH28F3W0128570
Front end · 212,593 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 6, 2024
$1,900
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68895254 JT8BH28F4W0129498
Front end · 129,461 mi · Ocala, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 5, 2024
$3,550
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68732604 JT8BH28F2W0138913
Rear end · 99,979 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 3, 2024
$875
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 68248534 JT8BH28FXW0123916
Side · 197,839 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 29, 2024
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39825613 JT8BH28FXW0131028
Front end · 225,395 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 2024
$300
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 65734534 JT8BH28F4W0110448
Front end · 371,346 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 22, 2024
$600
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 38059234 JT8BH28F3W0138371
Front end · 130,871 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2024
$650
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40071693 JT8BH28FXW0117632
Repossession · 284,822 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 19, 2024
$450
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 60292974 JT8BH28F7W0116664
Rear end · 316,681 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 19, 2024
$1,025
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 39763278 JT8BH28F6W0136937
Side · 225,119 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 16, 2024
1998 Lexus LS 400
IAAI 40036342 JT8BH28F2W0117088
Front end · 78,399 mi
Clean title · Keys
Aug 15, 2024
$500
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 60180964 JT8BH28F2W0115843
Burn — engine · 999,999 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 15, 2024
$325
$325
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 51228354 JT8BH28F7W0105339
Front end · 248,209 mi · Freetown, MA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 31, 2024
$755
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 64525504 JT8BH28F4W0139142
Mechanical · 239,764 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2024
$200
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 50807684 JT8BH28F8W0124837
Front end · 999,999 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2024
$90
1998 Lexus LS 400
Copart 62768604 JT8BH28F2W0122016
All over · 999,999 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Rebuilt title
Jul 17, 2024
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 →