1998 Lexus ES 300
JT8BF28G3W5048848
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Primacy Motors
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Market price range
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1998 Lexus ES 300 for sale near FremontCA
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primacy Motors | Fremont, CA 94538 | $3,600 | 170,000 mi | 2025-10-24 | 341 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JT8BF28G3W5048848Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Lexus ES likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Lexus ES has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Lexus ES from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 3, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 50 | $57,512 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 2,484 | $56,738 | 99% | — |
| 2025 | 798 | $47,464 | 83% | 14,413 mi |
| 2024 | 750 | $42,844 | 74% | 29,583 mi |
| 2023 | 496 | $39,602 | 69% | 37,150 mi |
| 2022 | 503 | $35,712 | 62% | 50,527 mi |
| 2021 | 420 | $31,999 | 56% | 57,755 mi |
| 2020 | 295 | $30,000 | 52% | 66,891 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
