1998 Lexus ES 300
JT8BF28G2W0105280
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· $1,205 below typical price
Melrose Park, IL
This 1998 Lexus ES 300 is listed at $3,495 with 164,717 miles in Melrose Park, IL.
Sold by Fairway Auto Sales
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1998 Lexus ES 300
VIN JT8BF28G2W0105280
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 4, 2026This vehicle: $3,495 — $1,205 below the typical market price ($4,700)
Asking $3,495 · typical market price $4,700 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Auto Sales | Melrose Park, IL 60160 | $3,495 | 164,717 mi | 2026-11-04 | 2 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JT8BF28G2W0105280Full 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 November 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 November 3, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus ES 300 (this car) | $3,495 | 5 | — |
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | $37,900 | 5 | +$34,405 |
| 1998 Cadillac Deville | $7,995 | 3 | +$4,500 |
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | $29,372 | 3 | +$25,877 |
| 1997 Toyota Camry | $3,678 | 2 | +$183 |
| 1997 Honda Civic | $4,064 | 2 | +$569 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 1,590 | $57,483 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,610 | $56,890 | 99% | — |
| 2025 | 917 | $46,675 | 81% | 15,643 mi |
| 2024 | 870 | $41,998 | 73% | 27,973 mi |
| 2023 | 489 | $38,403 | 67% | 39,587 mi |
| 2022 | 489 | $34,758 | 60% | 53,076 mi |
| 2021 | 445 | $31,799 | 55% | 59,077 mi |
| 2020 | 299 | $29,294 | 51% | 69,455 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
