1998 Lexus LS 400
JT8BH28FXW0134656
GOOD DEAL
· $2,752 below typical price
Loretto, MN
This 1998 Lexus LS 400 is listed at $9,995 with 169,426 miles in Loretto, MN.
Sold by The Car Buying Center
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- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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1998 Lexus LS 400
VIN JT8BH28FXW0134656
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle: $9,995 — $2,752 below the typical market price ($12,747)
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $12,747 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $200 (+2.0%) over 3 months.
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JT8BH28FXW0134656, spanning 3 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Car Buying Center | Loretto, MN 55357 | $9,995 | 169,426 mi | 2026-06-25 | 9 h ago |
| — | Loretto, MN 55599 | $9,900 | 169,426 mi | 2026-06-24 | 94 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Car Buying Center | Loretto, MN 55340 | $9,995 | 169,426 mi | 2026-06-24 | 6 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JT8BH28FXW0134656Full 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 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 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 LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 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 LS 400 (this car) | $9,995 | 6 | — |
| 2000 Mercury Sable | $9,022 | 2 | −$973 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | $83,486 | 100% | 16,560 mi |
| 2023 | 69 | $74,995 | 90% | 32,278 mi |
| 2022 | 60 | $64,417 | 77% | 34,381 mi |
| 2021 | 38 | $51,036 | 61% | 57,359 mi |
| 2020 | 40 | $43,995 | 53% | 64,857 mi |
| 2019 | 52 | $41,748 | 50% | 62,219 mi |
| 2018 | 142 | $38,858 | 47% | 73,667 mi |
| 2017 | 48 | $29,842 | 36% | 86,355 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
