1998 Lexus LS 400
JT8BH28F8W0132484
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $6,500 above typical price
Waukegan, IL
This 1998 Lexus LS 400 is listed at $16,999 with 101,065 miles in Waukegan, IL.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026This vehicle: $16,999 — $6,500 above the typical market price ($10,499)
Asking $16,999 · typical market price $10,499 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JT8BH28F8W0132484, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch Motors Waukegan | Waukegan, IL 60085 | $16,999 | 101,065 mi | 2026-08-09 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch Motors INC | Waukegan, IL 60085 | $16,999 | 101,065 mi | 2026-08-09 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JT8BH28F8W0132484Full 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.
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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) | $16,999 | 7 | — |
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | $57,500 | 3 | +$40,501 |
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | $54,950 | 2 | +$37,951 |
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 | 15 | $79,975 | 100% | 17,956 mi |
| 2023 | 49 | $77,981 | 98% | 27,171 mi |
| 2022 | 45 | $60,841 | 76% | 39,616 mi |
| 2021 | 30 | $52,144 | 65% | 53,856 mi |
| 2020 | 33 | $44,790 | 56% | 62,922 mi |
| 2019 | 45 | $42,998 | 54% | 54,479 mi |
| 2018 | 134 | $39,498 | 49% | 70,913 mi |
| 2017 | 32 | $29,496 | 37% | 83,743 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
