1998 Lexus GS for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Lexus GS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 Lexus GS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 | $22.93 |
1998 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (30), suspension (13) and service brakes (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V080000 | 1998-04-17 | electronic stability control:automatic (asc) | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Lexus GS: before you buy
No 1998 Lexus GS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 1998 Lexus GS for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 3.0L 6-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 12.4 L/100 km combined, so budget about 37 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $21.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the GS
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Size and space
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the GS first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the GS on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the GS answers more than any brochure.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
The cost of driving it
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $217 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $21.70 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Lexus GS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Lexus GS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Lexus GS
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Lexus GS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Lexus GS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Lexus GS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Lexus GS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.