Auto loans: 1996 Lexus ES
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Lexus ES 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1996 Lexus ES specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 |
1996 Lexus ES: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 |
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 1996 Lexus ES
- 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 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (13), steering (7) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V307000 | 1999-11-01 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Lexus ES for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1996 Lexus ES for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 1996 Lexus ES for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, steering and air bags; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
It uses the 3.0L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The combined figure, 11.2 L/100 km, means roughly 34 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $173.60. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 396 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the ES for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the ES for a week and see how it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Make a request
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 1996 Lexus ES from us first.
Ask us about the 1996 Lexus ES
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Lexus ES for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Lexus ES
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Lexus ES?
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 1996 Lexus ES 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 1996 Lexus ES have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
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.