Auto loans: 1998 Lexus LX
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.1 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
- 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Lexus LX 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.
1998 Lexus LX specs
| Engine | 4.7L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $28.06 |
1998 Lexus LX: every figure
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,612 |
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 LX
- 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 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (4), electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V434000 | 2004-09-08 | exterior lighting:headlights | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Lexus LX: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 Lexus LX for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 1998 Lexus LX for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the LX
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and fuel system; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Power comes from the 4.7L 8-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Rated at 18.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 54 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, it costs about $28.06 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the LX suits
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space, size and seats
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
A longer test drive
Rent first, buy later: a week with the LX answers the big questions. Rent the LX first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the LX on your commute before you commit to it.
Choosing the right one
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $28.06 in fuel.
Ready when you are
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 LX from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Lexus LX
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Lexus LX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Lexus LX
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Lexus LX?
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 LX 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 LX 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 LX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5612.00.
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.