Car financing: 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.
Buying the 1996 Lexus ES
No 1996 Lexus ES is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 1996 Lexus ES, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the ES
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain to know here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with 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.
Fuel use is rated 11.2 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 34 litres. Expect about $17.36 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the ES is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. EPA lists 396 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Try the ES on your commute, then decide. Rent the ES first, and buy only if it fits your life.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. 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.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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.