Car financing: 1998 Lexus GS
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. 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
- 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.
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 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
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1998 Lexus GS for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1998 Lexus GS, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the GS
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file, mostly about vehicle speed control, suspension and service brakes. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
Under the hood: the 3.0L 6-cylinder and 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; 300 km takes about 37 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $21.70 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Drive the GS on your commute before you commit to it. Try the GS on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
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.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $21.70 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $217 at our price setting.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 1998 Lexus GS
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.