Car financing: 1998 Lexus LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS specs
| Engine | 4.0L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 |
1998 Lexus LS: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| 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$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
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 LS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (15), electrical system (10) and tires (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Lexus LS: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1998 Lexus LS for sale by us right now. 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 LS for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the LS
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control, electrical system and tires; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 4.0L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. 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.
Combined fuel use is 12.4 L/100 km: about 37 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $21.70 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The LS in everyday use
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. EPA lists 396 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who rents the LS
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the LS answers more than any brochure. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $217 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ask us
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 LS from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Lexus LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Lexus LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Lexus LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Lexus LS?
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 LS 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 LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1998 Lexus LS 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.