Car financing: 2008 Lexus LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 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
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2008 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.
2008 Lexus LS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $21.70 |
2008 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $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 2008 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (60), unknown or other (20) and structure (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 10V309000 | 2010-07-06 | engine and engine cooling:engine | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK. |
| 09V020000 | 2009-01-16 | engine and engine cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2008 Lexus LS
No 2008 Lexus LS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. 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 2008 Lexus LS for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the LS
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, unknown or other and structure. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
The powertrain to know here is the 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid, with all-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
It is rated 11.2 L/100 km combined: about 34 litres every 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $52.08 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Size and space
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The trunk holds 340 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the LS
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If the LS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Drive the LS on your commute before you commit to it.
The cost of driving it
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. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. 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 us
Rent it for a week, then decide: 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 2008 Lexus LS from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Lexus LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Lexus LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Lexus LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Lexus LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Lexus LS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 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.