Car leasing: 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 is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. For anyone shopping for the 1998 Lexus LS, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The engine 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.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 37 litres, from its 12.4 L/100 km rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $217 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space and size
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. At 396 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week with the LS answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$4,350 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 $21.70 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Get an offer
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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.