1998 Lexus LS 400 Review
Price Estimate: $413 - $670
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8 listings
- $7,800good price$4,495 below market
- 237,032 miles
- No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Mid-Atlantic Truck Center (27 mi away)
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Located in Alexandria, VA
1998 Lexus LS 400. Runs and drives excellent. Clean inside and out. Come check it out today!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F4W0121210
Stock: 121210
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-07-2024 - $19,995
- 246,832 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Rafferty Auto Sales (439 mi away)
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Located in Belmont, NH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F9W0115628
Stock: 10071.0
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-19-2023 - $5,995good price$3,342 below market
- 197,694 miles
- No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Legacy Auto Sales (763 mi away)
- Sunroof
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Located in Orlando, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F2W0104261
Stock: 104261
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $8,888fair price$605 above market
- 183,668 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Autoplex Motors (2,295 mi away)
- Sunroof
- Premium sound system
- Automatic headlights
- Automatic climate co...
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Located in Lynnwood, WA
The 1998 Lexus LS is a luxury sedan powered by a 4.0L NA V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32V engine. This vehicle boasts an impressive combination of po...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F9W0126354
Stock: 13201
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-12-2024 - 162,000 miles
- No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Alfa Motors (2,322 mi away)
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Located in Portland, OR
NEW ARRIVAL, GETTING SERVICED MORE PICTURES COMING!! *1998 LEXUS LS400! *CLEAN TITLE! *162K MILES! *4.0L V8 KNOWN AS BULLET-PROOF ENGINE! *OEM PHONE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F1W0102985
Stock: 102985
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-20-2024- 176,949 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- S & P Motors (2,342 mi away)
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Located in Sacramento, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F9W0110445
Stock: 110445
Certified Pre-Owned: No- $8,995fair price$311 above market
- 189,000 miles
- No accidents, 5 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Big Lam Motors (2,396 mi away)
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Located in San Leandro, CA
1998 Lexus LS 400189K MilesClean TitlePassed SmogRuns Excellent
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F5W0113536
Stock: 1789
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-10-2024 - Not Priced
- 199,824 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- WRD Auto Sales (913 mi away)
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Located in Hollywood, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F6W0117577
Stock: 117577
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Luxurious sedan is the best premium sedan out of Japan.
Cons
- Lacks a sporting character. High price.
What’s new
Lexus further refines its flagship by introducing a new four-cam V8 engine that features continuously variable valve timing. Also new this year is a five-speed automatic transmission, Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) and a host of interior improvements.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$186/mo for LS 400 Base
LS 400 Base
vs
$155/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
The Lexus LS400 was totally redesigned three years ago and sees its first substantial update since then. The 1998 model builds on the strengths of its predecessor, while concentrating on refining the car's core competencies.
One of the areas that the 1998 LS400 sees improvement in is the powertrain. Powered by an all-new 4.0-liter four-cam aluminum V8 engine that features the first ever application of continuously variable valve timing on an eight-cylinder engine, the new LS400 has 290 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque to help it move down the road. Hooked to this engine is a new five-speed automatic transmission that helps the car achieve zero to 60 times in less than 6.5 seconds.
One of the LS400's most winning attributes has always been its interior appointments. The 1998 model goes further than ever before by increasing driver and passenger comfort to sublime levels. New this year is an optional touch screen display, which controls the car's navigation, stereo and climate controls. The navigation system uses a 1.5-gigabyte hard drive to store information on the U.S. highway system and detailed street maps of 35 major metropolitan areas, in addition to a GPS system that pinpoints the car's location using satellite technology. Other interior enhancements include a climate control feature that automatically re-circulates the airflow when a pollution sensor detects high levels of exhaust emissions in the air. The system also automatically re-circulates the air when it detects a high level of interior humidity.
The LS400 is a car that does everything for its driver. For some, however, that takes the fun out of driving. We think that this is the perfect vehicle for someone to get from point A to point B in the lap of luxury. It is quick, quiet and comfortable; better yet, it costs thousands less than premium sedans from BMW and Mercedes. The downside, however, is that those who enjoy driving may feel left out of the experience. The LS400 does almost too good a job of isolating drivers from the road.
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4.75 out of 5 stars
Dont buy this car.
turbochris15u, 12/08/2014
1998 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
Do not buy this car if you're not prepared to be awed into wondering why you considered buying anything else.
I purchased my 98 model from a local dealership owned by a friend for just under 6k with 262k miles on it from the original owner. The same day of the purchase I changed the oil and front brake pads and rotors as a precaution then proceeded to drive the car 2000+ miles down the … west coast. I maintained no less than 28.6mpg average at 80+mph in supreme comfort. The car has lots of power and the 5 speed auto keeps the car in its sweet spot when maximum performance is required.
I love every aspect of this car.
5 out of 5 stars
I miss my Lexus!
drblptq, 03/26/2011
1998 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
I once told my close friends if I ever sell this car to please take me out and shoot me! I did sell it, and to my dismay, few cars could come close to the refinement, ride quality and overall durability of this fine automobile.
I bought it used with 32,000 miles on the clock, it was a one owner car. I kept it for 4 years as a second car ( I also have a company car), and traded it when I … thought I needed a larger (silly me).
It would avage 29 mpg, in mixed drive from a 290hp 4 litre V8, simply amazing! The sound deadening is superb.
If you ever have the opportunity to own one, do it, but hold on to it, they last forever.
5 out of 5 stars
Great Luxury Car
svimburg1, 08/27/2014
1998 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
Smooth, quiet and powerful.
Drive 400 miles on a tank of gas in serene comfort.
My three young children prefer taking the LS 400 where they must sit side by side in the back versus taking our van where two of them can ride in captains seats while the third has the back row to himself.
The car amazingly seems to promote family harmony.
I bought my car in January 2014 with 133K on the … odometer and it has run flawlessly for 8,000 miles over the past
seven months.
The original owner took excellent care of this car after he paid 60 grand for it. Although it cost much less as a used car, I am still maintaining it and treating it like new.
Love this car!!
5 out of 5 stars
sweet chariot
nseversole95, 05/03/2014
1998 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
I baught this car new in January of 1998. I paid $62500 for it and it has been worth every penny. I love it. it rides like a cloud and it will out run any Camaro or mustang on the road. I would recommend this car to anyone . repairs are a bit pricey but it is a luxery car. this car has probably the best sound system I have ever heard. 16 years later it now has 170,000 miles on it and it … run and drives like brand new.
1998 LS 400 Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $186/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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