1998 Lexus GS 300

VIN JT8LD68S5W0024985

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1998 Lexus GS 300

VIN JT8LD68S5W0024985

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NHTSA build data for JT8LD68S5W0024985

Trim

300

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

225

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

1998

Made by

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Lexus GS has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

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Model-level data for the 1998 Lexus GS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 5, 2026.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2020	12	$36,382	100%	54,193 mi
2019	36	$31,909	88%	74,971 mi
2018	62	$27,996	77%	81,645 mi
2017	60	$22,644	62%	99,293 mi
2016	117	$22,950	63%	101,644 mi
2015	140	$18,997	52%	114,376 mi
2014	92	$16,982	47%	120,266 mi
2013	210	$15,894	44%	132,406 mi