1998 Lexus LS 400

VIN JT8BH28F4W0129498
Typical market price
$12,747
8 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026
Below market
$8,432
Typical price
$12,747
Above market
$19,563

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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($12,747)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $12,747 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$227
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,275 down
Amount financed
$11,472
Total interest
$2,148

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JT8BH28F4W0129498
Trim
400
Engine
4.0L · V8
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

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

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Lexus LS400 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $8,050
Total, 5 years $29,225

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Lexus LS400 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 06E026000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1998 Lexus LS400 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

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