1998 Lexus Es300

When the Lexus ES300 was introduced in the market it had been tagged by its manufacturer as the executive sedan and had been the entry-level model. After being redesigned in 1997, the 1998 ES300 received an additional front-seat-mounted side airbags, an engine immobilizer security system and an optional 215-watt Nakamichi audio system became available. The 1998 Lexus ES300 carried a 3.0L V6 engine that generated 200 horsepower at 5500 rpm and gives off 195 lbs-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. A 4-speed automatic overdrive was the available transmission. Fuel economy data includes 19 mpg on city and 27 mpg on highway driving.

Like all ES300 models, the '98 ES300 have standard features that include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power seats, cassette player and it has a standard seating capacity of 5. Optional features were also available like sunroof, leather seats and a CD player. Safety features include standard ABS brakes and driver, passenger side airbags. Packed with lot of amenities and features, the 1998 Lexus ES300 also suffered from some flaws like occasional engine failures, minimal problems in transmission and driveline, steering and suspension, brakes, heating and air conditioning, starting and charging and some in accessories. Good thing however that these problems are all with low repair cost.