The 1998 GS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS300 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Performance

The restyled GS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The GS300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the GS300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

GS300 Base Statistics

The GS300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the GS300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $30,790, with an invoice cost of $26,745. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 GS300 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In 1997 and 1998 the GS300 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Antique Sage Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Velvet Pearl, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Classic Green Pearl, Diamond White Pearl, Oyster Pearl, and Ruby Pearl.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus GS300 Base sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS300.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS300, Sedan, United States market

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