SRK Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I found a nice 98 LS400, my favourite colour metallic green, with a tan interior. Does the 98 have the VVTi engiine? Any changes from the 97 - because I found one of them too, in a less desirable colour. Both cars are located some distance away, so I haven't see them up close yet. Any pointers you can offer on what to look for would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandawoods Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 yep, Gen III (98~00) has VVTi engine, fatory navigation as option, and clear lense head lights. VVTi is an interferenced engine, make sure of timing belt situation because broken TB means bent valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 98 waqs the first year for the optional HID, VERY desireable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 What the 98 has that the 97 doesn't: -VVT-i -Wooden steering wheel(optional...std in 99) -Optional hid's(std. in 99) -5 speed tranny -text read out in gauge cluster for various warnings and trip computer functions -head rest for middle, rear seat -stunning front profile -the rear tail lamps were stretched a hair as well as adding different reflective material inside -the center stack was revised(they moved the outside temp and time below the ac vents) -All in one key(compared to the seperate key and remote that the 95-7 has) -VSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 Thanks everyone - it sounds like the car to go for. I will let you know what happens. Is the timing belt change interval similar to the early engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 LS Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Thanks everyone - it sounds like the car to go for. ............. ← AMEN Brother .......... it's the !Removed! ...... '98-'00 and don't look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Thanks everyone - it sounds like the car to go for. I will let you know what happens. Is the timing belt change interval similar to the early engines? ← It's every 90K............ 98LS......you are correct!!! Most excellent SRK.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 So this car has 108k kilometres on it, which is about 67k miles, and is OK then. However I have heard that time is also a factor in the belt interval, and seven years seems to be the number. Maybe it needs a belt soon anyways? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Lex Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 So this car has 108k kilometres on it, which is about 67k miles, and is OK then. However I have heard that time is also a factor in the belt interval, and seven years seems to be the number. Maybe it needs a belt soon anyways?Thanks again. ← You could just take the timing belt covers off and inspect the timing belt before replacing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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