Overview & Reviews
Side-impact airbags debut on the 1998 Toyota Camry. Depowered front airbags further enhance this car's ability to protect its occupants in a crash. An engine immobilizer feature is now part of the theft-deterrent package.
- Reliable, well-built, and comfortable, the 1998 Toyota Camry is one of the best entrants in the mid-size family sedan market.
- Boring shape. Suspension is too soft.
User Reviews:
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Real Great Trouble-free Camry!!!! - 1998 Toyota Camry
By koop - February 28 - 10:00 amOnly trouble I had was the need to replace original battery at 19,000 miles in May 2003. This car was stored for over 3 years as we had 90 Camry before selling it in Oct 2001 at 145K miles. The 98 is very smooth.
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overall great car - 1998 Toyota Camry
By AAC - February 16 - 3:56 amHave put over 120000 miles. Starter replaced at 90000 other than that only maintenance items have been done very reliable. Still very quiet and comfortable, interior still nice except where the power window switches on both fornt door panels are seperating. Although not as nice in style, its a way better car than our same year (98) Honda Accord that required several repairs, next time sticking with Toyota.
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Like a Rock - 1998 Toyota Camry
By GW - February 4 - 12:30 amAfter 109,000 miles, our Camry has lived up to the stereotypical reputation - a flawlessly reliable car. Basically, nothing has ever gone wrong. Well, the interior dome light didnt work when I first picked up the car - and I was too lazy to bring it back - so 7.5 years later it still doesnt work - my fault! The engine has developed a slight rattling sound, nothing to complain about, and understandable at 109K. The car still looks great, paint is still sharp. OK, one other thing, the rear seat drinkholder is flimsy and my kids broke it off pretty easily. Bottom line: Best $18,350 I have ever spent. What a great car - a no-brainer.
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Just wont die - 1998 Toyota Camry
By L C V - January 7 - 8:54 amEngine was replaced before I got it, needs new struts and I broke off the passenger side mirror but who cares, theyre $20 online. This is my second camry (upgraded from a 1997). Only reason I had to replace the car was my previous camry got rear ended. V4 runs better than the v6 (at least the camrys I had). Im not sure why its listed as having only 20mpg - I fill my tank up once every 10 days driving 40 miles 5 days a week. I get as much mileage if not better than my 06 elantra did. Car insurance is low, car taxes are low (yes, Im in one of the states that taxes cars) and I havent had a car payment in 4 years. Ive done 0 repairs on this car in 10 months, just spent about $30 on oil (bit of a leak I suppose). Meanwhile my husbands hyundai needed $800 worth of work at 80k miles. Cons: the moon roof allows for leakage when it rains, which really sucks. Large coconut smelling yankee candle scented thing covers that, though. Seat is so old it hurts so I had to get a seat cushion. And the tape player has a loud rickety-rack (this was in both my camrys) - it doesnt play tapes that well, but a tape adapter + smartphone works just fine. But these are superficial issues and once I get the strut and mirror fixed thatll be $600 of work Ive had to do in a year (compare that to a $200+/mo car payment!!)
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still going strong - 1998 Toyota Camry
By KunkyMonkey - January 2 - 4:30 amHad been a truck person my whole life but took a new job with a lot of miles on the road and couldnt handle to cost of gas with my pickup. I bought this car with 60k on it and have it up too 209k now. Motor and trans run super strong and I get about 35 mpg on the freeway. Very reliable and drive about 5-600 miles a week on it. I change the oil regularly with ease and havent had one problem with the motor. Only problem is the driver door handle on the inside broke and have to roll down the window to open the door from the outside. Also replaced the rear struts at 190k but did it myself with ease. I highly recommend this car to anyone that wants a great car with great mpg
