Overview & Reviews
Toyota's mini SUV enters its third year of production with minor changes to the grille, headlights, taillamps and interior. Four-door RAV4s get new seat fabric. A late-year introduction of the new RAV4 convertible makes this sport-ute more appealing for those who live in the sunbelt.
- Cute styling and Toyota reliability.
User Reviews:
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Great mini SUV - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By montclan - January 12 - 10:00 amThis mini-SUV Toyota has the build quality, fit and finish that Toyota products are known for. It performs well within the constraints of which it was manufactured. The power and fuel efficiency are as advertised, and in around town driving it performms well. The ride is great and the maintenance has been nill. Ideally it could have 10-15 more hp, but then the gas mileage would decrease. Ive had no problems and it seems to be a great fit for my needs. The resale value seems to be holding up well and I plan on years of trouble free driving.
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My Rav4 - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By GOTREALITY2 - November 15 - 10:00 amI have had this car 1 year and have not had one big problem with it. Im very much pleased with its performance. I will buy another Toyota without hesitation.
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A winner as used 4x4 - safe, fun - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By bluesmobile - August 25 - 4:20 am5 Speed manual. Recommended - if you find a good one. In my top 30 list out of about 300 vehicles Ive driven (owned over 100 of them). Getting 26 mpg highway (60-65 mph), after switching to Amsoil synthetics in engine, tranny, and rear end. Recommend this for long life as well. Very safe - handles well (2 door not so much), ride is surprisingly plush and comfy, great visibility, likes to rev, will run all day 75. My wife and daughter really like it. Mine has 130,000 miles on it now and i think itll make 250,000 if looked after. Manual tranny is weak link - watch out for grinding gears and 5th slipping out. Expensive repairs unless youre real handy.
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Reliable but dull - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By SeanM - October 21 - 10:00 amIts like a lifted corolla. Safe, reliable but dull. Looks OK but has the power of a hair dryer.
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If I won the Lotto - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By boycesd - July 19 - 2:00 amIf I won the Lotto, I would buy another RAV 4. The 98 that I drive is my second RAV 4. It sits up high but rides like a car. It holds a ton of stuff, including my two big dogs. It can climb a phone pole. Easy to park, fun to drive, a low bed makes it easy to load and convert. Dont bother with an extended warranty, its a Toyota and never needs anything but routine maintenance.
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Great Compact SUV - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By Jon - April 6 - 10:00 amI really enjoy driving my RAV4. I use it mostly for short trip driving in town, highway driving,and light off road driving. It handles great, and works well in all weather conditions. I use it for light off road driving, in pastures and meadows for hunting and fishing, and it performs fine. I have the front wheel drive model, and it still gets me around in the outdoors. The ECT Power button is pretty cool, faster acceleration for fun, and more power for towing light trailers, or making it up steeper hills. The reliability is great,and I like the way it looks. Acceleration in town is alright, on the highway it gets the job done, but it seems a little slow. All in all a great little SUV.
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1998 Rav4 L - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By jackdave - February 5 - 8:16 pmJust needs Captn chair arms for both the Driver and Psgr.!
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Awesome - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By Morgan - November 18 - 4:16 amMy Mom bought this car used in 1998, and puts absolutly hammered it with miles. We are now at about 205000 miles. But it has never had any major problems. It is a great car and I would recommend it to anyone. Especially with gas prices being the way they are. (27-29 mpg)
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LOVE The RAV 4 - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By TCJS - September 20 - 10:00 amThis is a great car for a single gal. I loved it until I had to trade it in for a larger car to go with my expanding family. A great first time car and fun to drive.
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Peter - 1998 Toyota RAV4
By Peteriii - January 4 - 8:23 amThis is one of the best cars I have ever had. It has operated 100% effectively.
