1998 Toyota 4Runner review from North America
"Drive train is well engineered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two starters a@ 250.00 each with core exchange. Back window will not lower. Rear wiper stopped working. Radio antenna quit about 100k. It seems to be a problem with these trucks is the combo switch which cause the headlights to go out when you put the turn indicator on for the left side. Mine is bad, a guy's at work 4Runner, also a '98, is bad and found references to the same model on the net asking about it. The repair at the dealer is under 500 hundred.
General comments?
The truck has given 202000 miles of service and still looks great. Inside is showing some wear on the drivers seat. The fold down seats stick in the down position. I am very satisfied with it. It has been well kept. As being 45 years old, I recall when 100k was about all you got out of a car. I also recall my Dad paying $7200 for a new car too.
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| 1997 - 4Runner Limited 6 cylinder Mostly loved it until today |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 202000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2006 |