1998 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Good roomy car except.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air compressor seized at 70,000 kilometers
Other minor issues - Front windshield wind noise when driving on the highway
Side door handle wind noise - can actually feel the air blowing in when highway driving.
Rear cup holders are cheap and break easily
Driver's front visor clip breaks easily
Windshield wipers need replacement more frequently than our other vehicles and are difficult to replace.
General comments?
Generally happy with my vehicle.
Interior roominess is great - at the time of purchase no sedan from the four North American auto manufacturers could accommodate family's height in both the front and back seats.
Minor things in the past 5 years were a bit annoying - cheap rear cup holder, front windshield and side door handle wind noise, sun visor clip breaking twice. Replacement issues with windshield wipers
Vehicle servicing has been regular and not unduly costly. Tires have been changed once
Brakes will be changed at the next service date.
Very unhappy about the seized air conditioner compressor. Costly item to replace on such a relatively young vehicle
Dealership indicated they have seen this on much older vehicles, but not usually on this model year.
Will explore if this is a regular issue with Toyota compressors. If so it will make me rethink purchasing another Camry.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2004 |