1998 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Made with quality and value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car doesn't start up on the first try on cold days or early mornings. It eventually starts with no consequence.
My transmission grinds slightly when I haven't driven the car for hours and when I put it in reverse.
Seats are a bit uncomfortable after long drives.
Steering wheel wears badly.
General comments?
I respect my car much more as the years and miles pass by.
The Camry is a quality, but boring, car.
So I added a new sound system, pin striping, glow gauges and 2004 Toyota 16" rims to enhance an average everyday car.
I would buy a Toyota again if I find a luxury sport style sedan that I would feel comfortable with in the long run.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67500 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Diamante |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2004 |