1998 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Doesn't live up to the hype!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front Struts rattle all the time.
Automatic Window switches have started acting up at 90,000 miles.
Seats are very uncomfortable on long trips.
Arm rests on front seats are coming unglued around window switches.
Changed out water pump and timing belt at 85,000 miles.
At 115,000 now starting to burn oil and during start up will send huge puff of white smoke out of tail pipe. It has always had Castrol Oil change every 3000-4000 miles.
Front Head light covers are easily scratched from road pickup causing lights to look dim.
General comments?
This car was sold to us with the label of the nations top selling sedan. I guess we were not the only ones duped then...
Toyota has a good reputation from what I hear, but this is the first one I have bought and I am not impressed.
I think the ride in my full size Chevy Pick-up is more comfortable on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2004 |