1998 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"A generally mediocre effort by modern standards of reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The suspension system on the Camry is very poorly designed and wears quickly. In the past year, I have rebuilt almost the entire front end of the car (CV joints, struts, mounts, jounce bumpers, tie rods, etc).
Engine and transmission are good, but very expensive on scheduled maintenance.
General comments?
Not a bad choice, but seriously over-hyped. My 1997 Taurus has cost $200 in repairs over 10 years and still runs well. To keep the 1998 Camry in the same shape has cost almost $2500 in repairs and extra scheduled maintenance (timing belt) over the past two years alone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2007 |