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by dearcraiger
Mar 26 '04 - Updated Mar 31 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Good looks, quiet ride, QUALITY
Cons: Newer models don't look as good!
The Bottom Line: I recommend this vehicle for its quality above all else. I hope the next generation 4Runners can match its quality, ride, and appearance.
This review is for a 1998 Toyota 4Runner with close to 100,000 miles as of March 2004. My 4Runner is an automatic 6-cyl 4WD. In the fall of 1998, I leased a 1998 4Runner SR5. I heard about the Toyota reputation for quality, and after testing a few ...
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by poseidon  - Top 200
Nov 30 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very well built, sturdy, great snow cat
Cons: gas mileage
My dad has a 1998 Toyota 4Runner LTD, but I get to drive every so often. I think this is one of the nicest 4x4 vehicles I've ever had the pleasure of driving.
This certainly isn't the biggest machine available... in fact, I would place it as...
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by narenji - Top 1000
Jan 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: More carlike, off-road ability, backseat/cargo room, power, good gas efficiency, comfortable
Cons: somewhat weak brakes, very plain dash/interior, slightly high priced
I had the pleasure of driving a 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD Automatic for about two weeks during the holidays. The truck belongs to my girlfriend's family, but it was our car for the time we were there at her house. Previously, I didn't have that great an...
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by FJ40_Cruiser
Feb 01 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, styling, and resale value.
Cons: Price, suspension.
I will state from the onset that I am a die hard Toyota fan. I have owned seven Toyota vehicles and have been extremely satisfied with the reliability of all of them. That said, I will still try to present an accurate review of the 98 SR5 Toyota...
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by kil45
Feb 24 '00 - Updated Jun 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, design, versatility, ride, high resale value
Cons: accessability for the vertically challenged, could use more power
We bought my 4Runner in April of 1998, and I've loved it ever since. The 4Runner accomodates almost every type of person. The car is very versatile, it can be used as a workhorse, a family vehicle, or a vacation car. This cars gives the owner...
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by pippen7698
Sep 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious Insides, Great Design, Excellent Agility
Cons: None
We bought this vehicle because of many reasons. One, was the affordable price. It fit into our budget at the time, so it was a deal. Another, was the roomy, spacious, luxurious inside. It has nice leather seats, with trendy patterns and a nice feel.
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by LarryWarren
Oct 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality, reliability and good looks
Cons: poor controls/displays, be careful off-road
This is my third SUV after a Isuzu Trooper and Jeep Grand Cherokee. I bought the limited because my wife loved it.
The 4Runner has a very high quality chassis. With 35,000 miles, it is as tight and solid as day 1. Reliability has always been a...
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by acheese21
Jan 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy and powerful
Cons: low miles per gallon ratio
I strongly believe that the Toyota 4Runner was a good choice for me. I bought the car because I was looking for something that was roomy but was not a mini-van. It is really fun to drive by yourself, but it also has enough room for a mid-sized...
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by Lethal
Oct 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything! Power everything, sunroof, rockin soundsytem, comfy too!
Cons: Eats up some gas, but thats it!
The 4runner is without a doubt one of the greatest sport utility vehicles ever built. I love this car dearly, and if you have the opportunity to obtain one of these SUV's, I highly advise you to do so.
There are so many wonderful and...
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by dbp2836
Dec 20 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, dependable, feeling of safety
Cons: Stiff ride, height of the vehicle
I purchased my 1998 4-Runner for the same reason that the majority of people do - Toyota's reputation.
Solid, dependable, and a feeling of safety when driving the vehicle are the main aspects that I truly enjoy about the 4-Runner. However,...
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by COlga
Feb 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfort, handling, dependability,space
Cons: none
We are now in our second 4-runner. The ride is exceptional and the handling is outstanding for a SUV. We were initially concerned about the purchase of a SUV, due to the reports on possible roll-over accidents. However we feel completely secure with...
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by sethlevy
Jan 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: style, size, comfort
Cons: none
After deciding my next vehicle would be an SUV, I decided on the 4Runner for several reasons. First and foremost, I liked the looks of the 4Runner as compared to the more standard Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer, and especially liked some of its...
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by spfcx
Apr 10 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Ride, Reliability, Handling, Comfort, Exterior Styling, Chick Magnet
Cons: Slightly Underpowered, Plain Interior Styling
The Bottom Line: This vehicle holds its value for a reason: It is a great all-purpose SUV that looks, handles, and performs well.
I bought this used in 2001 to replace my aging 1995 BMW 325i. Needless to say they handle quite differently. I am very impressed with they Toyota's all around quality. So far the only maintenance I have had to do so far is changing the oil. It...
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by freecsa
Sep 13 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Bulletproof reliability, Rugged, Solid Off-Road capabilities, Decent cargo space, Very Cold A/C
Cons: V6 slightly underpowered. Cup holders awful. Small glove box. Bouncy, harsh ride. Seats uncomfortable. Noisy.
The Bottom Line: This is a safe, reliable, capable SUV that can stand up to bad roads and go off-road as needed. This thing is a tank!
We bought our V6 powered, auto-transmission,'98 4Runner SR5 new from the dealership in December 1997. Since then we have clocked 230,000 miles on the odometer. From day one, we diligently performed all scheduled maintenance and only Toyota certified ...
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by villafish
Oct 10 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Toyota Reliability, Build Quality and good off-road manners, O.K. fuel economy
Cons: High step-in height, uncomfortable seating, so-so performance
The Bottom Line: The 4Runner is worth a look if you in the SUV market, but a newer SUV with lower mileage and more features can be had for the same amount.
When we were looking for a newer used car we went to the import center. We looked at Subarus and Toyotas. One of the vehicles we test drove was a 1998 SR5 Toyota 4Runner. The 4Runner is a conventional SUV, based on the Tacomoa Pickup. The first thing...
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