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1998 Toyota 4Runner

1998 Toyota 4Runner
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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A card board box on wheels !!!

by Rmorgan296
Apr 19 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything

Look out Disney World there is a new theme park in town. Its name is the Toyota dealer ship. The main attraction is the Toyota 4runner, it twists it turns and most of all it flips more than any other ride in its class. I had one once. I was driving home...

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Not the 4Runner when it comes to SUV's

by mobilefleet
Jul 19 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: looks, Toyota mechanical reliability
Cons: ergonomics, ride quality
The Bottom Line: Wouldn't buy another unless the ride is greatly improved

My wife and I bought our 98 4Runner from our friends as they were switching vehicles and didn't want ...

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Learning to drive

by kaotika
Jun 29 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great family car, good snow handling
Cons: limited seat and steering wheel adjustments
The Bottom Line: The Toyota 4-runner is definatley a good choice if you are looking to purchase and SUV.

My parents bought thier 1998 Toyota 4-runner in early 2000. We previousy owned a 1996 Toyota Tacoma and were planning a trip to Tahoe. My sister and I were getting a bit to tall to be sitting in the tiny backseat of that truck, especially for such a long...

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Toyota 4 Runner

by rgravely
Jul 08 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Attractive Roomy
Cons: Uncomfortable bumpy ride

We bought our Toyota 4 Runner because we researched Consumer Reports for reliability information and it was also one of the best looking SUV's around but good looks and Reliability were the good points I can tell you about. It was terrible on gas even...

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Great SUV for the buck

by hoyboy
Sep 13 '99 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: handling
Cons: needs bigger tires

I have owned my Four-cylinder, 4wd 1998 Toyota 4Runner for about 15 months, and I am totally satisfied. The V-6 model with about the same options would of cost about nine-thousand more. For the price I paid compared to the V-6 models I got a great...

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Not Impressed

by LarryWarren
Oct 03 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 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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Great, if you like trucks

by acdtprn
Jan 19 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great interior, sound system, four wheel drive
Cons: Heavy, rides like a truck

This is an excellent SUV. The inside is comfortable and roomy, and feels like a car. The sound system is nice (although not much bass). It's generally a smooth ride, although sometimes it can get rather bumpy. I like the car a lot, but as much as...

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4Runner-Pushing the Limits!!!

by devray
Jan 22 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: smooth ride, relatively quiet ride, fun to drive, attracts attention, safe
Cons: stiff suspension, needs more horsepower and acceleration

The Toyota 4-Runner is an amazing SUV. It has a smooth, comfortable ride and is most importantly...safe! The 4-Runner has been named one of the safest SUV's and one of the least likely to roll. I bought this car because it looks really nice, and it is...

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Things to look for when purchasing

by amberisabel
Dec 11 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: reliable, roomy, long lasting, durable, comfy back seats, good visibility
Cons: pricey, not eco.friendly w/gas, front seats are not comfy for a long haul
The Bottom Line: A must look at when comparing to SUV models within the era.

I leased my 1998 SR5 4-Runner new, then purchasing it in 2001 (no choice there). I have about 182k miles on it as of 12/04. Of course after reading (i hope) all the reviews in this section, you are pleased with what's said about the ...

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A Good Choice

by acheese21
Jan 11 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 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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98 4Runner, 3 year review

by rabbit09
Jul 29 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Solid - Dependable, roomy
Cons: Smallish gas tank, mileage, paint quality, step up height, no dark leather interior
The Bottom Line: I you want a truck, this is it. I love this car, I just wish it had a larger gas tank.

My 3 year lease is up, and guess what, Im getting another 4Runner. I had a chance to Tow my buddy's Jeep Cherokee out of the mud with it. Great ground clearance kept me going when he got stuck. The flip side is it is a chore for my 78 year old mother to...

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4Runner - Overview

by andisay
Dec 21 '99 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Look, Ride, Price, Security
Cons: Height from ground, breaking in bad weather

Let me begin by stating that I wasn't really in the market for a sports utility, but when I did decide, 4Runner won out over three other competitors in my book. I wanted a vehicle that was reliable, easy on gas, could hold to the road, and would keep up...

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Solid - But maybe too solid!

by dbp2836
Dec 20 '99 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 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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Great truck

by blazersiv
Dec 27 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Comfort, Displays, ALMOST everything.
Cons: Engine power and Front passenger leg space.
The Bottom Line: Solid car

I just turned in my 4runner after a lenghty lease and it was a very sad parting but it allows me to do an honest review.

COMFORT and ROOMINESS:
Being 5'10" This truck seems as though it was designed for me ... everything fit. The...

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A must buy!

by Juve_x6
Jan 30 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: luxury and style at its best
Cons: very low fuel economy

The 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited is a great car with features and luxury. Lots of cargo, and foot space are one the great things about this car. Even though it is the most expensive model in the 4Runner lineup, it is worth it! Features that come in the...

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