1998 Toyota T100 Review
1998 Toyota T100 Review
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Pros
- Toyota reliability.
Cons
- Lack of a V8 engine and option choices make it look like a poor boy when compared to the pickups from America's Big Three.
What’s new
No changes to Toyota's full-size truck.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Toyota T100 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$227/mo for T100 Base
T100 Base
vs
$257/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Vehicle overview
When launched as a 1993 model, Toyota's larger-than-before pickup came only with a regular cab that seated three, and that center person suffered a shortage of usable space. During 1995, an extended Xtracab version joined the T100 line, in either DX or SR5 trim. So did a new, more powerful 3.4-liter V6 engine that yielded 190 horsepower, bringing towing capacity up to 5,200 pounds.
Cargo space is minimal in the regular-cab T100, but much more practical in the Xtracab, which measures 21.7 inches longer and includes forward-facing 50/50 rear jump seats for three. Unlike some extended-cab trucks whose auxiliary seats are bolt upright, the T100's recline 15 degrees.
Toyota claims that its biggest pickup can beat some full-size domestic rivals with V8 engines in the acceleration department. Even before the arrival of the more powerful engine, a V6 pickup moved out quickly enough with manual shift, though an automatic sapped its vigor somewhat. As expected, 4x4s are slower, due largely to their increased weight. Two-wheel-drive models ride more comfortably, too, but any T100 with an empty cargo bed can turn into an unwieldy handful on the highway, its rear axle unable to remain planted in place. Only the standard 2WD, regular cab half-ton pickup comes with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which delivers 150 horsepower and 177 foot-pounds of torque.
Ranking in size between Dodge's midsize Dakota and any of the domestically-built full-size pickups, the T100 can be ordered in three trim levels; Standard, DX or SR5 with chrome trim, sliding rear window, tilt steering and a tachometer. DX and SR5 are available only as Xtracab models. A driver's airbag is installed in all T100s, but four-wheel antilock braking is optional only with the V6 engine. Naturally, T100 owners get the benefit of Toyota's reputation for refinement and excellent assembly quality, as well as high levels of customer satisfaction.
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5 out of 5 stars
This is the best truck ever made. Period.
Ben, 01/04/2017
1998 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
The T100 isn't fast nor flashy. It won't tow heavy loads. It doesn't have heated seats, climate control, navigation, or blind spot monitoring. Compared to todays trucks it's really quite a dinosaur. So how can I say it's the best truck ever made? Because it is. My 1998 3.4L SR5 4x4 is going on 20 years old. It's logged more than 205,000 miles, and many of those miles were off pavement in … the mountains of Montana or on rocky trails in the Mojave Desert. Death Valley too. It's spent most of it's life stored outside in the blazing sun, neglected I'm ashamed to say. Despite all of this, every single bit of the truck still works. It still looks great too, and most importantly it starts every single time you turn the key. Once started, it goes places where most modern trucks wouldn't dare thanks to it's narrow width and ample ground clearance. You can even still chain up the front end should the going get tough. Try that on a new Tundra. They simply don't make trucks like this anymore. I've been asked many times if it's for sale. My answer is always the same, "no it isn't, and it never will be."
4.88 out of 5 stars
200,000 hard miles
truckintahoe, 07/03/2009
1997 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
My 97 T100 is used as it should be, a no nonsense truck in the Sierra, NV mtns. I can't say enough about the quality (nothing squeaks when I hit bumps), comfort and overall driveability of the truck. Toyota had a winner with this one. Everything works excellent and my A/C still blows coldddd.
5 out of 5 stars
They don't bulid them like this anymore
jfl1963, 12/15/2013
1998 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I've owned my truck for 11 years.
I will take this truck to the grave with me. Over the 11 years, the truck has taken great care of me, and I have taken great care of it.
Yes, I've replaced a few items that have failed, but the truck is 15 years old. Biggest expense was replacing full exhuast system last month.
This truck has a perfect balance of everything: looks, size, reliability, and … performance.
I haul heavy materials and motorcycles in the bed and the truck never misses a beat.
I'd have to spend $40K on a new truck to get what I get from my truck, and I could never justify that.
I paid $15K with 50,000 miles on it.
11 years later, I have 127,000.
Still going strong.
5 out of 5 stars
My supercharged truck
Masloff, 09/03/2006
1998 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
The driving on this vehicle is awesome. Quiet, comfortable, reliable, rides like a car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Toyota T100, so we've included reviews for other years of the T100 since its last redesign.
1998 T100 Highlights
Extended Cab
DX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $260/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,200 lbs. |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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