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Love my 4Runner
treasuredmind, 06/03/2002
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV
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This is a great SUV! I haven't had it but 9 months, but I have no complaint whatsoever! It has great visiblility, lots of space, and I love the back heating. The ride is great,although if you don't like the bumpiness of a truck...I don't recommend riding it much on the highway. Overall this truck was well worth my money and I will drive it until it dies. Lots of people have great comments about it, and I haven't heard one bad thing as far as performance and reliablity. I met a man the other day who put over 400K miles on his....and hasn't had one major repair. I am a college student, so I find it very useful in moving my belongings!
1998 4 Runner 4WD Limited
gbriden, 08/28/2002
1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
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Have had to do only regular scheduled maintainence new tires at 50,000 miles,and new battery at 45,000 miles period! No problems at all, and extremely reliable.
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An awesome experience!
Nash, 07/01/2004
1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
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Nothing but the best to say about this SUV. If the fuel economy was better (but how can it? it's an SUV from the 1990's), it would be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Great on the road, off-road, and in between. Comfortable, and reliable. The best purchase I've made in a vehicle in my life to date!
Good value
mdd, 06/07/2003
1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
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I leased this truck for 5 years and had a relatively positive experience. I had one major accident and the front of the truck was completely destroyed but I remained unharmed. The antilock brakes seemed a bit sensitive and would kick in under the most unexpected conditions. Aside from a couple of expensive brake jobs trying to correct the problem I only had to change the oil and go.
I now have 2- 4Runners
Rick Ayotte, 02/07/2004
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned all domestic makes + other imports. I now have 128,000 miles on this 98 4Runner and the only part I had to change was the water pump wich had a minor leak. I still have all the original parts on this truck, including the brakes and exaust. What a truck!! I still enjoy the ride and with this mileage, still no rattles. This is a quality vehicle that I strongly recomend. I just purchased a new 2003, , but we are keepin this 98 model in the family; both my wife and daughter love to drive it. They both feel safe in it and love the clear view of the road ahead.
Great SUV
ALiais, 09/30/2002
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
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THe 4RUnner By far is the Greatest SUV every made by Toyota.
Still a great runner
RunnerUP, 07/14/2004
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is our third one. Last two were '92 and '95. Good looking truck but is somehow missing the quality and content of earlier models. Interior carpet wore through, leather seats started to tear. We treat our cars great, but the '92 was immaculate even after ten years. Did Toyota think we wouldn't notice the drop in quality materials?? Motor is strong. Oil filter is in a stupid location (again!). Paint isn't holding up as well either...lots of hairline scratches. Seats are not nearly as comfortable as the old '92 model. Much smoother though on the highway. Love the rack/pinion steering, longer wheel base & smoother transmission.
My 98 4Runner
Les, 12/19/2007
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
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I've been a Toyota owner since 1981. They build great cars/SUV and the 4runner is no exception. Quality and reliability are the best in the market.
Toyota and reliability are one
Ltd2daMax, 11/08/2002
1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV
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This experience has been nothing short of blissful. I have continuously raved about the reliability on my Limited. My scheduled maintenance is the only time I've ever been back to the service shop. It just runs and runs and runs.
Poor Water Pump Desgn
Frank713, 08/10/2004
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
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59.5 K miles and noted the coolant reservoir was dry just prior to long trip Denver to Grand Canyon. Water pump was leaking and very expensive to replace...similar to changin timing belt laybor. Was out of warranty by time...but I called Go Toyota and they agreed to pay for the pump, but not the laybor. I'm happy with the truck, but dissappointed with the failed water pump with so few miles...no off road. Mechanic told me pump was a bad design by Toyota and it is a common repair for this truck.