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Ignition/ Steering Column

kturner91, 08/02/2011
1998 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

The most recent, and most inconvenient issue that has arisen concerns starting the car. Not the car actually starting, but the key not turning the ignition even when the wheel is straight, foot is on the break, doors are locked, and seatbelt is on. It has been taking about 4 mins. worth of attempting to start the car (even to run on the battery) before the key will budge. A very annoying and time consuming problem...especially in the hot summer.

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5 out of 5 stars

Toyota Camrys Rock

Brooke Moore, 10/25/2005
1998 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The only thing I have ever had to do with my car is change the brakes. It has been the most reliable car I know of. It is comfortable and gets wonderful gas mileage. When or if I trade it in or sell it I will only renew it for another Camry.

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Rock Soilid Dependability!

TonyVee, 06/11/2017
1998 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've owned my '98 Camry for 12 years. Bought it with 54K as a 'between cars' vehicle. This thing has been nothing shy of amazing and hands down the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned! Nothing fancy here, but everything works as it should and as long as the A/C and Cruise Control continue to work, I'll be hard pressed to sell it. Other than radiator, struts and routine maintenance, everything on this car is original and works great! Even the paint has held up well, every time I wash it, I feel like it's 1998 all over again. I've recently taken this vehicle on two long distance trips and it handled flawlessly. Can't go wrong with Toyota reliability.

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Camry a.k.a. TANK!

Kc Stebbins, 09/03/2015
1998 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

This car may not be anything sporty or highly appealing but I give Toyota all credit by making a strong running reliable car! This car has been by far the BEST car I've ever owned. I purchased the car with 235k on it so it was well broke in. The car now has 284k on it and has never failed me. Other than regular maintenance of changing the timing belt, tires, brakes, oil. I have had no major issues at all with this car. Everything works on it. It does consume a little oil though but the car is going on 18 years old. I would recommend anyone to buy a camry. The build quality is amazing too. Everything is still in tact inside and out. It is very comfortable to drive on trips as well. I lived in Ohio and taken the vehicle to Indiana, Michigan, west Virginia and Kentucky several times, and here just recently drove the car from Ohio all the way to Arizona with absolutely no problems! I hope this car lasts for a long time to come even with almost 300k on it. I will definitely be buying another camry for my next car. Toyota has me sold, compared to other brands of cars that consistently have problems and don't even live to see the day of 200,000+ miles

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5 out of 5 stars

98 LE 4cyl

Arthur, 10/10/2006
1998 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great Car other than regular maintenance no issues with it. Its clear that the people who rated this car so low DOESNT actually own one, and are just plain full of it. How could so many other people not have problems .

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