Used 1998 Toyota RAV4 SUV Consumer Reviews
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My Rav4
GOTREALITY2, 07/26/2004
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car 1 year and have not had one big problem with it. Im very much pleased with its performance. I will buy another Toyota without hesitation.
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prince, 03/08/2002
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my car. It is dependable and running very well.
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My Purple Tortoise
hotbite, 08/07/2009
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had my '98 RAV4 since 2004. It's ridiculously reliable...no repairs needed, just maintenance and it's got over 130,000 miles on it. My only real gripe about the car is the mileage. I'm surprised to read several reviews that praise it's mileage! For a 4-cylinder that has zero power, I am disappointed that it only gets 18mpg. I would have expected more. The cupholders are also not really usable. Not in a good location or capable of holding tall cups w/o spilling. Don't get me wrong...I love my RAV. It gets me from A to B with no problems. Knock on wood!
We call her "RAVISHANKAR"
jim, 11/19/2018
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My son in law has been loaning me his 98' Rav4 to drive a 130 mile daily commute to work. He bought it used for $200 from a guy at work who didn't know how to drive a manual and had messed the clutch and transmission up a little. He took it to a local transmission shop for repairs and they charged him $800 which I thought was a rip off. Originally, I didn't like the car but after driving it 130 miles a day on the interstate and through the Ozark Mountains for fun, I really like it. So much that I am trying to buy it off of my son. It's a really good little mountain climber and just an overall pleasure to drive despite the occasional shifting hick ups.
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Great Ride
hallbltmr, 06/24/2004
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was the fourth vehicle I have purchased and by far the best. It has the best gas mileage out of all SUVs and that's real important for me especially now with the high gas prices. I would recommend anybody that is looking to buy/lease a SUV to really consider the RAV4. I know when I replace mine it will definitely be with a new model of it.
Peter
Peteriii, 03/16/2002
1998 Toyota RAV4 L Special Edition 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best cars I have ever had. It has operated 100% effectively.
Great car, but some drawbacks
rainman, 06/25/2002
1998 Toyota RAV4 L Special Edition 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car and put 50K on it without any problems. It drives great, is very comfortable, and nible around corners. It's just a pretty fun car to drive. I drove it across the cascases during the winter a few times and it works on the snow with ease. I would recommend this car for anyone. But there are some bad points: it's engine is very week. The gas mileage wasn't as good as I thought it would be and it's pretty damn noisy. Everything else about it was excellent, especially its reliability. The only thing i've had to do was give it the old oil change every 3K.
Reliable but dull
SeanM, 07/11/2004
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Its like a lifted corolla. Safe, reliable but dull. Looks OK but has the power of a hair dryer.
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raleda, 05/08/2002
1998 Toyota RAV4 L Special Edition 4dr SUV
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I get lots of compliments on the way it looks. One of my friends knows that when we go off together, I automatically hand her the keys. I've had no mechanical problems, and I'm pleased with the way it's held its value. The leg room in the back seat is definitely limited, though. It seems to be designed for a single, a couple or a young family. I do wish it had a little more power.
Fun Car - Comfortable ride & good cargo
deitiphobia, 02/24/2003
1998 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is great. It rides smooth, performs ok offroad, is fairly quiet on Higways. Great fuel efficiency.