Toyota Camry Saloon 2.2i 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I got it brand new in '98 for £17,500. Heavy depreciation.
Costs
Servicing has been cheap at dealer. I get 24mpg average. Have never got better than 36mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Quiet and just cruises. (No good for fast corners. Passengers in the back get sick if I do!)
Performance
When I want it to move, it can (from 2k revs round to the red line it really goes, when I push down hard).
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Living with it
Reliability
What can I say... it's a Toyota! (My 7th in 20 years).
Image
Rarer than a Lexus. Better than a posers Beamer. So unique. How many Camry Mk 4s do you see in a month?
Comfort
All the mod cons, plus lots of little touches; cliamate control, etc.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, factory immobiliser, etc.
Service
Local dealer in WF2 is excellent, even though this is a UK-spec Dublin import (So I could get the special V6 factory alloys on a 2.2)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent. No problems at all.
Other
I really like the car. Pity they have just launched the Mk5.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes