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1998 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Toyota Corolla got a redesign for 1998. The new Corolla was bigger and while the styling was still very conservative, the lines of the car were more graceful and modern. New options like side airbags and a CD player were offered.
The 1998 Corolla got a new, aluminum 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, rating at 120-horsepower--the most ever for a Corolla. Fuel economy was noticeably improved, with the 1998 Corolla coming in at 31-38 mpg. The standard level was renamed the VE, and the LE was brought back. The mid-level CE rounded out the trims.
Drivers of the 1998 Corolla are enthusiastic about its more powerful engine, and increased fuel efficiency, and of course they appreciate the Toyota reputation for dependability. However, some still find the car too small in the back, and others complain about the dull look of the car and the lack of available options compared to other models.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1998 Toyota Corolla
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by Brayan B
Jul 22, 2024
Definitely reliable & cheap parts
310,000 miles.. had to replace the alternator & radiator myself but other than that she’s still running lol just make sure to check the oil regularly since it consumes it.Jul 22, 2024
by Alex R
Mar 03, 2020
The car was very clean and looked like new. Mar 03, 2020
by Ben D
May 06, 2014
Though the body has fallen to bits, the engine still runs strong. He has taken it from Washington to Iowa and down to Arkansas many times. It still runs! He bought it used in 2005 and it has been through alot! It may not look pretty (especially front passenger fender (dents and rust) and the door handles may lock you in, snap off, or disolve in your hand, but the engine runs strong and doesn't stall, die, blow up, or even cough.May 06, 2014
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by Brayan B
Jul 22, 2024
Definitely reliable & cheap parts
310,000 miles.. had to replace the alternator & radiator myself but other than that she’s still running lol just make sure to check the oil regularly since it consumes it.Jul 22, 2024
by Alex R
Mar 03, 2020
The car was very clean and looked like new. Mar 03, 2020
by Ben D
May 06, 2014
Though the body has fallen to bits, the engine still runs strong. He has taken it from Washington to Iowa and down to Arkansas many times. It still runs! He bought it used in 2005 and it has been through alot! It may not look pretty (especially front passenger fender (dents and rust) and the door handles may lock you in, snap off, or disolve in your hand, but the engine runs strong and doesn't stall, die, blow up, or even cough.May 06, 2014
by Fannar H
Feb 19, 2013
Its just a regular car i want to make somethign more out of i just started by
changing engine and the rims then ive got the sterio system now its just the
suspension maybe lower it and get bigger rims and tune the engine a little
maybeFeb 19, 2013
by David C
May 14, 2012
My sister handed down her car when she went off to college and, besides the basic
maintenance every car needs, this car hasn't needed a thing. A slight leak in the hydraulic power steering line is the only problem this 14 year old car has had. It
has run through many 'a tire but it's one of the funnest cars I've ever driven.May 14, 2012
by Jack C
Nov 19, 2011
great car , owned for 6-7 years ,hasnt needed servicing and passed mot everytime just sensational goes to show cars can be great if treated right , not driven car its my dads amazing truely amazing worth the money for anyoneNov 19, 2011
by Anonymous
Jul 07, 2011
small but very reliable, great on fuel economy. Doesn't look extrmely awsome but It's no where near a laughing stock. Interior's basic, but extremely easy to upgrade if you know what your doing. & Maintnance is never really an issue. ThanksJul 07, 2011
by Anonymous
Dec 08, 2010
Great catch. Nothing kills these cars... Low maitenance. Great on gas and on overhead ... save on parts because you will not need them... Most components are new or newer, Breaks rotors tires battary ... Handling is responsive. No noises or sqweeksDec 08, 2010
by Tanzim R
Oct 29, 2010
awesum engine sound super acceleration after 60 km/h, beautiful chasis.
weak acceleration initially, bt enough 4 bangladesh. bought brand new 98 model bought in 99. huge mileage and excellent maintained.this car surely is funky to drive unlike a vvt-i engine toyota.roaring engine sound.Oct 29, 2010
by David H
Oct 04, 2010
Performance: Reasonably nippy for a 1.6, brakes good, handles good on lowered suspension and 17" alloys.
Build Quality: Very Good, even air con worked well.
Appearence: Sits well on big wheels and low suspension with subtle TRD bodykit.
Cost of Ownership: Cheap to run.
Fun Factor: Lots of fun with very loud exhaust setting car alarms off.Oct 04, 2010
by Francis N
Jul 27, 2010
Excellent family car but in a sports version...only about 1 of the 2 that came to Fiji...this baby had a extraordnary 110hp 5AFHE engine thats about the same as any corolla 5AFE engine but with a very aggressive air flow system which gives extra ordinary power to his car...
my personal best in this car was 175kmph even though this was a automatic..manual would have clocked 180+++..
too bad had to sell it!!Jul 27, 2010
by Anonymous
Jun 16, 2010
i can't say a lot but i can say that it can do anything you want and it helpful in
tracks , mountain , snow and even in the sea .
my car is the b e s t c a a a a r.Jun 16, 2010
by Bob M
Jun 07, 2010
love the reliability, but needs power locks and windows. great all around car for comfort, fuel economy. drives like a new car at 165000km. factory stereo with 2 speakers even sounds good still. everything works as new. we all should drive oneJun 07, 2010
by Devon B
May 11, 2010
Doesn't look like anything, doesn't perform like anything, but I put 160,000 miles on it in 6 years and never had to do more than oil and brakes. That's impressive reliability! It has no fun factor, and the back seat is abysmally small, but it's a commuter car, and in that regard it excels.May 11, 2010
by Andrew C
Feb 19, 2010
It handled well but had a bit of body roll, the acceleration was brisk, 0-60 in under 10 secs. Nothing went wrong in my 3-4 years I had it. Solid reliable transport with a bit of Zip if you pushed it! Feb 19, 2010
by Mac D
Feb 09, 2010
simple and stylish..has a simple interior and is spacious good performance in terms of speed and it has a stylish exterior.. can do a good distance with no repairs and not very expensive and is fun to go on long drives with it..Feb 09, 2010
by Darren D
Jan 10, 2010
honda rally red, 13 piece booster tuning body kit, tenzo R wheels tenzo R racing seats, full interior to match, 98 62000 on the clock, ripspeed dvd palyer carbon fibre induction kit, 20 valve engine soon to be in region of 200 bhp, full coilover pack recently in modified motors magazine along with car show in cork ireland Jan 10, 2010
by Khaled R
Dec 30, 2009
My good friend ... whenever I need her, she's there for me :D
performance is fair enough for 1.3L carb.
Very cheap to run, lots of fun to drive it. needs a bigger
engine and for me it's the best car in the world :) Dec 30, 2009
by Sourav M
Dec 08, 2009
i love everything of this car....just need to change the transmission....its got body kit,rims,sound system,,hks carbon exhaust system,gauge meter,Xenon lights..many things that everybody wishes for...i really love my car...its for my lifeDec 08, 2009
by Islam I
Nov 23, 2009
it is automatic has a great acceleration hard breaks and amoderate handling
it needs a littile repair from out side
some work on the interior
1300 cc
and it is fun to drive
it costed me a lot of money so iwill never sell it
Nov 23, 2009
by Finch M
Oct 07, 2009
chilled ryd... used to take it for xul, runnin errands, with this car ryt hur i perfected ma driftin skill and i made the handbreal turn wat it z yae. this car is fun to drv but problem was mym was automatic so you really do get the driven excitmentOct 07, 2009
by Sonny N
Aug 19, 2009
using it for now as a hoopty, wants to swap the motor with an SR20..pretty ok car && reliable. Has potential for alot of performane and has the ability to be a showcar as well...this is just temporary for nowAug 19, 2009
by Carlos F
Aug 10, 2009
auto simple y con poder! xD midificandolo un poko keda filete (y) luego un turbito y keda joya unas llantas uf!
y su respectivo ekipo de sonido! xD una suspencion a piso, linea de escape de 2.5" y interior personalizado Aug 10, 2009
by Jason W
Aug 05, 2009
i dunno. This is long time ago, when I was a child my dad was driving the car. it is illegal for children to drive, how do you expect me to know. All I can say it was fast, back then. Why is this survey focused on adults, can't it be on other target groups.Aug 05, 2009
by Guillaume B
Jun 27, 2009
Le moteur veut pas creuver, pas ben de rouille, le moteur s'endure vu que stun manuel, les chucks d'en arrière sont trop mous....suce pas trop le gaz mais boit un peu d'huile...spas mal ça ! au moins à québec ça se park mieux qu'un f-150 longcab ^^Jun 27, 2009
by William M
May 19, 2009
My aunt's car. It's a fine car - my only quibble is that the steering and pedals don't give you a whole lot of feedback. There's also no cruise control, but this is admittedly not much of an issue on the PEI roads where this car is driven. Strengths include an excellent factory stereo with an analogue volume control (so that there are theoretically infinite volume settings instead of set levels that are sometimes too far apart).May 19, 2009
by Erik S
Jan 21, 2009
Eid av Castrol inntil 2005.
Ser ut som den går bra, men gjør ikke det i det heletatt :P
God og kjøre på sommer og vinter.
Eksosanlegg fra lazer og bodykitt fra TTE.
Sommer og vinterfelger i alu.
215/40-R17 sommer
205/60-R16 vinterJan 21, 2009
by Franc M
Dec 30, 2008
Acceleration nice breaks make a very fun sound when applied. Solid body but colour wears out quickly. Interiors,exteriors are terrible, alot of dust due to off road driving. Gas consumption excellent and maintenace costs low. Manual, i love it.Dec 30, 2008
by Joshua B
Dec 28, 2008
This is a very reliable car, it is hard to find another car as reliable as a Corolla. Usually when you think four door sedan, you think of three speeds slow slower and stop. Not so much with this car, in fact it is quite possible to leave that pack and go lone wolf. Which is where you will spend most of your time. There is no spark to this car and is straight out average.Dec 28, 2008
by Sigurður E
Nov 12, 2008
'Eg er mjög hrifinn af bílnum mínum því að hann er rúmgóður, sparneitinn, þægilegur í akstri og endingargóður. Það er mjög gott að keyra hann og snattast innanbæjar. mjög góður í langkeyrslum þar sem hann eyðir mjög litlu. Auðvelt að ganga um hann líka og hægt að troða endalaust af dóti í hann.Nov 12, 2008
by Lisa W
Oct 06, 2008
It runs great and has never given my any major problems, however it is not well put together as all the door handles except one are broken on the inside. It gets about 25 to 30mpg city and 35 to 40 highway. Doesn't have much get up and go. I would recommend this car to someone who doesn't like to spend a whole lot on gasOct 06, 2008
by Amanda O
Jul 10, 2008
Owned this car for 10 years and nothing has broken. Performs well for a 10 yr old car. I plan to drive it another 5 to 10 years with basic maintenance. Very reliable car. I have heard from other reviewers that the paint is not that great. I would say not so much, my paint is still in very good condition. Jul 10, 2008
by Jen B
Jun 26, 2008
Toyota is a really great car actually, especially if you are going to buy a used one! They tend to have noisy heaters though, especially the older they get. And if your car is before 98 you will have a timing belt which needs to be changed around 150,000 km. 98 and up its a timing chain so those last forever.Jun 26, 2008
by Rian B
Jun 23, 2008
Likes: Compact & Performance
Dislike: Need a repaintJun 23, 2008
by John B
Jun 15, 2008
I kept it for 99,000 miles. It needed major repair, and I traded it in
because my needs had changed and it wasn't worth paying for the work.Jun 15, 2008
by Umar B
May 12, 2008
excellent handling and build quality. love the brakes.May 12, 2008
by Corwin L
May 12, 2008
nice gas saver during the high price of gas. good handlingMay 12, 2008
by Mark G
Apr 26, 2008
this is my own toyota corolla g6 its had a bit of money spent spent on it i went for looks and not speed, its very good on fuel also would make people stop and stare as i drive past themApr 26, 2008
by Mayra A
Apr 14, 2008
Lucy, Corolla, is a previously owned vehicle with a rebuilt transmission. She has been reliable, safe, and gets me where I need to go. Apr 14, 2008
by Benson L
Jan 15, 2008
Crap all round... drum brakes at the back, drum brakes!!! Those were used in my mum's first
car.... No power at all, loaded with 5 people and you really have to rev that engine... which
didn't liked being revved...
But i know every detail of it and loved it... Was sad to sell it. But admit it was crap.Jan 15, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 09, 2007
Timing chain,one serpetine belt,cheap 14 inch tires,120,000 mile spark plugs. This is a dream car,for people who don't like a lot of
upkeep costs. Oct 09, 2007
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1998 Toyota Corolla Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,328 to $15,218Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent