What do people think about Toyota RAV4 ? | The Rav 4 is seriously underpowered and my 98 Rav 4 has been plagued with transmission problems. I have replaced one under warranty. The second transmission I had to pay 30% of the cost as I went over the one year warranty by a month! The original transmission overhaul only last a year, 20 000km! The Rav 4 is severely underpowered and the five speed...
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1998 Toyota RAV4
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Modification RAV4 L V, august 1998
| | GENERAL | | Body type | SUV&Offroad |
| Drive | FULL 4WD |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Frame | GF-SXA11G-AWMGK(L) |
| Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) | 1859 (~$15400) |
| | SPECIFICATION (SPECS) | EXTERIOR | | Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm | 4115 x 1695 x 1660 |
| Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm | 1645 x 1410 x 1195 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2410 |
| Treads (F/R), mm | 1460 / 1465 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 205 |
| Curb vehicle weight, kg | 1290 |
| Gross vehicle weight, kg | |
| Seating capacity, persons | 5 |
| Doors number | 5 |
| Min.turning radius, m | 5.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 58 |
| | ENGINE | | Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Engine model | 3S-FE |
| Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm | 135 ps (99.29 kw) / 6000 rpm |
| Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm | 18.5 kg*m (181.42 N*m) / 4400 rpm |
| Power density | 9.56 |
| Engine type | Serial 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve |
| Engine information | Laser alpha -II |
| Fuel system | EFI (electronic fuel injection) |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Fuel type | Unleaded regular gasoline |
| LEV system (Low emission vehicle) | No |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Bore, mm | 86 |
| Stroke, mm | 86 |
| Final gear ratio | |
| Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km | 8.1 |
| Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km | |
| | CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION | | Power steering | Yes |
| Tires size, front | 215/70R16 |
| Tires size rear | 215/70R16 |
| Braking system, front | Ventilated disk |
| Braking system, rear | Drum (leading/trailing) |
| Suspension system, front | McPherson strut type coil spring |
| Suspension system, rear | Double wishbone type coil spring |
| | EQUIPMENT | EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT | | Sunroof / Moonroof |  |
| Front fog lamp |  |
| Rear fog lamp |  |
| Xenon headlight (Discharge lamp) |  |
| Projector headlight |  |
| Rear wiper |  |
| Front spoiler |  |
| Rear or roof spoiler |  |
| ABS (Antilock brake system) |  |
| TCS (Traction control system) |  |
| LSD (Limited slip differential) |  |
| Privacy glass |  |
| UV cutting glass |  |
| Aluminium wheel |  |
| | INTERIOR EQUIPMENT | | Air conditioner | Manual |
| Wood panel |  |
| Cruise control |  |
| Centralized door lock |  |
| Power window |  |
| Steering wheel telescopic |  |
| Steering wheel tilt |  |
| Leather steering wheel |  |
| Power front seat |  |
| Power rear seat |  |
| Leather seat |  |
| Falling down type rear seat | Divided type |
| Child seat fixed with seat belt |  |
| Rear ELR3 point seat belt |  |
| Front seat pretensioner seat belt |  |
| Fourth limited front seat belt |  |
| Side impact bar |  |
| Airbag (Driver) |  |
| Airbag (Passenger) |  |
| Airbag (Side) |  |
| Audio deck |  |
| CD-player |  |
| Car navigation system |  |
- present - not present - option
Colors |
| Color spectrum | Color | | | Dark green mica metallic | | | Silver metallic graphite | | | Red mica | | | Blue mica metallic | | | Dark turquoise mica | | | Option | | | White pearl mica |
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