1998 Toyota Corolla Roof Rack Cross Bars

Reviewed By Dylan G (Orono, ME) Reviewed for a 1998 Toyota Corolla —5/17/2010 10:53 AM

This was the only rack available for my make/model/year of car, so I have nothing to compare in terms of price or quality, since I have never owned a rack before this one. Installation wasn't hard- but one thing I figure out is to put the rack together inside your house, and clamp the stays to the bar @ the correct measurement, that way when you bring it to your car, half the work is already done. Also, if you have a kayak, my recommendation is to buy 4 blocks of foam with the cut-outs designed to fit over a roof rack, then just use ties to winch it down secure. The bars have a sort of coating on them as well, so they won't scratch and rust. All-in-all I give it two thumbs up, since without it, my sea kayak would probably leave a lasting impression on my little Toyota's roof.

Reviewed By Raphael M (MURRIETA, CA) Reviewed for a 2014 Toyota Corolla —3/10/2016 8:36 PM

The build quility of this rack is very solid and I have gotten many unsolicited compliments about how nice it looks. One expected caveat is that there is a gas mileage reduction of 2 mpg with mixed city/highway driving (I keep a record of every fillup). It may impact fuel economy less on long highway road trips; I will test this out at the end of March, I'm going on a 3000 mile road trip. So far awesome, although relitively expensive.

Reviewed By Paul K (NEW BRIGHTON, MN) Reviewed for a 2015 Subaru Forester —7/6/2016 8:28 AM

The rails are great, but I was a bit disappointed to find that the plastic end piece that locks into place on my rail bar does not sit completely flush. As a result, there is some drag and noise.