Can you imagine my mum bought this as her first car back in 2004, and now it belongs to me in 2021, and I’m still loving it.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@fionatsang93532 жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 Echo as my first car. Learned to drive on it, drove it for 17 years, didn't want to give it up. A week ago I got rear-ended and the car didn't make it, I was absolutely devastated. The most reliable, lovable little hatchback.
@AllDayBlazer892 жыл бұрын
@@fionatsang9353 I got a 03 5 door hatch woth a few mods and it actually goes way harder then you expect
@strangerroll4031 Жыл бұрын
thats exactly what happened to me haha
@kelseysmith57713 жыл бұрын
I work as a delivery driver and own an 04, and man is that thing fun. It's manual, plus I'm 6'6"... My friends say I wear it like a shoe
@curtinscouch11513 жыл бұрын
This guys like a younger, canadian doug demuro😆 great vid man 👍
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! I don’t think I’ll ever be as good as Doug! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@411nightnheaven3 жыл бұрын
Underrated car, got one with a diesel engine , remaped and decat. Feels fast for a 1.4d4d with the low end torque.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
That sounds fun! Low end torque makes all the difference especially for city driving.
@mattlawton47152 жыл бұрын
Me too how what is the power now
@MrBaxtrax Жыл бұрын
Still Have my Black 2001 2dr sedan 5 sp Manual after 21 years in the rust belt and outside of regular maintenance I've had the following issues, Evap canister $160 Exhaust from Cat back $109 Front and rear end bearings, CV axles, control arm ball joints, and tie rods $300 All in around $560 in parts "No labor except my own." Which equals around $27 per year you should be saving for when things invariably go south over time. I bought this car at 35, my goal is to drive it until I get so old they have to yank my license or they make petrol engines illegal whichever comes 1st.😂
@adambauman973 жыл бұрын
I had a 2005 manual and I called it the port-a-potty on wheels because it was so light, like a plastic box.
@connormeyer61833 жыл бұрын
BRD TRD. Big rowdy driving Toyota racing development.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Connor Meyer I’m taking that. Thank you.
@henryrolt37473 жыл бұрын
In Europe they sold these with a 1.0 litre 4 cylinder that makes 68/65 hp (depending on emissions status). I drive one. It's hilarious. That's why I laugh when people say the 1.5 100hp version is slow 😂.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
That’s so true!! This would feel like a rocket compared to the 1 litre.
@rhrdskns3 жыл бұрын
I have mine in Europe straight from the USA haha, I love mine when winter sliding it.
@Nobody432_YT2 жыл бұрын
I got a 2002 automatic version. No tachometer. Broken abs. Broken on/off od. Check engine light. Great mileage. Fun on corners and loud on inclines
@ErosMorelli2 жыл бұрын
My mum use to have an Echo for 20 something years! Beast little car! Never had any problems
@wendel63 жыл бұрын
I have 270,000 kms on mine, original engine/transmission/radiator/ac unit. I love it, it is indestructible!
@danpie3328 Жыл бұрын
I'm at 365, 000 and still going strong haha indestructible af. I'm getting another one when this one dies for sure lol
@keanumead45263 ай бұрын
@@danpie3328mines got 420,000kms still kicking 😂
@1995ToyotaCresta2 жыл бұрын
I want myself an Echo hatcher because it looks so freaking cute
@MrLESRAJ2 жыл бұрын
I have this car from brand new, hit the target 200000kms, oil and filter change only cost me up to now, 19yrs old, on road, full tank of petrol runs 680kms, no unleaded petrol, but the manual book says any above-unleaded petrol(91), ran all life with ethanol E10(95), no trouble at all, next mechanical point there is no timing belt, if brakes or not been change every 100000kms, cost you, 1800$ for to rebuilt, but this car has timing chain repay cost is below 300$, trust me, thank you.
@Nekzus11 ай бұрын
Picked up a 2005 Manual hatchback to make the Abbotsford-Richmond commute for a new job. Bought the first sub $2K/45MPG+ shitbox I could find on Facebook Marketplace, which turned out to the aforementioned vehicle. It has very much grown on me. Sips fuel (averaging about 4.8L/100KM), can be parked anywhere, I don't mind putting the 2000 kms per month and associated wear and tear which otherwise would have gone on my very thirsty 2020 Expedition.
@GraemeRobinson6 ай бұрын
Hi Liam. Good to see you singing the praises of this underrated model. I bought my 2002 Echo brand new and just can't seem to bring myself to part with it. I've recently upgraded the front coil shock assemblies very cheaply and also the transaxles and clutch (about AU$870 to have someone put new transaxles in it and $300 for a new clutch, which I put in myself), so I figure its good for another 200 thousand km. The hot tip for long engine life is regular oil changes of course. At the moment I'm figuring out the installation of cruise control, the absence of which is the only thing missing in the car for me - I drive long distances (1000+km) regularly. My manual 1.3L Echo still gives good fuel economy - 5.8litres/100km isn't bad - that's 40mpg in old money. Even today you have to try hard to buy a new car that beats that sort of consumption. Also - and this is was the clincher when I bought it - its high headroom is unmatched by any new car I've tested. I can see you are quite tall and that's probably one of the reasons you feel comfortable in it. I dislike the move to compact, tight cabin spaces in new sedans of any size.
@MANICATАй бұрын
I love this car Its like a next gen Volkswagen Beetle
@stevenhinkle69573 жыл бұрын
Is this in America ? How did you get a left hand drive Vitz ? Edit: Ah ! Canada, nevermind
@charlesmcnicoll3 жыл бұрын
Tokébakicitte
@lancelaw7603 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is my dream car. I can't get it just because I don't have space for it
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
What if you sold a car? The 4 door version is more practical.
@lancelaw7603 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives well i have 3 issues for this. Firstly i have a lexus GS. My grandparents like to sit in those, so i have to keep it. Secondly, i have a beater car for my delivery job. It is easier to have a car with power windows and power locks. It is almost impossible to find an echo with power windows. Even with the base model, they are STUPID expensive in my area. For example, a 163k miles echo auto can cost $3900. It is painful, but i rather have a corolla with power everything and lower mileage for just $2300. Thirdly, i am living in San Francisco. You know what i mean. The reason i love echoes is mainly from top gear. They use suzuki Liana to lap celebrities. Echo looks like those. They are super light, super cute and quite fun to drive with their light weight, decent power and lack of stability. Once i dont need to do my delivery job, i would rather have one for daily drive. I will only buy one if they are sold in reasonable value.
@vkinn1233 жыл бұрын
I've had a Vitz rs for years and clocked over 400,000kms on it, nothing went wrong on the car apart from a fouled spark plug.
@harrys4813 жыл бұрын
2:04 that slide on the bonnet made me laugh so hard hahaha
@kim1995hilux3 жыл бұрын
WAIT MY ECHO HAS A TRAY UNDER THE BACK SEAT!??? IM SO CHECKING THIS TOMORROW
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
YEP it should!
@kim1995hilux3 жыл бұрын
Just Checked both mine and mums echo they have the spot for a tray but theres actually no tray there😂
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
@@kim1995hilux aw man I guess some one stole it 😂
@kim1995hilux3 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives probably who knows 😂
@kim1995hilux3 жыл бұрын
@TheAub2012 sadly its nonexistent in mine or my mothers echos🥲
@tomasandreas79393 жыл бұрын
I wish we had Echo hatchbacks here in the US .. still love my ‘08 Yaris
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Yea have to say I love the look of the hatches way more.
@LeChatALunettes4 ай бұрын
It's been years so I don't expect an answer but I'll try anyway, what are those side skirts? I'd like to put them on my T-Sport but the OEM side skirts are rare
@Rick-bt6je3 ай бұрын
I have its long lost brother thats owned by toyota and its a daihatsu sirion gtvi manual with the same engine and its adorable as much as your cat mate. Excellent video review and thanks for sharing
@加藤勉-g5p3 ай бұрын
このクルマに乗ってる立場として、海外の方にも評価されているようで嬉しい限り😊
@bleufaerie812 жыл бұрын
haha Yes, im the .03 :P Looking to sup my sons echo bought second hand from my brother in law :P best 1500 ever
@kelbywalter24982 ай бұрын
I knew it was filmed in BC when I heard that bird at 0:30 seconds in lol. Very cool car
@tymrabbit5003 жыл бұрын
2.5 Danny Devito’s 😂
@lovejoy1738 Жыл бұрын
I love my 2008 yaris S hatchback. BBC Coil overs, Nitto Nexgen tires, EBC and Stoptech brakes.... I am looking to upgrade power next.... Maybe a celica engine ;-) Cheap, fun, useful and reliable. Nothing better than passing $150K cars around the outside in corners.
@xxaccountxx8302 жыл бұрын
It's toyota Yaris!
@JosephMBoyer Жыл бұрын
looks and probably drives like my 05 scion XA
@REVY012 жыл бұрын
Do you think a 4AGE engine swap would be possible in this Echo without needing to cut back the firewall or anything?
@LiamDrives2 жыл бұрын
No idea, never seen it done. Better off importing a factory turbo charged one from japan.
@dawnwilliamson15232 жыл бұрын
More females than your wife are watching 👀
@streamlabs-nb8bk5 ай бұрын
2.5 Danny devitoa long lmao . That made me laugh hahaha
@Petelecaster3 жыл бұрын
0:15 ...I did.
@bitemyshinnymetalass15693 жыл бұрын
I want that kind of car. I've driven both the 2000 and 2003 echos. Never seen the hatch in the US. Closest one is a early model Yaris hatchback
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
The hatch only made it to EU and Canada.
@bitemyshinnymetalass15693 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives there is one local person near me in the San Francisco Bay Area that has one for sale on craigslist. He says he had the car brought over from Canada. Sadly he is asking $ 5500 for his.
@SethHollingshead3 жыл бұрын
That car is dope coilovers and wide wheels be dope who cares about power. I got a 2000 Toyota echo been in the family it's whole life awaiting shipment from my dad. Ordering coilovers and wheels as soon as it gets here. It's a 4 door though rather have that lol
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Sick. Yea wish I had the 4 door. Good tires and good suspension is all you need on a car like this.
@mrfunatparties67634 ай бұрын
That looks better than the sedan or coupe one
@manaphyonfire3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel through the Mazda truck vid. And you truly have a knack for KZbin. You better keep it up!
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
I plan too! Comments like yours help me too, thanks for watching!
@BushmanCanuck3 жыл бұрын
You're hilarious Liam! Moma Liam sent me here 😁👍
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rod! Glad you liked it haha.
@SydneyDrums Жыл бұрын
2:55 That’s what she said
@beastmaster6453 жыл бұрын
i wonder how it'd sound if you add an aftermarket intake or maybe itb.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
It would sound sweet! I’d like to eventually get an intake for this one, would complete the sound.
@melardern43483 жыл бұрын
0.3%...thats fine, I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed
@washx2k755 Жыл бұрын
is that not toyota yaris?
@inspectorfunk Жыл бұрын
There's one of these currently going for $8,999 on craiglist from a dealership in New West ! Car market is insane right now.
@420people2 жыл бұрын
I own one. 2005. Auto. It’s turned into my work truck. Carries an incredible amount of tools. I live in the PNW.. same as you! Lots of twisty roads, I know my Echo like the back of my hand. Certified go kart. If you’re ever in Whistler… give me a shout, brother!
@RideTheLifeQc3 ай бұрын
HELL YEAH !!!!
@Fitguy-dq7wk Жыл бұрын
Valved muffler of ebay 180.00 muffler is nice mod for the money. You get quiet and loud at the touch of a button.
@therustedtincan3385 Жыл бұрын
To speak on practicality. I have the sedan echo and my full size bass still fits in the rear. Im looking at new subcompacts to trade up and thats just not gonna happen nowadays. Bring back thin doors!
@RRANGEL12285 ай бұрын
Awesome review I had no idea there was a cubby under the passenger seat SWEET!
@hanifmckagan4448 Жыл бұрын
put a turbo on it!
@brandonrorke17093 жыл бұрын
Ayyy
@AndyWu.3 жыл бұрын
BC GANG
@puffpuff53363 жыл бұрын
That's not so bad - looks like the Honda civic SI hatch back. Not like the shitty Toyota echo we got in the stats that looks like a lifted sedan, it's hideous.
@04dram043 жыл бұрын
Wow the hatchback looks way better that the coupe and 4 door
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
I know right! I don't why they never sold the hatch in America. Only Canada and EU got it.
@Rory6953 жыл бұрын
To each their own, I've always liked sedans better
@lukekratt82343 жыл бұрын
I only want this car so I can drive the blueberry from Psych
@dawnnadir Жыл бұрын
Upgrade the brakes and put on more tower bars/ strut bars/ undercarriage bars and braces.
@mld96855 ай бұрын
My dream car! Love small hatchback cars
@Derrick224772 жыл бұрын
What’s specs rims and tires where those?
@sleepynate76852 жыл бұрын
shame we didn't get these stateside :(
@n_y_o_o_m3 жыл бұрын
haha I forgot about the tray
@YungSteambuns3 жыл бұрын
Hey if you wanna make this thing feel like a million bucks hit up a local junkyard and find a aftermarket cruise control (cost $35 down here in the states) Grab everything including the clutch switch and its literally a couple wires I cant tell you how much its improved freeway driving!
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Would be sweet! But I live in the city and I’m only on the highway for a short time. Fun fact none of the cars I’ve own have had cruise control lol.
@YungSteambuns3 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives to be honest since I typically just buy tercels and echos I never have a cruise control but I have had around 3 or 4 other cars that did and I loved it! Cause I got a lead foot too, keeps me in check lmao
@mattlawton47152 жыл бұрын
@@YungSteambuns I was going to do that with mine 👍
@jamesdempster38423 жыл бұрын
Any one have any idea of what exhaust/muffler its got on
@jamesdempster38423 жыл бұрын
nevermind
@mrrickr2 жыл бұрын
What kind of gas mileage do you get? In kilometres
@GraemeRobinson6 ай бұрын
My 1.3L manual gets 5.8L/100km highway.
@n_y_o_o_m3 жыл бұрын
I love my echo :) its a 5 door.
@ewcm18783 жыл бұрын
The 1NZ-FE is legendary reliable.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s a great little engine
@orbion23 жыл бұрын
Who stole your T sport seats? 😂 Jk, sick vid!
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
I know 😂 we never got the t sport. And the two door didn’t come in the “RS” trim, which had much nicer seats. It’s actually what I hate most about this car. The seats are gross.
@gdaymates4313 жыл бұрын
How dare you call me your wife.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
😂
@deepfriedtheory14913 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, keep up the good work on the videos!! Just wondering if you knew what roof spoiler that was because im looking for one for my own echo
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Pretty sure it’s an oem spoiler.
@deepfriedtheory14913 жыл бұрын
Ahhh okay, thanks
@EarthtonesCymbals3 жыл бұрын
Great video & cool little Echo. $2000.? Whaaaaaaat? Peace
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thewinner.33 жыл бұрын
I got just $1450 2 month ago😁
@bigjayjen13 жыл бұрын
where did you get your little spoiler from?
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
It came with the car. Its OEM
@bigjayjen13 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives do you know where i could find one? i have looked everywhere
@jedics111 ай бұрын
Im looking at getting an echo but I cant imagine why anyone would try to make it "sporty" especially being front wheel drive.....
@leslie78723 жыл бұрын
i want this car as a beginner first track/project car? hows the reliability if left relatively stock and just bringing it to the track for some hot laps? And what's a good price range for one?
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
As long as you don’t add any boost you’ll be fine reliability wise. Bolt on mods are fine. Just make sure all your fluids are up to par. I got mine for 2k but it has high kilometre, but came with the mods. I think you could get one for a little more in better condition. If you’re in Canada you actually import a super clean from Japan if you wanted, but you’re looking at 5k plus if you want the 1.5 engine.
@leslie78723 жыл бұрын
@@LiamDrives I don't plan on doing any mods that I don't have to. Because after all, it is a Yaris. I would just plan on doing tires and brakes.
@LiamDrives3 жыл бұрын
@@leslie7872 after a few track days you’ll want better suspension haha.
@charlesmcnicoll3 жыл бұрын
A Toyota Echo! My family owned onee! A Toyota Echo RS 2005! I hated it my Whole life until i dont know what but I started to like it They sold it one month ago :(