Toyota echo: The car no one wants

[@1fotoole]

I just bought a 2001, its like a go-kart, fun to drive and easy to park in the city

[@holup454]

I have a 2001 one too!

[@Skinnymoss81]

I just bought one!!! i have a honda clarity & I’m more excited for this 01 manual

[@rogerspacebucks450]

Ha me too. I've grown to like it. Pretty zippy in city traffic, but accelerating at interstate speeds can be kind of slow.

[@killuminati5767]

Lolol

[@joeidaho5938]

I always call it my go kart...especially with standard tranny. Lots of fun to drive hard.

[@ibanez1403]

I got one of these super cheap in great condition, 4 year later still kicking away and barely needed anything, in the 4 years I've put a wheel bearing and power steering lines.

[@Jason-dq9tj]

Those damn lines always rust, too low.

[@patrickpattersons4182]

We just got out first one today

[@maxxracing4353]

easy 200,000 mile car. 35mpg city. for the people who want more for there money. reliable I would drive without a worry across the usa.

[@VehicleHunter]

agreed, excellent basic transportation, has no business being this good for this cheap. I love the numerous storage compartments.

[@BelovedOppressorAladeen]

also for people who can't spell their

[@tardeliesmagic]

I have a 2002 Yaris Auto (UK Spec) 87.000 miles for 9 yrs now just done 30.000 miles only and it drives like a dream! It's Smooth,quick good on fuel and serviced regularly properly and never broken down.

[@tashacasner6816]

Tardeli costantini 30000 mileage??

[@jimcameron9848]

Drove mine from Tucson, Arizona to Montreal, Quebec in DECEMBER BABY! While RV's were hydroplaning and highways closings, my manual transmission, two door front wheel drive kept on chugging along.

[@kiwifrog8878]

The toyota echo is what I'm gonna FOR SURE get as as a 1st car! Makes a great beater too by the way

[@CryingAutumn]

When my grandparents lived in prince Edward island and Nova Scotia years ago they had a small little light grey Toyota echo. It was a nice little car. We would go on long drives along the beautiful maritime canada coast.

[@Discrimination_is_not_a_right]

There should be another storage tray under the passenger seat. At least there is in my 2000. It slides out.

[@tardeliesmagic]

My 2002 Yaris (UK) has one don't know why that echo doesn't.

[@laurenenochs1773]

It probably does and he just hasn't found it yet. I had no clue it was there for years till i lost my phone in the car and had to search EVERYWHERE for it lol

[@fugitive011]

Dude my sister had one of these, it was 5 speed manual VVTI and that thing ripped hard! You could slam thorugh gears and fly through corners.

[@shdnvn]

Thank you very much for the great presentation!

[@markusflanks4024]

I had an echo for 5 years, best car ever. Never broke down once, and people were constantly offering to buy it.

[@doublagesdelanaudiere3700]

True

[@juxebeats5439]

Lmao trying to fix mine rn

[@Gluteus.Maximus]

@@juxebeats5439 trying to sell mine

[@twta2725]

my dad's echo is older than me

[@technodruid]

Not to mention fun af to drive!

[@YHK_YT]

Toyota echo: the car everyone wants

[@MrBunkie52]

YHK i daily one

[@safeenzaman2327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOkaaKrf6qob7M its fun too!!

[@VehicleHunter]

yes, but don't tell anyone because then we wont be able to buy them cheap anymore.

[@safeenzaman2327]

ha ha fact. sorry i think its kinda spaming. its just that i wanted to share and be on the community.

[@yoshi8048]

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[@Phantom096]

Road noise is not great Power is not much The rest about the Echo is truly amazing. We have one as a family back up. 4 door automatic cheap to run and vey fuel economical. Its like a motorcycle with 5 seats and a roof so that you do not get wet on rainy days. The space inside is impressive for a small car and the ride is nice as well. One of the best cars Toyota ever made.

[@ab9840]

With the AC on and the radio on, road noise is lessened. Turn off the AC when passing or going up hill and you should see some more power.

[@chijen2010]

Change the air filter will buy you another 10 hp. For real.

[@Cemi_Mhikku]

@A&B and don't just hit the A/C button, flip the fan off entirely, as the alternator is also bogging down the engine a bit from having the blower on. Trial and error over the nearly 20 years now that I've had two in the family. Rear window defroster also draws a lot. Both on at once means accelleration is even less than the normal 'that'll do' levels. Also, if you've ever driven an old VW bug or an early non-turbo diesel VW, these things are a damn rocket.

[@tardeliesmagic]

These are town/city cars and never really intended to be on freeways but it's the mpg and ease of parking that i wanted.Best car i've ever owned by a mile.

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

Phantom096 "one of the best cars Toyota ever made"? How do you figure? Don't get me wrong I love Toyotas and own a 2019 rav4, 98 Supra, 97 Celica and a 2018 Corolla. I really don't see how the echo is one of their best cars ever made. I would say that about the Celica or Supra but definitely not this thing. The 3s gte and 2jz engines I think were and still are Toyotas greatest engines ever built.

[@joseinteriano4417]

Gotta love the reliability of Japanese cars.

[@VehicleHunter]

Definitely!

[@safeenzaman2327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOkaaKrf6qob7M its a fun ride.

[@nguyenphamdangkhoa5095]

its a korean bro

[@timmedved551]

@@nguyenphamdangkhoa5095 dfuq?!?! no it isn't

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@nguyenphamdangkhoa5095 korean is hyundai and kia/genesis still good and reliable cars I got one but toyota is the best

[@marklangston7710]

bought my 2000 echo in 02' and put 200,000 miles on it in a 15 year period. Most dependable car I've ever owned. 5 speed , 4 door model seems to be the most reliable Got up to 47 mpg. I sold my 2000 and regretted it so bad I found a 2001 in good shape and bought it.

[@ethanberdejacortez4845]

Selling that echo was your worst decision man, this little car goes

[@ArtOfHealth]

A local used car dealer called Shiftn Gears has a 2000 4door for $6000. Does that excite you in 2023? This guy paid $1800 6 years ago!!! I call that Oopsflation. No thank you.

[@jameslagesse1134]

Well-fed mice under the hood had longevity...

[@jameslagesse1134]

Yo' dealer

[@Customer22374]

@@ArtOfHealth I had echo 2005 auto . 280,000 Kilometer sold it for $5500 just week ago . these cars reliable and value can increase over the years. you can get kia or Hyundai 2010sh for $6000 but good luck with the troubles later and mechanic bill every once in awhile . so No thank you is just your opinion which lake experience

[@benjigoldhawk6067]

driving my Echo for 12 years now. Proof that it is a good car with a good engine. This is my secret, don't tell anyone. I would buy another! SHHHHHHHHHH.

[@davidengland938]

😁😁😁😁😁hey friend how much does it cost to fill up your gas tank on your Toyota echo😁😁😁

[@oldperson951]

@@davidengland938 $23 US in florida , 10.5 gallons, 35-50mpg depending on how you drive.

[@Lincolnator721]

@@oldperson951 50 MPG is an exaggeration but 42 is believable

[@oldperson951]

@@Lincolnator721 Ive gotten 53mpg with non ethanol gasoline and not running the AC or fan. A stick gets better milage than an automatic. I hypermile and coast as much as possible. I get around 45 with the AC on in florida. The automatics averages around 40 -45 mpg. I have 6 of echos, coupes, sedans, sticks and automatic transmission. SUCK IT

[@barbecuesauceeyebrows8254]

Mine for 17 years and counting

[@CanadasElite]

It's not necessarily the car I want. But it is the car I needed.

[@VehicleHunter]

Hmm. That is pretty wise.

[@oldperson951]

Its the volkswagon beetle of japan.

[@Deltaeagleus]

Same!

[@t4705mb6]

You'd change your mind if you ever got the car you THINK you want. Bottomless money pits loaded with toys that break vs. an efficient comfortable reliable workhorse that refuses to die.

[@meerkat1954]

@@t4705mb6 Echo is the Sherman tank of cars.

[@trevagraham1605]

I will take all of the Echos out there. They are simple, reliable and easy to work on. Give me an Echo over anything currently being made

[@oldperson951]

Ive got six. They never breakdown and sip fuel.

[@redgreen610]

@@oldperson951 Wow, that's a whole lotta love! You're good for another 100 years of driving.

[@carolt7872]

It's killing me to have to give up my 2002 lol red Echo. It's going on 21yrs and it's been the best lil car. My aunt bought it new in 2002 and when she passed away in 2005 it only had 6,000 mi so i convinced my dad to keep it and when my dad passed away in 2013 i inherited the lil bug. It now only had 117,000 mi. I just love this lil car and it's killing me to have to get rid of it but i need safety features for out of town trips 😭 i hope it's next owner loves it as much as i did.

[@Electruver]

I'm driving 2000 Echo for almost 23 years, automatic, sedan, 4-door, don't think I will ever need another car ever :) 150k miles and it runs like new, no oil consumption, just one oxygen sensor went dead and some other maintenance jobs (brakes, rotors, etc, usual stuff)

[@videocamguy1064]

2005 Echo has 200000Km. I want a new car, but just can't get rid of this marvel. It is that good. You cannot stop this sewing machine engine.

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

Are you crazy? It will probably go another 400,000kms. You"ll regret selling it.

[@peterwilson5528]

Hi my 2000 model just died a couple months ago because the gearbox went. I think it was a faulty MAF sensor that caused it to fail quicker. Was for a while having to drive using clutch to compensate for what the MAF sensor was doing. She managed 325,000. If I could afford to fix it I would. Here in Finland the cost of a second hand gearbox and mechanics time is just too great for my wallet just now. I find it almost heartbreaking as losing my Yaris Verso is like losing a loved member of the family :(

[@sarag1158]

I've had 2 of them. Bought my kid one too. Love my Echos.

[@safeenzaman2327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOkaaKrf6qob7M its a fun ride.

[@jimcameron9848]

At the risk of implying I do not love my biological parents, your choice in vehicle leads me to this question: will you adopt me? I am not bother, really, 47 years of age, perfectly well trained and indepent ... and LOVE the Echo! That was a sweet post Sara ... seriously, that was very nice to read.

[@SouthSideChiTown]

I'm on my second one as well. I also own a 2006 Scion xB which although is a completely different body, essentially uses the same exact engine and transmission but with more computerization and sensors. Love both these vehicles.

[@JDMHaze]

They are so rare, they only went for one generation and I rarely ever see them on the road,

[@maryanandmichael6739]

We bought our 2001Echo used in 2003 with around 38,000 now 16 yrs later it has over 440,000 miles and still amazes me every day..

[@drgoodspd6382]

Holy cow!! What issues have you had?

[@Iftrades]

Curious as well

[@Lincolnator721]

I heard they're one of the most reliable Toyota's ever built by Toyota.

[@justanotherday1205]

omg what repairs

[@eseterik78]

My 2000 is approaching 270000. My wife says I have driven it long enough and should "upgrade"😂..... not gonna happen 😂

[@yyznawar6568]

My 01 echo currently at 351,500 😂 and still running!

[@JoJo-io7sx]

360,000 on mine

[@marcishears3774]

That’s awesome!!!

[@marcishears3774]

Did you have to do any major repairs on it?

[@yyznawar6568]

Marci Shears I actually moved cross country so I had to sell it but I sold it around 353,500 miles. I profited about $1000 from it since I bought it for only $250😭

[@yyznawar6568]

Marci Shears it had no problems at all except the AC which wasn’t a problem since I always had the windows.

[@rachels594]

The car no one wants because they have not experienced it! I love mine. It is amazing, fun, and super economical! I have a 2001 4 door and I’m close to 96000 K. So grateful for this car. And yes this car sits higher than my husbands Acura .

[@timkis64]

to not want an echo could be a big mistake.with regular service they ARE toyota's energizer bunny. in fact they are a commuters dream. absolutely 100% reliable.& can go 250k to 350k without major issues & get great fuel economy.

[@EM6285]

I have a 2001 Echo with 380,000 miles on original engine. Good thing is engine can be replaced with modern day TOYOTA Yaris engines because it is still the same engine, the TOYOTA 1.5L 1NZ-FE I will buy a 2003 model to put in a 2015 Yaris engine. Only thing to keep from the Echo's engine is the intake manifold with its throttle body which is a cable-operated throttle body because on modern 1NZ-FE engines throttle body is electrical type.

[@johnrogers3546]

EM6285 be careful the Yaris is now a Mazda motor according to Scotty Kilmer

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@johnrogers3546 mazda is super reliable now tho well always has been just some years to avoid and even surpassed them on consumer reports for the first time ever. So don't bash them

[@samuel97ful]

I HAD 5 ECHO AND THESE THINGS DO NOT DIE😂 , EVEYTIME I SCRAPPED ONE WAS BECAUSE OF THE RUST IN THE CHASSIS NEVER THE ENGINE OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS 😂

[@ZImpresive]

We will never see a car like this ever again.

[@DigitalCyborgman]

I own one with 377,000 miles (and counting) but I don't worry a bit because is like driving an American vehicle with with 37,000 miles

[@luciernagas5661]

Shock Master Omg!! I have a Echo with 223000 and I was a little bit worried for the high mileage.

[@VehicleHunter]

Thats alot of miles! Well done, keep us updated.

[@omarh4694]

How is this car handling under heavy loads when u travelling??

[@brucelee9941]

@@VehicleHunter mine has 245,000 I never worry about going long distances very reliable

[@brucelee9941]

Shock Master lol I saw that on KZbin it was hilarious when he fell through the wall

[@mrflamewars]

The Echo 1NZ-FE is a great, if not exciting, engine. Lived on in the Yaris for a long time too. Economy and reliability are vastly under rated in our "look at me" society.

[@mauguevara6769]

The echo is the second name of the yaris

[@santfam3835]

Hilarious. You said you bought this 6 years ago for $1800. Now, same car goes for close to $5000. Insane car prices now.

[@bobbito007ful]

I bought a 2003 echo sedan 30k miles for $500 all it needs is a battery and basic tune up. I think it's a good deal..

[@javila6341]

bobbito007ful A steal!!

[@crishernandez6046]

I paid for mine 1,500 with 47xxx miles and i tought i got a deal you got a STEAL BRO

[@JDMHaze]

That was a steea, I would cream my pants right now for a deal like that

[@mr.bodge.]

bobbito007ful just got a 2002 diesel yaris for £450 with 22k miles

[@absolutezero951]

Thats fuckin insane, mine was bought for $3000

[@mitch9521]

Dirt cheap to buy, insure and maintain. Dead reliable and easy to work on. They're great little cars.

[@TheOtherDerek]

I have a 2001 Echo with almost 200k miles and it's awesome! My Echo runs as well today as it did when we took it off the lot in 2001. By far the most reliable easy maintainable car I've ever owned!!!

[@camerontfreeman]

just here to say I still have my 2001 Echo. 226k miles on it. Do all the maintenance myself and it still runs like a dream. Transmission fluid isn't even dirty. They built it too strong to allow in today's market.

[@mariaurrecho1372]

I have one (16.5 years), was my main ride for 15 years 👍😎 Still going strong 😏

[@PikaChu-zh8mu]

You think a v6 could fit in it?

[@Yoryona]

I LOVE my 2000 Toyota Echo! It was my first car before I went off to college, and I still use it today! It's easy to drive, tall seat interior as you mentioned---which makes it easy for tall people to get in-and-out-of---and great on gas. Granted, it has limited power, but I can fill my tank for less than $30! Love my Echooooo! :)

[@charliecap9904]

if your lucky to own this car you will never see a garage shop just basic things 400.000 miles is nothing for this car ive seen some with 600.000 miles cheap made body which will never outlast the engine

[@LuisCruz-hv8nz]

I had my echo for 15 years and never broke down

[@jhossecruz8971]

Luis Cruz had mines for 20 years done nothing to it but oil changes tires and brakes the most reliable little car full tank 18 bucks gotta love the echo.

[@LuisCruz-hv8nz]

@@jhossecruz8971 same here oil and batteries regular maintenance it Has never cross my mind of selling that little car

[@mdasperling]

2000 miles until reach 300000 miles with my Echo! I love her very much!

[@cM-np3no]

MINE DOESN'T HAVE A CLOCK WTF!

[@ELHONDEROPR]

c M mine dose

[@cM-np3no]

@@ELHONDEROPR I got a stupid cubby hole instead of a clock. It's actually the only thing I dislike about the car

[@ELHONDEROPR]

c M you kno you can swap it

[@TrexChick]

I have a 2001 echo with 305K miles. She drives like a champ.

[@VehicleHunter]

Thats a hell of alot of miles. Any probos?

[@csharpcoffee]

I got a 2001 echo with 295k miles. She got very little problems. Recently had to change the gas tank and changed the battery 1 year ago. pretty much it. Very good car, i love it.

[@dottjohnson3480]

I have one now!! Bought it for $700, runs perfect

[@deaconrogers3470]

Luv mine folk. Bought it in 2005. Replaced stereo in 2008. 375k later.. still runs like a kitten

[@tomb-w5506]

Learned to drive stick last year on a 2005 Toyota Echo that my dad had to have shipped from Japan as they were out of production in N.A. by then, with only 115k on it. It still runs great, no issues with the clutch or transmission or anything, sure I can’t be a stupid teenage boy and street race like everyone thinks is cool but I don’t see the purpose of wasting gas money when I can drive something that just exudes memories and casual fun.

[@antonaidh]

Bought one new in 2000. Only retired it in 2014 with 350,000 KM. Bought 2 more since , both 300,000 on them and have been handed on to the kids. All three were 5 speeds. If you've driven/owned one, your in for life. Best big, little car ever. Head room & trunk space are amazing! Minimal maintenance. Regular oil changes & your in good shape. Echo gu bràth!

[@VehicleHunter]

Yes, headroom, leg room, storage, this thing is a magician.

[@seanandrew2823]

They are fun little cars when they're 5spd but literally the last car I would want in auto slush box

[@lastotallyawesomebleach204]

Sean Andrew the automatic trans in these cars isn’t bad at all, but I do agree that the 5 speed is significantly more fun.

[@seanandrew2823]

lol yeah but in a car that has such a small engine the 5spd is necessary for me to even consider it, if its a v6 camery and has a slush box, what the heck, if its a good deal why not?, but underpowered little gas savers need to be 5spd to even be a remotely pleasant driving expearance

[@stefanospapadopoulos9934]

I just bought one. I don’t get why anyone wouldn’t want this car lol

[@damiendecamp508]

Best car ever have had mine for 10 years only needed now tires this whole time amd 1 battery

[@showyhill11]

I never knew another car more faithful than a toyota not so easy it leaves you halfway like many of the new cars, I could cross all of USA without any problem, I just love my Toyota Echo 2001 200,000 miles

[@chelseatulips5931]

Toyota echos are the BEST!! I had my hatchback 4 door for 8 years never had an issue ~ but recently had an accident in it (my fault) I cried that day as it was a write off - honestly the best car always just kept going a brilliant car .

[@davidmurillo9535]

I love my echo got a little over 400,000 and still runs like a champ and with 15 bucks my tank is almost full

[@Mr.Anonymous-u4o]

This car is so insanely good. Had mine for 320xxxkm and love it so much. Use it for deliveries all the time and get so much money off fuel money. Love it

[@tacoman864]

That car is cute. My mum has one and i really enjoy it. Gr8 car

[@Peppermint1]

People can laugh as they want, but the thing about this car is that it was very easy to use, very easy to drive, even on long distances. It had a terrible plastic dashboard that turns into an oven in sunlight, ugly and slow steering and the interior was all but attractive, but the seats were great and relaxing, easy to get inside the car, light doors and of course very low fuel consumption and a very durable car. As for the driving, the car was nimble and had good suspension, however Toyota put a very slow steering - by slow it means you have to turn it a lot more than in other cars - which prevented this car from being more fun to drive. It could have been a very fun and almost sporty car if the steering was like in normal cars - the replacement Yaris had a much better steering but was a worse car overall with terrible seats and suspension.

[@thousandislandsupreme]

Toyota echo is the most dependable car I've ever owned.

[@Texan1939]

My '03 runs great no oil usage and still 30+ mpg all this with 288K miles!!

[@angharadswansea9343]

My 2001 5 speed, 316,000+ kms. I get 700+ kms per 40 litres of gas. 17 years old now, I bought it New. It’s a fabulous little car.

[@daxons2889]

I have Toyota 2004 hatchback. Wonderful little car. So reliable , cheep to run and maintain !!!

[@andrewanderson1897]

Last spring I bought a 2004 Hatchback Rally Sport. I always wanted one. I love it! Only 136000km on it, too!

[@jordanbuckner637]

This was my first car. Had it 6 years and the previous owner had it garage kept. A 20 year old car with only 80 thousand miles and still runs like a dream after sitting for 2 years without being drove. I will always love toyota because of this car.

[@outsidethecubicle22]

Had my 87 Toyota new off the showroom floor had it till 2008 was 300,000kms Then I got a 2004 echo Love Toyotas!!!😁

[@greggilbert4618]

Drove mine off the lot in January 2000. The first 150,000 miles we're really hard miles because I used it for surveillance. It now has 331,000 miles, still gets about 40 MPG on the highway, and blows cold air.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

At 100,000 miles, any car would need a complete engine overhaul. At 300,000 miles, your car would be on its last legs if you didn't maintain it properly.

[@eacjones]

1NZ-FE for ever! 06 scion xa with the same engine. SO good!

[@evergreen4559]

I love my Echo! '02 coupe Manual I also love the ground clearance All the car my child and I need The inside door handles won't fall apart like the Corolla does There's no bottom plastic to get caught and ripped off on parking curbs Maintenance, replacements very very affordable I'm thankful Blessed To own this perfect transporter

[@thomaskight4620]

I'm 6'4" and had 4 of them. Looking for 2 more. Just got signed up with Copart auctions to buy more. Best go-karts I have ever owned. My 2001 has 362,000+ miles now 3/05/23

[@carolt7872]

Where are you located?

[@maryconway5164]

I brought Mine in 2003 still have it I love it.

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

My girlfriend bought one new in 2002, a four door with automatic. it now has 170,00 miles. We just got it back from her dad. She has sold me on it. I have started driving it to work instead of my F-150. I would love to find one with a 5-speed.

[@mikewoo1630]

i just got one ,why because i want a toyota.

[@Pinceau2k]

Im going to get my self this car for sure and put Austin Power's Mojo's Song

[@erndogg3922]

I needed car. Pick this up cheap 2002 4 door. I actually love this. Really thought I hate it.

[@rdwoolf]

I purchased a 2000 Toyota Echo new the first year the Echo was available. Fantastic fuel efficiency! It's now 19 years old and we still drive it every day. This was a very affordable, basic vehicle that I really loved driving. I prefer vehicles with the display in the center (such as the Echo and Prius). I like that I sat up high and had a good amount of head room for a small car. We have driven this car across the country, in heavy snow storms, and for daily commutes. It almost never had any mechanical issues. I don't think we had to make any repairs (other than a couple of factory recalls) for the first 100,000 miles! Even in the next 100,000 miles the repairs have not been too bad (we did have to replace the tires. muffler, pipe to muffler, and replace lights in the dashboard...and the original CD/ radio/ tape place).

[@lordzevallos]

Greatest simple car of the early 00’s

[@mjball44verzal57]

It seems like a great economical car for someone going through a downturn. If the manual is fun to drive and doesn’t break cheap on gas insurance and easy to park. Saves a lot of money to do other fun things in life like travel to far away places and eat different food from someplace else.

[@t4705mb6]

Sold my 4 dr. 5 spd. '03 after 16 years with just under 500K miles on the odometer. No repairs ... ever. Only maintenance. Absolutely loved the car. My echo looked and drove like new when I sold it. I had it on the market 1 day when I sold it for $4K. BTW: I owned a Tercel for 10 years before the Echo. Same story. No problems ever.

[@conzmoleman]

you did not sell a 16 year old echo with half a MILLION miles for $4,000. you are lying.

[@MikeDunn]

@@conzmoleman hahahahaha

[@EaAsThailand]

It did NOT look, drive 'like new' with half a million miles on it. You're grossly exaggerating or it's complete BS.

[@fortyoneshades]

Putting my 2001 5-speed Echo up for sale tomorrow after 19 years and 146,000 trouble-free miles. Best car ever. Someone is going to get a great car.

[@VehicleHunter]

Damn 146k ain't nothing on that. Keep it for another 146k

[@fortyoneshades]

​@@VehicleHunter I would but we have too many vehicles around our house! Youngest son was the last Echo driver but just purchased his own car. But yes, I'm certain it will go 300K. (FYI - it sold in a matter of hours!)

[@toyoscio]

@@fortyoneshades Congratulations. Not surprised. Many want a car that is reliable and not cost a lot to maintain or buy.

[@GridnetGaming]

the toyota echo, or the toyota platz as sold in south asian countries, tend to sell much better, as the people there live in much denser cities where fullsize and even midsize cars won't make it through tight traffic. Subcompacts and kei cars thrive in those areas along with compacts.

[@josh747]

Bought my 2003 Toyota Echo new. I have put 375,000 miles on it. Had to replace the starter at 300,000 miles. Everything else is original equipment, including the automatic transmission. It's been an amazing car. The best car I've ever owned, and likely, the best car I'll ever own.

[@patboston7293]

Have had mine for 17 years. Love it because only things I have had to get done is normal maintenance. Nothing has ever broken on it!! My only problem was finding a phone holder that would go on a curved surface. I guess it was made before that issue was a concern. One that you put in cup holder is too low to see it. I did find one with a small enough sticky base I could us on dash but the flattest place blocks the speedometer a bit. Great little car!

[@IWishUDidntNoMyName]

I had the same issue with finding a cell phone holder. I ended up going with one that sticks to your windshield. Echo's rock!

[@mazdaman1286]

Mine is 2001 1.0litre , does not use oil, had a clutch after someone learned to drive. Has had normal servicing. 50 mpg round town and 71mpg achieved on the highway !! Tyres cheap , brakes cheap . Blue print clutch kit $60.00 2 hours fitting. Great handling , no street cred no worries about being stolen . What's not to like?

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

Bro I got one of these lol! But mine is horrible on gas a full tank I get around 210 miles for a full tank!!! WTH it's horrible

[@Guamiury]

My mom has a echo and its amazing

[@glennmerriman8382]

My 2003 two door hatch with the 5speed, 1.3L, still running strong with 340,000km and still getting 5L/100km or 47mpg. Just basic servicing is all I've had to do.

[@jaminmike]

Just bought a 2003 Echo, 250,000 KM, for $1850 CAD. I feel very confident in this decision. He said there is no known problems and has been well maintained. Let's hope this goes well. I've taken it to an uncle who was a long time mechanic and said I landed a pretty sweet deal.

[@gogogoguilbo]

bought my 2000 2doors 5speed for 1800$cad. 3 years ago. and i love it. i almost 75000km on it since and i put a bit of money for brakes and few other things cause hwy are harsh where im from. but other than that i still love it. actually i just put a new sound system in it cause i know im gonna use that car till it dies. im sure its gonna hold a few more years

[@jeh5c]

If i go buy an echo really in truely dont bother with mechanic. Most people drive these cars care for them

[@landlubber42069]

I love commuting in my Echo... Yeah, it's not the most comfortable but it's dead reliable and the fuel efficiency is awesome. It sits much higher than I expected and should serve as an awesome winter beater.

[@JenGM24]

I want one.

[@Jason-dq9tj]

I have three, terrible on snow, but generally awesome. Got a deer with mine last year, $40 for parts to repair. Things an economical deer killer too!

[@VehicleHunter]

Any venison left over? Did the deer fit in the trunk?

[@MsDannyrevs]

Drive mine on snow put snow tires on it I live in Michigan and deal with lake effect

[@pascha4527]

You cant reverse in snow... The beam rear suspension act like a shovel and jam.. I got stuck many times.. Dayum. My older civic was a real snow car, never got stuck even in heavy snow. (I live in canada)

[@brooklyntroutman3998]

My Toyota echo is rather good in snow if you pair it with snow tires :0

[@pascha4527]

Brooklyn Troutman You tried it in 1ft of snow? My older civic was lower and still better in snow... My guess was the rear independant suspension.

[@sirreal303]

I have a 2002 Echo I use to daily drive to about 100k. Parked it for literally 4.5 years with only random starts a few times a year. Last weekend I put new calipers as the old ones were seized from sitting so long. I also replaced the fluids and then charged it up. I am now back to putting miles on it driving to work every day and it hasn't skipped a beat. Amazing cars.

[@larryhickman1202]

Funny title, this car last a long time and very reliable. Its worth every penny. He said had had bought 3 Toyota Echo's, they are hard to find now.

[@DAVMarriott]

My Echo had 238,000 miles on it before it was crashed into by a truck. I had the Tercel before and now have the Yaris. Never a major repair ever!

[@abelcerrillo2162]

My girlfriend was given an echo, its a good little car to drive round town, we can park that car anywhere with no problem its small an kinda fast. Ilke driving the little car vs my truck. Cars can run forever if u take good care of them an do the maintenance on them.

[@michaeltillman958]

Obviously the KZbin lords know i own one of these! I picked it up for $500.00 about 7/8 years ago. Ugly as can be, but 280k miles later and it is still rollin!!! Tires are about 50 bucks a piece!

[@diycar9938]

BEST CAR EVER. I had one 2000 used it for delivery stop and go till 2014 put 250000 km before somebody hit me. The bought a second hand 2005 at 120 000 in 2014. Still driving it. Already at 222000 km. The only repairs was small body repairs here and there, brakes , belts and that is it. Cheap on fuel, cheap on parts, easy to repair on your own. Almost no maintenance. First one I drove it for 14 years. Second one is already at 12 years and I drive in Canada - mud snow and salt 8 months in a year. So If you have one MR Vehicle Incompetence - Bring it over I will take it if the body is still in good condition

[@marshalmagooo3899]

Owned 2... Best car I ha e owned in 37 years of driving. Only the battery in years of ownership

[@dpkdam]

I have a 2003 model. I have been driving it since 2007 and it has done 430000 kms so far. Its a great car.

[@Chris-gu3yd]

Can we start a new car trend? Named “IS THAT A ECHO?!”

[@warlocke69]

I already do

[@xavierhenry2448]

I have an echo. Family had it since year 2000... I’m 20 years old and it i love it it’s fun. Good on gas

[@gsauce2471]

The car that no one wants Also says: I have bought like 3🧐

[@jackwyatt1218]

240,000 on a 2002 daily driver!

[@lenxHD]

Bought my 2001 at 224,000 miles. Put another 25k on it in the time i've had it. No issues other than normal wear and tear from daily driving and a vacuum hose coming lose once. As long as you maintain them, these cars will go over 500k easily. Thinking i'm going to retire mine soon and save it for a project car in the future. For some reason thinking about my little Echo with an LS swap in it makes me giggle uncontrollably.

[@dylandulaney6291]

That made me giggle, also, but would be cool..

[@ston3rcouple420]

Echos just must be an anthony thing because my boyfriend who is also named anthony is obsessed with these cars. We got t-boned in his last one & he will not stop trying to find another to replace it and bring it back.

[@rocaduradj6390]

I just bought a toyota echo 03 4 doors automatic electric windows with 228K miles and in reality I am already seeing the savings in gasoline and by the way the air conditioning throws it as if it were the very cold north pole. I know since when I bought one of these cars it's kind of ugly from the paint but I don't care as long as I save on gas even if my cart doesn't look handsome

[@j887276]

Had my 03 Echo for about a year, like it so much I'm selling my other car for a 2nd Echo. Simple, reliable, clean, couldn't ask for a better car.