Why even bother fixing up an old Echo?

The toyota echo is not just an economy car, it's an idea.

[@manumodkar]

Rightly said, I have a 2005 echo and it a super durable, super economical on gas. People think why I even bother to drive it in 2020, but only a true Echo lover knows why he holds on to this car. It's an emotion, the initial struggle one had gone through the initial days when getting the first car, the pride of getting it, the feeling of it never letting you down, the fact that echo owners only spent basic money for oil and filter change every 5k kms since the purchase, the fact that it is still strong and will keep on going strong till you are long gone. It's a saviour for people, saviour for mother earth as it extremely fuel efficient. Glad to see you made a video like this, letting the world know what Toyota Echo cars really are.

[@AysusColoma]

Ive driven my moms echo a 2001 from 2011 , in 2017 I got into an accident with it , at an intersectuon a driver turning into my right of way damaged my drivers side door. Real sad about that and purchased a 3rd hand 2003 that had no power steering , 97,000 miles on it and still drives really well I been using it daily for work, very reliable and will be fond of all echo models everytime I see one.

[@stevecooper7883]

The scary part is trying to accelerate an Echo onto a freeway on ramp to 70 mph in less than 100 yards lol

[@rachels594]

I love these cars. So practical and fun to drive.And I don’t care what people think. I’m thankful to have an echo It was my parents. They are now in Heaven. I’ve been driving it for 11 years.

[@praysuguitan779]

Me too sis

[@professoribrahimbello-kano5364]

I've had a Echo (Yaris) since 1999 and have just passed it on to my young son. Very reliable and functional and dependable car.

[@bradsweeney4536]

Awesome video, man! I have a 2003 Echo with 322,000 miles on it and plan to keep it for a very long time and make a number of upgrades to its looks and performance. It is my commuter car for work (90 miles) each day and has been for many years. This will go to my now 10 year old son, when he can drive. My 19 year old son (in college) just received my 2007 Yaris with 264,000 miles on it. Both run like a top. I loved your enthusiasm for these reliable little go-carts. I know I have loved mine.

[@rachels594]

Amen brother!

[@rowsdower12]

I had an 03. Probably would have the sane amount of miles you have. I have a used 09 yaris. I got it at 153k amd now have 268k. Hope to keep it for awhile

[@gryphon123456]

I have a 2005 echo hatch I use as a commuter. I will Never let it go. There really is something special about this little car. So many positives.

[@sagasumomo]

I just inherited an 01 echo, im so excited to have it. Its been in the family since I was a kid, I'm 31 now.

[@CenturionKZ]

Hello, I hope it still runs and gives joy to you

[@rdhudon7469]

Good call . You can't lose with Toyota. I bought my son an '05 Echo and we work on it together so he will see how easy it is to do and build his confidence . The only upgrade we did was I bought him an 7" infotainment center $80 off amazon for his birthday and it was a game changer for him . He was so excited he couldn't wait for my help and installed it himself . Cars like this are also a valuable tool to teach our children responsibility and develop problem solving skills (If you make them do the work) Also a great time to bond with your son or daughter.

[@gregnixon1296]

Echos are the modern day antique VW Beetle. I love mine. 2002, 307k miles. Taking care of your belongings assures that you will have respect for your past. Hard to put into words.

[@CenturionKZ]

Is Echo better than Yaris? I thought Echo and Yaris were almost the same, but I didn't notice such a cult following about Yaris

[@joanndiaz3425]

It's 2022 and I am driving a 2001 Echo! I bought it cash a few years ago. Keeps me out of debt! The car is reliable and economical.

[@gamester1416]

My dad gave me his Toyota echo. It's a 2door 5speed manual. It was my first car. It super reliable. I still have it. Has almost 400k miles on it. It's a crappy looking car, but it worth fixing it up when something breaks since it can last a long time with minimal maintenance

[@amyl2442]

Hi, what oil do you put in it? I just got one and the previous owner says she has check/ add oil every 1k. I heard you should go up an oil for older cars.

[@saul2623]

@@amyl2442 I use Castrol high mileage 5w-30

[@praysuguitan779]

Turn it into a rally looking car bro my is a 2001 and I'm keeping it till it's end

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

My mom's 2003 Echo has about 291,000 miles original motor and trans. Minor mods like fog lights, custom switches, and recently a front strut tower brace. My next project is installing a oil cooler for the engine oil. It's staying in the family for as long as it lives.

[@carstars]

I have owned my Echo for 18 years, never going to sell it.

[@CenturionKZ]

Is Echo better than Yaris? I thought Echo and Yaris were almost the same, but I didn't notice such a cult following about Yaris

[@ahmedqi1661]

​@@CenturionKZ yes it is bro

[@stevenhinkle6957]

They're for certain car enthusiasts too. 2050 lb curb weight with 109 hp is a pretty fantastic power to weight ratio.

[@Destraight]

i found one for a grand about a month ago. it has a lot of miles, about 248k miles right now. im glad you showed the fuse instruction part, and i hope theres more to it, because i have the same problem, and a fuel evap leak somewhere. i took it for a long drive this past week, and it was fine the whole drive there and back. i like this car

[@Cronelife_]

Update…? It goin well? Bout to buy One with 200k miles

[@gradefourandfivefrenchtouc6398]

I love the echo. It's very reliable

[@amenhotepavoskin1307]

That brings back fond memories... My 2000 Echo sedan was my favorite toy, always babied and garaged, I kept it clean and shiny even with that nasty stuff on winter roads. She had a beautiful character, a true friend, reliable and undemanding, a very low-maintenance doer. Yes, eventually I switched to much more expensive cars, but I still remember my Echo with a nostalgic smile on my face. Thank you Toyota, you've managed to create a wonderful, live and spirited car!

[@nafismalik9621]

I was given my Toyota Echo by my neighbour, and have taught myself to drive in it. It's a 2004 sedan with a manual transmission. I truly love how it is modern, yet basic. A real joy to drive and work on.

[@CenturionKZ]

Hey, what a neighbor!! Where do you live?

[@nafismalik9621]

@@CenturionKZ Australia is a pretty great place.

[@shisuiuchiha1104]

i got my 2003 echo back in 2011 with 100k miles on it. It now has 230k miles and still running strong in 2022

[@surajdadral4635]

When I bought the toyota echo 2004 in 2017, I was thinking to use for 2-3 months and then sold it. But Really I dont wanna sold it, It is so satisfying.

[@atf-2229]

the Echo was the car I learned to drive manual in, still got it to this day. Currently at 215,000 miles and still chugging. Can’t speak for the automatic ones but the 5 speed echos are bulletproof

[@Denver1976Man]

I had an echo for years. Before that I had a Tercel, Now I have a Yaris and an Scion XA which is kinda a 4 door Yaris. I like the Yaris the most.

[@jetson2075]

You have a calming effect.

[@nicks_mix]

An inexpensive well-made and engineered car. Mine, a 2004 with A/C and cruise-control I've taken on the highway long distance and taken it camping, it handles less-than-optimal roads like a champ. It was Toyota's 'world car'

[@UnKnown-bu3hw]

My moms first car was a 2001 Toyota echo and I still own it and maintain it 😂Diablo mami te amo ❤

[@SethHollingshead]

My brother bought 2000 toyota echo brand new never left the family and I drove it in high-school I'm 33 and I just inherited it and has 300k miles and is reliable cross country lol

[@ksimpson1956]

love my Matilda she is a 2000 2 door echo never thought i would love a car as much as this one my sister in law gave me. It was transported across the nullabur highway from Western Australia she looked so cute on the trailer on the big truck that was 10 years ago and still going strong except for ball joints being replaced no major dramas hopefully last me through my senior years love my little silver echo.

[@msdde]

I bought my 2000 Toyota Echo brand new in Roseburg, OR, still driving it & I love it. 111,000 miles on it.

[@jaromevanwells808]

I have owned two Echos a 2000 & 2005. I am really into this wonderful car. Change the oil every two thousand miles and it will live forever.. Both my Echos never got over twenty nine miles a gallon. I do drive mostly city miles.

[@bellabatten3099]

Just got one for my first car I’m so excited

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

I must echo your perspective on these little cars.

[@ZZ-rp2kb]

I used to live in the US as an immigrant and had a muscle car for drag racing and now I'm trying to buy an Echo for some cheap JDM experience back in my country... These budget mobiles can't be underrated ya kno ;)

[@Denise-ij3tl]

.. I have mine for 23 years .. bought it when it first came out for 8 k. Sticker price .. a lot of the parts are original.. great car .. I'm at 153 k miles.. car will go to over 200 k. I'm told .. I put in 15 bucks for the week to drive local .. driving alot I put in 15 bucks every 3 days .. tank holds 25 bucks .. but sadly will have to move on soon .. 🖐️🚗

[@matthewbekkattla4534]

I sold my ranger after I got my 2000 echo. It just a lil sweet machine.

[@evamariealonzo9895]

Love my 2000 Echo… my only problem right now is trying to fix/replace the drivers door lock assembly (manual-not power). I already replaced the exterior handle. The door will not open from the outside. Any guidance anyone?

[@bennettkuwan5875]

Just came to Canada and I got the 2002 Echo for under $1000 with 293,000.

[@chimasolomon817]

Sell it to me 🙏

[@bennettkuwan5875]

@@chimasolomon817 You in Canada? You can find some in the $1000 price range on Kijiji

[@brandonl4914]

I got an 03 for $400, 122k km on it. Had to spend $900 to get it fixed and safetied, that was about it lol.

[@bennettkuwan5875]

@@brandonl4914 That was a steal. When was that? what did you fix? how many km have you put on it?

[@margeharrison7638]

i have to agree, i have a 2003 Echo with a 5 spd transmission. i love it. i average 40 mpg.

[@connortarvin5853]

I have the exact same car, I want to install a tachometer

[@CenturionKZ]

What engine makes 40 mpg? 1.5 liter?

[@Pb_Pencil]

I really like them, too.

[@nakia9669]

I still Have my 2003 Toyota echo I'm replacing a driver side window glass today because my neighbor was mowing and edging the lawn and a rock hit the glass and broke it. I'll never part from this car. It's so durable reliable and great on ⛽️

[@matty86suk]

Love my 03 5speed, 4 door.

[@hobbymanx9200]

I’m about to cop one for my next JDM oddball project with tons of Yaris RS Turbo parts.

[@jorgeuribe7657]

This car are great, I have a 2002 echo,.

[@boyracer3477]

You are so knowledgeable about repairing these cars that I was thinking I was going to really learn something. Instead, you made a video that seemed like a quick advertisement for the full video that you are selling. It seemed like it was just excerpts clipped from a much longer and much more valuable video. I wish you would make that video.

[@fordinlinestraight]

I agree with you 100 percent this is a great car

[@AK40_29]

My 2000 Toyota echo has a problem my radio is buzzing when I use the aux I have a aux tape that lets me use it with my phone to play music but every sense I hit a curb and this aligned my car my radio has been buzzing ever since but still works is there a way to fix it?

[@1Also]

Like you. Like the Video. Subscribed! 🇨🇦👍

[@ANGES509]

I've had my 2000 toyota echo for about 5-6 years now and I don't plan on getting another car within the next 10 years. It barely scratched 100k miles

[@CenturionKZ]

Is Echo better than Yaris? I thought Echo and Yaris were almost the same, but I didn't notice such a cult following about Yaris

[@ANGES509]

@@CenturionKZ there is a cult following for the Yaris but not sure as to why specifically. My friend has a yaris and from what I can see is there there are minor differences but I don't know if there is a long term differences, preferences or just a different feel when driving. As for the one of the minor differences the Echo is lighter (less gas consumption) and the Yaris might hold better to the road.

[@user-lb7we7bl2u]

انا من اليمن دوله عربيه نحب تويوتا ايكو موثوقه اقتصاديه في استهلاك الوقود ❤

[@daviddorsey8754]

Count me In, I Love my 2000 echo

[@jakeornot6306]

Pleasant video. Wish I knew what specifically was wrong that needed a fix, but you did show that the components seem to be easily-accessible. What year is this Echo? Also, it is not only new immigrants who might not want to throw all their money into a luxury car. Thank you. PS It is not true that something free is not valued, even more highly valued. And something doesn't have to be "free." It could be $1.00 with that psychology at play.

[@TheAZPro-yi8bu]

I have a nice one. It doesn't get anywhere near 45 MPG. Driven easy, mine gets 30 city, 36 HWY.

[@jetson2075]

I really like you.

[@KoopZokuGarage]

I was given a smashed Toyota echo not knowing anything about these cars after finding out these engines are bullet proof and what not. I put it on a frame and pulled her back to new slap a door on it and painted it!! Now 2 years later slammed on some coils and wheels with 203k I’ve had zero issues beat car I’ve had I cannot say anything bad about the echo!!!

[@fencefriend]

Best car ever built.

[@CenturionKZ]

Is Echo better than Yaris? I thought Echo and Yaris were almost the same, but I didn't notice such a cult following about Yaris

[@fragrancememoir2350]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-me3go4ku8z]

Best cars on road

[@catsinq5726]

I have an '01 Echo. It needs a $3000 A/C replacement (yes, I need to get another estimate, but it's not going to be THAT much less.) Anyway, I know no one understands why I would put that much money into a 19 year old car. But I keep looking at all the cars I might replace it with (I am only considering hybrids, and it has to be small bcs of my limited garage space), and none of them even hold a candle to the Echo. I like my manual trans, and I'm not going to find another [new hybrid] in this day and age with that. The Echo has a high undercarriage for all the potholes, or dirt roads I encounter. I feel pretty high up - and good visibility throughout. The Echo has amazing trunk space too. There's nothing on it that can break. No power this, no power that, no computerized this that or the other thing. If I need a gps I balance my phone on the steering console. LOL, mine still has a cassette tape deck - what would I do with all my cassettes if I bought another car? This car has NEVER not started. NEVER gotten stuck in the snow. Still getting around 34mpg. I guess I just heart my Echo. The only other car I would consider right now is the Hyundai Ioniq. So if anyone sees this and wants to render an opinion on putting more money into the Echo vs an Ioniq, I'm all ears.

[@stevenhinkle6957]

I'm a garage mechanic and if you have any mechanical ability, I'm fairly certain you can fix most of the air conditioning issue yourself and have a shop finish the rest of the work by filling it with R134a. Does it need an A/C compressor ? You can most likely find one at a junk yard for very cheap.

[@chimasolomon817]

Sell it to me 🙏

[@Yeahdoggy42]

Get a Yaris

[@daviddorsey8754]

Everthing can be replaced for $500, I mean everything.but I Love my car too, you get a pass.

[@CenturionKZ]

Is Echo better than Yaris? I thought Echo and Yaris were almost the same, but I didn't notice such a cult following about Yaris

[@nelsonortiz322]

Me gusta mucho

[@feedbackfred8915]

i'm still putting new pieces on my 2005 Echo ,313000 kms ,

[@Area-cf1gt]

I wish i didnt have to live in the rust belt, i could drive an echo all my life but sadly it is impossible. 😭 rruuusssssttttt!

[@VehicleHunter]

The rust belt is terrible, got to keep these echos in the same place you keep your Ferrari in winter.

[@am63ne]

@@VehicleHunter what is this rusty belt talk speak of

[@nothingshere1163]

Imagine somebody modifies an echo to make it like a show car lol that would be very nice i love echos but i also love other cars too but i dont know what decision i will make to choose the good type of cars that i have in mind if you wanna help me just reply to me :)

[@Theweouthereforrealclub-]

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[@jennyferrios245]

I want to bring my echo to you. please. I have tried to get someone to fix that same issue to take the parts out and replace bulb light on the odometer and no o e wants to do it. 🙂

[@rogerspacebucks450]

I have a 2001 in decent condition. Looks brand new from 10 feet away. I'm thinking of finding a 2004 or 2005 to have a 'nicer' car. ha

[@kp4606]

have echo 2003 350kms,

[@Diitzybimbo]

My lil ugly ahhh car , hoping to become a jeep owner ❤

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Due to its cab-forward "cartoonish" exterior the Echo has *MUCH MORE* interior room than the larger & heavier Corolla!! So, is looking like a broke dork worth being more comfortable and getting significantly better fuel mileage? The choice is yours!

[@alexmax9626]

i just bought a 200 toyota echo for $500

[@VehicleHunter]

Lucky bastard

[@CenturionKZ]

Do you still have it? Do you like it?

[@sonofsarek]

I have a ‘03 Echo with only 49k miles on it. I use it as a commuter car now. I inherited it from my parents who only drove it to the bank and grocery store which was basically across the street. Love the gas mileage.

[@Justin-op8gg]

Why are people so atached to a car...? Its just iron, oil, and plastic.