| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Impreza |
Summary:
Gas hater
Faults:
Just the Belts were loose and that is it.
General Comments:
I love my car, I have wanted one every since they came out, but I purchased a Ford Focus in 2000, 2 years later I traded that in for a Subaru Impreza, I did not like that car as much, then when I was shopping around in 2004, I was a Nissan Dealership and saw this car and new that I had to buy it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.2 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42900 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota ECHO |
Summary:
I love my car so much, I named it Christine, after my favorite movie
Faults:
The only thing I had a little problem with was the automatic locks, but we added the locks onto the car from the dealer, and the dealer did a really bad job at installing it. At first they put a giant toggle switch, at this time my sister still owned the car. I was angry and argued with the dealer to put the correct switch, or simply give it to me to install. They changed it, but after me arguing with them for nearly two hours. Once in a while the car seems to drop low in RPM's and have a rough idle, it rarely happens though, you feel it on take off once in a while, but it only happened like 5 or 6 times.
General Comments:
Besides the mess at the dealer with the power door locks, the car has been very reliable, and cheap to maintain. It is incredibly easy to work on, the front brakes take me about 30 minutes to change both sides, the rear a bit longer due to the drum system on it. I would like to see a kit or something where it is 4 wheel disc brakes, simply because I hate ruining my hands pulling on those springs to change rear drum brakes. It drives nice, has power, but I would like it to have an rpm gauge like the new ones do. It is roomy and fun to drive, comes standard with a nice stereo system, and is easy to own.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th November, 2003
With less than 50K miles you should have not needed to change the rear brakes, unless you are in the habit of driving around with the parking brake on...
BTW, the car in "Christine" went out and killed people, but doubt that the ECHO would be capable of that. Small mammals like mice or squirrels, maybe...
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Gas engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.7 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40195 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota ECHO |
Summary:
It is a great overall car, but needs more power
Faults:
Nothing has gone wrong with my car, possibly because I owned it since the car was new.
General Comments:
My echo is good on gas and very dependable. I went to Monterey and back on half a tank, but has poor handling. To increase handling performance I went to wider tires, from a 175/70/14 to a 185/60/14, which has made a huge difference in just that little width I gained in the tires. I love the factory stereo, with amazing sound and easy controls, making it easy for anybody to use. The car could use more power, especially when trying to get onto the freeway after having to stop at those ridiculous lights before entrance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th September, 2003
I have a Toyota echo I have done a lot of work to it, but I found to control it better on the road I lowered it and have 17 on it and it does not sway any more.
Echos are nice cars, I mean for a first car, its not a bad ride! The wheels on them are too small I will agree...
I agree although in the uk we do not have these.
I would say they will look a lot better with a wheels a bit bigger than standard, but them small wheels are there for a reason, namely to cut costs and also reduce fuel consumption as with smaller wheels there is less friction therefore better performance and economy!.
But the trade off is obviously handling and grip!.