2001 Toyota ECHO LX review from North America
"It is a great buy, for sure!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car never faulted me except for 3 warranty recalls:
Back brakes' lines replaced for fear of corrosion and failure in Canadian winters (no cost)
Rust proofing of cabin floor which required front seats and carpet removal (half day - no cost)
Last and most important (make sure it has been fixed if you buy one of these, because the car could suddenly stop!!!), the crankshaft sensor was replaced in 2006 (?) again, at no cost.
General comments?
Best of all, it's very reliable and fairly peppy.
Gas consumption has been great with an average of 42 (±), with lowest at 35 and highest, 2 fills in a row and mainly highway, at 57mpg (Canada's warmer west coast)
Lower points: small outside rear view mirrors.
Noisy raindrops on plastics by windows or roof gutters.
Front windshield pillar occasionally hiding pedestrians when at crosswalks.
Very roomy cabin, even for tall people.
I like the higher seating position.
Would buy again: great car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 123000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 26th June, 2008 |