2005 Toyota ECHO review from North America
"The Echo is a typical Toyota with solid reliability and good value that's fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car. Mechanically, it has been perfect.
General comments?
It's very peppy, nimble in the city, and fun to drive on windless, dry roads. However, it's a different story on wet or windy roads. In those weather conditions, I'm almost afraid to drive my car on the Highway. It's very difficult to keep on track as the car constantly wanders. I suppose this is because the Echo is a skinny, tall car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Swift |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2008 |