2000 Toyota ECHO SD review from North America
"Get rid of the quirks and I would most likely buy it again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
With the windows rolled down about 3 inches you can hear noise from the hubcaps. It is very noisy. I have been told by the dealer it is because of how the hubcaps were manufactured.
The front passenger side window rattles when going over a bump or closing the door.
Driver and front passenger side seat belts are very uncomfortable to wear.
The front seats have started to wear badly.
The driver's side carpet is worn badly on the left side. Have floor mats.
Radio has been replaced because the radio could not stay on.
Directional signal causes intermittent interference with the Toyota radio which started with a Toyota replacement radio.
Speakers have poor sound quality.
Very hard to seat 5 people comfortably due to the hump on the rear floor.
General comments?
Very good on gas.
The instrument panel is nicely displayed.
The car's visual appeal is great!
Easy to park.
Great commuter car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26700 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2001 |