2001 Toyota ECHO review from North America
"Glorious and Magnificent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very few problems through 138,000 miles. The car has needed to have one belt replaced and has had one engine tune-up.
The car was involved in a low-speed (25 MPH) collision and performed well.
General comments?
This is an excellent model. Even at 138,000 miles, I still manage over 40 miles per gallon on the highway. High winds on the highway do blow her around, however, due to her low weight and weird shape. Very reliable.
I was shocked at how well this car performed in a head on collusion with a larger sedan. My ECHO needed only $300 of body work and I was able to drive her home. The larger car needed over $2000 in work and was towed away from the site.
Despite the low weight, I have no problems driving up steep mountain roads. ECHOS and snow, however, do not mix.
Even the car's shape is so bad that its kind of endearing, like the older Volvos. Reminds me of "Snakes on a Plane", such a terrible idea that I cannot turn away.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo DL |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2006 |