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This car just won't quit
ECHOdriver, 09/05/2007
2001 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my Echo, as a new car, 6 years ago. I drive 80 miles to work, 160 round trip, 6 days a week. 50,000 per year. I have logged 300,000 miles on this car. Fuel mileage is awesome. 43 in the summer, 40 in the spring and fall, 38 in the winter when it's below zero. Very few repairs. Rear shocks and O2 sensor at 100,000 miles. Front brake pads at 220,000 miles. Left front wheel bearing at 260,000 miles. These are the only repairs I've had. Still has original struts, rear brakes, etc. I am comfortable in this car. The driver's seat is worn out, but still, 3 hours a day in my Echo and I can honestly say the car is comfortable. This car still drives great. No squeaks or rattles.
Best purchase I ever made!
Rod, 10/27/2005
2001 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have over 80,000 miles on my Echo. It has run perfectly since the 1st day. If I keep it under 65 mph on freeway I get over 40 MPG. It cost less than $13,000 "out the door". It will take hybrid buyers a long time to make up the difference in purchase price. It accelerates great, handles great! It is a little noisey on the freeway and the shifting is a little rough sometimes but I can put up with that considering I can go over 400 miles on 10 gallons of gas.
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Love the Echo
CAT, 08/05/2009
2001 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought my 5 speed stick shift, Indigo Ink Blue Echo, new. New it got 45 mpg/highway -- down to about 39 mpg/highway with 165,000 on it. The first tires lasted 65,000 miles. The battery lasted 7 years. Did the first tune-up at 145,000 miles just because it had never had one, NOT because it was running badly. Faithfully change the full synthetic oil & filter every 3000 miles, other filters as recommended. Loved this one so much, now own two (bought a 2005 Echo to replace a 1995 mini van).
Best car ever made
Greg tritle, 07/14/2017
updated 01/23/2025
2001 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have two echoes of 2001 two door five speed. My other echo is a gray 2003 automatic four-door with 183 000miles. I’ve had them for years they are the best cars ever made or ever will be I sure wish they would make a new one. The gas mileage is excellent. They ride great. They look great. The center consul is really good after you get used to it in just a day or two. There’s nothing about the cars that I don’t like their fan fantastic cars if you can find a good one buy it. my one car is like I said 182,000. The other one has 239,000 miles. As of January 11, 2024 I’m 73 years old. I will keep these cars for decades to come their phenomenal cars! if you could find one in good condition, buy it keep it you’ll never wanna let it go! I still love them both!! Wish they still made them!!
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I love this car.
Scott, 03/13/2008
2001 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car I owned hands down. 190,000 miles and still zipping along. I'm very tall and this car has better leg and head room than most any other car I've sat in. Fun to drive and great mileage (38-40 hwy). No work done other than tires and oil changes. Still have original battery and did not need brakes until 150,000 miles. I plan on getting 300,000 out of this and I'll try to find another one for my next car. Stereo system is awsome too.