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4.5 out of 5 stars

2003 Echo 4Dr Sedan

CarFan, 01/31/2009
2003 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Dependable, economical & fun small car to drive - especially during times of high gas prices. This car is excellent for city driving and ok for shorter highway trips. It's light weight makes it easily swayed by passing trucks and not the best traction on snowy roads. It could use cruise control & arm rests.

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5 out of 5 stars

Echo Best Gas Mileage, Reliable, Roomy!

family2kids, 05/03/2010
2003 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The best car ever. My wife and our two kids fit in just right. Bought the car with 17K miles in it in 2004, now has 140K miles. Drove from Frankfort KY to Chicago in one tank (38-40 mpg) everytime. Very easy on the wallet, usually pump gas once or twice a month at most ($20-25 bucks/mo). Drove through the worst snowstorms (Nebraska, Illinois) and did well. Carried five adults with trunk full of suitcases to Chicago airport from KY just fine. Able to pass cars or trucks on hwy real easy. VERY ROOMY, more space than Corolla, Camry, Taurus, etc. Father in law 6'4" 300 lbs drove comfortably over 400 miles, that says something :). Toyota is awesome. Odometer easy to see while driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

run little car

Dourian, 11/11/2002
2003 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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it is the only car that is high enough off the ground for me not to hurt my back getting in and out of it plus it alot of getup an go

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4.63 out of 5 stars

It will run forever

car nut, 05/13/2010
2003 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this used in 2005 with 38,000 on it. Had to replaced the windshield in 2006 ( a rock got it) one rear wheel bearing, and two sets of tires. Other than oil changes, and a set of brake pads, it has never failed us. We live in the Midwest and travel a lot to see our family. It's fantastic on gas ( 41 mpg on the flats going to California on one trip.) I'm kind of a big guy, 6'3", and about 260 lbs. and I find the car fairly comfortable. I would buy another one with no worries. Too bad the echo is not made any more.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Economy Car Ever

Simon Beltz, 11/11/2002
2003 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased a 2003 Echo with a manual transmission for $13k just a few days ago (11-09-02)Its possibly the best car I've ever driven for the price. The seats are high and comfortable (I'm 6'1), theres plenty of head room. Cargo space seems endless (almost makes we want to buy stuff just to fill them!). The engine is a only peppy at high RPMs, so don't expect great acceleration which one shouldn't for a small car. I did notice the manual performs better getting on the hwy than the automatic. Knowing Toyota is very very reliable, I highly recommend this car for college kids or first time buyers, this was a great buy!

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