Used 2005 Toyota ECHO Coupe
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Pros & Cons
- Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, Toyota reliability.
- Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, shaky handling, deceptively low base pricing.
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Used 2005 Toyota ECHO Coupe for Sale
Dealer Notes
This 2005 Phantom Gray Pearl Toyota Echo FWD is well equipped and includes these features and benefits:ONE OWNER, AUTO CHECK NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED, SERVICE RECORDS AVAILABLE, MULTI-POINT INSPECTION, LOCAL TRADE, RECENT TRADE, FRESH OIL CHANGE, AS IS.Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Apple Valley Toyota serves all the surrounding areas in our home state, including a lot of cities and communities out of state in places like Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland as well as Winchester, Virginia. Customers come for our selection, and they keep coming back for our customer service and all the wonderful things that we offer including a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty that comes included on just about every vehicle we sell. Come to Apple Valley Toyota, and don't forget to take advantage of our free West Virginia and Virginia state inspections available to all Apple Valley Toyota customers for as long as they own their vehicle.
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Edmunds' Expert Review
With its cheap interior and wobbly handling, the Echo doesn't seem like much of a bargain, especially when you consider the more capable, better-packaged offerings from Hyundai and Toyota's own Scion division.
2005 Highlights
There are no changes for the Echo this year.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2005 Toyota ECHO.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Frank,09/22/2005
The best money I ever spent on a car! It's a shame this car did not catch on with most of the public. With todays gas prices its a solution available today ! Its about half the cost of a hybrid, but gets 40+ mpg ! A great value. I was surprised how peppy this car is for a fuel efficient car.
Inkentucky,06/21/2010
When I bought this, I was coming from a '03 Lexus GS300, so I was dreading it, but driving 50+ miles each way to work, I really couldn't justify not having a little commuter car. The manual has been really nice, the ride has been fine, the acceleration is much better than expected. It drifts a little side to side on the interstate but I expect it's due some steering work or new shocks and struts. Has 109k miles on it, and typically gets 37 mpg. Very pleased.
Jaden Waters,06/18/2004
My wife and I had to get a rent-a-car
and decided on a Toyota Echo, not
knowing exactly what to expect. What
we found surprised us. After driving
it a while, we liked it so much we
decided to buy one later from a local
delearship- the last one on their lot.
We thought we could use some insulation
from high gas prices by buying an
economy car, and let me tell you, the
Echo delivered. Between highway and
city driving it got 35 plus miles to
the gallon. On the highway we got 42-
three more miles per gallon than
advertised.
richie,02/23/2005
These comments apply to 3 identical
new Echos purchased from July-October
05,equipped with 15" wheels,175
section tires. Fine road grip. Heavy
duty roll bars completely eliminate
body roll. Corners flat. Nimble power
steering, very precise, goes where
pointed. Crosswind stability vg-
etc. Very firm ride, no float on heaving
road, a little rough on bad pavement
(See my "8" rating for Comfort.)(Would
rate it "10" with 2 or more people,or
on good roads). Shifting easy, but
downshifts from 5th to 4th take a
little aligning. Stoplight Grand Prix
acceleration a blast,shocks the
unwary.Recommended tire inflation
shows up small bumps...Reducing to
improve ride gives PRONOUNCED
understeer on fast turns
Features & Specs
MPG
30 city / 38 hwy
Seats 5
5-speed manual
Gas
108 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG
28 city / 36 hwy
Seats 5
4-speed automatic
Gas
108 hp @ 6000 rpm