2005 Toyota ECHO

Price Estimate: $2,213 - $3,466

Toyota ECHO Reviews

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Bert van Ingen, 04/05/2020
2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
This appraisal is for a become-15 year old daily driver hatchback Echo in rust belt eastern Ontario, Canada that currently has 260,000 km on it. Most reliable car I've owned in the past 50 years. I've always driven fuel efficient cars (ie econoboxes with manual transmissions) but this is the very first one I've ever had that achieves 5 litre/100 km day all day long and on one occasion … last year actually crossed over the miracle (certainly for me) 60 miles per Imperial gallon (4.5 l/100 km) during a leisurely 400 km road trip through New York State. That still mostly-rust-free old car (I'm a believer in annual oil sprays) has virtually no resale value anymore but the engine uses no oil between changes and parts such as the clutch, alternator, starter, power steering pump, radiator, water pump are still original. I will definitely be shopping for another Toyota when the old girl gives up the ghost or somebody crashes into it. Compared to low-slung cars Echos are tall which makes them easy to get in an out of.
Echo, Love it !
Frank, 09/22/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Better than expected
Inkentucky, 06/21/2010
2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Efficient yet sporty
Jeremy, 12/20/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
The Toyota Echo is the value for your dollar car next to the Honda Civic. If you are looking to give your new high school graduate a new car, A Honda Civic or Toyota Echo is the car. Although 2005 is the last production year for the Echo, look in 2007 for the Toyota Yaris to be the next best thing. Japanese producted Yaris is the exact same frame and structure as the Echo, but you … now have a 3rd or 5th door (hatchback).

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Is the Toyota ECHO a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2005 ECHO both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2005 ECHO gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 16 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the ECHO has 13.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Toyota ECHO. Learn more

Is the Toyota ECHO reliable?

To determine whether the Toyota ECHO is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the ECHO. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the ECHO's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2005 Toyota ECHO a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2005 Toyota ECHO is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2005 ECHO gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 16 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2005 ECHO is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2005 Toyota ECHO?

The least-expensive 2005 Toyota ECHO is the 2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $10,455.

Other versions include:

  • 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M) which starts at $10,455
  • 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 4A) which starts at $11,255
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What are the different models of Toyota ECHO?

If you're interested in the Toyota ECHO, the next question is, which ECHO model is right for you? ECHO variants include 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M), and 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 4A). For a full list of ECHO models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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