Used 2005 Toyota ECHO Sedan Consumer Reviews
Underrated Car
I'm 6'6" and the Echo is the only economy car with enough headroom for me. It's surprisingly quick and I've averaged about 40 mpg overall...38 in town and 43 hiway...the combination of mileage, space, and quick accelation in a modestly priced car is unbeatable to date...once you get accustomed to the center dash...it's a better design from a safety point of view.
Great little car!
This was my first car and I was excited to be a car owner! It was surprisingly good in winter weather and I was fearless to go out in snow, ice, etc. I never had any problems and just had to do all the regular maintenance to keep it going. Unfortunately, I may have been too confident and drove my little car on the highway when there was a lot of black ice. I spun out several times and hit the guard rail, which in the end totaled the car. I am surprised it didn't flip over since the car is quite tall (something I got used to and I still bang my head getting into other cars!). Regardless, this a very good first car!
ECHO
I rented a car in April got one of these by chance. 30 miles later I was completely sold and bought one 2 weeks later. It's a BLAST to drive, the looks really grow on you, it's as roomy inside as a Corolla, and the gas mileage I got with an automatic blew me away, over 40 mpg freeway. I absolutely LOVE this car. There isn't another car in this class that can come NEAR to this car.
ECHO
Great little car. I'm trying to get another one - with little success.
Reliablity is #1
No problems, fuel economy is as close to a hybrid as possible, needs power window and tachometer options like the Japanese models [it's pictured in the owners manual], if you're just looking for a runabout car that is easy to park in small places, sips fuel, won't attract to much attention, not on anyones major stolen cars lists--this is the car. Reliability is the key, if it doesn't start and go--who cares what it looks like.