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Zippy-Echo
Eileen, 05/07/2018
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
If you want an incredibly reliable vehicle; this is the best! Gas mileage is superb;that's why I bought it. oxygen sensor is the only surprise, I ever had.
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sami'smom
sami'smom, 09/04/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
With gas prices rising, I'm so happy with my Toy. Great for people on fixed incomes. Would consider buying another one when the time comes. Great in snow 1 foot or less. Front seat nice and high especially for elderly, and people with problems from the waist down, especially disabled transferring from wheelchair to car.
small wonder packs it in
Kimberly, 09/06/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I love my Echo. In today's times of rising gas prices, it's fabulous gas mileage and small gas tank feel like a relief.
Best owned low cost, long range commuter
Gregory Estes, 05/17/2009
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
Bought new to commute 100 miles a day round trip, both freeway and intercity (half and half). Have tracked mileage since new, averages 37-41 depending on road conditions, speed and my patience with traffic. Normally drive 60-65 mph highway. Only serviced at 60k and now have 97k miles. I do my own oil and filter change every 3k miles. I love this little car, hope to get 300k plus out of it. Would definitely recommend this car to anyone! (note, it's stick shift).
best economy car for the buck!
Thomas Collins, 03/31/2016
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I had a Honda 1999 civic before this and I spent $3000. On services just to keep it right. These echos just need oil changes. More room higher off ground for flood areas better mpg quieter. You have to neglect the car to have a problem. 30mpg city. Easy to drive and park. I had a 2005 corolla and it was falling apart . Sad. I know when I walk out to my echo it is going to take me where I'm going with no problems. These cars were built right. 200k miles easy. No timing belt bs. At 113k now only needs front rotors replaced. Perfect for city or long distance. I would drive it anywhere anytime year.
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Anastasia's Review
Anastasia , 12/18/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I love my Echo! I recommend it to anyone who asks. I get great gas mileage and it is very comfortable, even for long drives. Lots of room, big trunk.
MY ECHO
Gregory Estes, 07/07/2008
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I presently have 79,373 miles on my echo. It has 4 doors, manual transmission, and I average just over 40 mpg if I drive 60mph or less. I drive 85 miles round trip per day 4-5 days per week for work, (both highway and city). I change my own oil and filter every 3000 miles, and have only had it in the shop once at the dealer for it's 60,000 mile check up. I love this car! Not a bit of trouble, very dependable. They don't make Echos anymore, but Toyota's replacement is the Yaris, (same engine, different body style). If I needed another reliable and economic car I would buy another Echo, if I could find one, or a new Yaris. Toyota really has a winner here!!
Echo 4 door 5 speed
SRMark, 04/01/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for its gas mileage only. I thought it was funny looking but it would serve my needs. Then I drove it. What a blast. It shifts well, handles well (in spite of other reviews that said it had severe body roll), the room is amazing for such a small car. I'm, 6'1" with a long torso and I have head room to spare. The seats could use some leg and back bolstering though. Now, I've come to appreciate how it looks, especially as it sits in a gas station.
This car has been to hell and back!
Mike, 02/05/2009
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is the greatest car ever! My wife bought this car before we met. I have an eclipse (2000) and love sports cars and racing. This car has impressive performance (for the type of car that it is), the greatest stock stereo I have ever heard, and the strongest and most reliable motor (similar to the Hondas that have been long haulers). We have driven across country (Georgia to California)! I have added a k&n air filter, and use premium fuel, and synthetic oil change (starting at 35000 miles.) At over 73000 miles, the only problem we have had is some minor electrical recently and just did my first battery change. The best buy ever!
A Fun Reliable car
Cindy, 11/30/2008
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love this car! I have had it for 4 years and love the handling, ease of parking, reliability and mileage. Would definitely buy it again. We commute 50+ miles a day and can't give it up!
Underrated Car
Ron, 07/31/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
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!
Lisa, 01/24/2009
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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'm sold, 05/12/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Reliablity is #1
gkkano, 01/29/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
ECHO
Mark, 04/06/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great little car. I'm trying to get another one - with little success.
Toyota Echo
Judy, 06/06/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Handles beautifully - haven't seen the "wobbleness" noted by Edmunds. Gas mileage great - last fill up was 39.8 mpg (I drive conservatively). The 2001 model sold me on getting the 2005, and the 2005 is great!
Toyota quality with great Gas Mileage
TGordon, 08/22/2019
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage, Toyota legendary reliability. Dash gauges are strange but car is superb!
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ECHO THE BEST
Kat, 06/11/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
When I need to "move" from an entrance ramp onto a fast highway, my ECHO is there for me. When I need to "gas-it" to get around a truck or Sunday driver...my ECHO is there for me. New York City should buy a fleet of ECHOs to use as eco-enviro Taxi cabs. The back seat is huge, I know, I am a tall person and have to sit back there to wash the windows periodically. I LOVE my ECHO! And he (vinnie..he's black) is SO cute! 39MPG + on the highway. 36mpg in Manhattan!!!
Echo - year 2000
Helen Crowe, 02/17/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car with wonderful visibility. We get 40 mpg and can't understand why you don't advertise it more. Other owners we meet love theirs too. Ours is a 2000 year model.
Buy One
Kev, 05/06/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been an interesting car to purchase. After a lot of research we decided on the 4dr Echo with automatic and air. I like the idea of a timing chain instead of the wimpy belt! A nice piece of car that is just as comfortable at -40 celsius as it is in hot weather conditions. It is really reliable as we live in Canada, and you can go for a very long period driving and not see another car or house. A very fuel efficient gem, and with our Canadian gas prices as high as they are, we can get our initial investment in the car, out in gas savings in 3.2 years, compared to what we had. Once you get past its unique look, the car will actually pay you in reliability and few repairs.
GOOD!
Ariel, 10/14/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is great for the family. It has just the right amount of space for me and my friends. It is great for new drivers. It is one of the best cars that i have ever driven!
2000 Echo Sedan
Frank, 10/10/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my manual transmission equipped Echo to tow on the ground behind my motorhome because of its light weight and Toyota's known reliability and I have not been disappointed.
Hidden Value
gkunz, 06/21/2008
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hidden value. Purchased my Echo to travel to work and back. Mostly interstate miles. Could not be happier. Worth the $ my husband now wants another. After over 150000 miles with no major repairs. And still gets 40+ miles per gallon. A hidden treasure. It's sad the Echo was discontinued.
The Echo Is Great!
Bert, 01/08/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Echo is fun to drive, has plenty of room inside with super storage, has fantastic fuel economy and unparalleled realiability.
Luv my Echo
alienlady, 06/12/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive had my echo since Jan 02 and i have never had a problem! Gas milege is great, even though it looks small it has alot of room inside, the only thing it doesnt really have good pick up speed.
Wonderful car to own!!!!
recipepal, 08/29/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really love my Toyota Echo I purchased brand new April,2000. It's a beautiful red color that still loos brand new. I'm a travel Nurse and bought it in my home town in For Lauderdale, Fl. and had it trucked out to Thousand Oaks,Ca for an assignment. It ha saved me quite a bit of money when the gas prices soared over #2.50/gallon.! Very dependable.Never worried about being stranded especially in a City 3000 miles away from my family.
The best little car in the west
Debby, 01/02/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After much study of the compact cars out there and trying several of them, I kept going back to Echo for the excellent comfort, especially the seat height for anyone with a bad back. As for the quality for the price, it is well made, handles so well, not wobbly at all, I am not sure what the Editor was driving, but my Echo is so responsive and smooth. Yes, there are cars out there with more power, but for a sub-compact car it has all the power you need, you can add all the bells and whistles you need. I got mine with the 15" wheels and it makes the ride so much smoother. I would recommend the Echo to anyone who wants comfort at a great price!
Echo's For All
Sullivan, Scott, 03/22/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Since me and my wife travel long distance to visit family we bought the Echo. I was dumbfounded by the fuel savings with the performance. Average is about 38-42 highway depending on speed. If we all had cars like this prices would fall at the pump do to the lack of customers.
love my Echo
Marika, 08/21/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There is no getting around it, I just love this car - and expect a lot of attention when you drive it. Other owners will wave furiously, and whenever I come out of the mall, there will be someone looking at it and wanting to ask questions
I LOVE this car!
Bonnie G, 03/09/2008
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Echo! I love the handling, gas mileage, peppy performance. Don't know what your testers were driving!! I'm hanging on to this one!
The best for the best money
Walace Langame, 06/09/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I"m very please to inform that this is the absolutely best vehicle for the money, not only but as well a fun car to drive. Thank you Toyota so much! Walace R Langame!
YUCK
BEWARE, 12/17/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 25 people found this review helpful
Very uncomfortable, even for local commute. Boring, and gets uglier with each day I drive it. Would never buy a Toyota again. Fuel economy is less than my brothers Ford Focus, which costs less and is more fun to drive.
The Echo Is Great!
Bert, 01/08/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Echo is fun to drive, has plenty of room inside with super storage, has fantastic fuel economy and unparalleled realiability.
I love my 2002 ECHO
Evelyn Woods, 01/07/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my ECHO new in Sept. 2002. I love everything about it. The only thing I would do different is buy the auto tranny rather than the 5 spd, (due to a medical condition). I get great gas milage 39 in town. I always get comments on the car wherever I'm at, and I love the design of the dash. The car is reliable, quiet, very comfortable (front and rear seats), it has a lot of "get up and go", and it's a Toyota. Who could ask for anything more? I have let it sit idle for a month and it starts up every time.
Excellent
Robert Connors, 06/11/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
saved on gas and easy to ride in and comfortable and more space and roomy in the car.
I LOVE mine!!
chell57, 09/04/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I adore my echo! Reliable, alot of head and leg room, gauge placement is so cool!!
A great little car.
happy echo driver, 11/16/2004
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car gets great mileage and has decent power to boot. It's easy to park, but has plenty of passenger and cargo room. Handling and ride are acceptable. Exterior styling is pretty good, but could be better. Interior looks kind of cheap. I like the center-mounted instrument cluster because the steering wheel doesn't get in the way of the gauges. It's solidly built and won't squeak or rattle. The cd stereo is great. The Scion xA and xB are based on the same platform, but have much less cargo room with the rear seats upright. The echo makes more sense if you need to carry around four people and cargo.
Echo, 2000
H. Crowe, 03/08/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this new and have never had a bad day with it. We sit up nice and high too, and we like where the instrument panel is. It handles great and great mileage. You don't know when you see a good car. Even tall people have found it comfortable, and plenty of luggage space too. Everyone we meet who have one loves theirs too!
Honey of a car
Honey, 04/01/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think it's cute and for the price, it is very reliable and economical. If you're looking for a good, sound economical small car, I think the Echo is a good choice. The trunk is suprisingly roomy and the seating is tall and very adequate.The down side is it's a bit noisy when driving on a highway. I wish it was better insulated from road noises. And it does sway when passing a semi. Otherwise, I like my Echo just fine.
Actually a 4-door HATCHBACK-Canada
Lori, 07/27/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've never loved my car before this--I always bought for practicality and was very happy with the much-recommended, long-lived Tercels since 1984. The ECHO HATCHBACK is cute, fun, different, economical, and comfortable. Maybe not so different anymore--they're popping up everywhere! I get 46MPG (the larger Canadian gallons)in real life driving, which has only a few 5 minute stretches of 80km/h (50mph)--no real highway driving. Toyota makes terrific, reliable cars, and now they have a CUTE one too!