2001 Toyota ECHO

Rating from Blue

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have a 2001 Toyota Echo and will keep it as long as it will run. As far as I'm concerned there's nothing on the market I would want for replacing it and I'm sorry they're no longer available. It has been very reliable, handles well, has excellent gas mileage and is never in the garage except for routine maintenance. I find the driver's seat very comfortalbe as well."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from katbird_27

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased this after a car wreck and needed a commuter car. I get in and was HIGHLY impressed by the fact that the speedometer and other gauges were in the CENTER of the dash! i think that was the #1 selling point of this car for me! I had heard of it before with it being a gas sipper and it hasn't disappointed there either as it gets ON AVERAGE 40 mpg! only problem with it was the fact that there is no tape deck :("

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Teendriver

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car is great, my parents bought it brand new in 2001 and we've had no problems with it. It's got about 65,000 miles on it and gets great gas milage. The only thing is that when you drive it above 65 MPH and there is a gusty wind it tends to squirm around a little. Another thing is that it's underpowered and the auto version is a little slow off the line and acceleration. I'm pretty tall and I fit in with room to spare. It's a great car for a new driver and anyone who wants a very reliable and efficiant car"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from IHeartSmallCars

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Awesome car! Bought it with 70K 3 years ago after a lot of research. Great hwy gas mileage, good city mileage, easy to park. Big trunk for such a small car. It isn't flashy so it never got messed with (important when living in a big city). Lots of headroom. I love that it sits higher off the ground, it has better vision & I don't hit my head getting in like in all of my old cars. Got in a bad car wreck recently, t-boned. The car was a total loss, but we walked away. Can't wait to buy another one!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Muscle car lover (Echo ain't no muscle car!)

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought car in 2002 with 20,000 miles from dealer for $6000. I have done NO repairs whatsoever, only oil and air filter changes. 95k miles now, I changed the original spark plugs at 93k, and they still looked new, except well worn (the gap was about .060). I put an aftermarket cruise control on it for $200, and works well. I have a picture of me going 115 mph on the 40 fwy in AZ I believe, so it has some power. With cruise control set at 65 mph, I averaged 46.5 mpg from CA/AZ border, through NM, and up to Colorado. I am 6'3", 250 lbs, and have room to spare. Headroom is always a problem with smaller cars, but this car is like and old VW bug, plenty of headroom. It is kind of why it looks so dorky from the outside. I have auto trans, and it is a bit sluggish off the line to about 15 mph, then it scoots. The manual trans models are noticibly faster off line. A friend of mine does burnouts in his, and is still running fine at 170k miles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Can't Complain

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Can't complain at all. Had it from new, and never been to a garage. Great mileage and easy to drive. A bit light on the highway. It is easy to drive, but not as much fun as a VW or a Mini. I had a VW Cabriolet I wanted to keep instead of the Echo, but my wife said no, the Echo is just too darned practical!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Corey

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"The car is very small and can fit in almost any spot and parallel parking is super easy. I get on average 40 miles per gallon which is great with gas prices. I have had to have NO major work done and no breakdowns in the seven years I've owned it. The speedometer in the center of the dash is much better then behind the steering wheel, easier to see. There is so much random spaces to put things. The drawer under the passenger seat is awesome! The trunk is big even though it looks on the small size."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Family Man

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my 2001 Toyota ECHO in 2003 with 17K miles on it. It has been perfectly reliable. Not one thing has gone wrong. I have not had any repairs. I always go at least 5,000 miles between oil changes. It gets great gas mileage. I average 38 MPG. It is comfortable and the sound system is great. My only wish is that it had more horse power. It can be weak when going up steep hills, getting on the freeway or passing at high speeds. It is a car that will be faithful and reliable and very easy on your wallet. I would definitely recommend purchasing this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from ECHOlover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my 2001 ECHO used two years ago. It had 60,000 mi on it. Now it's right at about 110,000 mi. I have not had ANY problems. It is a very comfortable car, awesome on gas and has plenty of storage space inside. I would recommend one to anybody!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Sub-compact Car Nut

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my Echo (with 80,000 miles) from my car-salesman father in Oklahoma and drove it home to Kentucky . . . astounded by the comfort and ease with which it made the drive. Since, I have driven it to 156,000 miles and am still thrilled with it! I've done no major repairs to the car aside from maintennance and I drive it very hard. I work two jobs, one of which is delivering Pizzas at night so I do a LOT of stop and go city driving. It's almost impossible to get less than 40 mpg (I use premium fuel and non-gapping high performance plugs). Though I've test driven the auto, mine is a manual and that gives you ample power for any purpose. I've even seen an echo rally race! And it has tons of space inside as well as a large trunk. Mine also has the "trim" package which makes it more attractive, though I take issue with people who claim the Echo is the world's ugliest car . . . especially at a time when ugly is cool (Honda Element, PT Cruiser, HHR, Ford Aspire, Mazda 323, for example). I estimate my Echo will last until about 350,000 miles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A