2005 Toyota Echo Consumer Reviews

2005 Toyota Echo

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2005 Toyota Echo

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,750–$6,300  

Average Rating

4.5 out of 5
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Comfort:4.2 out of 5
Performance:4.5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:3.5 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.7 out of 5
Reliability:5.0 out of 5

4 out of 4 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Most Reliable Car I've Owned - really!

by Lucy the 2000 Echo
from Central Maine | June 10, 2011

Rating from

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

"I was looking for a reliable car that got good mileage, at an affordable price, and I found it. She's cute, I love the high seating, and the instrument panel doesn't glare at me. (So there!) No other car has lasted nearly this long: at 180K miles, she's still going strong. Minimal repairs in the eight years I've had her. So she doesn't handle as well as some: I recognized that when I test-drove it. I take that into consideration when I drive. She suits me well; I'm quite pleased."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Perfect car to tow behind my motorhome

by Full-time RVer
from Austin, TX | October 2, 2010

Rating from

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

"I bought my 2005 ECHO coupe with manual transmission in 2007 specifically because it can be towed without any modifications. It is perfect for towing by my mini motorhome. I don't see its exterior styling or interior design as problematic. True, the console placement was "different" and I had to get used to it, but how difficult is that?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Good litle ECO car

by Claus
from Canada | October 18, 2009

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"If you can find the hatch back! Truly a great little car. The interior is unconventional, but on a design point of view remarkable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Reliable little ugly thing...

by Robert M.
from San Juan, PR | August 23, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 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 a 2005 Toyota Echo a month ago. Let's face it... this car is not what you might consider a headturner. Not by a long shot. Even my 1998 Ford Expedition receives more admiring looks than the Echo but with gas prices well over the $3.25 a gallon the Echo is the best choice for everyday conmmuting specially around congested city streets. Aside for slight body blemishes the car is comfortable, AC is good, starts everytime without hesitation and will run all week on a $30 - $35 tank. Compare that to the $90 - $120 the Expedition was consuming every week. Definetly, I'm keeping this little ugly car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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