2003 Toyota ECHO consumer reviews

I'm 66 years old and this is the best, most reliable car I've owned. To bad they don't build cars like this anymore. Best money I've spent on a car. 24 years old and runs great.

I’ve owned two 2003 echos, first one was great family got big only mechanical issue , oil seal leak no other problem, I put Michelin tires and it made the ride enjoyable, now I pickup one with 86k and going over it I expect to put 100k more miles and save on gas Oh I own a RAV4 and a Sienna very happy with toyota

❤I was the 1st one to road-trip this car when my Mom bought it new. When she passed🙏, I bought it from the estate. (As well as my Dad's Toyota Tacoma, which I gave to my son.❤) I think of her, & talk with her every time I drive it - which is, all day, everyday, due to being homeless now & living in it for the passed year.🙏 My life has definitely been rough. I never saw the passed 5 yrs coming at me the way it has...😢... This Toyota Echo has saved me in every way. I've packed it full & driven it more than you can imagine! It's held up like God is driving and Angels keep it surrounded!! Everything from starting immediately as soon as I turn the key, to the fluids, transmission, engine, tires... EVERYthing works & run great!!! I haven't been able to afford anything but gas & insurance! (Literally!) And thank God, & Toyota, I haven't needed to!! 20 years & still going strong!! With all my heart, thank you Toyota!! You always put out top quality running vehicles!! God bless you fully!!!🙏🙏🙏

This echo is fantastic. I bought a another one today January 10, 2020. I also own a 2001 with 221,000 miles on it five speed. The one I bought today is four-door an automatic. I think it needs plugs because I used a quarter tank in no time at all. But the legroom the performance the reliability why why did Toyota stop making them. If they made new ones today I would buy one. If you get a chance buy one you will never regret it, they run literally forever!! this echo is fantastic. I bought a new one today January 10, 2020. I also own a 2001 with 221,000 miles on it five-speed. The one I bought today is four-door and automatic. I think it needs plugs because I used a quarter tank in no time at all. But the legroom the performance to reliability why why did Toyota stop making them. If they made new ones today I would buy one. If you get a chance buy one you will never regret it they run literally forever !!

It's a steal. Bullet- proof. Fun to drive. And I'm 6'2". And it's paid for with 38 mpg. Great handling. Just a fun car to have!

This car is so basic there is not much to go wrong.. great mpg and super reliable... it’s a little small but enough room inside...

Gas saver and a very reliable car. It’s a perfect commute car. Speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior. Low base pricing. I recommend it to anyone who asks.

We bought the 4-door model brand new in 2003. It?s November 2018 and it is still going strong! We are a family of four and though sometimes getting all of us in the car along with major grocery shopping or camping gear can be a bit tight, the car is more than reliable, and has loads of trunk space. I commute a good 100km (hwy) to and from work daily and it has never let me down. Mileage is incredible - we?re still getting 40 miles to the gallon. We currently have over 426,000 km and no major repairs. We have always been vigilant with oil changes, fluid checks and tire rotations. The only thing I miss is armrests, but it?s a very minor inconvenience. This car is bulletproof! Going to hate it when finally putters out, but we?ll definitely be purchasing another Toyota!

I had my 2003 Toyota Echo for over 15 years now. It has taken me and my family to many places safely. The car doesn't require much work, but the basic oil change and check up on tires and brakes. My starter stopped working along with something else that the mechanic shop is currently working on. My fingers are crossed hoping it's not the engine. This all happened after the 15 years mark and I have over 110,00 miles on it. If I can get a new one with 4 doors and an automatic window, i would gladly buy it. I have the 2 door with wind up windows and I love it. Lol. Hope this helps someone decision to buy an Echo.

I bought the 2003 Echo new in the fall of 2002. It just came out and they had one on the lot. I needed a car quickly since my other car just died. I loved it from the first day. It was quiet ,fast and very enjoyable do drive. Today is 2018 and I have 266 000 km it, never any repair and everything original in it except battery and brakes off course. Never a light bulb burnt out in this 16 years. I drove it all year round city and highway. In this category the car is amazing. I have an Infiniti G35X also and off course the Echo is not that ,but I drove many small cars before but the Echo was by far the best. Now only drive it from April to September and wonder how many more years I will have this great little car without any problem.Now this is more like an experiment.