I just got my 2002 echo with 154k miles for 2000$ and she runs great. Amazing gas mileage and very roomy. Not the most comfortable for long drives since the butt of the seat won’t raise up but you get used to it. Also she has to take some time to get up to highway speeds or go uphill but she gets there. Looking forward to driving this car as long as possible
Look for a set of Scion Xa seats in a junk yard. They bolt right in to the Echo and sit a tad bit higher than the stock seats. Way more comfortable and sporty as well ( deep buckets )
Reading other comments, I want to say my 2001 echo is pretty quick! When I first drove it I was shocked at how fast the little car is. I see people getting luxury sedans that cost thousands more, trying to keep up expensive parts and maintenance. I just dont understand it. My echo was paid in cash, maintenance can be done with spare change, and gas prices are not an issue. I use the car for instacart sometimes too. So the car keeps running like a champ and is the perfect transportation appliance.
I still have my 1999 Echo which I purchased used 18 years ago. The best car I have ever owned. The mechanic always wonders why I keep fixing it. Because it's great. And doesn't have all the electronic junk to break. Manual windows, manual everything. {Note you need to change the air filter and that a/c will work quit.}
You gotta remember that Echo was Corolla's succesor, it only makes sense how reliable it is,i own a 2003 model with electric windows and all, it has given me zero issues so far
I've had 2 of these cars and I think it's the best damned product Toyota ever made. My 1st one was a 2000 model with a 5 speed. Best I ever got was 47 mpg. Very reliable and made in Japan. My 2010 RAV 4 gets about 1/2 the fuel mileage with a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder. I wish I had kept it with gas prices being what they now are
I had one I bought New back in 03, drove that thing everywhere, Unfortunately I traded it in back in 2010, Looking to get another just cause it was a fun car and got great gas mileage. Funny side note: I have a Prius too. The Echo is just a simple car and easy to work on.
I think the mitsubishi mirage is the modern equivalent to the echo. It only weighs 2000 lbs and has a small 3 cly. Gets 50 mpg hwy. But obviously not as reliable. But you can get in a 5 speed stick, which has shown to be pretty reliable. Despite journalist reviews, there is a growing cult following for them, like the echo.
I have a white 01 sedan with power locks but crank windows and I love how inexpensive it is to operate as well as it's fuel economy. Mine has 168k on the odometer and the 5 speed manual. I prefer stick shifts. I'm currently replacing the entire exhaust system; header, catalytic converter and muffler. It was rusted out and leaked fumes into the cabin. I also had a few emissions codes so I replaced some EVAP parts like the charcoal canister, it's hoses, purge solenoid and PCV valve. I'm still in need of a Toyota gas cap. Next I plan on having the clutch and flywheel changed as well as the engine and transmission mounts. I like getting my parts from Rock Auto because they're plentiful and inexpensive.
I just purchased a 2000 with 144k for $2200 clean title etc no accidents but the air bag light is on trying to figure out without taking to the dealer...etc
Sorry, but that's not a 2004 . It's actually a 2000-2002 model year , after 2002 they have the license plate on the trunk lid, and the hood is different. Thanks
My brother traded his 98 model Toyota Tercel black hawk coupe 5spd in 2000 for a 00’ echo 4 door and leased it traded to my mom I drove it in high school and she kept it I got something else and then my dad took over driving it he let my younger brother drive it took it back gave it back to him and my dad drove it every other week 8 hours from VA to Tn it had 300k on it and it still looks the same not ragged out just faded hood ugly gold well maintained same interior as yours and he’s finally passing it along to me for just a daily commuter. Very cool cars wish it were a 2 door manual but free is free Iv always loved them. They are ugly egg looking cars easily 42ish mpg
im starting to think cars like this are more economical then a prius even if the prius has better has milage. startup cost is thousands cheaper to buy, plus theres no chance of hybrid battery failure or replacment which is another big cost. 100k miles @ 40 MPG = 1818 gallons = $5454 in gas ($3/gallon) 100k miles @ 50 MPG = 2500 gallons = $7500 in gas ($3/gallon) So you'll save $2k in gas over 100k miles which would be enough to probably be even in purchase cost.
Thanks for video.I just bought a 2000 with 137000 miles on it and my radio doesn't work either lol.i bought it out of a tow yardyard for 900$.so Dar I've gone 130 miles and only used 1/4 tank.looks like about 40 mpg.I have a 06 scion xb with the same motor and I get 36 and the echo is more aerodynamic so I think 40 is about right
These weigh a few hundred pounds less than the yaris. Also the plus on these, over the prius, is that you never have hybrid batteries to replace. I had to spend $1000 to replace the batteries on my prius with used ones. Not as good looking as a yaris
MMM uwu echoooo 💙 i have 1 Year 2000 is Crash un front by Someone, but i repear the car and now is look great and yeaaa is so Cool this car i love it, in my country the call it "the cars of the poor" but I don't care because this car is helping me to much and my brother named it "Raycer" hahaha good one, oh and is sound Strange the car...is like a Raicing Car and sometimes is sound like a Tiger or monster inside. Any idea about the sound?
Sounds like the fan. Minor repair. I like the center gauges. It was a big draw to me for my 15 XB. Echos are one of the best cars you can get under 1500 bucks with under 150k. Stick preferably
《PSH》GHOST PUBG the power windows were an option. I kinda like not having them. Less stuff to break. Is the 03 still an Echo? Is the a non USA version?
@@zythr9999 functionality over form. Happy turtle beak on the first gens to me looked bizarre but reap the savings. Except for lights are cheaper on 2003+ and they can't be swapped from first and second gens. Sheet metal is different. Trunk is different. I like the second gen taillights better but I can tell you I nearly made Swiss cheese of my car trying to graft them on. Then the trunk wouldn't close 1.5" gap. Scion xA 1st Gen xB and 2007-15 USA Yaris had same engine. 2016+ US Yaris and Scion iA was actually a Mazda 2.
I just got my 2002 echo with 154k miles for 2000$ and she runs great. Amazing gas mileage and very roomy. Not the most comfortable for long drives since the butt of the seat won’t raise up but you get used to it. Also she has to take some time to get up to highway speeds or go uphill but she gets there. Looking forward to driving this car as long as possible
Look for a set of Scion Xa seats in a junk yard. They bolt right in to the Echo and sit a tad bit higher than the stock seats. Way more comfortable and sporty as well ( deep buckets )
@@stevenhinkle6957 thanks
What milage you get from it in city with busy traffic?
I also have a 2003 one, and don't really think of let her go until she can't really run more
@@fabriziorafaelbenitezquint886 these cars do not die 😂😂😂
Reading other comments, I want to say my 2001 echo is pretty quick! When I first drove it I was shocked at how fast the little car is. I see people getting luxury sedans that cost thousands more, trying to keep up expensive parts and maintenance. I just dont understand it. My echo was paid in cash, maintenance can be done with spare change, and gas prices are not an issue. I use the car for instacart sometimes too. So the car keeps running like a champ and is the perfect transportation appliance.
It’s a great car, love mine, it will never betray me
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I still have my 1999 Echo which I purchased used 18 years ago. The best car I have ever owned. The mechanic always wonders why I keep fixing it. Because it's great. And doesn't have all the electronic junk to break. Manual windows, manual everything. {Note you need to change the air filter and that a/c will work quit.}
You gotta remember that Echo was Corolla's succesor, it only makes sense how reliable it is,i own a 2003 model with electric windows and all, it has given me zero issues so far
Is it a manual transmission? Those went out on my brother's car after about 250,000 miles. Automatic transmissions were Toyotas specialty
@@stevecooper7883 no, mine is automatic, still no issues whatseoever
@@stevecooper7883 well... mine has about 160K miles on it, so we'll see
Actually the Tercel's successor.
@@ukallianpurlol actually the Yaris successor do some researchhhhhh
I've had 2 of these cars and I think it's the best damned product Toyota ever made. My 1st one was a 2000 model with a 5 speed. Best I ever got was 47 mpg. Very reliable and made in Japan. My 2010 RAV 4 gets about 1/2 the fuel mileage with a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder. I wish I had kept it with gas prices being what they now are
I had one I bought New back in 03, drove that thing everywhere, Unfortunately I traded it in back in 2010, Looking to get another just cause it was a fun car and got great gas mileage. Funny side note: I have a Prius too. The Echo is just a simple car and easy to work on.
I think the mitsubishi mirage is the modern equivalent to the echo. It only weighs 2000 lbs and has a small 3 cly. Gets 50 mpg hwy. But obviously not as reliable. But you can get in a 5 speed stick, which has shown to be pretty reliable. Despite journalist reviews, there is a growing cult following for them, like the echo.
yeh but the miarge is gutless and has a lame overdrive also us an old ladies car. The echo is cool you could rob a bank with.
That's not the 2004 body. That's either the 2000, 2001 or the 2002. In 2003 they modestly changed the front and the back.
I have a white 01 sedan with power locks but crank windows and I love how inexpensive it is to operate as well as it's fuel economy. Mine has 168k on the odometer and the 5 speed manual. I prefer stick shifts.
I'm currently replacing the entire exhaust system; header, catalytic converter and muffler. It was rusted out and leaked fumes into the cabin. I also had a few emissions codes so I replaced some EVAP parts like the charcoal canister, it's hoses, purge solenoid and PCV valve. I'm still in need of a Toyota gas cap.
Next I plan on having the clutch and flywheel changed as well as the engine and transmission mounts. I like getting my parts from Rock Auto because they're plentiful and inexpensive.
5 speed stick is the way to go with these. Will get up and move. Automatic is a sloth with 1.5 engine.
I just purchased a 2000 with 144k for $2200 clean title etc no accidents but the air bag light is on trying to figure out without taking to the dealer...etc
Sorry, but that's not a 2004 . It's actually a 2000-2002 model year , after 2002 they have the license plate on the trunk lid, and the hood is different. Thanks
I have a two door echo. With a 5 speed manual transmission
Fugly looking but still an awesome car since it just works
Nup, no way these cars looked great, because they had simple styling there shape is just kind of funny
btw the doors are heavy. theyre light due to powertrains and an accumulation of smaller/lighter items (but not the doors).
Sophie needs her own TH-cam channel.
You can get tires at Pep Boys for $43.00 with a 40k road hazard warranty
i bought one 10 months ago for $2300, manual, engine swap for a 2010 yaris engine and its great.
My brother traded his 98 model Toyota Tercel black hawk coupe 5spd in 2000 for a 00’ echo 4 door and leased it traded to my mom I drove it in high school and she kept it I got something else and then my dad took over driving it he let my younger brother drive it took it back gave it back to him and my dad drove it every other week 8 hours from VA to Tn it had 300k on it and it still looks the same not ragged out just faded hood ugly gold well maintained same interior as yours and he’s finally passing it along to me for just a daily commuter. Very cool cars wish it were a 2 door manual but free is free Iv always loved them. They are ugly egg looking cars easily 42ish mpg
This is the deluxe 4 door with 60/40 rear seat. Great car for a disabled person too.
I have a 2005 same color since 2008 when l bought it has been running like a champ and 25 dollars fills the thank 😂😂😂😂
im starting to think cars like this are more economical then a prius even if the prius has better has milage. startup cost is thousands cheaper to buy, plus theres no chance of hybrid battery failure or replacment which is another big cost.
100k miles @ 40 MPG = 1818 gallons = $5454 in gas ($3/gallon)
100k miles @ 50 MPG = 2500 gallons = $7500 in gas ($3/gallon)
So you'll save $2k in gas over 100k miles which would be enough to probably be even in purchase cost.
You should reset the blower. It has a reset button. My dad had that issue with his Tacoma
please what battery does the car use.
Its NOT at 2004. Youe is a 2000, 2001 or 2002 Echo. The grill tells the years. 2003, 04 and 05 has a different grill and trunk.
Thanks for video.I just bought a 2000 with 137000 miles on it and my radio doesn't work either lol.i bought it out of a tow yardyard for 900$.so Dar I've gone 130 miles and only used 1/4 tank.looks like about 40 mpg.I have a 06 scion xb with the same motor and I get 36 and the echo is more aerodynamic so I think 40 is about right
Echo weighs less as well.
These weigh a few hundred pounds less than the yaris. Also the plus on these, over the prius, is that you never have hybrid batteries to replace. I had to spend $1000 to replace the batteries on my prius with used ones. Not as good looking as a yaris
You are talking about the best car ever designed.
That noise is usually the bearing going bad on the blower motor. Get a blower motor from a junk yard if you want the noise to go away.
Does it have cruise control??
Not unless dealer installed
I have a echo to same color good car people laugh at me cuz I drive a echo but there good with gas
Me too! They laugh, we save money.
@@rogerspacebucks450 yes we do and don’t matter how gas prices are high
@@ELHONDEROPR I’m about to buy one and save money with you all.
@@ShutterSpeedGaming nice yes there good cars do your regular maintenance they last forever
Think it's time for a new blower motor
MMM uwu echoooo 💙 i have 1 Year 2000 is Crash un front by Someone, but i repear the car and now is look great and yeaaa is so Cool this car i love it, in my country the call it "the cars of the poor" but I don't care because this car is helping me to much and my brother named it "Raycer" hahaha good one, oh and is sound Strange the car...is like a Raicing Car and sometimes is sound like a Tiger or monster inside. Any idea about the sound?
Nonsense... I own a 2003 Echo and I'm not poor. I'm just cheap!
Cheap is rich
2003 model is way better than this model
Nominal difference. Body, is it.
Sounds like the fan. Minor repair. I like the center gauges. It was a big draw to me for my 15 XB. Echos are one of the best cars you can get under 1500 bucks with under 150k. Stick preferably
djkenny yes one of the best affordable and genuine quality car i have it for like 14 years
CoCo NuTNuT 2003 model has automatic windows good and durable interior and its shape and body is different from this and different lights
《PSH》GHOST PUBG the power windows were an option. I kinda like not having them. Less stuff to break. Is the 03 still an Echo? Is the a non USA version?
Ugliest car but good on gas
I guess ease of entry would tend to make it an ugly car😀
@@zythr9999 functionality over form. Happy turtle beak on the first gens to me looked bizarre but reap the savings. Except for lights are cheaper on 2003+ and they can't be swapped from first and second gens. Sheet metal is different. Trunk is different. I like the second gen taillights better but I can tell you I nearly made Swiss cheese of my car trying to graft them on. Then the trunk wouldn't close 1.5" gap. Scion xA 1st Gen xB and 2007-15 USA Yaris had same engine. 2016+ US Yaris and Scion iA was actually a Mazda 2.
@@marshmower Thank you I see, though one other poster liked the pre 2003 models, because they liked the "bloated" look.
@@zythr9999 inherent birth control enabled
@@marshmower That's not necessarily a bad thing😀