My car is sturdy and reliable, and while it vibrates like crazy, it gets me and my family where we need to be.
My car is older than dirt, but it's such a sturdy, practical car. There's more room inside than you would think, and I can safely put two carseats in the back seat. The only complaints I have involve the car simply being old now. I wish they continued making the Echo.
Harriet J
on February 16, 2021
The car is very economical and is rarely in the garage. It is easy driving
It has been very reliable, little maintenance needed, good gas mileage. It is easy to drive and has a comfortable seat.
Jill B
on February 12, 2021
Good gas mileage and reliable engine It never breaks down
It's good on gas Easy to park Reliable , never breaks down
Joe T
on February 8, 2021
Negative qualities of 2001 Toyota echo.
My vehicle is very small. My Toyota echo also does not have air conditioning. My vehicle also does not have power locks or windows. It has a radio but no compact disc player. There is also no AUX jack. My vehicle has a manual transmission. I prefer larger cars.
No N
on January 6, 2021
Cheap and runs great and great for night driving with the dash in center
I like the dash in the center it is great on gas and a great car for in town but I do not like taking it on the hwy for over 2 hrs
Dennis
on November 16, 2020
Best cheap car in the world.
Bought new in 2001 and 187,000 trouble-free miles since then. A BMW rammed the side of its back fender so I bought my own car back from my Insurance company for $660. I tow trailers and even cars with it. It got 27 mpg towing a car that only got 18 mpg itself. I can expect 40 mpg from it or 45mpg on non- ethanol fuel. All in all, it is an amazing little car that looks like Minnie Mouse's shoe.
Cyn K
on October 27, 2020
I bought it new and plan to run it into the ground.
I like how easy it is to drive and park. I get excellent gas mileage. The trunk and fold-down rear seat mean I can haul objects one might not expect from a compact car.
Tea K
on September 30, 2020
Old and keeps forming new problems.
It is old so there's a new problem every month. First the oil change light was defective so I was driving on fumes. Then the tail pipe rusted out and was dragging on the street. Sometimes the locks on the doors get stuck and will not unlock. My gas tank is also defective making the gas pump think it is full and click off while I am fueling. The check engine light will not turn off. The cheap, plastic detail on the sides are falling off. Sometimes the needle on the speedometer gets stuck and I do not know how fast I am going.
Laura S
on September 18, 2020
Great mileage with good size and quality.
Like the size and love the mileage. Only dislike is only being able to unlock the back door from the inside.
Judy F
on September 8, 2020
Made to last and gets great gas mileage.
Love my little Echo. It is 18 years old and still gets almost 40 mpg on the highway. It has a cool dash with cubbies and the odometer is not behind the steering wheel. Only complaint is I can't buy a new one.
Lori M
on August 24, 2020
It is small, which means that I can easily parallel park in the city.
I like how it is small. Being able to fit in any parking space is amazing, and the interior is just as great! The radio is on the older side, but still plays everything I want. All in all this is a great car!
Luis Vazquez M
on August 9, 2020
Its is a cool antique. I say this cause its a 2001 model.
Its is a 2001 echo. For a car that is old it runs alright. I can't say much because I barely got it. What I can say though is that it runs good doesn't make any loud noise it goes fast when it needs too. First things first it paint is old and it's fading. The car does get hot but the good thing that I like about it that it cools off easy. It has Ac but I don't think it works because I haven't tried using I just roll down my window to let the air in and cool down.
Debbie Rush
on August 4, 2020
Reliability
I have a 2001, bought it brand new. I love this car. I am at 160,000 miles and have had no probs. New tires, battery and new coil packs and thats it. Yes the paint is peeling on hood but it’s been out in the heat for almost 20 yrs. Great on gas, very roomy for a small car. Trunk is huge. I will drive this baby until she has nothing left. Wish I could buy a new one.
Mason G
on July 14, 2020
The Toyota echo; a very comfortable and small car.
My vehicle is very old therefore it has the normal problems that come with old cars. Unfortunately, this specific car also has problems with the plastic underneath and the alignment. While driving on the highway, this car seems very unreliable because the steering wheel will jerk you from left to right. One time I was jerked so bad that I had to pull over. This was when we found out that the plastic underneath had been dragging and had caught the wheel. By getting caught on the wheel, the wheel burnt a hole through the plastic and it is been very hard to fix ever since. Although this car has problems, I love the fact that it is a stick shift car. The seats are comfy and overall it is a great starting out car. I wouldn't recommend this to someone with a family because it seats five, but the inside is very small. No 6 foot person would want to ride shotgun in this car.
froginheat
on June 16, 2020
Got one with 415 k miles
Just got an echo, with 415 k miles, and it is still running like new... Only thing is the clutch was out when i got it... (only paid $400 for car) hope it runs for a long time... The car is almost 19 years old... I dont drive a lot but this car is all i need now.. Thanks toyota for making the reliability a number one priority
Bobbi attaway
on June 12, 2020
My first car
I got it 2 months ago, check engine light has always been on but i didn’t feel anything wrong with it until the battery light came on then all the sudden it wouldn’t go any faster than 10mph and the lights wouldn’t turn on.Based on people’s opinions it’s the alternator. Hopefully once I buy one I’m not waiting money and it’ll be running as good as it was.
Marletta Hudgins
on June 12, 2020
Love my Echo!
I have had my beautiful red 2001 Echo for 18 years! It has been the best car we have ever had!
Candy D
on May 2, 2020
I've had it for 18 years and it hasn't given me any trouble.
It's small but has a good size trunk. Doesn't use much gas. Toyotas last forever.
Brittany W
on April 15, 2020
My car is almost as old as me and still functions with all the original parts
Given my cars age it is in very good shape. It runs well (accelerates well, handles speed, break aren't too sensitive or not sensitive enough) and has good gas mileage, but due to its age has minor problems like a broken A/C and malfunctioning windshield fluid sprayers.
Laurie M
on April 11, 2020
My reliable green Toyota echo.
My Toyota is very cute! Its reliable and gets good gas mileage. It has two doors and a roomy trunk which is perfect for me. I do not often have problems with my Toyota. It still runs like the day I bought it. It's a very nice green color and is very comfortable.
Kevin S
on April 6, 2020
Dash in the middle of the dashboard
I like it because the dash is above the radio in the middle of the dashboard. Not good for trips longer than an hour. Very uncomfortable for long trips
Amanda W
on April 4, 2020
It is extremely dependable and reliable. Will always get you where you need to go.
I like that it is very reliable. Rarely have any mechanical issues. I also think it is cute.
Blythe T
on December 7, 2019
There is a lot of storage space and the trunk holds a lot. You can take it on a road trip and the gas mileage is fantastic.
It's the little car that could. The echo is a small car with a large amount of space inside and I'm the trunk. I love that the speedometer is in the center of the dashboard. Only downside is that it's tiny and light so driving on expressways aren't always preferred.
James H
on October 21, 2019
Good investment the gas mileage was worth the extra cost
This has been a good investment. The gas mileage is why I purchased it in the first place. I have yet to any major issues with the car
Laura G
on September 11, 2019
Little car with a big spirit! Lots of room for a compact car. Great gas mileage. Perfect for day trips.
Love that my fam had this car for 17 years, I've had it for 10 years and it's still great! Dislike that it's always struggled with hills even when it was new. But hey 17 years and still my primary car! Love it!
Heather G
on August 22, 2019
What you'll go through with an Echo.
Not a family car or for large people. The gas is great. It is a reliable car the front seats are comfortable and I like where the speedometer is. My trunk button is lock so I have to use the key. It still has a cassette player no CD player. It is not easy because it is a two seater to get in the back.
peter W
on August 14, 2019
It is old , paid for , runs great !
Great car . Very good on gas and maintenance. East to drive and especially park. Only complain it that they don't make them any more.
Morris T
on July 24, 2019
My loud Toyota echo my love
My car is very loud. There's not much else it runs great. It's a good run little car Toyota echo great on gas 200,000 miles
Hud R
on July 7, 2019
Still 40 mpg after all these years.
Still get 40 mpg. No major repairs. Standard shift still runs smooth. Plenty of room when back seat is down. No dislikes.
Lily F
on June 29, 2019
Love the bug look, without the small size! The collegiate crawler car.
Runs great, have lived through a lot and has not failed me yet. Decent mpg, and relatively low-cost to fix. A lot of manual features, but high-tech enough to enjoy the ride. Personally love the safety features and size- it is roomy and has a lot of trunk space, making it perfect for road trips with close friends. Does not hold a lot of gas, only 9 gallons, so refills are pretty frequent.
Dee C
on June 29, 2019
Oldie, but a goodie, hoping for an echo comeback!
My car doesn't have auto locks or windows. Since it's a little older echo, it has an issue with the exhaust pipe rattling when I am sitting at a light. The seats are comfortable, but the belt slot on the drivers side bumps into by hip a little bit. Otherwise, echo has quite a bit of speed when gas is pressed. Excels really quickly. As long as all liquids are regularly checked, its perfect.
Nancy J
on June 28, 2019
Go for a long way on one tank of gas. Just don't expect to win any races!
I like how fuel-efficient it is, and how small it is for parking. But the overall look isn't very sporty, and it lacks a lot of oomph to get going fast.
Bobbi
on June 24, 2019
No RPM or temp gage
What doesn’t quit make any sense at all to me is to my knowledge stick shift cars are all supposed to have an rpm gage, which this car doesn’t. Nor does it have a temp gage and you’ll only know when your cars over heating when the light turns on
Charles C
on June 13, 2019
It's got a pretty nice design in my opinion. Like being able to open trunk with a lever.
Gets fantastic gas mileage, comfortable seats, access to trunk through back seats, really quiet vehicle.
Michael S
on May 26, 2019
It sucks that we sleep in it.
We have had our car about 4 years. We have given it hell and it still runs. We have driven from las Vegas to Boston and it still goes.
Casey T
on May 21, 2019
Very good on gas and great transportation to and from work good commuting car for family roomy too.
No problems very reliable car and good on gas.when it drives it's smooth no real major issues or complaints
Brian N
on May 5, 2019
It's dependable and has never broken down ever on me.
I like my vehicle very much. It's very dependable and has been with me for a long time. I trust it more than a new car.
Erin W
on March 26, 2019
Toyota Echo: More than a reliable. More than a gas saver. A car for living life.
This car has been amazing. It now has over 370,000 miles and is still going strong. To this day it still gets great gas mileage, better than any new car I could purchase. I've done minimal repair and every major component is still its original equipment. It has never left me stranded and I've never had to be towed. This thing is a tank! It takes a beating and keeps on going. It's tiny enough I can fit it just about anywhere, yet roomy enough on the inside to carry a passenger and 2 large dogs in the back. I love this car.
Kevin H
on March 13, 2019
It gets 40 mpg even in city traffic so saves you a lot of money on gas.
It is very fuel efficient and has great headroom. It is easy to park and has low maintenance costs. It works well for my purposes and is not something that people would try and steal.
Andrea G
on February 25, 2019
Great on gas, reliable, comfortable.
I have had the car for 15 years, the clear coat on the car is peeling, the dealership didn't properly install the carpet back in after repairing the recall. It has been a very reliable car, after 15 years the check engine light just came on. So maintenance is key to a good running car.
Pete L
on January 14, 2019
It a great value for the money
I love my vehicle. It is very dependable. It is very economical.
Andrea G
on January 12, 2019
Compact car, great gas mileage!
I love my Toyota echo, its a compact car. My 6'4 brother can sit in there good!! Great on gas and excellent on gas for freeway driving. I've had my car since 2001, and it has 190k miles all by me. I've driven to new Mexico, Oregon from California with no problems. The only thing I have a problem with is the clear coat on the car has come off and it looks terrible, but I am sure that is my fault for not getting it waxed. But for a old car it runs great with regular maintenance.
Heather G
on January 3, 2019
Only buy of your a small person
The inside is way to small. Two doors makes it harder for children. The weight limit on the car is so low you can't have three adults or you'll bottom out on a ditch
elle k
on December 28, 2018
Great car...keep it maintained and it runs everyday. I have over 120,000...runs like a new car.Plan to keep it forever. Hope it runs for 500,000 miles
No complaints. It is .reliable...I would buy again
phil k
on December 14, 2018
It is paid for. So no car payment needed. Maintenance is very low and cheap.
What i dislike is it is getting too old. What i like it is a great car . Great gas mileage, easy to park anywhere.
Mary c
on November 10, 2018
I can depend on it, and it doesn't break down.
I like it is because it is very reliable. I've had very few problems with it in the 11 years I've owned it. Nothing major has ever gone wrong with it. My only complaint would be that it has two doors which sometimes makes it awkward if there are a few people in the car. No complaints.