It's a very reliable vehicle, good on gas and we've had it for about 10 years now. One of the only issues we've had was with the ac and heat going out.
Its very small and compact so if you do a lot of travelling its not the best vehicle for that. It doesn't have much storage space.
Kari M
on February 1, 2021
Long lasting commuter car.
Excellent fuel mileage. It has held up well over the years. It is very basic. No power windows or doors. No cruise control.
Phyllis M
on January 16, 2021
That it runs great and the air conditioner does not work that well.
The car runs good. The air conditioner does not work that well and there is not a rear window defroster. Have not had any major problems, it is just old and out of date.
Matt C
on December 24, 2020
The most important thing is that it is a dependable car that is good for commutes to work or wherever you need to go.
I like the size of the car. It is small and it is easy to drive. Also, it is good for parking. Although, there is no power windows, the music speakers are not great, and there is no clock.
Jeri C
on December 19, 2020
Great size and gas mileage!
Great gas mileage, fits into small parking spaces, and was very well priced. I've had little to no issues with this vehicle. The only thing I did not care for when I purchased was that it didn't come standard with power locks and windows. Had to purchase 2 packages to get those.
Marie D
on December 13, 2020
The 2003, 2-door, automatic Toyota ECHO
I love my 2003 Toyota ECHO. Although the car is 16 years old, I have never had any kind of mechanical problem with it. The only expenses I have had are for a set of new tires after about 5 years from purchase and a new battery after 15 years of usage. I do not have a lot of miles on the car because I do not have to drive much now that I'm retired. Nevertheless, it is very economical to drive, giving me at least 30 miles to a gallon of gas. Unfortunately, Toyota has discontinued this model and replaced it with the Years.
Denise B
on November 30, 2020
Great mileage, reliability and comfort. Small and maneuverable, great power,
My Echo is one of the best cars I have owned. It get fantastic gas mileage and is pretty comfortable. The trunk has a huge capacity. The car has been completely reliable
Shelby B
on November 19, 2020
I love my Echo! Best Little Car
The driver window is not working. Runs smoothly and gets me to where I need to be. The comfort of my seats are amazing. Recommend this type for new drivers like myself. No major maintenance required. When I bought it used, and had been severely neglected
Kelley D
on October 26, 2020
It is great for a person without kids or one that needs a lot of interior space.
I like that my car is easy to drive. It gets good miles per gallon. It is getting too small for my family now. It was good before kids. I now need a bigger one for my growing family.
Jen R
on October 19, 2020
2003 Toyota echo: CD bops for the win.
My vehicle is small, so that helps to keep the gas bills low, and believe me it helps a broke college student out. The only problem I have with it is that it does not have cruise control or an AUX cord. I have spent extra money on CDs because I hate the radio, but it is not too bad. I can rely on my car to get me from point A to point B, and that is all that matters.
Emily T
on October 10, 2020
Small, light and convenient.
The Toyota echo is a light, small car, making it easy to drive in larger cities with tight corners. Even though it is small, there is plenty of room for passengers and luggage in the trunk. The echo is fun to drive and easy to maneuver. I highly recommend it to people who are just starting to drive.
Kelly G
on September 4, 2020
It's in great condition. Runs smoothly, air conditioning works great. Saves gas.
My vehicle runs great despite its age.. Toyota is great brand as well... I just wish I could have something a bit newer.
Rachel K
on July 29, 2020
Awesome. Great value. I love this car.
This is my 2nd Echo. It is like my truck car. I feel as though I sit high. In very comfortable ergonomic seats. The speedometer is in a great, but unusual place. You do get use to it quickly. It had great gas mileage. 42 miles to the gal. I fill it up once a week when doing a good amount of driving.
Birgitta C
on May 19, 2020
Nothing. Very good car. Runs well with no mechanical issues
Nothing. No complaints about the vehicle at all. No mechanical issues
Matthew D
on May 2, 2020
I have owned my car for 15 years and it is the longest I have owned a car.
Good gas mileage. It has always been reliable. I have owned it for 15 years.
Blaine l
on April 23, 2020
Great mileage, whether on the highway or in town
Great simple standard shift car with excellent mileage. Toyota stopped making them unfortunately
Greg tritle
on January 30, 2020
Reliability
I have a 2001 two-door five speed. And I recently three weeks ago guide 2003 automatic four-door. It is very reliable very attractive good handling excellent gas mileage a fantastic car!! I love both of my echo’s.
Jon D
on January 17, 2020
It has a good engine. It rarely goes in for service.
My Toyota gets good gas mileage. It has lasted for 15 yrs. It has plenty of legroom. The trunk is a good size.
Rhonda B
on January 1, 2020
It's better than nothing. It gets me where I need to go. It gets decent gas mileage
I'm not crazy about it. It runs and gets me from point A to Point B. Not the most comfortable car but It's what I have.
JA B
on December 25, 2019
The one most important thing others should know about my car is it gets great gas mileage.
I love that I own it. It gets great gas mileage. It is a good size for me to drive. I don't like that it is old so it needs repairs more often than I like.
Alex G
on November 20, 2019
Why I love my Toyota echo.
I honestly love my echo, from the gas mileage to the reliability. I have only had a few problems with the vehicle, results of me leaving it for half a year while I was at school. I got from Asheville NC to Redding ca with only $230 for gas. I replaced the water pump and alternator, this is the problems I referred to earlier.
Tonya P
on October 26, 2019
This car gets good gas mileage and also is dependable too!
I love that it's good on gas and reliable.I love that it's a Toyota because I love Toyota's.I dislike that there isn't enough cup holders.
Cheryl C
on June 20, 2019
Great car that I have nicknamed 'my zippy car'.
This car is great for doing errands. It is so easy to drive and to park. It is great on gas mileage. The visibility is wonderful. It is a little difficult getting in the back seat but once you are there, it is comfortable for 2 people. The trunk is fairly roomy and I am able to get everything I need in the trunk. The car is easy to drive in traffic and to make right turns on a red light. The trunk latch broke which has been very inconvenient. Also one of the hubcaps came off and dented, so now I must replace that.
K F
on June 17, 2019
It's very light in weight.
I love the life of the car. I dislike the size and weight of the car
Sharon S
on May 4, 2019
My car is compact, but yet it still feels like you have a presence on the road.
I love that it is a compact car but I still sit high on the road. I love the gas mileage. I love the sound system. I dislike that it came without cruise control.
Jared S
on May 1, 2019
Its small but its kickass and its reliable and ive never had any real problems with it except for natural wear and tear
It's a small car and i really like it except that the brakes go fast seems like i'm replacing them every year same with tires
john w
on April 20, 2019
Very good gas mileage in the 30 to 35 mpg range.
The car is small so it fits into tight spots. I am 6 foot tall and I have plenty of room inside the car. The seats are very comfortable. I get about 35 mpg.
TARA S
on March 28, 2019
Its Reliable! You can count on it to start. It's also very economical.
I love the gas mileage, reliability-it always starts, and the trunk space. No Complaints!
Sarah R
on January 19, 2019
It takes $22 to fill up my gas tank and I get very good mileage.
I currently own a 2003 Toyota ECHO. I recently wrecked my previous car, so I bought my ECHO used for about $1,500. It is in decent running condition. However, the brakes recently started acting up. When I press too hard on them, they squeak. Also, when I leave my foot on the brake, there is a slight grinding sound. My air conditioner is also currently not working. The outside of the car is in okay condition. There is a small dent on the left side of the windshield. There are a few scratches on the outside and a few rust stains. The inside is in okay condition as well. There are stains on the majority of my seats, so I have seat covers. The felt that covers the top of the car is still intact and is not hanging down. There a few scratches on the inside on the doors. I do not have an AUX cord but I use a FM transmitter to connect the Bluetooth in my phone to my radio. Overall, it is a very good car for only $1,500.
michael M
on November 22, 2018
I love this vehicle and advise anyone getting a first car to choose this car.
My vehicle at the moment is currently up to date on everything and the sound is phenomenal. I'm surprised such a little car can have so much get up when it comes to acceleration. The car is really comfortable for something so small and has a lot of space especially for my first car.
Liz M
on October 27, 2018
Excellent economy car for reliable transportation for years
I have owned this car since 2005, so 15 years. I bought it used with 6,000 miles on it. This car has been incredibly reliable. It gets good gas mileage. I have had to do several expensive repairs on it recently, but those are due to age, not quality. Downsides are that it is a base model and not very physically comfortable to ride in, and also that it is a cheaper construction, so it has a very noisy cabin now.