2001 Toyota ECHO Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This is a great first car or small eco friendly vehicle for those single folks or a couple! Surprisingly lots of space and the seats are very comfy for a long drive! Great gas mileage (one of my favorite things about this vehicle) and maintenance is great and minimal! Also great for tall people, my brother is 6"3' and can sit (and stretch legs) comfortably! Apr 23, 2015

I like that it was cheap to buy ($11,000), gets as good gas mileage as my motorcycles after a synthetic oil change and a K&N air filter (43 mpg), and it's easy to park this little car just about anywhere. Since it's a Toyota, parts are cheap and easy to find (if I were to ever need them). Our car now has 170,000 miles, and we've only replaced the clutch and a crank sensor! Accessories and options are almost non-existant.Aug 23, 2012

This car has been real good to us bought at 131,00 miles 3yrs ago the first year just oil change, then I just went ahead and upgraded the Muffler System but when I did that the Lower senser went bad so I changed them both nad recently put new plugs in her. So shes good to go, I would go anywhere with her but, We just have to many cars, I just got my wife a 08 Prius for a Wedding Gift, So I selling the echo. If not i would keep her. Sep 09, 2011

Acceleration is OK, as is braking, actually got it to 107 once - downhill. Turns very sharply, short wheelbase, and engine is way down low, so CG feels suprisingly low for such a tall car. Build quality is excellent, 105,000+ miles, no maintenance beyond oil, plugs, brake pads and a new set of tires in 55000 miles (bought used). Appearance is alright, less boring than many economy cars - the gauges are in the center of the dash turned towards the driver. Gas mileage is excellent averages 35MPG, once got nearly 40 burning an entire tank on the freeway. For an economy car with a 1.8L engine its suprisingly fun to drive. Jan 16, 2011

I love this car! I've had it since I bought it new almost 10 years ago. Though it doesn't have many frills, it beats out nearly every car sold today in economy and gas mileage. I have a manual transmission, and it is fun to drive... so zippy and handles very well. I have never had to replace or repair anything major, just kept up with oil changes and occasional maintenance, and I have spent very little other money besides buying tires a couple of times. It is no Corvette, but the manual trans. has pretty good acceleration, very responsive breaking & handling. It is a minimalist car, as I bought it when I was broke and in college, but seeing as I spent little to buy it and almost nothing on repairs, it has been a great investment, compared to other comparably priced cars I don't believe would have served me as well. I can't say enough good things about this car, it is great!Nov 01, 2010

I'll give you a second to stop laughing. Okay - well this car was a lease that we bought out because it was over on mileage, and we haven't looked back. Absolutely indestructable. 260,000 on it and I've done front brakes twice and rears once and done each front bearing once. That's IT for repairs. It blew 0's on its last E-test. Ridiculously reliable little POS. Oh yeah, it barely uses any fuel - better highway mileage than any current hybrid. (So is the Yaris by the way...)Nov 03, 2009

This is meant to be an early 21st-century economy-size trooper, with excellent gas mileage and handling to go with it. My model has manual transmission, which makes it fun to drive for me, though the acceleration leaves much to be desired (v4, oh well). Braking is fine, the build quality is, too, and the internal appearance is pleasing, though the exterior one lacks imagination. With its great cost of ownership, fun factor is not a problem. But I expect gas mileage to improve dramatically in less than 5 years for models such as this one! Let's go for 60 miles/gallon!Dec 21, 2008

The main issues that I have with the toyota echo that I own are the lack of automatic locks or windows and storage space. My favourite part about my echo, besides gas mileage, is the customization. Anyone who knows me will know that it is my car because of the distinctive decals, magnets, and overall appearance. The oddest part about my vehicle is the large alice pack (aka my 72 hour Search & Rescue gear) strapped into the back seat..hey, it has to go somewhere! =)Aug 29, 2008

It was plain just a base model, they are good on gas, there is not much for performance on it yet, its rattly but thats because of my stereo, i've changed the appearance of it and it does not look like your regular Echo. Its very fun to drive, I recommend them to anyone, this is my second Echo, my buddy bought one similar to mine after I got it. It has 190000 km on it and I have not changed anything on it yet, and the papers that the were in the car states that the old owner didn't have to either. There is pictures on my profile of it. Jun 30, 2008