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#5483 of 5644 hose by kneisl1 Nov 17, 2008 (6:49 am)
One of my hoses came loose when I changed the air filter once, although that didnt make the CEL come on. Perhaps you had that done recently? If it DID loosen by itself it might do so again. Good idea to keep an eye on it.
#5484 of 5644 Son will keep the ECHO by babyboomer Dec 01, 2008 (6:35 pm)
Drove the 2001 ECHO from Nashville, TN to Indianapolis, IN. for Thanksgiving. The car did great! The only problem I had was trying to tolerate my son's music. Years ago I swapped the ECHO for his 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee because he commutes many miles each day. I told him I would swap back any time. He said it was the best deal he ever made so will keep the ECHO.   I agreed.
#5485 of 5644 music by kneisl1 Dec 02, 2008 (6:44 am)
What sort of music does he listen to? Mine was into Metalica and the like for a while. I always liked the Doors. Replies to this message: babyboomer (Dec 06, 2008 5:05 am)
#5486 of 5644 Re: music [kneisl1] by babyboomer Dec 06, 2008 (5:05 am)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Dec 02, 2008 6:44 am) Bob Dylan has a radio show of lesser known music by never famous singers. Although I like some of Dylan's work, four hours of it made a long drive.
#5487 of 5644 dylan by kneisl1 Dec 06, 2008 (2:04 pm)
Hmmm.
#5488 of 5644 another milepost by nippononly Dec 15, 2008 (9:34 am)
so my little Echo just crossed the 110,000-mile threshold, still going strong, still having NEVER needed a repair, and still consuming no oil between oil changes.   And this despite my generally miserly ways when it comes to scheduled maintenance! It's due for plugs at 120K, and I think I will ask them to check the valve clearance at that time, a check which I don't think has ever been done before.   Between the long life tires I bought, which look like they will go at least 70K miles or more (they are at 50K miles already, with 6/32" of tread remaining), and the timing chain it has instead of a belt, this has been easily THE CHEAPEST car to run that I have ever owned. Not to mention being a perfect little car to commute in, with lots of interior space despite its smallness on the outside, and its superb fuel economy and easy driveability.   It turned six at the end of October this year, and despite my frequent urge to trade cars I am thinking I might still have this one when it turns ten. At the current rate, that will be at about 190K miles.
#5489 of 5644 by kneisl1 Dec 15, 2008 (4:42 pm)
I could also buy a new car....but what? The mileage estimates for the Yaris are 29/36. Quite a comedown from 34/41 for the ECHO. The good news is the ECHO is probably good for another eight years of reliable transportation. I would so like a one liter mini car though... (NEVER HAPPEN) Replies to this message: nippononly (Dec 15, 2008 8:55 pm)
#5490 of 5644 Re: [kneisl1] by nippononly Dec 15, 2008 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Dec 15, 2008 4:42 pm) Well, before the 2008 redo, Yaris's EPA ratings (with all the same mechanicals as today) were 34/40, so it wouldn't be much of a comedown from the Echo. Still, it would be less.   Speaking of minicars, funny observation: I happened to park right next to a Smart car today, and now I truly have an accurate perspective on its size - it's rear bumper only extended to the door post behind the Echo's front door, when the front bumpers were lined up! The Echo had a full passenger door and a trunk beyond the end of the Smart! Wow, THAT'S small.   My Echo is probably going to need a new battery this winter, maybe that will be my incentive to trade it in for something new.............just kidding!
#5491 of 5644 smart by kneisl1 Dec 16, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Yeah I would like something like a Smart...if it got 50 mpg or better. But it doesnt, It even has a one liter engine. SMART what is your problem? Why are you so DUMB?
#5492 of 5644 CEL by rep5858 Dec 20, 2008 (6:31 am)
I have a 2001 echo. High mileage. Commute 110 miles daily. Well, after the last 2 oil changes, the CEL went on. Three codes came up all emissions, the first time. Second oil change the light came on again, did not bother to check just disconnected ground to clear codes. Is there a connection between oil changes and CEL coming on? sounds odd to me???

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