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#5507 of 5644 Re: Goodbye Old Friend? [kneisl1] by mcdawgg Dec 23, 2008 (5:22 pm)
Sorry to hear. I know your 2001 will be perfect for someone, especially since you know how to really care for a car. I'd bet the only problem is that it is a stick, because it seems no one wants one when I've sold my cars. Good luck!
#5508 of 5644 stick by kneisl1 Dec 23, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Thanks! Yes I think youre right hard to find a buyer who wants a manual. I figure I can keep it for a year or so. And probably will! Replies to this message: nippononly (Dec 23, 2008 6:36 pm)
#5509 of 5644 Re: stick [kneisl1] by nippononly Dec 23, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Dec 23, 2008 5:30 pm) Did you write a post saying you were selling your beloved Echo, and then delete it? Why on Earth are you selling? I thought you would keep that car 50 years!
#5512 of 5644 3 ECHOs by kneisl1 Dec 24, 2008 (2:24 pm)
I now own THREE Echos! A silver 2001 with 44k miles and a five speed, another silver 2000 with 120k miles, automatic and the hideous body cladding, and a white 2004 with 53k miles, automatic and a factory detachable faceplate am/fm radio with a CD player but no cassette. The white Echo has a tan or brown interior as opposed to the grey interiors of the 2000 and 2001. When I bought the 2004 it actually had a mechanical problem! One of the front wheel bearings was bad and the dealer fixed it before I took delivery. It also has loverly TOYO tires which are nearly new!    Now if I can just find a 2002, 2003, and a 2005 I will have one of every year they made them!
#5513 of 5644 I have occasionally by nippononly Dec 27, 2008 (11:17 am)
thought of buying one of every year for my collection. There is just something very likeable about these cars. Now finding an '05 would be a real challenge - that was the year they didn't stock them at dealerships, and only like 4000 were sold as a result.
#5514 of 5644 2001 vs 2004 by kneisl1 Dec 27, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Noticing some differences between my 2001 and 2004. The 2004 seems to be sprung stiffer. It doesnt roll as much in corners. Also its longer or something. Definately looks bigger. The bodywork has a lot more do-dads on it like goofy rear taillights and then theres the Toyota ZIT in the middle front of the hood. Guess they were trying to make it edgier. The paint on the 2004 does not seem to be as high quality as on the 2001, although they are different colors (white 2004 silver 2001) In fact I am tempted to say the 2004 overall doesnt seem as well put together as the 2001. It does drive very well however.   How many 2004s were sold? I know theres not a lot of 2005s around. Maybe theyll be worth more! Replies to this message: nippononly (Dec 27, 2008 4:50 pm)
#5515 of 5644 Re: 2001 vs 2004 [kneisl1] by nippononly Dec 27, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Dec 27, 2008 12:20 pm) 2004 was the calendar year Echo went from dealer stock to order-only status, so more were sold but not a lot more. I think it was around 10K or 15K, but I would have to look it up to be sure. I did see the numbers a long time ago.   It's the '05 that is super rare. '04s are around, although if you like the revised body style of the second half of the model run, the '03s are much easier to find.   Anything they might have done to reduce body roll or stiffen up the suspension would be most welcome though.
#5516 of 5644 111,111 by nippononly Jan 01, 2009 (12:35 pm)
was my odometer reading the day before yesterday, as my Echo wings its way into its second 100 grand. Kind of funny seeing all those ones there on the readout, and it made me wonder if I will still have the car when that reads 222,222.....   Will it even still be on the road when that display reads 333,333?

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