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#5512 of 5646 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 5646 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 5646 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 5646 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 5646 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?
#5517 of 5646 333333 by kneisl1 Jan 02, 2009 (8:35 am)
Start driving it 1000 miles and week and I bet it would....
#5518 of 5646 Auto Transmission Question by kneisl1 Jan 08, 2009 (2:31 pm)
I have a 2004 ECHO with auto trans now. How many speed is this thing? 3? About what point does it shift into highest gear? It shifts so smoothly and quietly I cant tell. Replies to this message: nippononly (Jan 08, 2009 7:06 pm)
#5519 of 5646 Re: Auto Transmission Question [kneisl1] by nippononly Jan 08, 2009 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Jan 08, 2009 2:31 pm) Nah, Echo used a 4-speed auto right from the start. That was the "scandal" - in 2000 the more expensive Corolla still had a 3-speed auto in the base trim, while the Echo had a 4-speed.
#5520 of 5646 Re: problem with 2000 echo [lnr] by sahara18 Jan 21, 2009 (10:57 am)
Replying to: lnr (Jul 29, 2001 3:57 pm) Hey lnr, I just had the same exact issues with my 2000 toyota echo. Since June or so, I've noticed my car radio will stop working while I'm driving, and no amount of fiddling will turn it back on again. Sure enough, my car is dead the next day, or shortly thereafter. This has happened on four separate occasions. After replacing the alternator and replacing the battery twice, I took it to the dealer. They said that the radio is actually draining the battery when it doesn't seem to be on. Guess I need a new radio. Any suggestions? How did your dilemma turn out? Anyone else experience this and can give me some advice on a new radio? Replies to this message: 04monterules (Sep 18, 2009 7:57 am)

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