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#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?
#5517 of 5644 333333 by kneisl1 Jan 02, 2009 (8:35 am)
Start driving it 1000 miles and week and I bet it would....
#5518 of 5644 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 5644 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 5644 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)
#5521 of 5644 oil burning by rep5858 Feb 28, 2009 (9:26 am)
I have a 2001 Echo with 203,000. It burns about a quart every oil change. I heard CD-2 is good to stop oil burning. I s this stuff ok to put in? thanks rick
#5522 of 5644 cd2 by kneisl1 Feb 28, 2009 (6:19 pm)
It wont hurt the engine. It will thicken the oil and maybe inhibit starting in cold weather. Its expensive too. If the engine is using a quart of oil in 3000 miles that is no big deal. I would just keep an eye on the oil level and add oil as necessary. Using cd2 might help also. As long as the car runs and is reliable its OK to feed its habit. 200k miles and still running is great!
#5523 of 5644 uh oh by nippononly Feb 28, 2009 (11:11 pm)
I am having to resist the temptation again....I just discovered that side airbags and curtains and ABS are now standard on Yaris as of 2009. The little stick shift 3-door with the power package (including 15" rims with 185/60 tires, CD stereo, A/C, etc) stickers for just $14,5 and there is currently a $1000 rebate......so $13,5, and it has the same sweet little 1.5 as Echo under the hood, and makes within a hair of the same gas mileage as Echo did, with a weight gain of only 200 pounds. And the interior of the hatchback model is pretty darn nice. :-/   OTOH my Echo has just sailed on past 115K miles with nary a flicker or a flash, and I have yet to repair ANYTHING on this car. I bet it has at least 2 more years (about 35K miles, as much as I drive) in it of totally trouble-free operation. I can't trade now, can I???

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