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Barry42
I may have had the car doing 106 or 107mph, but that little engine was giving out a pretty high-pitched Weeeeeeeeeeeeee sound, and it was really loud. So anyway after a while I slowed down and started doing 60.
I'm sure the Canadian posters here have seen it, so this is for those of us in the USA who haven't.
The Sandman :-)
Crossfire: 17 city, 25 highway
ECHO: EPA 35 city, 43 highway
If I were you, I'd give a big THANK YOU to all the ECHO owners who are saving gas so that there's more for luxury car owners.
So, please refrain from your dumb comments in here. They are not necessary and are of no value to anyone. They only make you look ridiculous. And one last thing...why are you in this forum anyways?
Confused in South Florida.
The Sandman :-)
Thanks Mike
Hey the transmission on my wifes Saturn has been analyzed and is bad. How much do you want for the ECHO?
I am new to this board, where I have spent the last couple of weeks reading about the Echo. I am leaving behind 7 years
of driving a '92 Taurus ( 2 blown transmissions) and a '95 Taurus (only 1 blown transmission). I hope that the ECHO is my salvation.
However, I am having one problem regarding a water leak. When I stop after driving for a while, there is water leaking from the rear engine
compartment area on the right side, about 6 inches inside the front wheel. I have not been able to pinpoint exactly where it is coming from . I have collected the water in a pan, and it is only clear water approx. 2 ounces every time. I cannot think of where this water might be coming from, is it some kind of condensation, is this normal. And this happens without the A/C being on. Is there someone out there who can help me
Just a reminder, my wife and I are in love with our ECHO.We have had it for only 4 days. We do not miss our '95 Taurus.
We are sold !
But to answer your question NO Ive never had an oil leak. How much oil is is leaking? You can buy a lot of oil for $1200. Also, using STP would cut down on the oil useage considerably.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2004-11-08-reliable-cars.htm
I'm very much interested in Echos. I love that the fuel efficiency is outstanding, and the looks I think are fine. I think the car would actually look great with bigger wheels.
But, I want to ask for some advice. I have an opportunity to buy a used 2001 Echo, with most of the options I'm looking for, and in the color I want. Here is the kicker. I live in Europe (in the US military), and the car is in the states. I have been told by someone a little wiser than me when it comes to cars, that one should test drive or have the car looked at by a mechanic before buying. Well, this car is a 2001, and it has the remainder of the 6 yr powertrain warranty still good. So, my friends, SHOULD I GO FOR THIS CAR?
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.
Dean.
Also, I'm eyeing a local used car a Toyota Corolla 2003, That has 42000 miles on it, no warranty (but one could actually be bought year by year here, I'm told). The price for this one is $11,500. It has alot more "bells and whistles", power windows, ABS, remote entry, etc.. and only really a couple miles worst as far as fuel economy.
Which one should I go for?
Dean.
I drive it pretty hard, and get it up to 105 mph for 5 to 10 minutes at a time at least 3 times a week.
ya I know I'm crazy... but anyway, I'm happy with my Toyota.
I could have purchased a Kia or a Hyundai for less, but I questioned the Kia & Hyundai quality - (Yes I know that some hardcore fans of Hyundai are going to drag out that J.D Powers IQS) That survey wasn't out when I purchased my ECHO and I don't think it would have altered my purchasing decision. To me, one good year for Hyundai with one or two models on the IQS doesn't stack up to Toyota's history of years atop various quality ratings - including J.D.Powers & Associates Initial Quality Survey.
I also had a very bad experience with Hyundai - it was 10 years ago with the Hyundai Excell, so I don't expect people to believe that it is relevant to what Hyundai and it's dealerships are doing now with their latest cars - but there was no way I was giving Hyundai a second chance.
I want to stay out of the shop. I don't care about a 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty necesarily, I just want my car to stay out of the shop. My biggest fear was that I would have to hassle with the Kia dealership to actually get my car fixed - or that I would be without it for days on end while I haggled with them to fix it under warranty. Plus I wasn't so sure that they would even still be in business in the US in 10 years.
Anyway, I still have a ways to go with my Toyota - so far I don't regret my decision. I'm hoping that Toyota's reputation for quality holds true for my ECHO.
On a tangent, I've got my eye on a 2003 Matrix with 14K miles on it, and the owner is asking $14000. It's got leather, power everything, subwoofer in the back, and well maintained. I'm told the owner can go down to $13500. Good deal or no?
Dean.
As far as the shipping to Europe, and test driving ahead of time, and Matrix and Corolla and such: I wonder if you have some good friends in the USA. And I wonder where you are seeing the particular used car opportunities. If it were me I would ask one of my (few) tech-savvy friends to check out used car opportunities for me. If the price and model were right, and the condition was verified by my friend, then OK. But I wouldnt go along with anything else. You also talk about the options on a Corolla compared to an Echo. Do you want lots of options? If you do, then I guess they are worth something to you, quantify it.
NHTSA Campaign 04V455000, Sept. 14, 2004
My girlfriend received this recall notification over the weekend. It looks like a 2000-specific recall that affects Celicas too. Just thought I'd post this as a heads-up to other owners.
BUT the mechanic may have a very good reason for recommending the bigger alternator. Its a good sign that he checked your water pump!