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Sandman46
Consumer Reports Buying Guide for 2002 arrived today. The 2000 Echo reliability history (on page 210) shows the best on engine, cooling, fuel, ignition, transmission, electrical, ac, suspension, brakes, exhaust and body rust. Paint/trim, integrity, and hardware received a much better than average. Echo received a "better than average" overall reliabililty, the best rating they give. But we drivers knew that already.
I went to Target and found some that looked even better for 18.99!!!
Just finished a 642 mile trip...average mpg: 36.7
I know it's not stellar but considering I was going 70-80mph up steep mountain grades most of the time I think it's pretty good! My old ZX-2 never got more than 28mpg on the same route.
Also, where do I go on the web to see the new Corolla style coming out, and when is it, February?
Thanks.
I would suggest you get to the dealer immediately because who knows what having the wrong size does to your speedometer. I am pretty sure it will cause it to be off, but who knows how much.
Also, I think you will see better travel in snow with the proper tires.
Happy Gobble Gobble Day!
The Echo is not unlike any other high profile vehicle in being affected by crosswinds and no worse. Size is not the issue as I had a 4x4 extended cab pickup that gone blown about pretty good!
I think the Echo's cd is around .29? It's one of the quietest cars at speed of any size!
I didn't drive over 60 miles per hour until I had 1000 miles (which I just barely went over). Will my mileage increase with time? Or stay the same?
Just curious as I am very happy with 40+. I shift at 10mph, 20mph, 30mph, and into 5th gear at 40-45mph. I also coast a lot in neutral when I'm a block from a red light or slowing down. Thanks for any feedback you might have.
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/features/2001/november/200111_feature_gasoline.xml
coasting in neutral may help a bit in saving gas but it's not a good idea. in case of emergency and u need a quick get-away, may be too late for you to shift. i only coast when i'm slowing down, not when i'm a block away or something like that.
just my $0.02
I accelerated to 106 because a Saab in the left hand lane of the NJTK was going 65 and we others were doing 75. He refused to leave the left lane, but when passed on the right he speeded up. This happened a few times until I just decided to pass and put my foot on the flor and leave it there. I think he put his foot on the floor too because I was thinking, "Man this is a good way to get a ticket. I must be doing 85!" I took my eyes off the road long enuf to see 106 on the speedometer. The Saab backed off. For 106 it was very smooth and quiet.
I have a 2001 Echo. Do I feel the wind as I drive? Yes. Do I feel as I am in danger? No.
And as far as coasting in neutral when you are a block away from the stoplight or stop sign. CUT IT OUT! As the other poster said, what you are doing is dangerous.
The dealer is trying to sell them a "new" 2001
model. I told my friend the dealer should offer a discount on the 2001. Can anyone guess what a reasonable discount would be?
If you check out, the Kelly Blue Book for July to December 2001, you will see that the retail price for a 2000 Echo in excellent condition is higher than the MSRP when the car was new.
Also, I have seen a couple of examples locally that confirmed this.
If there are very few miles on the vehicle and the build date is within six months, I am not sure your friend should expect any discount on that basis.
If both cars have a $14,000 MSRP, does anyone know what the discount should be for a car that is simply a year older in model year?
Be sure to post all the pertinent information about the car including mileage, color, and location.
I wonder if I can get the seat track for the driver's seat moved back an inch or so? If I could, the car would be perfect.
Thanks,
Rich
1st to 2nd......15mph
2nd to 3rd......25mph
3rd to 4th......40mph
4th to 5th......45mph
This is for low altitude and you should downshift at the same speeds except when shifting from 5th to 4th, it should be done at 40mph.
If you are at high altitude, you should shift at the following speeds.
1st to 2nd......15mph
2nd to 3rd......36mph
3rd to 4th......45mph
4th to 5th......53mph
Downshifting in high altitude should be done at the following speeds.
5th to 4th......40mph
4th to 3rd......40mph
3rd to 2nd......25mph
2nd to 1st......15mph.
I don't shift based on speed, but rather engine noise, but it turns out I shift pretty close to what the book suggests and my fuel economy numbers have been over 40mpg in mixed driving.
Don
Nashville, TN
have a good weekend!
2001, 14,255 miles, no problems. And new wheel covers from eBay. I believe they're from a Corolla...