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My '02 is also at 140K, have never seen the CEL or any other warning light (except at startup when they all come on), still no repairs needed ever and it is humming along. It will be officially be 8 years old in about two months, and my only problem is the fever to have a new car again. I had a Corolla for a rental the other day that had 7 miles on the odometer when I picked it up, and it reminded me what new car smell is like and how nice it is to have everything sparkly and unblemished inside and out. :-/
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I will try to stay away from the new car lots, but there are going to be several temptations out there in the next couple of months, including the Fiesta, the Mazda2, and the CRZ (and in the "looks as quirky as the Echo" department, the Nissan Juke, which has recently piqued my interest). Oh that new car smell..... :shades:
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I saw the Mazda2 at a dealer the other day. I thought it was a Yaris somebody traded in! Nice car though and IME Mazdaa are top line quality.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Good luck!
I have to "echo" your sentiments by the way. I will never own a car the rest of my life that will give me as few problems (read: NONE) as my Echo or be so inexpensive to operate, of that I am sure. At 142K now, and still cruising, and I will definitely be keeping it past the 150K mark.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Thanks!
Elizabeth
If you know someone who lives near the car, they could check it out for you. I live in NJ, have worked as a car mechanic, and would be happy to do that. Maybe someone on this site lives near it and could help?
Shipping the car would be at least $500 and probably more. Its not going to save you any money Im afraid.
I just bought a motorcycle in Texas, flew down there, and drove it home. That is common with motorcyclists. People selling motorcycles know that (in general) so when they sell they make efforts to accomodate buyers. I understand your feelings about getting there and the car isnt what you thought. Do you think the sales people have been responsive to you? Have they made some sort of gesture/said something that makes you think you can trust them? Basically thats all you can go by. Your gut instincts. With motorcycles theres kind of a bond of brotherhood. I have sold several bikes to out of state people. I told them the truth, tried to help wherever I could. I look for that when Im buying out of state. When I went to TX I had a good feeling about they buyr. I was right: the bike was everything he said it was.
Did you use Craigslist?
You must live in a rural area without many ECHOs. If not I sure would look closer to your area. Its possible to do what you want but really you are taking a chance. ECHOs in general are EXCELLENT cars. Maybe the most reliable ever made. Having said that you are completely at the mercy of the dealer.
I wil look on Clist locally here in NJ if you want. I would be willing to check out the car you you, gratis. I have a lot of experiences with ECHOs and cars in general.
Good Luck!
In my opinion, you are better off working with a local dealership. Tell them what you're looking for, and they may be able to locate one coming up for auction to buy & then sell to you.
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Thats a HUGE increase in numbers in just a few months.
Did I see someone post earlier from Wisconsin that drives to the Twin Cities and back every day? Kneisl maybe... I'm in Winter, WI, also known as the boonies!! 3 people per sq. mile up here in the forest. Many many trips to St. Paul!
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
First of all, I'm female and know NOTHING about cars. However, I inheirted my mom's 2000 Toyota Echo, it currenly has 48K miles. Everything is original on the car.
The problem I just started having is, it seems to either vibrate or shimmy at low speed--25 miles/hour. It's not real pronounced...but definitely noticeable. The tires seem fine.
Any ideas guys/gals?
Most any car shop, even Sears auto shops can check the wheel balance and fix it for you. I don't know if your mom kept her service records, but there may even be a warranty for her tires and that often includes life-time balancing. With mileage that low, they are probably the original tires, so you might be able to get the Toyota dealer to do it for free.
Don't let someone talk you into a full wheel alignment unless you actually start to notice the car pulling to the left or right while driving or notice very uneven tire wear.
I want to tell you that you are now the owner of one of the most reliable, practical, and economical cars ever made. It is a truely outstanding vehicle. Take care of it and it will serve you and your family well.
We are always here if you have questions.
Did about 200 miles in the Echo today, drove my folks around showing them some sights in the area. It hummed right along as usual....closing in on 150K a few miles at a time! Should be there before spring.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Also, production of the '05s ended very early and Yaris didn't arrive until mid-2006 as a 2007 model, so for about 18 months (from about January 2005 on until summer 2006) there was effectively no model below the Corolla at the Toyota store....
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I am keen to see the iQ which is scheduled to be sold here in the spring. I hope it has the 1 liter engine. But, no, probably the 1.5 will be used. Ive also heard it will not be cheap. Which is crazy.
I like the Echo better.
Anyone hear any gas price predictions lately?
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That iQ in the NY Times does not appeal to me at all.
Gas $5 a gallon next summer. Take it to the bank.
I think one car that comes close to matching the Echo for all those attributes you mentioned is its successor, the Yaris. It is the most reliable Toyota, and among the top 5 most reliable for all cars. And it gets close to what the Echo did in fuel economy. And 8 years later, it only sells for about $1000 more than the comparably-equipped Echo did, and comes with way more standard safety equipment and other features that weren't even available on the Echo (like power mirrors and cruise control for instance).
I'm not the Yaris's biggest fan, but it is a very reliable car and still has almost the best fuel economy among non-hybrids.....
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
In short I much prefer the ECHO. But the yaris is the next best thing out there. No doubt.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
It even still looks pretty good, except the one spot near the left rear wheel where an idiot who couldn't line his car up with the lines took a small chunk out of it while it was parked. The paint has held up well, better than other Toyotas I have had. And of course it still gets 40 mpg on a running basis, one of the reasons I hang onto it despite my yearning to have something new just for the sake of something new. With the gas up above $4/gallon now, I will be parking my other car and driving this one even more often than usual.
In the past I have managed 46-48 mpg on the LA trip, so I am hoping to repeat that performance later this month. I bet this car will go at least another 50K without any real trouble, so the only question is whether I can keep new car fever at bay long enough to get to the 200K mark with it. We will see......
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
These cars may be the best reliable car ever made...
I figured I would have my 2001 for 16 years at the rate I was driving it. But I had to sell it for an automatic.