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a pine tree decided it would be the best time to drop
a pine cone on my Echo. It hit the radio antenna then
bounced off the roof with an echo effect (pun
intended). No harm done and glad that it was not a
green pine cone. That's what I would decribe as a
close call of nature.
Now about the other part of the title. Does anyone know if there is a way to change your Edmunds name? When I get my plates and even if the vanity name I wanted is not available, I want to change my Edmunds name to reflect what my license plate will (was to) be. Any pointers would be appreciated. And remember if I get to do the name change, I will still be the same Echoluvr(st) I have always been. : )
I love my instrument pod and it is a lot easier on the eyes in country night driving than having the instrument lights in your face.
My brake squeal has gone for now...I'm wondering if it's a heat thing because I'm driving in very cold clime now. I've noticed that the rears start to squeal a little when the brakes warm up.
Anyone else experiencing noise from brakes?
Also, I pinpointed the 'rattle' noise from the door...it's the lock button! For some reason, the button has too much play in its sleeve and causes a rattling noise. This may be the reason for the rattle in one of the previous posts.
I've been pushing cornering speeds to see when the tires will squeal...I've lost the nerve before the tires lose grip! Echo's can really corner! Try it!
ECHO problems and suggestions: If ECHO with manual does not shift as desired, get the excellent automatic. It performs very well but may consume a little more fuel. It was very easy for me to adapt quickly to the center pod. I do agree that ECHO needs a few more options such as Cruise and an LE option with padded door armrests and fold down armrest in the center. Offer a nice ECHO LE option with similar quality to that in the Sienna LE.
I am completely bored with the car. Am I irrational in thinking I would enjoy owning an
Echo? I live in Manhattan and since I am a
NYPD Dertective; I'm not concerned with the
"girlish" appearance. Could the Echo end my
boredom???
I have tried the "big boots" modification on several vehicles to improve dry pavement traction (which works) but have always had to put up with a worse ride.
Toytec
R. U. there? Any comments?
Bulletin Sequence Number: 134
Date of Bulletin: 0004
NHTSA Item Number: SB613498
Make: TOYOTA
Model: ECHO
Year: 2000
Component: WHEELS:CAP:COVER:HUB
Summary: SOME WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT SQUEAKING OR CLICKING NOISE. *AR
I got this from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web page.
echoluvrst: The post limit has been moved up on the new software. To where... I'm not really sure but I'll probably be recreating this topic shortly.
Thanks,
L8_Apex
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For those of you who are thinking of purchasing a new ECHO: my suggestion is "STAY AWAY" or wait another couple more years until Toyota put more effort into refining the darn thing. I think the Edmund review is still very kind to Toyota, if I were asked to write one, it would be much worse based on all the unpleasant experiences I have encountered.
I like the ECHo's styling, the sitting position, the good gas mileage, good ingress-egress,...but in terms of reliabity: the car is cheaply put together, period!
Anyone out there has encounter the same problems please share. I am most concerning about the engine noise! Thanx
Echolalia is the repeating of something previously heard.
Echolalia is the repeating of something previously heard.
By the sound of it, Echolalia has a lemon. And I don't doubt it. Echolalia said the car is indeed a good car, had there been no defect. Isn't that true for any car? Even a Lexus would be a nightmare if it has to be serviced repeatedly.
With that said, there has not been many defects or lemons sighted over all. Any automaker will have lemons, and the unlucky one has the right to be irritated. But the good thing is, Echo lemons, like most Toyotas, are extremely rare. There fore most owners here have high praises for the vehicle.
Keep in mind, no automaker is perfect. We buy a Toyota to diminish (not entirely eliminate) the possibility of getting a lemon.
If Echolalia is the person and continued abusing his car, it is no wonder the car is already giving him problems. If the problems are due to the abuse, then Lalia's car is not a lemon.
If the problems are due to the abuse, then Lalia's car is not a lemon.
Wish I had more places to drive it to.
I has about 760 miles on it.
Received my J.C. Whitney arm rest for it.
Asked the wife about her impression of
the Echo on it's one month anniversary.
She looked it over and said that I needed
to wash it. Well, yeah, she's right.
I think I remember the owner's manual saying
to rotate the tires after the first four months.
Since I will not have many miles on it, it seems
too early to rotate them. Is there a reason other
than mileage?
42KM on it now.
I have been following your comments on this car and want to thank you all as it played a big part in my going to take a test drive.
Love the car.
If you only have 760 miles on your Echo after a month of ownership, you are not trying hard enough to find places to drive it.
My Echo had 55 miles on it when I bought it on 12/29/00 and here it is on 1/16/01 and I am closing in on the 800 mile mark.
This car likes to be driven and I like to drive it.
I run it through a brushless car wash on the most basic setting. I do not use any setting that will spray a wax coating of any kind at the end. I do not want to dull the sport cladding.
I was wondering if anyone has used a product named Vinylex. I see an ad for it in Automobile magazine. I am also wondering about products made by Stoner who tout themselves as "Solutions Detailers Use." Again, there is an ad for them in Automobile magazine.
Well, time for work. Bye now.
I have got two more weeks till i get the echo i purchased. Can you guys tell me what tyres you are using. I am thinking of changing my tyres to better ones, plus add on an amp for my stereo
I am at 20,100 problem-free, high mileage, fun-to-drive, awesome stereo miles.
Low mpg: 33 High: 41
My brake squeal has ceased and the tranny has loosened a bit but still hard to get into first when cold and sometimes need to double-clutch to get into reverse. Otherwise, love it!
Once you get used to the dynamics of a tall/short car in a turn you realize that this bugger can corner pretty well. I have yet to squeal the tires...running fronts at 33psi and rear's at 30psi. My car doesn't have the sticker detailing recomended psi for Bridgestone Potenzas. Anyone running at higher psi?
I need to keep from driving so much...
Money is not the problem. Please could someone help me in my decision.
I still do not have enough trust in Accent even they improved the engine for this 2001 model (now it is 105HP 1.6L, it use to be 92Hp 1.5L). It is a little bit bigger car than Echo and has the best warranty. On the other hand Echo is Toyota and we all know what that means.
Thanks.