Overview & Reviews

The Echo is unchanged for 2004.

• Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, Toyota reliability.

• Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, shaky handling, deceptively low base pricing.

User Reviews:

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  The best small car ever - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By Amurtadi - August 30 - 2:46 pm

  I made 103K KM since I bought it new for C$13000. I had no trouble with it at all. It is the best bang for the buck. Drives and handles very well. It is not very comfortable for long distance travel but you can drive it very comfortably for 100 mile with no hassle. Excellent leg room in the back seat for 64" tall person.

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  my favorite - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By pseudogram - July 18 - 2:00 am

  This car is the first toyota that I have owned. It has proven to be a very reliable vehicle and has weathered this awful winter in the northeast without any difficulty. I frankly love the location of the instrument panel although I see some are not so happy with that. The only thing that I miss is a rear window wiper.

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  My favorite car ever - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By Julie Harris - January 17 - 10:00 am

  My Echo is perfect for me - superb gas mileage, classy look, extremely comfortable and fun to drive. Great head and leg room, even for the tall men in my life! All my friends rave about my "little big" car.

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  My Echo...My Echo...My Echo - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By mailmanfrank - November 4 - 2:00 am

  The car performs well, giving good gas mileage and stability.I am pleased with the positioning of the guages and speedometer. I have found that there is amble leg room for drivers and passengers(front seat). The cargo capabilties (trunk) are amazingly good. I would probably look to buy another Echo in the future.

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  Cheap and good - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By Lumpierre - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I have had over 10 Toyotas over the years. This is my second Echo. They are cheap, attractive, great mileage and reliable. For someone living on a steady income, it is great! One more advantage: for people with disabilities: the drivers seat is so high that it gives a full view of what is ahead of you; fantastic in that aspect!

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  My Echo - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By Bob - September 21 - 2:56 pm

  I use this vehilce to comute. It is comfortable and provides lots of space. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Good value for the money.

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  certified 2002 echo coupe beats corolla - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By derkaiser - July 25 - 10:00 am

  mine is an02 certifiedcoupe/16k miles. the mileage rivals hybrids without the internalcomplexity.I love the styling/ interior room. my first Toyota, and looking forward to it.

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  Probably one of the best cars I have owned. - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By erickc - June 17 - 2:26 am

  This is the 3rd Toyota that I have ever owned. I bought it when it was 9 years old with 104000 km. (65000 mi). Changed tires, changed brakes and 100000 km later still havent had to change a thing other than oil and filters. I installed an after market cruise control system in it as I drive approx. 1000 hwy km/week. It makes the driving a lot easier. Gas milage is unbelievable, I save enough fuel per year vs my old 1999 Corolla to cover the cost of the insurance. The car is sitting outside with 657 km on the trip meter and there is still 1/4 tank left. It sure isnt the prettiest Girl in the room, but she sure can cook. Recommend this car to anyone. Looking forward to the Yaris as my next car

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  Better than a Prius - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By B Dub - June 2 - 9:26 pm

  I feel like I won the lottery when I found this car. 2002 with 19k on it. A new car for 50% off! Since then, I average a combined 43 mpg summer/39 mpg winter at 9000 feet up in the mountains. Power to weight ratio is fantastic, especially considering the fuel economy. Acceleration good, cornering good, braking superb = great in snow. Slightly worse mpg than Prius, but no huge toxic battery! Better performance than Prius due to its much lighter weight and all at one third the price! Much less complicated mechanically and Toyota build quality should equal great longevity and reliability. Ive see Echos with 400k on them. This car is the nerd that never was popular but won in the end.

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  Almost perfect - 2004 Toyota Echo
  By JB - February 22 - 10:00 am

  I drive this car in a congested city every day. It is perfect in traffic. I always feel "comfortable" with my speeds and I have a tendency to go over the speed limit, but it holds the curves good. I drive occassionly on a 65 mph highway and before I know it, I`m up to 75 and 80 mph, without feeling any scary moments. The only time I get concerned is on those "draw bridge grids". The tires may not be wide enough. The one thing that I absolutely can`t stand is the ice-cold air does not come on soon enough. I "melt" down before the air is cold. At least 10 blocks to get cool air. Evidently there is NOT enough insulation. Thank you.