Overview & Reviews

The 2000 Toyota Echo brings a new name and a fresh concept to the Toyota lineup. Designed to attract youthful buyers, the Echo features a roomy and comfortable interior, superb gas mileage and an affordable price.

• Good gas mileage, roomy and functional interior, low price.

• Box-on-wheels styling.

User Reviews:

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  Love the car - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By loveit - November 5 - 2:00 am

  I just got my car a few months ago and I love it. I am a college student on a tight budget and was pleased with the price. Its a wonderful to drive, handles wonderfully. I have never had trouble with the handling of it in bad weather (not yet anyways). Great car for a first time byer.

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  2000 Echo, loving it - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By Al - November 3 - 8:43 pm

  I purchased this car for my son in May 2005 with 88000 miles on it and have since added 6000 miles without any troubles. Its a solid little car which gets excellent mpg. With the price of gas going high, I was lucky to pick this up.

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  Im keeping it - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By farmlassie - October 14 - 9:00 am

  This car is absolutely wonderful! I have loved it from the day I bought it. We have had 3 minivans since we bought this car and I still prefer my ECHO. It is effected by the wind, but it is well worth it. With the price of gas it is a real asset to own. I would buy it again if I needed another car. It isnt the most comfortable on long trips, especially not having a right-arm rest for the driver. The safety is greatly appreciated.

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  Why are they discontinuing this model? - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By tularoo - October 9 - 4:53 pm

  We bought this car after graduating from college -- it was the only new car we could afford, and it met my strict retentive guidelines (safety, gas mileage, low cost of ownership). This car has been fantastic. Its survived a move to Vermont (think mountains), which is pretty good for a little 1.5 liter engine. Perhaps the most impressive in the gas mileage -- 40mpg highway. You can barely get that in a hybird car. The car is also well laid-out, with plenty of headroom for our 6 tall friend. I do my own synthetic oil changes, and that engine runs like the day it came off the lot. The CD player recently died, and the air intake had to be replaced. Other than that, smooth sailing!

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  Bad car - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By Toni - October 9 - 4:23 am

  I have had my echo since jan 1 2006 and I bought it with 75000 miles on it it seemed like it would be a good little car to get around in. But I have had nothing but trouble with it within a week the engine light came on so took it in and got that fixed and two days later the engine light comes back on it it keep jumping and jerking while I drive it so I had to get that fixed and a week after that something else went wrong..I have had to have it towed 5 times since I bought it..

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  Amazingly reliable - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By n1yqh - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car for 4 years, just hit 72,000 miles, and love it. Ive used it for everything from in-town commuting (tight turning radius and tiny spots it can fit into are key) to driving from Boston to San Fransisco nonstop (the front passenger seat makes a suprisingly comfy bed). Obviously, the 42-44mpg (highway) is great. It has more than adequate acceleration, and managed the mountains on I-80 just fine at 75-80mph (although some downshifting was needed). The best part for me is that since I do routine maintaince myself, and it hasnt needed any repairs AT ALL except for replacing a burned-out taillight bulb, its been dirt cheap to operate.

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  Endearing little machine - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By James and Joanna - September 29 - 10:06 pm

  This car has won me over. Despite the awful center-mount gauges and ugly styling, Toyota did its homework. Interior space is larger than its subcompact rating would suggest, as is its trunk. The interior materials, while not much on a quality impression, are extremely hard wearing. Few rattles are to be heard. The ride is comfortable for a car with such a short wheelbase, but handling can be squirrelly especially at higher speeds or in crosswinds. The motor isnt exactly refined but even saddled with an automatic transmission it moved the car with surprising swiftness and equally impressive fuel economy - low 30s on my short commute with a/c and near 40 on long trips.

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  Best Ride for the buck - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By ShoesNHeels - July 31 - 2:00 am

  If choosing between a 13K used car and an Echo, the decision is a no brainer. After 32000 miles, it runs and rides just like new. Because I bought a 5 speed, the pickup is just fine. The ride on an interstate is not smooth, but it rarely is in a 50000 used car anyway. You can drive this car knowing that it will be dependable and cost you nothing at the pump. I am surprised I dont see them everywhere

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  I LOVE this car - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By Ronnie - June 28 - 2:56 pm

  It gets good mileage, average of 36 mpg, and it handles well for a small car. Its comfortable, though I find my shoulder hurting after sitting in it too long since Im 61 and the armrest on the door isnt quite high enough to sit without slouching. The only problems so far are a catalytic converter and a charcoal canister. The Catalytic Converter was replaced at 79,000 and now needs it again at 90,000, thats a major expense only 11,000 miles apart. I do love this car, so hopefully once its catalytic converter is fixed it will be back to its excellent driving condition. The Toyota dealership was happy to see it and told me they are the best of the used Toyotas out there.

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  Good on Gas! - 2000 Toyota Echo
  By Brandon Frye - May 21 - 10:00 am

  I got 43 miles to the gallon on a 350 mile trip and I was averaging 75+mph! Great car with stick. Ive driven the auto and it was way to slugish for me. Has alot more body role then my celica did. There is a whining sound from my rear tires when I drive on the highway on windy days. I think its because the car only weighs only 2000 lbs.