Overview & Reviews

Toyota has left the Echo untouched for 2002.

• Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, likely to be reliable.

• Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, tilt-a-whirl handling, deceptively low base pricing.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Toyota Echo - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By S. Mahadevan (Rajan) - October 31 - 6:34 pm

  Dear Echo lovers, I bought mine in 2007. It had 50K miles on it. Now it has 226K miles and I spend less around $250 a year in maintenance (oil change and other basic stuff). I do not do my own maintenance but I love my Toyota dealership who take great care of my car. Have been doing so during the 16 years I've had the car. I love my car and won't sell it ever.

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  Couldnt Ask for a Better Car! - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By Niblackfeet - December 5 - 2:03 pm

  I just cant say enough about this little gem. What I "sacrifice" in luxury and styling (and not a big sacrifice, its a conveyance, not a living room!) I make up in performance and fuel economy. I have had this car for 4 years and have, admittedly, been pretty rough with it. I havent yet had it in the shop except for yearly inspections. Recently, on a long, flat, straight trip, I traveled 500 miles on a tank of gas. I estimate the tank to be about 11 gallons so you do the math! 5 people can fit comfortably and the trunk space is phenomenal. Its easy to park and easy to drive. If you want a reliable car and feel responsible for environmental impact, this is the way to go

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  echo - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By frank - October 22 - 9:13 pm

  We have used for trips and around town. Gets 43 MPG at 75 mph. Wish they still made them. (Stick shift)

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  new and very good - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By x2073 - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Just got it

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  Best Car I Ever Owned - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By twinee - October 4 - 2:00 am

  This car impresses. ECHO owners know that this car is a gem. This car brings a smile to my face! I previously owned a Tercel and a Honda Civic. The Tercel was a great car. The Civic my worst nightmare, lots of electrical problems. My ECHO is not only problem free but very fuel efficient at 32 miles per gallon. Best car on the road today.

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  Gets me around - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By kevin - August 27 - 1:56 am

  Good car until recently I had to spend $300 for a starter then 2 weeks later $1400 to repair the manual transmission. Needed bearings, ring block for 5th gear and a few other things. Mechanic said the original fluid was still in there after 140,000 miles. It should be replaced at least every 40,000 miles so I guess it was my fault. Otherwise a great car.

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  OK Car - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By ARK - August 26 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car mainly for its comfortable seating and of course for Toyota reliability. I like this car over all. But I am not very happy for the following reasons: Its low speed braking is good but at high speeds (say above 50 mph) its braking is very poor and I am much concerned to drive on highways. Especially for applying sudden brake. I never got gas mileage more than 33 mpg on highways. In the city I usually get about 28 mpg. So I am disappointed with its gas mileage.

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  Great Car - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By gsbanks - August 8 - 2:00 am

  Love my Echo! I previously had a Dodge Pickup. I wanted something that got great gas mileage and also had a little bit of room. Echo was a great alternative to to the more expensive Hybrids. I never get less than 39 miles to the gallon (although I always use 93 octane gas). Echo is also very safe. I had an accident on the interstate in May where I was going about 40mph and hit the car in front of me (it was a 5 car accordian crash and I was the last one). The car abaorbed all the blow and I wasnt hurt or sore at all. I will soon be testing my Echo out when I drive it to Alaska in January. I have lived there before and think it will do well.

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  I heard an ECHO...and answered! - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By Ed1961 - July 4 - 10:00 am

  I couldnt be in more disagreement with the "professional" review for the ECHO (which came complete with an egregious spelling error.) My ECHO is red, and it looks like a rocket from the side. It handles very well in city traffic and on the highway. I love the roomy interior, I like the high seating the car affords, and I think the central location of the speedometer is pretty cool. The car has great pickup, its fun to drive, and the price was right. The Edmunds review of the ECHO smacks of snobbery and elitism. If you want a cool, reliable, reasonably -priced auto, you cant go wrong with this car!

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  Gem of a Car - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By solid citizen - July 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 2002 ECHO brand new back in 2002. Over 6+ years later, shes still a winner. Not many vehicles can boast that after 5 years they are problem- free, reliable, economical and stylish. I am SO glad I decided on getting an ECHO. Still cute as ever. This car is a gem. Something ECHO owners know very well. Best car ever made, without a doubt.