I had a 2001 Echo that I bought used, with just over 100,000 miles on it. TEN years later, it finally died with 446,000 miles on it! BEST car I've ever owned!!!
They were built in Japan. I owned a 2003 4-door automatic Echo for 16 years in Canada. In that time, it only needed oil and other fluid changes and front pads changed once. Surprisingly, all the hoses were still good at 16 years. It was an excellent, simple car, built like a tiny tank. I'm glad I added the cabin filter. I eventually traded it in on a RAV4.
I have a 2005 4 Dr sedan now with 222,000km. Echo is bumpy and noisy engine but very reliable/ fuel efficient. It get the job done. Body is light and makes a big difference in gas mileage. No major issues with it. Very easy to drive and park.
I have a 2001 Yaris , 1.0 litre engine 68hp. Very nippy if revved, very economical if driven sensibly 50 mpg easily , used to be 59/60 with E5 petrol . 1 clutch kit after teaching people to drive , very cheap and easy to do. Then just service bits. Great runaround 71 mpg on the motorway! !! Fits in any parking space. Will no doubt outlive me.
I can honestly say that I've never seen a Toyota Echo broken down. I've seen them beat into the ground and neglected, but never broken down and not running.
I am in Canada. I have an Echo hatch. It’s one of my favourite cars ever. 200k ok it. It’s super approachable and easy to own. I would love to completely renew it. Very reliable. Love it.
I owned a 2002 1.3L 2NZ-FE (NOT 1.5L) Yaris auto 2dr hatchback for 14yrs here in the UK, 33 mpg - 35 mpg, 49mpg was the best i ever got! I've looked after it,serviced properly with proper tyre pressures & hardly no weight in the trunk (boot) These are great reliable cars with very little to go wrong indeed,just do the coolant & power steering fluid every 4yrs regardless...i used Prestone coolant.
The next gen. eliminated the power steering hydraulic and it's now electric, lots of people don't like it, but I have avoided the costs of the leaks that come with using hydraulics, hoses and the rack and pinion units themselves develop leaks and need replacing.
Back in 2005 we factory ordered a Echo hatchback "stripper". Manual transmission, manual steering the only thing we optioned for was a CD player in the basic radio. We had just arrived at the dealership on delivery day when a fellow walked over and asked us if we wanted to sell it to him for a small profit, we declined the offer. Anyway, it was a fantastic little car that served us well and eventually was purchased from us by our daughter who after a few years sold it to a friend. A solid investment, it did everything that we wanted, I love hatchbacks.
@@davidnull5590 No I would not. The standard steering was geared properly for non-assist, it was very easy to steer even when parallel parking. Never had to worry about fluid, pumps or hoses plus it saved a bit more weight.
Had a corolla 1.4 vvti 2004 from new upto recently. Bullet proof. 160000 miles. Usual service parts,set of discs etc. Never missed a heart beat.done all services, maintenance myself.it is still going strong. Will be still here when I'm gone.
I am a happy and first owner of a 2003 Toyota Echo, and I love it! The alternator died after 19 (!) years (and had to be changed). No other serious issues so far.
The mid 2000's Toyota & Lexus were when their quality hit its highest. Just sit in a 2004 ES 300. I still have my 2005 Camry LE with over 350.000 kms that still runs solid. Almost 18 years old and its quality still amazes me
It's besides the point and I know what you mean and agree. HOWEVER I have a 98 ES300 in the fleet and an 02 ES330 also. 01 was the last of the 3.0 version. The 02 has electronic throttle. Beware of the mat. If it covers the pedal, the electronic throttle is easily susceptible to loss of control due to WOT and the powerful engine.
I just bought. an 02 Echo with 114,790 miles on it (practically new! lol). I use it as a delivery car. It's a 5 Spd. manual. It is a blast to drive. So far I have done nothing to it. I am hearing a buzz that I think is a wheel bearing. ez fix! I fully expect to drive this car for another 200,000 miles.
Just watched it again after a year. I still have my 2002 echo. Its a 1.3L manual but I only seem to get 5.8L/100km at best, though it runs well. Rather than get rid of it I have purchased a Rostra cruise control which I plan to fit over the next month. My Echo is at 200,000km and I think it has many miles in it yet.
I saw the rear seat and I already knew which car was. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend! I think it looks oddly cool, specially the one that has the lower fenders around it. Don’t let the looks distract you on how amazing this little machine is. Proud owner of a 2000 Echo coupe automatic. 270k on the clock and still going strong. It’s been my beater car ever since (my other ride is a ‘06 T4R SR5 4WD). It’s also been a learning tool on how to wrench and fix things and it definitely has saved me a ton of money on gas. The engine is burning oil a little, which is the 1NZFE’s Achilles heel, but is still capable of doing 35mpg which is impressive for a 20 year old car IMO. Best beater car ever, hands down.
you could of ran that thing for at least another 200k miles,mines about to hit 300k, I was in college at the time in 2019 and bought mine for 600 bucks, had some maintenance done but it's still running strong
.. mine is 23 yrs old , 153 k. Miles .. smooth drive .. original parts , except for a few minor repairs ... 15 bucks last all week in gas .. bought it new sticker price 8 k. ! I knew it was a good car when I saw it .. and would have it a long time .. and now almost 25 years later .. your video is exactly what mine looks like .. 2 door silver .. 🖐️🚗
The Echo and to some extent, the Yaris are as close as you will get to a good old Beetle, that was ultra simple and reliable for a long time and was the king of economy cars.
Love the channel. I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna with the original drivetrain and 450,000 miles. Routine maintenance. I just manage the fluids( Synthetic) like a hawk. Only use OEM for all critical parts . Too Many counterfeit parts on Ebay and Amazon. Don't by aftermarket parts from China or Mexico. Spoke to Denso. Their aftermarket products don't have to have the same standards as the ones they make for Toyota. I was in shock. They also can't monitor all the counterfeit products sold in the aftermarket. That is why you should buy senors and spark plugs from the dealer.
I'm in complete agreement with you about that clown. Huge waste of time with when he was making videos that make no sense and have nothing to do with the main topic of the video or a one sentence mention. I clicked "don't recommend channel" and don't get bothered by his clickbait anymore.
I Quit watching him.I hadTercel and then an Echo and now I have a Yaris and a Scion XA. I haven't ever gotten over 38 mpg. But on all of them I averaged over 30 for sure. I live in the mountains and I push them really hard. Out of al of them I like the Yaris the best and it handles really well. My Lexus ES330 is hardly used. For trips. BTW my echo I sold 2 years ago, The guy still drives it and has over 400,000 miles. Great Video. Thank You
Still driving my 04 Tacoma. Original everything except tires, fluids and filters. Still purrs along and not a dent. Manual transmission so don't need to worry about someone stealing it.
Yes, I must agree that the 1nz and 2nz fe engines are Toyota's must reliable. If maintenance is being observed, as Scotty would say, it will last forever
I bought my echo from the dealer in 2000 and it’s still running I have 320,000 on it and just have done oil changes through the years. It really is the best Toyota ever build most reliable car that I have ever had 🙏🏼
Owned one of these years ago, regret getting rid of it. 45 mpg was very doable, Just recently bought a Yaris 09 which was basically just an upgraded ECHO , Same engine, last I tracked it, I was getting 42 mpg.
I have the car that replaced the Echo, a first year (US) '07 Yaris. An early release, mine has been on the road since April 2006, so this spring it will be 18 years old. It's never broken down, has every original part save for battery, tires, 1 accessory belt and 1 set of front brake pads. Starter, alternator, struts, waterpump, muffler, etc etc all original. Even the a/c has never been touched, still cold. Same bullet-proof drivetrain as this Echo. No leaks or burning of oil. No squeaks or rattles. We do all maint ourselves, oil, trans fluid changes, filters etc... Such a simple, straight forward easy design. I'll never sell it. I swear the engine is smoother and quieter than when it was new.
@Devonne West EXACT same experience I have as you with my 2006 Matrix. Just great cars! 152,000 miles and 90% of the parts are original. Change oil every 6 months and always runs like a top. How many miles are on your Yaris.
I bought it from Japan in 2006, its Toyota Platz 2001 with 1KR 1000cc engine. This car has two names Echo n Platz but engine size varies from country to country. I have driven it almost 128000 km still like a new car, very reliable, very strong strong body compare to new models. Love this car for so many reason. ❤
I have had one since new (2001) the echo sportivo model with 1nz. I've Supercharged it coilovers lsd box it's one of the funnest cars I have owned. I track it and daily it and has not once let me down apart from a snapped driveshaft a couple of years ago from my stupidity.
Bought my 2003 in 2004 after it had been driven for a year at a rental company, still driving it today Nov, 2022, Best 13,750 plus tax I've ever spent.
I have a 2000 echo I bought for 750$. 260k and has ice cold ac and when warm runs well If I run the ac and it's cold it runs rough and doesn't accelerate good. Once warm is fine
I miss my 1984 Toyota Tercel 4-speed manual transmission with roll down Windows and vinyl carpeting. 125,000 miles perfection. Traded it in on a 1988 Ford Escort ,,, that poor thing was in the repair shop every 2,000 miles, no joke, until the engine blew at 60,000.
I had a 1982 Tercel HB, drove the wheels off it and decommissioned it in 1999. That thing ran like a champ and was on the road so much it rarely got a chance to cool down.
I had 2003, 5spd Manual Coupe. I was the original owner and sold it around 190,000 miles. GREAT CAR! I would definitely buy another, but with cruise control, power windows, and locks
Still driving my Australian model 2002 Echo hatch 1.3 Litre 2NZFE, bought it new, 185,000km and still going strong (and economically!). Looking around for a replacement over the next year or so but difficult to get something as comfortable on the highway and as economic without spending a lot more . They say these engines are good for 200,000miles (that's 320,000km) so maybe I will just keep it!
Scotty has no doubt become a sellout in recent years, with his clickbait titles usually having little to do with the video... But in fairness I will say that early Scotty made very practical videos that helped a lot of DIY folks get things done on the cheap and extend the life of their vehicles.
I was given a 2000 Echo sedan with only 8,000 miles on it about 10 years ago in exchange for some work I did for an elderly neighbor. At first, I thought it was goofy looking. It didn't take long to fall in love with it. I drove that car everywhere. With fuel mileage at 36 MPG, I loved driving past gas stations where other drivers were fueling up their gas guzzling SUV's! I had to give up that car when I reached 94,000 miles because my mom gave me her car to drive. I missed the Echo so much that I recently bought another one with only 30,091 miles on it! This one is a 2003 coupe. Everything Scott said is 100% true! Toyota Echo's are an engineering marvel!
Great car for sure; sadly, most folks drive SUVs and an encounter between this car and a SUV likely wont end well. For your older viewers, please recommend they by the safest car they can afford and size is a definite factor. A lifelong Canadian Toyota mechanic and owner, i appreciate your channel very much
It is debatable about SUV ownership. It depends on market. And also when the gen cones out during high gas prices or not and that dictates fuel saver sales vs larger use vehicles. For your application in Canada, the compact SUV RAV4 is ideal because you need a AWD for the snow and it's large enough to protect yet still small enough that a little old lady can operate it. Now in places where cars are popular or AWD isn't needed, a Camry is adequate. And many are out there like you mentioned due to its longevity and for the longest time it was the most popular car for North America before the RAV took over. An equatable equivalent is the older Executive Sedan by Lexus. Similar in price but stronger built for sound and ride. Avalon's are great also. They are similar to the ES3x0.. but are less likely to be gouged by mechanics who see the badge and charge extra for it.
@steve byrne well then don’t drive like an idiot then is all I can say. The safest cars are the ones that both owners of them are driving engaged & responsibly. Accidents won’t happen if people aren’t idiots. Common sense. It always amazes me how people say they want a safe car yet they drive like a dumbass. 2023 at its finest😂
Go ahead and do it. You will get about 40 comments all hating you and praising scotty. I think he is totally a pile of B.S. But I am not the one to say the king has no clothes on.
I've had 2 of them and I think it's the best damned car (for reliability) Toyota ever made. 5 speed with the little 1.5 liter motor. I once got 47 mpg on a long trip. just basic maintenance like oil changes at 5K miles. I bought a RAV 4 and wish I had kept the Echo. The RAV 4 gets 1/2 the gas mileage. I never understood why the Echo wasn't more popular than it was. The entire car was made in Japan. Update: I was able to reacquire my 2001 Echo I sold 3 years ago and am selling my RAV4.
I soon got tired of the Scotty Kilmer clickbait a long time ago. That clown always reposts old videos with just new titles. Greedy I guess. As for the Toyota Echo, I just got around to putting a 2000 Echo back on the road after sitting in the yard for 17 years. I bought it in 2004 but in 2006 a young family member was going a bit too fast on a curved road with fresh snow, and didn't know to pump the brakes on a vehicle without anti-lock brakes, so standing on the brakes resulted in the Echo sliding about 70 feet across a yard and right off a dock, down 10 feet into about 2 feet of water covered by a thin sheet of ice. Remarkably the Echo didn’t nose dive but instead landed flat so the entire front end was unscathed until when the tow driver pulled it out and didn’t bother to lower the rear when the front wheels touched the dock, instead the bumper cover was ripped forward by dragging while the Echo was almost completely vertical in the air. I immediately changed the oil, pulled the seats and carpet out, pulled the plugs from the floorboard so the water could drain and placed a dehumidifier in the car to dry out any moisture I couldn’t see. We used a carpet cleaner on the seats and carpet as well. Then I swapped the ECU with one from a salvage yard and drove the Echo to a local oil change shop because I couldn’t get anything out of the trans lines. Well they couldn’t either so I just parked it until I could get around to slapping another automatic trans in it. Well after sitting for 17 years, I found a trans for $100 and while tempted to switch over to a stick-shift, my wife wouldn’t go for it. When I dragged the Echo for the ruts the tires made, I discovered I had to replace the floorboard on the drivers side since it started to resemble a Flintstone mobile. I also found rust ravaged the rocker panels hidden under the plastic body cladding, same for the metal under the cladding around the rear wheels. (The Echo in the video doesn’t have that plastic cladding that wraps around like mine and every other Echo I’ve ever seen) The rust on my Echo is less than the two I recently harvested parts from in the salvage yard, which had rusted out trunk floors and even the hump behind the rear seats looked like swiss cheese. Before I tried starting, I pulled the spark plugs and sprayed Liquid Wrench (a penetrant) into the cylinders in the hope it would dissolve any rust that may have formed and perhaps break any bond between the rings and the cylinders. I let it sit and then I used a socket on the crankshaft bolt to slowly move the pistons with a breaker bar. Not frozen at all. I removed the fuel tank, cleaned out the old varnished gas, replaced the corroded non-working fuel pump, and flushed the lines. A fresh battery and the car started right up but it screeched badly because the alternator was frozen. I checked it before I started and managed to free it up but it was clear to me the bearings didn’t survive so I replaced it with a new $74, 70 amp lifetime warranty (yeah right) alternator from eBay. Then the compressor started making noises I didn’t like so I replaced that as well. A warning about the unbranded AC compressor ($109.25) I bought on eBay, the depth of a bolt hole for the refrigerant line was too shallow, which wouldn’t allow the line to seal. Wasn’t even close and the bolts holding the seal plugs were too short, only allowing one thread to catch, so I had to place two nuts on the bolt and slice about 3/16” off. Removing the nuts acted like a thread chaser to remove the burr. The seller refunded $20 for the hassle. There are probably 100 different seller names of the same compressor, using the same word for word ads, so I suspect a seller has found a way to negate issues that buyers may reveal. The radiator cooling fan made a racket as well since the plastic shroud was a bit broken so I replaced that with a TYC assembly for $77.40 on Amazon. Then I found the dual cage blower motor was frozen, which I managed to free up but that didn’t last long so I bought a new one for $43.69 on Amazon but it appears they’ve now raised the price to $64.99 $9.99 on Amazon for a cabin air filter (activated carbon) The Echo runs smooth and quiet so I changed the oil and filter again. (Mobil 1 extended performance high mileage full synthetic 5W-30 oil and Mobil 1 M1-103A extended performance oil filter) Then I installed all new brake rotors, pads, drums, shoes, wheel cylinders...except the front calipers, and of course one caliper piston stuck in the bore and wouldn’t retract, so I merely disassembled it and cleaned out the gunk that the brake fluid drain/replacement didn’t get. I may still replace the calipers someday but it’s working great right now. Then I replaced the cracking tires with a set of Summit Ultramax A/S all-season 175/65R14 86T tires from Amazon ($47.92 each) I installed the tires myself on an old Harbor Freight manual tire machine but for this set I used a $18.84 Duck head with a $14.99 centering cone from Amazon. I replaced the sun damaged headlights with Depo lamps ($169.99 eBay) We drove the car around and at the end of the day I checked the oil just before changing it again since I considered it a breaking in again cycle but to my surprise...the oil looked like a milkshake, as if the head gasket failed. My Stant coolant pressure tester has a failed plastic adapter which meant I couldn’t pinpoint the problem so I poured a tiny 8oz bottle of K-Seal (ST5501, $13.24 Amazon) into the radiator and it actually worked! A couple oil/filter changes within days, with cheaper SuperTech synthetic oil and Fram oil filters ( I had on the shelf from back before I discovered Fram isn’t a good brand) and the lubrication system seems fine so I finished with my favorite oil/filter (Mobil 1 extended performance high mileage full synthetic and Mobil 1 extended performance oil filter) Well after driving around for a couple hours, I checked the oil and detected gasoline on the dipstick. Suspecting a stuck open fuel injector, I tested them using a Allosun tester ($33.37 Amazon last year) The injectors appeared to have a good spray pattern and no leakage when using a carb cleaner spray but I suppose an injector could fail under the pressure that the fuel pump produces so I’ll just swap the #4 injector with a salvage yard find since I found that cylinder was wet when I pulled the injectors. Looks new inside but finding a replacement for the cracked windshield is a problem. One way or another, my Michigan Toyota Echo is going to be revived.
Kudos to the owner. He is marching to his own tune with that Echo. Love the clown horn and the lack of the passenger seat. Tis a shame that simply small cars like this are not being considered by most manufacturers
Scotty gives great advice and has been for decades. He might be a little eccentric but what I love is that he has educated so many people to purchase Toyota products! Your the man as well Peter!!
The hatches are not ugly at all. They can look amazing. They’re like a Japanese Mini. The sedans do look a bit more dull but can also be made to look very handsome.
He needs to hose engine bay down. ESPECIALLY that battery! All that corrosion 😲! Sayn all that, great car! U can park it ANYWHERE & dont have to worry!! 👍🇺🇸
The Toyota Echo Echo weighs 923 Kg / 2035 lbs. 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm. 0.117 power/weight Ford F 250 Lariat Crew Cab Weight 3458 kg 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel Power. 354 kW @ 5500 rpm 0.102 power/weight. Echo is not too great at towing a boat but if you only have a bike it's a sports car. Removing the seat and mirror will improve the power-weight ratio as well as drag.
Scotty knows best. Toyota Corolla 1.8 ltr 4 cylinder with manual transmission is the most reliable. I live in Bangkok and have seen Toyota Corolla Taxis with more than 1 million kms (620,000 miles) on same engine and gearbox.
STOP talking about the Toyota Echo! I got the 2005 sedan model and I've driven it for over 16 years. I HATE it so much! It is a terrible box on wheels. If you stomp the accelerator, it does nothing. The tires will squeal and burn rubber if you push the accelerator just so. The thing is terrible with gas, it only takes little sips and it takes forever to empty the gas tank. Everything is manual and basic, I'm surprised they don't have a manual crank for the windshield wipers. I hate that there's nothing to break. The trunk of the sedan is a vast cavern of emptiness, moreso if you drop the back seats. I've carted stacks of 2x4x8's and 10 foot lengths of PEX pipe and 12 foot rolls of housewrap (sticking out the passenger window a little). I can tell you that it does NOT like to be loaded up with more than 6 big bags of concrete. You can up the tire pressure for better milage, but it is a rough ride. I've never gotten stuck with winter tires on. People will laugh at you for the central pod console. All the other Echo driving weirdos will wink and wave at you (because they KNOW). STOP talking about the Echo. Shhhhh! I need cheap parts. Need a driver's side mirror right now. Tuck tape is slowly failing to hold it on. Maybe a driver's side locking mechanism too, the auto-unlock button (one of the ONLY luxuries) sometimes jams it halfway up. Could be bad if I need to get out in a hurry...gotta roll the manual window down and pull the outside door handle. I hate this channel too. I waste so much time watching all his repair videos. Hours and hours of learning from this kind gentleman, makes my brain hurt. He won't stop making new videos.
I bet the 2006-2009 Yaris sedan is just as terrible, but I would like to hear it straight from those owners. My Echo will soon be a 20 year old car. I hope I can get an old Yaris from Arizona if she up and quits on me....but I'll probably just need new belts, brakes, and battery... Save some klunkers for me, do you hear me, Scottsdale???
Scotty is a liar. Petr, you rock! Gas is highest in price in Humboldt, and along highway 15 in southern California. Hope you are staying dry, my friend!
I had a tercel, which was the previous subcompact to this one. For cost, efficiency, and ease of maintenance it was fantastic. It was even fun to drive. Yes, it burned oil. But I could change the plugs in 5 minutes and it got 38mpg. My one complaint was the road noise.
I worked for Toyota back then & drove the Tercel...road noise i agree. I did drove really nice otherwise,the Corolla was awesome! Unreal to drive & splendid all round.
@@tardeliesmagic I had an ‘83 yellow Tercel 2dr. Bought it from Avis rent a car. My first vehicle. I remember taking two big guy friends on a road trip thru mountains. That thing barely made it up the mountain. Drove it for years as a commuter car. Fuel pump died once. Changed it myself. Gave it to my brother who used it and then gave it to my sister who crashed it. She gave it back and I still was able to sell it for a good price in the mid 90’s.. over 200,000 on the clock.
Did you ever bump up the weight to get it to burn less? Can't do that these days but back then there was leeway. I watched an African American man who has a Volvo in Arizona. He put 20W-50 in, goodness!! But Arizona is HOT! Had a Honda that went to 10W-40. Would have recommended at least 10W-30 for you. That or Lucas stabilizer if you basically ran through four quarts between oil changes.
At 22 years I can say a lot of things about it. But instead I'll say that 4000 mile oil changes are critical. Use whatever oil but I liked the cleaning action of synthetic. I've put 30 weight non detergent mixed with 5w30. I don't recommend thick oil but I do like Tacoma oil filters and Mobil 1 0w30. Get OEM pads. Change the transmission fluid every 30000. Use carnauba Wax. It's a magnet for vandals and mean kids.
My sister loved her 3 door hatch Echo. Sister in law loved her 4 door sedan Echo. Toyota replaced her rusty floor pans under warantee just before that Dodge Power wagon totaled it. They tried to buy another new Echo but Toyota had gone to the Yaris. They got a used Matrix instead.
I took my 1998 Toyota Tacoma to the dealership and didn't get what I expected. I spent lots on the front end. Uppers, lowers, tie rods, stabilizer and more. Cab vibration is still there?
I believe I know where his rattle was coming from. These cars are very air tight and if you drive with the driver's side window down, the air pressure will force the passenger window down slightly, causing it to rattle against the door frame. I had trouble finding it as well.
My wife's 09 Yaris uses the same engine and is very reliable. At 13 years, it still has the original factory everything (brakes, trans fluid coolant), and only has had frequent oil & filter changes every 6 months. Very well made car. Yes, I changed the air and cabin filters ever year too.
Hi mate I luv your attitude&your work ethic...I'm Mark from Melbourne Australia,I have just been lucky enough to get my late father's 99 Toyota Echo 2dr Auto with P/S...I would like advise about modifying this Legendary car but are skeptical & no sure 🤷♂️🤗
Same power plant as my 2005 Scion xB. I get 30-35mpg all day long, probably due to the less favorable drag coefficient. But really it's just an Echo under the sheet metal.
I cannot get more than 33 mpg in the city from my 2010 Yaris, maybe I have a heavy foot. I am going on a road trip soon I am curious to see if I can get close to 40 mpg.
I owned a 2002 1.3L 2NZ-FE (NOT 1.5L) Yaris auto for 14yrs here in the UK, 33 mpg - 35 mpg is the norm my friend, 49mpg was the best i ever got once or twice,that's it!! I've looked after it,serviced properly with proper tyre pressures & hardly no weight in the trunk (boot)
@@tardeliesmagic I was doing a bit better, but then my MAF sensor had to be replaced and they put an after-market unit and I noticed the mileage dropped about 3 or so MPG. We have a lot of stop and go traffic here in town, I can do better on the highway at around 65. Since I have a 4 speed, I cannot get the same MPG as a 7 or 8 speed or CVT equipped modern car.
When the HVAC is on defrost (not the glass), the AC compressor runs. AC kills my Yaris fuel economy by 5 to 10%. My average is 40mpg with a 5 speed -- and using 5th as much as possible (even at 30mph). Autos aren't as good (we have on too). Highway miles are easily 45mpg.
@@berockization , I figured that out too. The A/C subversively likes to run on defog. I never turn the defog on for that reason. Only bad design I found in the Yaris.
Still driving my 2002 Toyota Echo every day! 225k miles and still going strong. No reason to get a new car because I get 40 mpg with AC on blast.
I had a 2001 Echo that I bought used, with just over 100,000 miles on it. TEN years later, it finally died with 446,000 miles on it! BEST car I've ever owned!!!
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I'm so curious what caused it to die at 446k miles. Rod bearing?
They were built in Japan. I owned a 2003 4-door automatic Echo for 16 years in Canada. In that time, it only needed oil and other fluid changes and front pads changed once. Surprisingly, all the hoses were still good at 16 years. It was an excellent, simple car, built like a tiny tank. I'm glad I added the cabin filter. I eventually traded it in on a RAV4.
Hoses on modern cars last a long time. Sixteen years is less than half what I'd expect.
I happen to own a 2000 echo and I can say I completely agree with you. Great cars, easy to maintain and they run forever. 👍💖😁
I agree it’s all about money for Scott
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I have a 2005 4 Dr sedan now with 222,000km.
Echo is bumpy and noisy engine but very reliable/ fuel efficient. It get the job done. Body is light and makes a big difference in gas mileage.
No major issues with it. Very easy to drive and park.
I have a 2001 Yaris , 1.0 litre engine 68hp. Very nippy if revved, very economical if driven sensibly 50 mpg easily , used to be 59/60 with E5 petrol . 1 clutch kit after teaching people to drive , very cheap and easy to do. Then just service bits. Great runaround 71 mpg on the motorway! !! Fits in any parking space. Will no doubt outlive me.
I never ever ever saw that man Repair a vehicle completely, cheers to the real mechanics like you and AMD
I can honestly say that I've never seen a Toyota Echo broken down. I've seen them beat into the ground and neglected, but never broken down and not running.
I am in Canada. I have an Echo hatch. It’s one of my favourite cars ever. 200k ok it. It’s super approachable and easy to own. I would love to completely renew it. Very reliable. Love it.
I owned a 2002 1.3L 2NZ-FE (NOT 1.5L) Yaris auto 2dr hatchback for 14yrs here in the UK, they're great little reliable cars!
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I owned a 2002 1.3L 2NZ-FE (NOT 1.5L) Yaris auto 2dr hatchback for 14yrs here in the UK, 33 mpg - 35 mpg, 49mpg was the best i ever got! I've looked after it,serviced properly with proper tyre pressures & hardly no weight in the trunk (boot) These are great reliable cars with very little to go wrong indeed,just do the coolant & power steering fluid every 4yrs regardless...i used Prestone coolant.
The next gen. eliminated the power steering hydraulic and it's now electric, lots of people don't like it, but I have avoided the costs of the leaks that come with using hydraulics, hoses and the rack and pinion units themselves develop leaks and need replacing.
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Back in 2005 we factory ordered a Echo hatchback "stripper". Manual transmission, manual steering the only thing we optioned for was a CD player in the basic radio. We had just arrived at the dealership on delivery day when a fellow walked over and asked us if we wanted to sell it to him for a small profit, we declined the offer. Anyway, it was a fantastic little car that served us well and eventually was purchased from us by our daughter who after a few years sold it to a friend. A solid investment, it did everything that we wanted, I love hatchbacks.
Question: If you had to order it again, would you have added power steering?
@@davidnull5590 No I would not. The standard steering was geared properly for non-assist, it was very easy to steer even when parallel parking. Never had to worry about fluid, pumps or hoses plus it saved a bit more weight.
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My 1983 Starlet is still going great, has good fuel economy too. Had it for nearly 10 years now.
They drove awesome!
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Had a corolla 1.4 vvti 2004 from new upto recently. Bullet proof. 160000 miles. Usual service parts,set of discs etc. Never missed a heart beat.done all services, maintenance myself.it is still going strong. Will be still here when I'm gone.
I am a happy and first owner of a 2003 Toyota Echo, and I love it! The alternator died after 19 (!) years (and had to be changed). No other serious issues so far.
The mid 2000's Toyota & Lexus were when their quality hit its highest. Just sit in a 2004 ES 300. I still have my 2005 Camry LE with over 350.000 kms that still runs solid. Almost 18 years old and its quality still amazes me
I have an 06 Tacoma and it’s been fantastic.
It's besides the point and I know what you mean and agree. HOWEVER I have a 98 ES300 in the fleet and an 02 ES330 also. 01 was the last of the 3.0 version. The 02 has electronic throttle. Beware of the mat. If it covers the pedal, the electronic throttle is easily susceptible to loss of control due to WOT and the powerful engine.
2005 Rav4 2.0 AWD here, awesome little beast.
Ironically around the time Toyota stopped sending the ECHO to the US
I just bought. an 02 Echo with 114,790 miles on it (practically new! lol). I use it as a delivery car. It's a 5 Spd. manual. It is a blast to drive. So far I have done nothing to it. I am hearing a buzz that I think is a wheel bearing. ez fix! I fully expect to drive this car for another 200,000 miles.
Just watched it again after a year. I still have my 2002 echo. Its a 1.3L manual but I only seem to get 5.8L/100km at best, though it runs well. Rather than get rid of it I have purchased a Rostra cruise control which I plan to fit over the next month. My Echo is at 200,000km and I think it has many miles in it yet.
I saw the rear seat and I already knew which car was. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend! I think it looks oddly cool, specially the one that has the lower fenders around it. Don’t let the looks distract you on how amazing this little machine is.
Proud owner of a 2000 Echo coupe automatic. 270k on the clock and still going strong. It’s been my beater car ever since (my other ride is a ‘06 T4R SR5 4WD). It’s also been a learning tool on how to wrench and fix things and it definitely has saved me a ton of money on gas. The engine is burning oil a little, which is the 1NZFE’s Achilles heel, but is still capable of doing 35mpg which is impressive for a 20 year old car IMO.
Best beater car ever, hands down.
I owned a 2000 Toyota Echo for 15 years, and it was the BEST car I ever owned. It had NO issues at all for 166,000 miles!
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you could of ran that thing for at least another 200k miles,mines about to hit 300k, I was in college at the time in 2019 and bought mine for 600 bucks, had some maintenance done but it's still running strong
.. mine is 23 yrs old , 153 k. Miles .. smooth drive .. original parts , except for a few minor repairs ... 15 bucks last all week in gas .. bought it new sticker price 8 k. ! I knew it was a good car when I saw it .. and would have it a long time .. and now almost 25 years later .. your video is exactly what mine looks like .. 2 door silver .. 🖐️🚗
The Echo and to some extent, the Yaris are as close as you will get to a good old Beetle, that was ultra simple and reliable for a long time and was the king of economy cars.
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Love the channel. I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna with the original drivetrain and 450,000 miles. Routine maintenance. I just manage the fluids( Synthetic) like a hawk. Only use OEM for all critical parts . Too Many counterfeit parts on Ebay and Amazon. Don't by aftermarket parts from China or Mexico. Spoke to Denso. Their aftermarket products don't have to have the same standards as the ones they make for Toyota. I was in shock. They also can't monitor all the counterfeit products sold in the aftermarket. That is why you should buy senors and spark plugs from the dealer.
I'm in complete agreement with you about that clown. Huge waste of time with when he was making videos that make no sense and have nothing to do with the main topic of the video or a one sentence mention.
I clicked "don't recommend channel" and don't get bothered by his clickbait anymore.
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I know that clown 😂😂😂😂 Scotty 😂😂
I Quit watching him.I hadTercel and then an Echo and now I have a Yaris and a Scion XA. I haven't ever gotten over 38 mpg. But on all of them I averaged over 30 for sure. I live in the mountains and I push them really hard. Out of al of them I like the Yaris the best and it handles really well. My Lexus ES330 is hardly used. For trips. BTW my echo I sold 2 years ago, The guy still drives it and has over 400,000 miles. Great Video. Thank You
Still driving my 04 Tacoma. Original everything except tires, fluids and filters. Still purrs along and not a dent. Manual transmission so don't need to worry about someone stealing it.
Yes, I must agree that the 1nz and 2nz fe engines are Toyota's must reliable. If maintenance is being observed, as Scotty would say, it will last forever
Those we're great little cars!
Bulletproof. Very roomy inside.
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I bought my echo from the dealer in 2000 and it’s still running I have 320,000 on it and just have done oil changes through the years. It really is the best Toyota ever build most reliable car that I have ever had 🙏🏼
Owned one of these years ago, regret getting rid of it. 45 mpg was very doable, Just recently bought a Yaris 09 which was basically just an upgraded ECHO , Same engine, last I tracked it, I was getting 42 mpg.
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I have the car that replaced the Echo, a first year (US) '07 Yaris. An early release, mine has been on the road since April 2006, so this spring it will be 18 years old. It's never broken down, has every original part save for battery, tires, 1 accessory belt and 1 set of front brake pads. Starter, alternator, struts, waterpump, muffler, etc etc all original. Even the a/c has never been touched, still cold. Same bullet-proof drivetrain as this Echo. No leaks or burning of oil. No squeaks or rattles. We do all maint ourselves, oil, trans fluid changes, filters etc... Such a simple, straight forward easy design. I'll never sell it. I swear the engine is smoother and quieter than when it was new.
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What a pity Toyota dropped the Yaris in our market. You provided so many details about your Yaris but forgot to mention total miles.
@Devonne West EXACT same experience I have as you with my 2006 Matrix. Just great cars! 152,000 miles and 90% of the parts are original. Change oil every 6 months and always runs like a top. How many miles are on your Yaris.
@@Blakecryderman7244 very little, just 137,000mi :)
I have an 05 Scion xA with the same engine. 276,000 miles. Great little cars! I wish I got 48mpg. I get around 35
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Glad you're back
with jealosy for other mechanics??
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I bought it from Japan in 2006, its Toyota Platz 2001 with 1KR 1000cc engine. This car has two names Echo n Platz but engine size varies from country to country.
I have driven it almost 128000 km still like a new car, very reliable, very strong strong body compare to new models. Love this car for so many reason. ❤
I have had one since new (2001) the echo sportivo model with 1nz. I've Supercharged it coilovers lsd box it's one of the funnest cars I have owned. I track it and daily it and has not once let me down apart from a snapped driveshaft a couple of years ago from my stupidity.
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Bought my 2003 in 2004 after it had been driven for a year at a rental company, still driving it today Nov, 2022, Best 13,750 plus tax I've ever spent.
Thats why I love my 2003 toyota tacoma
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could do with cleaning those battery terminals
I have a 2000 echo I bought for 750$. 260k and has ice cold ac and when warm runs well
If I run the ac and it's cold it runs rough and doesn't accelerate good. Once warm is fine
I miss my 1984 Toyota Tercel 4-speed manual transmission with roll down Windows and vinyl carpeting. 125,000 miles perfection. Traded it in on a 1988 Ford Escort ,,, that poor thing was in the repair shop every 2,000 miles, no joke, until the engine blew at 60,000.
I had a 1982 Tercel HB, drove the wheels off it and decommissioned it in 1999. That thing ran like a champ and was on the road so much it rarely got a chance to cool down.
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Haha yeah they named it _Escort_ for a reason; they frequently kept company with Tow Trucks lmao
I had 2003, 5spd Manual Coupe. I was the original owner and sold it around 190,000 miles. GREAT CAR! I would definitely buy another, but with cruise control, power windows, and locks
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Still driving my Australian model 2002 Echo hatch 1.3 Litre 2NZFE, bought it new, 185,000km and still going strong (and economically!). Looking around for a replacement over the next year or so but difficult to get something as comfortable on the highway and as economic without spending a lot more . They say these engines are good for 200,000miles (that's 320,000km) so maybe I will just keep it!
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Still driving a 2004 model with 360,000km and still getting 20km/l(47mpg).
Bought my echo 2 years ago with 256k best 1600 I ever spend, cheap small and reliable and I always use cheapest oil from Walmart
Throwing shade at Scotty, I love it!
Scotty has no doubt become a sellout in recent years, with his clickbait titles usually having little to do with the video... But in fairness I will say that early Scotty made very practical videos that helped a lot of DIY folks get things done on the cheap and extend the life of their vehicles.
What is Scotty taking your viewers, lighten up there is room for more than one Toyoya fan.
@@timetowakeup6302 Recent years? I stopped watching him about 10 years ago for being a clickbait sellout
@@rk22cc scotty is a click bait Douche now a days. Nothing more
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The BMW emblem is a chick magnet for sure.
Some would certainly believe it.
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I was given a 2000 Echo sedan with only 8,000 miles on it about 10 years ago in exchange for some work I did for an elderly neighbor. At first, I thought it was goofy looking. It didn't take long to fall in love with it. I drove that car everywhere. With fuel mileage at 36 MPG, I loved driving past gas stations where other drivers were fueling up their gas guzzling SUV's! I had to give up that car when I reached 94,000 miles because my mom gave me her car to drive. I missed the Echo so much that I recently bought another one with only 30,091 miles on it! This one is a 2003 coupe. Everything Scott said is 100% true! Toyota Echo's are an engineering marvel!
I didn’t think your channel could get any better, I love it!
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No need for a hybrid or electric when you're already getting 48 mpg. Btw, nice dig on SK. That's one car channel I don't subscribe to.
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Great car for sure; sadly, most folks drive SUVs and an encounter between this car and a SUV likely wont end well. For your older viewers, please recommend they by the safest car they can afford and size is a definite factor. A lifelong Canadian Toyota mechanic and owner, i appreciate your channel very much
It is debatable about SUV ownership. It depends on market. And also when the gen cones out during high gas prices or not and that dictates fuel saver sales vs larger use vehicles.
For your application in Canada, the compact SUV RAV4 is ideal because you need a AWD for the snow and it's large enough to protect yet still small enough that a little old lady can operate it.
Now in places where cars are popular or AWD isn't needed, a Camry is adequate. And many are out there like you mentioned due to its longevity and for the longest time it was the most popular car for North America before the RAV took over. An equatable equivalent is the older Executive Sedan by Lexus. Similar in price but stronger built for sound and ride. Avalon's are great also. They are similar to the ES3x0.. but are less likely to be gouged by mechanics who see the badge and charge extra for it.
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@steve byrne well then don’t drive like an idiot then is all I can say. The safest cars are the ones that both owners of them are driving engaged & responsibly. Accidents won’t happen if people aren’t idiots. Common sense. It always amazes me how people say they want a safe car yet they drive like a dumbass. 2023 at its finest😂
05 Corolla 385,000 miles it won't die
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SK is click bait the old quality of his content is long gone. About time someone calls it out
Go ahead and do it. You will get about 40 comments all hating you and praising scotty. I think he is totally a pile of B.S. But I am not the one to say the king has no clothes on.
I was never a fan. He has this annoying personality on top of it. I could never get through his videos.
I've had 2 of them and I think it's the best damned car (for reliability) Toyota ever made. 5 speed with the little 1.5 liter motor. I once got 47 mpg on a long trip. just basic maintenance like oil changes at 5K miles. I bought a RAV 4 and wish I had kept the Echo. The RAV 4 gets 1/2 the gas mileage. I never understood why the Echo wasn't more popular than it was. The entire car was made in Japan. Update: I was able to reacquire my 2001 Echo I sold 3 years ago and am selling my RAV4.
thanks for acknowledging Kilmer the Click-Bait King for what he is-watching from Rhode Island.
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This Echo is the answer for those unreliable EV vehicles with computers and sensors and batteries.
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i have a Toyota 2001 Echo verso still have it really a gas saver.
I soon got tired of the Scotty Kilmer clickbait a long time ago. That clown always reposts old videos with just new titles. Greedy I guess. As for the Toyota Echo, I just got around to putting a 2000 Echo back on the road after sitting in the yard for 17 years. I bought it in 2004 but in 2006 a young family member was going a bit too fast on a curved road with fresh snow, and didn't know to pump the brakes on a vehicle without anti-lock brakes, so standing on the brakes resulted in the Echo sliding about 70 feet across a yard and right off a dock, down 10 feet into about 2 feet of water covered by a thin sheet of ice.
Remarkably the Echo didn’t nose dive but instead landed flat so the entire front end was unscathed until when the tow driver pulled it out and didn’t bother to lower the rear when the front wheels touched the dock, instead the bumper cover was ripped forward by dragging while the Echo was almost completely vertical in the air.
I immediately changed the oil, pulled the seats and carpet out, pulled the plugs from the floorboard so the water could drain and placed a dehumidifier in the car to dry out any moisture I couldn’t see. We used a carpet cleaner on the seats and carpet as well. Then I swapped the ECU with one from a salvage yard and drove the Echo to a local oil change shop because I couldn’t get anything out of the trans lines. Well they couldn’t either so I just parked it until I could get around to slapping another automatic trans in it.
Well after sitting for 17 years, I found a trans for $100 and while tempted to switch over to a stick-shift, my wife wouldn’t go for it.
When I dragged the Echo for the ruts the tires made, I discovered I had to replace the floorboard on the drivers side since it started to resemble a Flintstone mobile.
I also found rust ravaged the rocker panels hidden under the plastic body cladding, same for the metal under the cladding around the rear wheels. (The Echo in the video doesn’t have that plastic cladding that wraps around like mine and every other Echo I’ve ever seen)
The rust on my Echo is less than the two I recently harvested parts from in the salvage yard, which had rusted out trunk floors and even the hump behind the rear seats looked like swiss cheese.
Before I tried starting, I pulled the spark plugs and sprayed Liquid Wrench (a penetrant) into the cylinders in the hope it would dissolve any rust that may have formed and perhaps break any bond between the rings and the cylinders. I let it sit and then I used a socket on the crankshaft bolt to slowly move the pistons with a breaker bar. Not frozen at all.
I removed the fuel tank, cleaned out the old varnished gas, replaced the corroded non-working fuel pump, and flushed the lines. A fresh battery and the car started right up but it screeched badly because the alternator was frozen. I checked it before I started and managed to free it up but it was clear to me the bearings didn’t survive so I replaced it with a new $74, 70 amp lifetime warranty (yeah right) alternator from eBay. Then the compressor started making noises I didn’t like so I replaced that as well. A warning about the unbranded AC compressor ($109.25) I bought on eBay, the depth of a bolt hole for the refrigerant line was too shallow, which wouldn’t allow the line to seal. Wasn’t even close and the bolts holding the seal plugs were too short, only allowing one thread to catch, so I had to place two nuts on the bolt and slice about 3/16” off. Removing the nuts acted like a thread chaser to remove the burr. The seller refunded $20 for the hassle.
There are probably 100 different seller names of the same compressor, using the same word for word ads, so I suspect a seller has found a way to negate issues that buyers may reveal.
The radiator cooling fan made a racket as well since the plastic shroud was a bit broken so I replaced that with a TYC assembly for $77.40 on Amazon. Then I found the dual cage blower motor was frozen, which I managed to free up but that didn’t last long so I bought a new one for $43.69 on Amazon but it appears they’ve now raised the price to $64.99
$9.99 on Amazon for a cabin air filter (activated carbon)
The Echo runs smooth and quiet so I changed the oil and filter again. (Mobil 1 extended performance high mileage full synthetic 5W-30 oil and Mobil 1 M1-103A extended performance oil filter)
Then I installed all new brake rotors, pads, drums, shoes, wheel cylinders...except the front calipers, and of course one caliper piston stuck in the bore and wouldn’t retract, so I merely disassembled it and cleaned out the gunk that the brake fluid drain/replacement didn’t get.
I may still replace the calipers someday but it’s working great right now.
Then I replaced the cracking tires with a set of Summit Ultramax A/S all-season 175/65R14 86T tires from Amazon ($47.92 each) I installed the tires myself on an old Harbor Freight manual tire machine but for this set I used a $18.84 Duck head with a $14.99 centering cone from Amazon.
I replaced the sun damaged headlights with Depo lamps ($169.99 eBay)
We drove the car around and at the end of the day I checked the oil just before changing it again since I considered it a breaking in again cycle but to my surprise...the oil looked like a milkshake, as if the head gasket failed.
My Stant coolant pressure tester has a failed plastic adapter which meant I couldn’t pinpoint the problem so I poured a tiny 8oz bottle of K-Seal (ST5501, $13.24 Amazon) into the radiator and it actually worked!
A couple oil/filter changes within days, with cheaper SuperTech synthetic oil and Fram oil filters ( I had on the shelf from back before I discovered Fram isn’t a good brand) and the lubrication system seems fine so I finished with my favorite oil/filter (Mobil 1 extended performance high mileage full synthetic and Mobil 1 extended performance oil filter)
Well after driving around for a couple hours, I checked the oil and detected gasoline on the dipstick. Suspecting a stuck open fuel injector, I tested them using a Allosun tester ($33.37 Amazon last year)
The injectors appeared to have a good spray pattern and no leakage when using a carb cleaner spray but I suppose an injector could fail under the pressure that the fuel pump produces so I’ll just swap the #4 injector with a salvage yard find since I found that cylinder was wet when I pulled the injectors.
Looks new inside but finding a replacement for the cracked windshield is a problem.
One way or another, my Michigan Toyota Echo is going to be revived.
Kudos to the owner. He is marching to his own tune with that Echo. Love the clown horn and the lack of the passenger seat.
Tis a shame that simply small cars like this are not being considered by most manufacturers
Echo in usa Yaris here in Europe, here theyre all hatchback
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Scotty gives great advice and has been for decades. He might be a little eccentric but what I love is that he has educated so many people to purchase Toyota products! Your the man as well Peter!!
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Not mentioning names, but his initials are Scotty Kilmer. He can be amusing but tiresome
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I respect your attitude.
Would you please do a video on the top 5 most reliable Toyota trucks please.
The hatches are not ugly at all. They can look amazing. They’re like a Japanese Mini. The sedans do look a bit more dull but can also be made to look very handsome.
I saw a very recent echo hatch no more than eight years old and it was very nice looking. More Camry styling than echo box
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I am pretty sure Scotty got rid of his 94 Celica - I haven't seen it in some time now.
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96 Tercel Canada made
304k original muffler
Original starter
Looking forward to hitting 400k
I had no idea Tercels were made in Canada. Back in 1996 I thought the Corolla was the only Toyota made here.
I’ll keep driving my 1997 Corolla. 38mpg, bullet proof. I just change oil tires, brakes and transmission fluid. Keep driving
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He needs to hose engine bay down. ESPECIALLY that battery! All that corrosion 😲! Sayn all that, great car! U can park it ANYWHERE & dont have to worry!! 👍🇺🇸
Well, other than the door mirror bandit 🤣
I have a 1 liter 1SZFE 2005 5 door hatchback and I fit 4 people quite often and guess who got a speeding ticket on the highway
The Toyota Echo Echo weighs 923 Kg / 2035 lbs. 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm. 0.117 power/weight
Ford F 250 Lariat Crew Cab Weight 3458 kg 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel Power. 354 kW @ 5500 rpm 0.102 power/weight.
Echo is not too great at towing a boat but if you only have a bike it's a sports car. Removing the seat and mirror will improve the power-weight ratio as well as drag.
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Scotty knows best.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 ltr 4 cylinder with manual transmission is the most reliable.
I live in Bangkok and have seen Toyota Corolla Taxis with more than 1 million kms (620,000 miles) on same engine and gearbox.
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I know who you are referring to and I unsubscribed from his channel because of his sensationalistic clickbait titles of his videos.
It was also called the Echo in Australia, but it was actually just a rebadged Mk 1 Yaris.
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Awesome Video Brother! Looks like a Great Toyota for saving money on gas. Hopefully the oil was changed at the right time. Cool little Car!
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I don’t think anybody takes Klickbait Kilmer too seriously. It’s a comedy channel like Top Gear. He’s entertaining.
STOP talking about the Toyota Echo!
I got the 2005 sedan model and I've driven it for over 16 years. I HATE it so much! It is a terrible box on wheels. If you stomp the accelerator, it does nothing. The tires will squeal and burn rubber if you push the accelerator just so. The thing is terrible with gas, it only takes little sips and it takes forever to empty the gas tank. Everything is manual and basic, I'm surprised they don't have a manual crank for the windshield wipers. I hate that there's nothing to break. The trunk of the sedan is a vast cavern of emptiness, moreso if you drop the back seats. I've carted stacks of 2x4x8's and 10 foot lengths of PEX pipe and 12 foot rolls of housewrap (sticking out the passenger window a little). I can tell you that it does NOT like to be loaded up with more than 6 big bags of concrete. You can up the tire pressure for better milage, but it is a rough ride. I've never gotten stuck with winter tires on. People will laugh at you for the central pod console. All the other Echo driving weirdos will wink and wave at you (because they KNOW). STOP talking about the Echo. Shhhhh! I need cheap parts. Need a driver's side mirror right now. Tuck tape is slowly failing to hold it on. Maybe a driver's side locking mechanism too, the auto-unlock button (one of the ONLY luxuries) sometimes jams it halfway up. Could be bad if I need to get out in a hurry...gotta roll the manual window down and pull the outside door handle.
I hate this channel too. I waste so much time watching all his repair videos. Hours and hours of learning from this kind gentleman, makes my brain hurt. He won't stop making new videos.
I bet the 2006-2009 Yaris sedan is just as terrible, but I would like to hear it straight from those owners. My Echo will soon be a 20 year old car. I hope I can get an old Yaris from Arizona if she up and quits on me....but I'll probably just need new belts, brakes, and battery...
Save some klunkers for me, do you hear me, Scottsdale???
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I love the big windows. Probably really easy to drive.
Scotty is a liar. Petr, you rock! Gas is highest in price in Humboldt, and along highway 15 in southern California. Hope you are staying dry, my friend!
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Awsome channel and awsome car! Jist wondering where are you from? Your accent sound very czech to my ears🇨🇿
I had a tercel, which was the previous subcompact to this one. For cost, efficiency, and ease of maintenance it was fantastic. It was even fun to drive. Yes, it burned oil. But I could change the plugs in 5 minutes and it got 38mpg. My one complaint was the road noise.
I worked for Toyota back then & drove the Tercel...road noise i agree. I did drove really nice otherwise,the Corolla was awesome! Unreal to drive & splendid all round.
@@tardeliesmagic I had an ‘83 yellow Tercel 2dr. Bought it from Avis rent a car. My first vehicle. I remember taking two big guy friends on a road trip thru mountains. That thing barely made it up the mountain. Drove it for years as a commuter car. Fuel pump died once. Changed it myself. Gave it to my brother who used it and then gave it to my sister who crashed it. She gave it back and I still was able to sell it for a good price in the mid 90’s.. over 200,000 on the clock.
Did you ever bump up the weight to get it to burn less? Can't do that these days but back then there was leeway. I watched an African American man who has a Volvo in Arizona. He put 20W-50 in, goodness!! But Arizona is HOT! Had a Honda that went to 10W-40. Would have recommended at least 10W-30 for you. That or Lucas stabilizer if you basically ran through four quarts between oil changes.
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I luv Scotty but, his titles are getting a bit click baity - he's definitely thinking his channel is his retirement fund.
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At 22 years I can say a lot of things about it. But instead I'll say that 4000 mile oil changes are critical. Use whatever oil but I liked the cleaning action of synthetic. I've put 30 weight non detergent mixed with 5w30. I don't recommend thick oil but I do like Tacoma oil filters and Mobil 1 0w30. Get OEM pads. Change the transmission fluid every 30000. Use carnauba Wax. It's a magnet for vandals and mean kids.
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Which Tacoma filter do you use on your echo? I’ve never heard of that trick!
non detergent oil not recommended.
My sister loved her 3 door hatch Echo. Sister in law loved her 4 door sedan Echo. Toyota replaced her rusty floor pans under warantee just before that Dodge Power wagon totaled it. They tried to buy another new Echo but Toyota had gone to the Yaris. They got a used Matrix instead.
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I dislike that clown too
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My Favorite engine ever 1NZ...!!!
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I took my 1998 Toyota Tacoma to the dealership and didn't get what I expected. I spent lots on the front end. Uppers, lowers, tie rods, stabilizer and more. Cab vibration is still there?
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I believe I know where his rattle was coming from. These cars are very air tight and if you drive with the driver's side window down, the air pressure will force the passenger window down slightly, causing it to rattle against the door frame. I had trouble finding it as well.
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My wife's 09 Yaris uses the same engine and is very reliable. At 13 years, it still has the original factory everything (brakes, trans fluid coolant), and only has had frequent oil & filter changes every 6 months. Very well made car. Yes, I changed the air and cabin filters ever year too.
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I luv your attitude&your work ethic...I'm Mark from Melbourne Australia,I have just been lucky enough to get my late father's 99 Toyota Echo 2dr Auto with P/S...I would like advise about modifying this Legendary car but are skeptical & no sure 🤷♂️🤗
scotty kilmer, the king of click bait
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At least Scotty talks American. 😅 Just kidding. "I like the way you talk." Slingblade
Okay but I"m still driving my "97 T-100 as my daily driver. :-)
Bring back the T100!
I have had the same issue with my Toyota trucks and it was a loose window track.
Scotty. Lmao
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We could do a lot worse than Scotty.He for the most part hands out good advice!
Scion Xa is a close second then.
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Replacing the serpentine belt is a pain and so is replacing the front struts
And even more replacing the timing chain😣😣😣😩😩💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
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Same power plant as my 2005 Scion xB. I get 30-35mpg all day long, probably due to the less favorable drag coefficient. But really it's just an Echo under the sheet metal.
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That is definitely Scooty Kilmer
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I cannot get more than 33 mpg in the city from my 2010 Yaris, maybe I have a heavy foot. I am going on a road trip soon I am curious to see if I can get close to 40 mpg.
I owned a 2002 1.3L 2NZ-FE (NOT 1.5L) Yaris auto for 14yrs here in the UK, 33 mpg - 35 mpg is the norm my friend, 49mpg was the best i ever got once or twice,that's it!! I've looked after it,serviced properly with proper tyre pressures & hardly no weight in the trunk (boot)
@@tardeliesmagic I was doing a bit better, but then my MAF sensor had to be replaced and they put an after-market unit and I noticed the mileage dropped about 3 or so MPG. We have a lot of stop and go traffic here in town, I can do better on the highway at around 65. Since I have a 4 speed, I cannot get the same MPG as a 7 or 8 speed or CVT equipped modern car.
When the HVAC is on defrost (not the glass), the AC compressor runs. AC kills my Yaris fuel economy by 5 to 10%. My average is 40mpg with a 5 speed -- and using 5th as much as possible (even at 30mph). Autos aren't as good (we have on too). Highway miles are easily 45mpg.
My 09 Yaris auto gets about 36mpg (US) with mostly city driving. I like to keep it under 2000RPM to save gas.
@@berockization , I figured that out too. The A/C subversively likes to run on defog. I never turn the defog on for that reason. Only bad design I found in the Yaris.