I sold that Turbo Chevy Suzuki Sprint. If I ever need a car, I will consider a base model 3 or 4 door Echo...the least amount of options, the better for me. :)
recently brought an echo or platz where Im from. awesome wee car the only gripe and its a small one is that the steering wheel is not telescopic. which means I have to slump forward to grip the wheel properly or I have to move the seat forward which means having my legs bunched up. im not that tall either. but anyways I love the platz
@wildcat1559 Yeah, that is kinda annoying to a lot of people. I'm moved up a little closer myself. But I also like feeling a tad closer to the pedals, too. The thing that annoys me more is the seats automatically go bolt upright. It's just not comfortable, nor very becoming on a person. Is yours the 1.5L or one of the engines we didn't get here?
@hduncan2587 its the 1.5L Im going to post a video of me driving mine so keep a lookout. I also own a Toyota Windom also known as Lexus es300 in the U.S. (I live in New Zealand) both are really nice cars but am most happy with the the echo/Platz because it is much more economical and zippier to drive. however I took it out on the highway and noticed the difference between the two cars in terms of horsepower!
@wildcat1559 I could imagine so! You should have a good ride from some of the things I've seen in New Zealand. The closest I've driven to the ES300 is a Toyota Camry of the 1997 era.
@hduncan2587 i never got why some people love driving stick so much, its annoying to me. Although i can't drive stick well at all. But the constant shifting when i could use that hand to do other stuff or more so just relax and enjoy a drive...with a stick u have to constantly be alert and which gear you are in....it would drive me crazy...it would be like work everytime i had to drive!
@whole27 It becomes second nature and once you're, say, cruising on the highway, you likely won't be shifting for a very long time. The people who love stick usually tend to view driving as a pleasure in itself, rather than just transportation and are fine just driving. If driving is a chore, than doing other stuff is sort of a common response. But doing other stuff can lead to accidents. Just be careful out there.
I'm bored at work and thought I'd check out some Echo videos since one of my BFFs has one and it's about to hit 300,000. She loves it, and it's taken a beating. They seem like great little cars. Looks like you had a fun drive. Thanks for the entertainment. I wish I was cruising down a country road right about now in my Civic.
I wanted one of these, but they are rare in my area, at least ones for sale with a manual. So I settled with a 1999 Corolla with 131000 miles, and it now has 142000. I love it, its my first manual but its such a joy to drive with acceleration always immediately available.
I wonder how much different the two are. Can you give me some differences? Im guessing the Echo has tighter turning. Thanks.
@Cambaudio Can't say of the old Corolla. Never driven one. They both had about the same FE, but the Echo was taller and easier to get in and out of for all of us. According to Motor Trend, the manual Corolla S was about .4 seconds slower to 60, wasn't as quick in slalom or as good for g's, but numbers don't tell the whole story of "feel" and confidence. It was a lower, wider, more powerful car after all:p Some force-induced Echoes swapped for those Corolla throttle bodies.
@Cambaudio (continued): Other differences, he suspension was setup a little differently between the two, or so I thought (still torsion beam). Another difference beside the powertrain being a 1.8L as oppsoed to 1.5L int he Echo was the Echo had a plastic intake manifold. Something Corolla didn't get until the 2003 model came out. this decreased weight and heat-soak/intake temperature going into the engine. Thought the old metal ones look cool to me;)
I don't understand how, some people can say Toyotas are the longest lasting cars out there! My job requires me to drive ALL AROUND my city...and, believe me, I BARELY see any old Toyotas on the road. Mainly..., I see old Chevys, Fords and, Dodge all over the place! However..., I DO see more old Nissans and, Hondas on the road than, Toyotas. ;-)
Hey man thanks for posting this vid my mom owns a 03 Echo, bought it brand new, hers is auto but with the little engine it has, it does give a smile when you kick down on it. Thank you for letting us know that she has many more miles to go with it. All of my cars have been Toyotas; 3 Corollas: CE 05-traded for 05 XRS and 07 CE, and one-02 Camry SE V6 all had NO PROBLEMS! EVER!!! Once again watching this made me and my mom smile Thank you!!!
Sound difference of the engine. It's explained in the first part what to listen for. No it's not an M3 or Gallardo, so how you came to find it is a mystery. Judging by your profile you're an obvious Cars and Coffee guy, and that's good-- I would be too if I were close enough.
I'm a driving enthusiast-- I don't care if it's fast. Anyone can be a car enthusiast and look at a '63 Corvette all misty eyed. It takes true automotive passion to love everything else.
i seen some fast echos becouse of their weight..good to take advantage! :]
MrBobbyloc 1 month ago
I sold that Turbo Chevy Suzuki Sprint. If I ever need a car, I will consider a base model 3 or 4 door Echo...the least amount of options, the better for me. :)
djkenny 3 months ago
recently brought an echo or platz where Im from. awesome wee car the only gripe and its a small one is that the steering wheel is not telescopic. which means I have to slump forward to grip the wheel properly or I have to move the seat forward which means having my legs bunched up. im not that tall either. but anyways I love the platz
wildcat1559 10 months ago
@wildcat1559 Yeah, that is kinda annoying to a lot of people. I'm moved up a little closer myself. But I also like feeling a tad closer to the pedals, too. The thing that annoys me more is the seats automatically go bolt upright. It's just not comfortable, nor very becoming on a person. Is yours the 1.5L or one of the engines we didn't get here?
hduncan2587 10 months ago
@hduncan2587 its the 1.5L Im going to post a video of me driving mine so keep a lookout. I also own a Toyota Windom also known as Lexus es300 in the U.S. (I live in New Zealand) both are really nice cars but am most happy with the the echo/Platz because it is much more economical and zippier to drive. however I took it out on the highway and noticed the difference between the two cars in terms of horsepower!
wildcat1559 10 months ago
@wildcat1559 I could imagine so! You should have a good ride from some of the things I've seen in New Zealand. The closest I've driven to the ES300 is a Toyota Camry of the 1997 era.
hduncan2587 10 months ago
@hduncan2587 i never got why some people love driving stick so much, its annoying to me. Although i can't drive stick well at all. But the constant shifting when i could use that hand to do other stuff or more so just relax and enjoy a drive...with a stick u have to constantly be alert and which gear you are in....it would drive me crazy...it would be like work everytime i had to drive!
whole27 6 months ago
@whole27 It becomes second nature and once you're, say, cruising on the highway, you likely won't be shifting for a very long time. The people who love stick usually tend to view driving as a pleasure in itself, rather than just transportation and are fine just driving. If driving is a chore, than doing other stuff is sort of a common response. But doing other stuff can lead to accidents. Just be careful out there.
hduncan2587 6 months ago
I'm bored at work and thought I'd check out some Echo videos since one of my BFFs has one and it's about to hit 300,000. She loves it, and it's taken a beating. They seem like great little cars. Looks like you had a fun drive. Thanks for the entertainment. I wish I was cruising down a country road right about now in my Civic.
complexkitty 11 months ago
i think toyotas are the best
sammmmm77 11 months ago
I wanted one of these, but they are rare in my area, at least ones for sale with a manual. So I settled with a 1999 Corolla with 131000 miles, and it now has 142000. I love it, its my first manual but its such a joy to drive with acceleration always immediately available.
I wonder how much different the two are. Can you give me some differences? Im guessing the Echo has tighter turning. Thanks.
Cambaudio 1 year ago
@Cambaudio Can't say of the old Corolla. Never driven one. They both had about the same FE, but the Echo was taller and easier to get in and out of for all of us. According to Motor Trend, the manual Corolla S was about .4 seconds slower to 60, wasn't as quick in slalom or as good for g's, but numbers don't tell the whole story of "feel" and confidence. It was a lower, wider, more powerful car after all:p Some force-induced Echoes swapped for those Corolla throttle bodies.
hduncan2587 1 year ago
@Cambaudio (continued): Other differences, he suspension was setup a little differently between the two, or so I thought (still torsion beam). Another difference beside the powertrain being a 1.8L as oppsoed to 1.5L int he Echo was the Echo had a plastic intake manifold. Something Corolla didn't get until the 2003 model came out. this decreased weight and heat-soak/intake temperature going into the engine. Thought the old metal ones look cool to me;)
hduncan2587 1 year ago
my echo is at 250,000 and its still going
otistheemperor 1 year ago
is it still on the original clutch?? i would think not
deion712 1 year ago
I don't understand how, some people can say Toyotas are the longest lasting cars out there! My job requires me to drive ALL AROUND my city...and, believe me, I BARELY see any old Toyotas on the road. Mainly..., I see old Chevys, Fords and, Dodge all over the place! However..., I DO see more old Nissans and, Hondas on the road than, Toyotas. ;-)
BklynJayL 1 year ago
Hey man thanks for posting this vid my mom owns a 03 Echo, bought it brand new, hers is auto but with the little engine it has, it does give a smile when you kick down on it. Thank you for letting us know that she has many more miles to go with it. All of my cars have been Toyotas; 3 Corollas: CE 05-traded for 05 XRS and 07 CE, and one-02 Camry SE V6 all had NO PROBLEMS! EVER!!! Once again watching this made me and my mom smile Thank you!!!
will000089 1 year ago
Sound difference of the engine. It's explained in the first part what to listen for. No it's not an M3 or Gallardo, so how you came to find it is a mystery. Judging by your profile you're an obvious Cars and Coffee guy, and that's good-- I would be too if I were close enough.
I'm a driving enthusiast-- I don't care if it's fast. Anyone can be a car enthusiast and look at a '63 Corvette all misty eyed. It takes true automotive passion to love everything else.
hduncan2587 1 year ago
what is the point of this video?
Domman56 1 year ago