2005 echo HB prices cheaper now?

[Ratko]

Looks like im going to be joining the Echo guys very soon Im looking to buy a hatchback in the next week and I was just wondering if anyone knew if there are any deals on the 2005 models with the new 2006 Yaris available now.

Also if you know any good dealerships in the GTA that you would recommend that I visit, any input would be appreciated. thanks!

[echo_hrs]

I think you'll be hard pressed to find a new 05 hatchback at the dealers right now...

[Ratko]

because they dont want competition with the 06 Yaris?

think there is a chance for slightly used 05 Hatch's?

[EchoHoLiK]

^^^I think echo_hrs hits it spot on, you'd be hard-pressed to find even a used EchoHatch, let alone a "slightly" used one. But rest assure, the 2nd gen is much much better, at least interior-wise. The only thing I don't like about this new one (personal preference) is the "slight" increase in weight an wheelbase (which makes the car a bit longer overall), but you do find more room inside. But the brakes are excellent in the Yaris, it can REALLY outbrake the Honda Fit/Jazz, the Mazda2 (and perhaps the 3) and many other subcompact competitors. I knew from watching a subcompact braking&turning test in a relatively new episode of Best Motoring (the Japanese car show). The same episode also talks about the Ferrari F430. You can probably get the VCD in Pacific Mall or try downloading it if you care to know a bit more, I'm just here to tell you the facts.

[Ratko]

thanks for the input man.

[Tideland Prius]

Racing Bonanza? I don't remember seeing the Yaris on that show. I saw the Golf GTI, Golf GTI DSG, Megane, Astra, ITR and one other I forgot now.

[EchoHoLiK]

^^^Racing Bonanza? Is that a different show? I don't think we're talking about the same show...