What to look for in 2005 Echo Sedan? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Dollar · 01-13-2012, 01:54 AM

Hi, I am new to the forum. I will be looking at a 2005 Toyota Echo Sedan with automatric and no AC. It has only 85000 kms.

What is there for me to look for/watch out?

Thanks

***ECHOKnight2000*** · 01-13-2012, 09:23 PM

I have an 03 which is the same restyled model like yours. From my experience and most others with the ECHO, its VERY reliable. If its used I would get a mechanic or maintenance report for the car just to see what's been through. But I will stand by the car is very reliable. Boring but its a tank. I wouldn't really worry, I can't think of anything. Sure its still a car and can have problems. There might be others that have insight but in my experience my car has been flawless.

SpaceSputnik · 01-23-2012, 01:11 PM

I'd take it for an alignment check. Based on my experience with my Yaris the rear axle on these is a hassle to align. The front is also fairly limited in a way it can be adjusted. Everything except caster can be corrected, but most likely you'd need a camber kit, shims and a thorough mechanic...