2005 Toyota ECHO Review
Price Estimate: $925 - $1,449

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, Toyota reliability.
Cons
- Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, shaky handling, deceptively low base pricing.
What’s new
There are no changes for the Echo this year.
Edmunds says
With its cheap interior and wobbly handling, the Echo doesn't seem like much of a bargain, especially when you consider the more capable, better-packaged offerings from Hyundai and Toyota's own Scion division.
For sale near Salinas, CA
2 listings
- 132,469 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- Ascend Motors (727 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Puyallup, WA
Clean Title, Automatic, 3 Owners
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
31 Combined MPG (28 City/36 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDBT123550373233
Stock: 1306
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-23-2025- Not Priced
- 200,902 miles
- No accidents, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Salvage Reseller (2,525 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Coconut Creek, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDBT123750398375
Stock: 51810415
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota ECHO 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$180/mo for ECHO Base
ECHO Base
vs
$228/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Toyota ECHO Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(84%)
4(14%)
3(0%)
2(0%)
1(2%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Zippy-Echo
5 out of 5 starsEileen, 05/07/2018
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
If you want an incredibly reliable vehicle; this is the best! Gas mileage is superb;that's why I bought it. oxygen sensor is the only surprise, I ever had.
sami'smom
5 out of 5 starssami'smom, 09/04/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
With gas prices rising, I'm so happy with my Toy. Great for people on fixed incomes. Would consider buying another one when the time comes. Great in snow 1 foot or less. Front seat nice and high especially for elderly, and people with problems from the waist down, especially disabled transferring from wheelchair to car.
small wonder packs it in
4.88 out of 5 starsKimberly, 09/06/2005
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
I love my Echo. In today's times of rising gas prices, it's fabulous gas mileage and small gas tank feel like a relief.
best economy car for the buck!
5 out of 5 starsThomas Collins, 03/31/2016
2005 Toyota ECHO 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I had a Honda 1999 civic before this and I spent $3000. On services just to keep it right. These echos just need oil changes. More room higher off ground for flood areas better mpg quieter. You have to neglect the car to have a problem. 30mpg city. Easy to drive and park. I had a 2005 corolla and it was falling apart . Sad. I know when I walk out to my echo it is going to take … me where I'm going with no problems. These cars were built right. 200k miles easy. No timing belt bs. At 113k now only needs front rotors replaced. Perfect for city or long distance. I would drive it anywhere anytime year.
2005 ECHO Highlights
Coupe
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $10,455 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $180/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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