In addition to a new car...I am also considering buying a small truck.

I have a "friend" who works for Toyota so I can say that it only gets that gas mileage under perfect driving conditions....highway driving,etc.

Toyota just came out with a new make called "Scion" (spelling?) and it's pretty cool for the price/size. Test drove one the other day-perks of a "friend" at a dealership. You'll see it on some upcoming ads in movie/DVD previews.........new form of advertising :-)


Ivy

My brother bought one 2 years ago. He's never complained. No maintance issues at all. When driving long range he gets over 50 mpg. Took a bit to get used to the speedometer and stuff being in the middle.

Well...I assumed that it would be "under perfect driving conditions" but it has been my experience that they usually come close to what is advertised. I read something about them soon replacing the Tacoma...I think in '05.

Pretty good point. I'd like to add that on GFY, some people arent mature, and others are.

If he wants an economical car, why bash him for it. His likes arent your likes and its obvious that he doesnt give a fuck if you agree with him or not.

And for those of you who have yet to find this out on your own, here is a little wisdom: A bad ride beats the fuck out of a good walk.

Everyone here, usually (tho not always) those who are jealous, scream about people trying to show off. It's not necessarily showmanship. There are many reasons to buy another car over an Echo. There is saftey, handling ability (in emergency situations), better depreciation rate (for resale value), practicality (size wise), build quality, ride quality for long trips, and on and on and on.

A Toyota Echo simply doesn't make the top of the list (or anywhere near) in any of these important, non-showy characteristics.

Someone with millions of dollars in liquid assets (which I doubt there is any legitimacy to that anyway) doesn't go out and buy a toyota echo for fuel economy. This is just another total bullshit thread perpetuated by the kiddies around here.

Mildy entertaining at least.

Seriously? I've got a Geo that I love for it's compact size and fuel economy. We putt around the island in it all the time and use it for all kinds of quick errands in the city, etc. We have other cars for long trips or taking the mountain bikes out.

I've been looking for another car for a couple years, but haven't found one I really liked. I liked the Echo and rented one for a week. It was just a little too small for my tastes. I liked the Corolla better. I also decided that if I got a Toyota, I'd get a Prius to beat around in. I also liked the Dodge Neon. I haven't heard much about maintenance issues with the Echo. They are Toyota's and generally wear pretty well if you take care of them (regular oil change, etc)

Folks..leave him alone.

He is simply living within his means.

We just traded ours in on an Element. Loved the Echo, but it is small (duh)

However, if it is just one or two people riding in it, it is great, with plenty of leg room and head room. Sure the back seat is squished but that is no surprise, I have seen luxury cars with tiny back seats.

Mileage was fantastic, and never had any mechanical problems in the three years we owned it. Yes it is a little light on the road, so I suggest getting good water moving tires if you expect to drive in the rain.

Overall it gets a big :thumbsup from me though.

what's wrong, don't like toyotas? :)


i love toyotas, but i think the echos are pretty fugly. i'd go for a corolla S.

and actually, i've driven the matrix, and it's a fairly cool car, nice to drive and fairly practical. the 6-speed trans is nice, too.

it's too bad they don't release the 'performance' model of the matrix in awd, or better yet awd & turbo, you can only get awd in the lower models.

but if you're looking for a little bigger car, the solara convertible is a sweet ride. those things just kinda glide over the road.

no pics??? pics are goood

it would be easier to do that if he would lose that damn Johnny Paycheck-like sig and quit saying he's Pathfinder's millionaire son who lives in a trailer with his mom by choice :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

that being said, I don't really dislike Pathfinder or want to hurt his feelings in any meaningful way. I just like to fuck with him ;) It's easy and kills some time..

http://www.tegatai.com/~com/pics/lexus/wald2.jpg

my car with different alloys

Getting an economy car for gas mileage is definitely good and should be commended, but like mentioned before, you should definitely consider reliability, handling, and safety. Who cares how many miles to the gallon you get if in a collision you die. Spent all that time saving money, saving the environment, and doing all that good just to get fucked over in the end. The echo just doesn't look like a very safe car. Get something with front and passenger air bags, head air bags, and side air bags.

Ahh...Danny Boy...you don't pay attention. I bet you were held back a class more than once...weren't you? I do not live with my mother any longer and live in a different state. I am Elvis free.

did you lose your virginity too?

like the wheels :thumbsup

I am not pure.