Car financing: 2003 Toyota Echo
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.1 to 7.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.1 to 7.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Toyota Echo for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Toyota Echo specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 167 g/km | 178 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.01 | $11.78 |
2003 Toyota Echo: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 36 |
| MPG combined (US) | 33 | 31 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 40 | 37 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,050 | US$2,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,202 | $2,356 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Toyota Echo
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (5), power train (4) and engine and engine cooling (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Toyota Echo?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Toyota Echo; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2003 Toyota Echo, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Echo
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, power train and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
Its powertrain is the 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 7.1 L/100 km, which means roughly 21 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.03 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Echo suits
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Room inside
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Its 396 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Echo for a week and see how it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel.
Next step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Toyota Echo from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Toyota Echo
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Toyota Echo for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Toyota Echo
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Toyota Echo?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Toyota Echo before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Toyota Echo have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2003 Toyota Echo cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2202.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.