Faults:

Had to visit dealer 2 times for recalls. To improve floor corrosion protection and for child seat anchors improvement. No charge, only lost time (approx 4 h total).

Tires replaced at 75.000 km. For my driving stile it was OK.

General Comments:

Very reliable.

Excellent on fuel: approx 6.5 l/100 km average for last 6 years. On highway around 5l for 100km/h. At 120-130 km/h approx 6.2l/100km.

I got it with 13" tires and regret it. It has poor handling with side wind.

I love: high seating position, gauges in center, huge trunk, seat comfort and simplicity of the car.

We purchased it to be "second car" and we found that we do not need larger car. It has more space than many mid size cars.

Do not like: The most people think it is ugly. I agree, it is not best designed car on street, but it is one of most usefull and loved movers.

Faults:

Absolutely Nothing.

I replaced the tires at around 55,000 miles.

General Comments:

I love my ECHO!

Mileage - Based on my research, this is the most fuel efficient car that is not a hybrid. Excellent.

Specs - Compare an ECHO brochure to a Prius, they are nearly identical (with the exception of the "hybrid" aspects).

Comfort - The area around the driver's seat is very roomy. There is plenty of room for your legs and knees. There is much more room in the ECHO than in my friend's Acura 3.2 TL.

The high seating position makes you feel like you are driving an SUV (almost).

Pick - Even though the engine is small, is is really peppy. In city driving, you will "beat" everyone at the start up. On the interstate, there are times when you feel that you need more power (usu. when you have the air conditioner on). I have been amazed by the "performance" of my tiny car.

Cargo - Not a ton of room in the trunk, but the shape of the trunk allows for bigger things than other, much larger, "luxury" vehicle trunks. It fits my baby's stroller pretty well. The storage compartments all over the dashboard are excellent & huge cup holders!

Rear Seats - Ugh! Here is the ECHO's weak point. The rear seats are tiny, and it is a bumpy ride in the back of the car. With the infant car seat behind the passenger seat, the passenger side of the front is pretty cramped.

Looks - I bought it because of the futuristic look. To me, it is a beautiful car.

Faults:

The computer in charge of electronics had a minor glitch. It was covered by the warranty.

One of the plastic gaskets on the outside of the car fit too loosely. The repair cost $50.

General Comments:

This car has terrific gas mileage (38-40 mpg), with a tank of only 11 gallons.

The interior is surprisingly roomy, even for four people.

The trunk space is ample.

So far, not one mechanical problems with the engine. It runs very smoothly.

Faults:

Just the Belts were loose and that is it.

General Comments:

I love my car, I have wanted one every since they came out, but I purchased a Ford Focus in 2000, 2 years later I traded that in for a Subaru Impreza, I did not like that car as much, then when I was shopping around in 2004, I was a Nissan Dealership and saw this car and new that I had to buy it.