This 2004 5-speed sedan sure shows well in the ad, and has low kms for the year (171k kms = 106k miles):
EPA says 30 / 38 / 33.
The key thing is the ad says NO RUST.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ion/1466106294
Rust in the rear rocker area sends these older Echos to the junkyard prematurely. It's structural - the mount point for the rear axle rots away.
I briefly owned a 2004 Echo hatchback, and repaired the rusty rockers before it had gotten too bad.
The one I had seemed to be good for ~50 MPG out of the box (un-modded), eco-driving on the scenic secondary roads I usually travel.
This one comes with winter & summer tires on rims. And they say they're selling with a valid mechanical inspection.
I contacted the seller. They're asking $1800, so technically it's not qualified for this thread. That's quite a good price if the car checks out, but if they're not willing to negotiate a little, I'm not buying it.
Looks like an ideal candidate to avoid driving my troublesome 2000 Metro this winter. Then re-sell it in the spring and break even or possibly make a little profit. (I sold my 2004 Echo a few years ago for $2600 with current inspection, and it had a lot more kilometers on it.)