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Old 10-17-2019, 12:12 PM   #810 (permalink)
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considering this 2004 Echo ...

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.)
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