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Originally Posted by Daox
Welcome to the site. The echo is a great little car! What kind of mileage are you getting in it?
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You're right, it is a great little car. I bought the AT Echo when our 4 cylinder Metro wore out. You'll note the aero improvements and the SGII from above. I have to have the AT street car because wifey has lots of arthritis in her hands and though experienced with MT, can't really operate one comfortably.
I get up to 68 MPG when I work really work hard at "granny" driving, and do a bit of coasting and pulse and glide. And yes, I'm shutting the engine down some on downhills and approaching lights. (Yes, I know I'm not supposed to coast engine off, but the Toyota owners manual gives me a little relief, and I take it. So far no problem with the level I'm using.) My usual highway goal is 50-51 MPG and I do hit that. With a fair amount of mixed driving, I get down to 42-43 MPG.
I'm trying to prepare a post, with pictures, of the rear underbelly cover that I constructed. After studying the underside of the car, I decided that the area behind the rear axel was the true disaster on the underside. Hope to post in aerodynamics section soon.
Great site! I have been lurking for a while and hope to make some worthwhile contributions.