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02-16-2014, 01:28 AM | #1 |
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My Sons ECHO is SOLD!
This is a 2000 silver four door I bought for him six years ago when he was in college. The particulars:
I paid $3000 for it with 117k on it. The car looked and drove like new. When sold it had ~200k on it, the alternator bearings were noisy, the power steering didnt work (probably the belt) and the front end made a lot of noise when you hit pot holes. He and his gf drove it to Seattle from NJ twice. And to Maine and back one summer. I estimate we put $450 in to it, mostly tires (which were less than $30 then!) including a rebuilt MAF sensor, oil and air fliters and a new battery. I sold it for $1300 and fifteen people were interested in it. After it was gone one of them offered $1600 over the phone, sight unseen, with desparation in their voice! I am told the car is now on its way to Costa Rica.
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Congrats! Looks like you took care of it well. =]
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02-16-2014, 11:29 PM | #3 |
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I wonder why a 200k miles ECHO would be so attractive lol.
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Never liked them but boy these little cars are great commuters
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Another reason (that I was well aware of when you posted this, have heard from multiple sources, but for some reason didn't recall when I saw this thread on 2-16 ) is that 'Cash for Clunkers' reduced the pool of such cars. A decrease in supply can push prices up .
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Yes! A 2008 Toyota certified one with 53k on it. New tires new battery all service done including oil change windshield wipers and air filter. Warranty bumper to bumper for a year, unlimited mileage.
I'll do a picture soon! Oh...$9000!
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03-19-2014, 03:54 PM | #9 |
25, 550 MILES!
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Congrats!
That Echo looks to be in pretty great condition. got some great use out of it, too. Glad he's getting a Yaris, can't wait to see the photo (s) Thanks for posting the PICS!
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thanks for reminding me!
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03-20-2014, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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...and here it is!
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03-20-2014, 02:36 PM | #12 |
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You can see the antenna is missing. Came that way from the dealer.
Anyone got a spare one if the dealer wont make good on it?
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03-20-2014, 02:54 PM | #13 |
It's the illusion you see
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Perfect!
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Bayou Blue, right?
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Dont know.
But I like it!
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03-20-2014, 07:35 PM | #17 |
25, 550 MILES!
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No Problem!
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03-20-2014, 07:39 PM | #18 |
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Love that BLUE! (and it's a COUPE!)
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