 One of the most desirable features I 
have found with the Echo is the motor 
and drivetrain. It has excellent 
performance for a 1.5L motor - I assume 
this is due in part to the Variable 
Valve Timing. There is no timing belt 
that will need to be replaced in a few 
years, it uses a timing chain. There 
are no spark plug wires that need to be 
replaced either. I agree with the 
Edmunds review that the styling is not 
as desireable as the Scions which use 
the same drivetrain.