2004 Honda Element Consumer Discussions Page 7

Honda Element

Competition for the Element?

Written by: steve_ on Apr 24, 2003 09:45 PM

"A similarly equipped two-wheel-drive Honda Element EX would run you about $5,000 more." Full Test: 2004 Scion xB Steve, Host Read More...

Car & Driver article comments

Written by: s852 on Jan 21, 2003 03:24 PM

Even that Car & Driver article says the drivers seat is too low in the Element. Honda needs to get a height adjuster for the drivers seat by 2004. Read More...

Cheap plastic on DX model

Written by: jopi on Jan 18, 2003 05:32 PM

After seeing posts about it, I went to a local dealer this evening to check out the plastic used in the fenders/panels of the DX line. Unfortunately, I found them to be of such poor quality that I'm re thinking even buying an Element this year. Anything more than the slightest pressure leaves highly noticeable scratches. I made a couple myself with my fingernails(not ... Read More...

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Written by: ateixeira on Aug 27, 2002 02:14 PM

I agree with Mario, in that they were thinking ahead, and that if the Element sells well they'll have the 2004 Element SUT at dealers in a year. A Crew Cab basically, which would be extremely easy to do given the small doors already in place. Honda knows what they're doing. They cannot please every single consumer. I think the idea here was to create a niche vehicle ... Read More...

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Written by: himiler on Aug 20, 2002 08:06 PM

Maybe Honda should've named the Element "Pluto Nash" instead. Gen-Yers don't want milk crates on wheels. They want low-slung coupes and sedans with good kit levels. I can see the DX trim having crank windows, but no cruise control or ABS? Give me a friggin' break! Also, notice that there is no mention of four-wheel disc brakes on either trim level. Way to go, Honda. ... Read More...

Is the Stream coming?

Written by: ropedart on May 20, 2002 10:02 AM

Autonews.com suggest that the Honda Stream may come in 2004. This 7 seven seater car would be a great addition to the Element. The Odyssey is too much van for my wife. I can see Honda bringing it in to compete with the Toyota Scion line of stuff. I think the C pillar needs work though-too much like a cartoon C. Read More...

Thigh support should've swung up

Written by: ropedart on May 09, 2002 11:13 PM

I knew Honda has done configurable seats in Japan. I don't understand why they didn't go thru with the Stepwagon chairs. Either they did not have time or they will offer it in 2004. The extra cost could have been covered by offering it as an option. Like the Stepwagon they could just have the front thigh support go up to form a seatback. As for the suicide doors, Yep, ... Read More...