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5 out of 5 stars

Neat Little SUV

EllementDave, 02/02/2003
2003 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a neat little SUV that gets 26 to the gallon and its 2.4 four has enough power to make it fun to drive. Slightly more small truck than car. Nice and roomy. The look takes a bit getting used to. Some say it looks like a Hummer on a diet. One guy asked me if the windows were bullet prove because it looks like a small Brinks Truck. It also reminds you of a Jeep. It is quite roomy yet quite small and if fact it is shorter than a Civic. The Ex has a great sterio with SubWoofer between the seats.

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5 out of 5 stars

X-gens move over...this one's an adult!

EdCT-NY, 08/01/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I do 600 miles weekly. We own a 2003 Odessey and love it, so I gave Hondas a look. The Element or CRV was an imediate consideration for my needs: AWD for northeast driving, flexibility, utility, and comfort. The Element came up convincing and for a change, a Honda with competative pricing due initial soft sales! I bought the EX AWD for $300 over invoice. At 7000 miles and everyday variable use, the car is working out really well! Gas mileage is right on the estimates.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun Fun FUN

wonderwoma, 08/03/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV w/Side Airbags (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a vehicle that makes driving anywhere fun. It can haul and get very dirty but cleans up nicely. My guests think the back seat is comfortable especially in rides two hours or less.

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5 out of 5 stars

ELEMENT IS GREAT

JERAME, 02/04/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I AM IN THE 18-25 AGE BRACKET THIS CAR IS TARGETED TO AND I LOVE IT. ITS FUN TO DRIVE, HANDLES WELL AND HAS A GREAT SOUND SYSTEM. ITS DEFINATELY IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN RIGHT NOW

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Starter Home of SUVs

AmyK, 08/04/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I wanted my first independent car purchase to be something fun and a little flashy. After pricing the sport wagons from Toyota, I decided to take a look at the Element. I discovered that the pricing and options on the 4WD Auto made it a more than viable option. The fact that you can pratically hose the thing out was also a big draw. The test drive didn't disappoint-- a very smooth ride (not unlike a car) at a comfortable height above cars. Going from a Civic to this was simple. The only adjustments were on turn speed, but the Element corners well. I've had it for 3 weeks now and I still get excited to drive it!

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