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Used 2003 Honda Element Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Element of choice

domiciles, 10/22/2003
2003 Honda Element DX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This was not our first choice...it grows on you! It has an odd appearance on the outside, but once you get in and see the space and configuration you will love it! The head room is incredible and my little boy falls asleep from the smooth ride in the back seat. We love the feel and the versatility. We travel with our dog and like to go hiking etc so it fits our lifestyle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great car looking for a few improvements

ckole, 08/19/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Very happy with our purchase. Fun to drive with ample power for most people. Averaging 21.5 MPG on mixed driving. We love the "ugly" factor.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Element's damage in accident

Alycen, 03/01/2005
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My husband wanted it SO bad! I wanted the Ford Escape. Thank God he convinced me! In the icy snow, we totaled our 03 Element and it saved our lives! Unfortunately, the 20 mph impact into a mountainside and then into a tree did a lot of damage to the front end and rear suspension, but it's a tough little truck with a lot of safety features people don't know about! Other then minor bruises from the seatbelts, we WALKED away happy customers and on our way to Honda to buy a 2005!

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5 out of 5 stars

So Much Fun & RELIABLE

Buckeye Flavor, 08/19/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The manual is so effortless and produces more power than you would think from the four banger. The interior is great even for a 6'3" driver-- and for even taller guys in the back. The car's build quality is impeccable-- you can really tell when you go over railroad tracks and you don't feel the rattles or such like other SUV's. Hats off to Honda.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Pure pleasure.

Mark II, 08/20/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Most fun vehicle I have owned thus far.

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