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jlawton, 10/19/2010
2003 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
55 of 55 people found this review helpful
At its heart, the Element is exactly what a small SUV should be- practical, reliable, and easy to drive. What sets the car apart is simply how over-the-top utilitarian it really is. The interior is nearly indestructible. The rubberized floors are easy to clean, the seats are waterproof, and the folding rear seats open up a cavernous cargo area that will easily accommodate mountain bikes with the wheels still attached. For a giant rolling box, it handles surprisingly well- though not a sports car, the car feels stable and relatively nimble on mountain roads. An excellent buy for dog owners, college students, or anybody with an active lifestyle.
This car feels like home now
chasitye, 07/13/2014
2003 Honda Element DX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
61 of 63 people found this review helpful
When i first saw this car I thought it was the ugliest thing I had ever seen. Upon further driving and testing, it was PERFECT! The roominess has spoiled me. I can't even tell you how many times I've hauled things inside the car with the seats up and peoples jaws drop because they "had no idea". Countless times I have used the suicide doors to get the kids out and people come up to my car to check it out. It's a 2003!!! Don't act like you've never seen one. With two kids under 10 the rubber floors have been a Godsend! I can't tell you how many ice creams and food disasters have been avoided. Not to mention that after beach trips I just take my leaf blower and blow ALL the sand out of the car
Hard worker
Raye , 07/07/2010
2003 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
My 2003 has 200100 miles on it. Still has the same rotors on the front, shock and struts, muffler system, and surprisingly the same spark plugs that have been checked frequently if they need replacement. Yeah, i have the frozen door lock syndrome and the drivers seat is ripped and uncomfortable, and noisy ride, but this little baby has been good to me. I will be replacing struts and brake pads etc. soon to be on the safe side. Best reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
This car is a survivor!!
moondaisy_us, 09/25/2009
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
My husband recently totaled our Element. He swerved to miss a deer at 60MPH, spun out on the road berm, and the car rolled down the highway, landed on its wheels, then smashed into the ditch/hillside. The only part of the car that was not mutilated was the back hatch door. The car was smashed beyond recognition. My husband was uninjured except for a goose-egg on his forehead since the drivers airbag did not go off. This vehicle held together so well that even if it held 4 people, all would most likely have been unharmed, except from flying glass. ALL this and the engine would still run. I would totally buy another Element, and plan to as soon as possible! This car is amazing!
In my Element
In my Element, 08/15/2010
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Element new in 2003. It was easily the ugliest vehicle I had ever seen, but after one test drive (on a dare) I bought it. Best car I've ever owned.
An SUV without the guilt!
happy joe, 07/08/2003
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
It drives more like a car than a truck but like a really FUN car. Its small outside belies it's roomy inside. Even though i've always driven a large car i still felt cramped. Well no more! And when we double up everyone chooses my little element because they love the back seats. And with a simple twitch of the nose my 4 passenger vehicle turns into a 2 passenger truck ... perfect for my wife's unplanned bargains or my little handyman jobs. And, being in the snow belt, we're looking forward to a winter without fear now that we're armed with AWD and ABS :-)
Wish I still had it!
hnewton, 03/07/2010
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I put probably 32,000 miles on my Honda in two years. I never had any problems with it. It did make a weird noise when I turned really sharp, it was not a big deal. I bought the car with about 95,000 mile on it and it did that when I bought it. The dealership said it was because of the AWD. I drove a different one a year later and it did not do that. Besides oil changes, I only spent 350.00 on it the entire time I owned it. That was for breaks and its 100,000 mile maintenance. I thought it would need a new belt, but it has a timing chain that last 300,000 miles! We really used this car for what it can be used for. Camping, hauling, animals, etc. The seats are very durable! Seats four.
great car
atorreon, 04/01/2011
2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV w/Side Airbags (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
great utility car! this thing can do it all without any worries. not the geatest looking car but can fill any need. the element is honestly the best snow handling car i've ever driven
Never loved a car before in my life!
sarahkate, 03/02/2012
2003 Honda Element DX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Cars were always simply a way to get places for me, until I bought my Element! I have 154000 miles on it. I have done basic maintenance; brakes, struts and only just did my exhaust. I do have the original clutch, tho! It does not look 9 years old, either. I only have 1 complaint and that is that Honda has stopped making it!!! I was looking forward to a second Element when I need to replace this one. I am hoping that by that time Honda will have reissued it. I love my Element so much that I convinced both my sisters to get one!
Only for the Lonely/Adventurist Person
kingkorvo, 05/08/2012
2003 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
When I purchased my Honda Element, I was enchanted with the uniqueness of the ride: it was a truck, SUV, and small car mixed altogether and it can get you where you want to go. It's a great ride for someone who doesn't have kids and likes the great versalitity of a crossover vechile. To Pros: 1) It's a Honda; its gonna retain value 2) Weather conditions/ off road- handles great 3) Plenty interior space; could live out of it 4) Crosscountry trips made easy The Cons: 1) It's only a 4 seater 2) Arm rest only for driver seat 3) A/C control of cabin is hard because of size 4) Anything on the floor rolls up to the front because of stadium seating 5) Gas mileage runs 19/22 One mancar!
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