Is the 2004 Honda Element a good car?
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How do people like the 2004 Honda Element?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2004 Honda Element and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2004 Element 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2004 Element.
Review
Versatile.Many fact. add-ons (fog lights, tow bar,etc) are overpriced; I chose aftermarket ones. Wife & I haul a roof box, bikes, kayak, dog & camp gear all at once. Lots of road noise & seats offer very little back suppport for long trips,yet are versatile. I'm unhappy with the syncros/shifting in the manual tranny yet AWD system has been amazing in all conditions.24.8 mpg average.The angle of the windshield makes it prone to rock chips in MN winters. The plastic floor, interior & body panels make for easy cleaning, but scratch easily. Great SUV for GenX outdoor folks that like attention and Honda Reliability. Only problem has been with body panel frame creaks.In time Honda will perfect it!
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What options are available on the 2004 Honda Element?
Available Honda Element 2004 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: EX, EX-P, LX, SC, DX
Exterior Colors: Galapagos Green Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Atomic Blue Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Tango Red Pearl, Rallye Red, Sunset Orange Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Kiwi Metallic, Cargo Khaki, Citrus Fire Metallic, Fiji Blue Pearl, Magnesium Metallic, Omni Blue Pearl, Root Beer Metallic, Shoreline Mist Metallic
Interior Colors: Black w/Gray Accent, Gray, Gray/Black premium cloth, Gray premium cloth, Black, Titanium/Black premium cloth, Gray w/Blue Accent premium cloth, Titanium premium cloth, Black w/Gray Accent premium cloth, Copper/Black premium cloth
Popular Features: 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, AWD/4WD, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
