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5 out of 5 stars

Better than expected

aseltzer, 03/10/2004
2004 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking for a utility vehicle with a bit of personality and the Element became my single focus. I wanted something with a manual transmission and the Element is one of the few SUVs to offer this. What surprised me wss the sporting performance that this vehicle has in terms of passing power and handling, especially for its size. Combined with 4wd, a very decent sound system and flexible configuration, this car is an outstanding value.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Our Cute Box

Barb Clark-Elliott, 07/10/2004
2004 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV w/Side Airbags (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We specifically looked at Honda Elements because we haul around 2 big Lab. mix dogs who shed year 'round, pant a lot and have wet noses.... It's absolutely perfect for them to ride in the very back, they have windows and a skylight for air, and we can easily clean the floors and occasional back seat hair fest very easily. We are a little disappointed that the gas mileage isn't better, but we are happy with all else about the Element. It could be that we have gotten spoiled about the mileage since we bought a Honda Civic Hybrid at the same time! Thanks. Barb Clark-Elliott (BCE1028@aol.com)

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Element

BriBoy01, 07/10/2004
2004 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Love the Honda Element its a great SUV with a great price tag.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best bang for the buck!

bbhemery, 01/13/2004
2004 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I did my home work and compared apples for apples with others in this class.Well let me say that for money you really get the most with the Element!Family friendly and lots of space!The ex comes loaded and lots of safety features which is optional with other vehicles in this class!It's a great deal!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Who says they're for Gen X-ers only!?

PhilipNTx, 03/17/2004
2004 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I needed a car with better mileage that could still haul stuff if needed. Enter Element. Its engine is quite spry and handles the job more than adequately. It runs so quietly. At 80mph it's almost silent. The inside is sparse, but that's fine by me. No center console, I assume because the subwoofer would be blasting onto it if there was one. This makes for no place to store small items, especially CDs. Otherwise the interior is quite functional. One problem with the side doors: If you park in a lot with a car on either side and you have to access the back seats, it's quite difficult to open the front and back doors while standing between the two.

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