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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car--Good Cross Country Driver

Rodster, 07/06/2010
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Honda Element, while not considered the most stylish box by some, makes up for its styling faults in practicality, ease of operation, space, fuel economy, reliability, etc. The only problem I've had was with the ABS braking system. If the module fails, you run on standard brakes and to turn off the indicator light it will cost $1300 for a module. Nonsense. Run without it. Otherwise I'd buy another Element in a minute. It grows on you and others who get a chance to drive it on extended trips. The floor cleans up easily, the sound system works well, all controls can be read without problems and air conditioning and heating respond well in all weather.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Honda Element greatest vehicle made!

Christne, 03/30/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Besides being the cutest vehicle on the road, it is the most versatile! I am constantly hauling stuff from one place to the other and this vehicle can handle almost everything. The seats are a snap to fold up against the side and the floor is equipped with bungee tiedowns. The back seats are stadium seats, so the rear passengers can see over the front seats. The doors on either side open up opposite each other making a huge opening so you don't have to put items inside in an awkward position. The turning radius of this vehicle is also great. I can flip a u- turn in the tightest spots. For such a small compact vehicle, it sure has a lot of room and really easy to drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Honda Element: Utilitarian all the way!

Drew, 06/29/2005
2005 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this care for about 7 months and am so happy. The car is very utilitarian, there has not been anything that I cannot fit in this car. The seats fold up to the sides, and even come out (very easily). I mtn. bike and can fit two full suspension bikes w/o taking the tires off and still have room for my gear. The car is very easy to clean and gets great gass mileage. Get this car, you will not regret it!

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5 out of 5 stars

my baby

molly, 07/10/2005
2005 Honda Element LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I would advise everybody to buy this or any honda. It is the greatest. It drives smoothly. When you make turns it doesn't tilt. Back seats are so roomy that my 6 foot Uncle has plenty of room to stretch out. The inside is so easy to clean out it's so funny. The big thing about this car is that there is soooo much room (legs, storage, back seat). All I can say is that you need to go test drive one and you will see that it is a car you need to get.

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5 out of 5 stars

nothing compares

Believe, 03/31/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought our "E" Easter weekend. I can't remember another vehicle that was so unique. My wife traded in a 2003 Odyssey for this box of fun and I have to say that she really has fallen in love with how practical this vehicle is. I've never seen here get excited about any car we have purchased until this one. I'm not one for keeping cars very long but I think this will be a "keeper" for sometime. If you have not driven one ..you need to do so. It is one of the coolest and practical cars out there today. Just drive one.

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