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Used 2005 Honda Element Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

In my element

J. Hubartt, 09/10/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned 7 Hondas in my life and this one is the most fun.Lots of room inside, sound system kicks you know what. My two large dogs love it, its amazing how much stuff will fit in it.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

honda element ex 5sp awd practical

viking, 09/14/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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a practical auto with good ride and handling characteristics. Performance just ok but fine for a vehicle of this type. gas mileage not great but liveable. Concerned about high rpm. My saab at 70mph operated at 2700, the element at 3700. Should have a 6th gear which would also increase gas mileage.

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5 out of 5 stars

buy one, its a Honda

rick, 05/02/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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bar-none,the best vehicle i have ever owned.not one complaint. goes like a tank in the snow.and in the summer its fun and cool.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

not for elderly passengers

hawaiigirl, 09/23/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I truely love to drive this car and its great for just 2 and the dog holds everything, but taking elderly passengers in the back seat can be challenging. They have a hard time getting up and in and getting out. With the front door open, there is no frame for them to hold on to and you need a lot of side space to open the back door. I have a sun roof which can be too bright for those in the back seat while traveling since there is no ceiling panel to close it off. Thinking about tinting it darker. Unless you are a basketball player, you need a ladder to wash this car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Windshield concerns

Vick, 09/23/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The only complaint is that in less than 18 months and more than 30,000 miles of ownership I have experienced THREE windshield cracks from pebbles hitting my windshield. I emphasize pebbles! These were not even what I would classify as small rocks. Two fractures were repairable at $50 each but the third one was a major fracture that could not be repaired and required the windshield be replaced. This has made me seriously consider trading this vehicle in for something else.

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