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5 out of 5 stars

She Loves it so do I

Mike, 05/12/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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We have been shopping for about two months. What we liked about the Element was ease of entry, no stain easy clean interior and the versatility of the interior. I have not seen my wife this happy ( about a vehicle ) in a good while. I consider myself a professional car buyer. I have purchased three vehicles this year and sold all three at a tidy profit. I have an idea this Element is a keeper. It has a little more road noise than I like, but the powertrain is very smooth, peppy and quiet, controls are easy to use and the vehicle is fun to drive . The visibility is good and it handles windy days with no adverse surprises. The cruise is as smooth as the powertrain...great vehicle...

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Flawed But Fun

steve, 10/25/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall concept is a winner but a few problems keep this from being a "10" for me. Visibility is sometimes tricky due to the thick pillars. Sun roof would be much better in the front than the back. Gas mileage should be higher for such a small vehicle. But these are minor complaints, this car is a ton of fun to drive--especially when you consider it's boxy shape and weight. Acceleration is decent, handling for a four-wheeled box is reasonable and the amount of roominess inside is amazing. It's also very comfortable on a long road trip. On the whole, this is a lot of car for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Home Run by Honda

Anthony, 10/26/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Honda hit a home run with the design of the Element. Element gives you the best of all worlds. It has the smooth ride of a car, the safety of an SUV, and the cargo hauling ability of a truck. The functionality and design of the Element has to be seen to be appreciated. Fuel economy is acceptable. The 4 cylinder engine has surprising pep making everyday commuting fun and comfortable. The stereo in the EX AWD is awesome. The price of the Element is very reasonable, especially considering the quality and features the Element offers. Our first camping trip with the Element was so much fun. There was enough room for 2 adults and a dog to sleep comfortably inside.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Function, Fun, Turns Heads!

baddawg, 10/27/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased EX ltd ed last summer - great function (holds 8ft lumber), very functional and convenient entry rear and front, seating OK, great flexibility. Good driving - sufficient power, Excellent saftey features, many convenience items Std., sound system VG. Suburban (40mph) and highway (60- 70 mph) mileage a bit disappointing, but it is an SUV. Well engineered and built. No regrets, zero initial problems!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Needs a hybrid 6

Needs a hybrid 6, 10/28/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great design - the folding seat, the suicide doors. It already seems to appeal to eco-friendly types. Listen to the other reviews and give it a 6 cyl engine for more HP, but make it a hybrid for better gas mileage.

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