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I love my Element
hppywife, 08/15/2008
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My husband bought me my Element for our anniversary. I love it. I drove a Cavalier and I am more then happy with the trade. My kids have so much room and it is a fun family vehicle. It doesn't have the get up and go like I am use to but it has a lot more room and a lot more reliable. My kids love their sun roof. I just love this ride.
Overpriced
Joseph Noriega, 06/22/2005
2005 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My car was overpriced for what it is!It rides comfortable for the two front passangers but for those who ride in the back, it rides rough. Pick up speed is slow.The outside look of the car draws attention. I put my car through many tests and here are the results per each senario.For moving and shopping with my truck was nice,the car was useful with the spacious back space. When used for long distance rides the car rated fair for me. My passangers was missing comfort especially now that we have a new baby in the family my car is not baby friendly. Overall my car rates fair but its definitely not a car for everyone. Take a test drive before you decide on this model, I know I should of.
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Disappointed But Satisfied
JOSEPHPLAVIAK, 02/17/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Element has fallen short in a few areas. The "AWD" is far from AWD. When I bought the Element, it was called REALTIME 4 WHEEL DRIVE. In essence FWD assisted by the rear wheels when the computer senses slippage. Granted, I have never been stuck. My next disappointment is the "A" post. The "A" posts cause serious blind spots when making 90 degree turns. Next, I go on to the tires. The 215/70/R16 is a unique tire size, which makes it expensive and hard to find in anything other than an all season radial. Lastly, the front end construction. DONT get in a fender bender, it'll be expensive. There is literally no bumper to stop the radiator from being damaged in a minor collision.
Mediocre vehicle
Joe, 02/22/2017
updated 08/23/2018
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Owned over 8 years. Mechanically very reliable. Poor mileage hwy miles: 19+ The “maximum” cargo, occupancy and fuel weight is a maximum of 675 pounds. That means 3 skinny adults and small amount of luggage and you're already at or above maximum safe driving weight limit. Bought used, new Was over priced at $22,000+ Would of been perfect with a small V6
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You can pull a boat with one of these.
Carl Redding, 07/13/2015
updated 01/17/2018
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have owned since new, 10 years. Last year I put a trailer hitch on and started pulling my 17' fiberglass fishing skiff with it. Boat, motor and trailer weigh 1600 lbs and it tows and stops well. Easy to launch and retrieve boat. Update: Had to replace a/C compressor. What a pain to remove and replace. Poor engineering on Honda's part. Had drivers side airbag replaced two years ago for a recall. I asked "why not replace the passenger side too? You know it was manufactured the same way using the same propellant?". Honda said no. Now I get a recall notice in the main saying " Passenger side is defective " Duh! Plus no parts in stock to repair! Don't put passengers in the passenger seat they say! Honda cheaped out on this. If they get sued, it is their own fault. I doubt I will purchase a Honda again. They are not the company they used to be.
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