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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Adore it

pgray, 04/20/2009
2005 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my favorite vehicle of all time. I've driven Mercedes and Volvos, but nothing is as fun as this vehicle. The cargo capacity is great and it is good for hauling dogs, landscape materials, and antiques. Also, it gets good mileage. I adore it!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Larger than it looks

Jerra, 08/20/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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We've owned our Element for about a month. It is very roomy with plenty of headroom for my tall husband. Plenty of places to put things. My son loves the stadium seating in the back--now he can see out of the windows. Surprised at the good turning circle. Didn't realize how much fun XM radio could be. Looking forward to seeing how the uncarpeted flooring works during the winter.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Small Outside? XL Inside

Cool Ride, 01/30/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Only had it for 1 week. Comfortable ride in front seats. Little bit chompy ride in back seats over bumps. Looks smaller than other SUV on outside, rides tall feels large inside, enough to accomadate 6-2 drivers. Gas mileage is average for this 4 cylinder SUV, only got 229 city miles on first full tank. Also some wind noise when driving on freeway at higher speeds.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My favorite car ever, and here's why

Kimberly Stone, 05/04/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had many cars, and liked many of them a lot. But I honestly love my Honda Element. Its style, function, performance, reliability and FUN are beyond anything I've ever driven. I have the AWD EX model with side airbags, so I'm getting everywhere safely. I love the ability to fold up the rear seats or remove them altogether if I've got a haul from the garden center or flea market. The Element is so easy to keep sparkling clean. It's light and airy inside, with tons of head room, shoulder room, and space around you. Also great little nooks and cubbies for storage. Road trips are a must with this car. Love the Aux port for my iPod and the subwoofer. I just LOVE this car! Test drive one!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

True MPV Not SUV

4fun, 11/08/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Very unique vehicle. You'll get the stare. It's an MPV not an SUV. Small but great for big people. Gets tossy not tippy on high speed. Not a racer but a pacer. Front passenger seat is too low and cannot be adjusted like the driver seat. Fun to drive with great sound system. Good low center gravity well grounded. Fits my lifestyle and certainly not for everyone. I prefer the EX-P Tangerine model with matching body color panel.

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