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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Car for $20,000

jim, 08/22/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The Element is fun to drive and has a lot of excellent features for a cheaper car. It's not quite a real SUV but it's not quite a car either but it has many of the best and qualities of both. You would be hard pressed to find a car in this price range that has its cargo space, utility, and built in features. Plus it has a lot more character than the CR-V, a Civic, or a Caravan. This wagon is great if you're looking for a versatile vehicle but understand that for this price it won't have everything: as a car it has mediocre gas mileage (but if you're used to driving a bigger SUV - then you will probably love the gas mileage), and a somewhat rough ride.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Happy driver

ibasc, 08/23/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Great cargo space, superior seat comfort. Incredible pick-up. Wonderful storage nooks, drawers and crannies to discover. The overhead reading lights are great! There is just so much car in a small space, I've never enjoyed driving and been so proud of a vehicle!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

In the Element

Mark, 08/23/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive. Peppy with low center of gravity so it corners very well without feeling top heavy. Agile with a very short turning radius. Unbelievable room inside. Rear leg room is more than full size sedans! Easy to maintain with rubberized flooring and upholstery that is water resistant. Can be used as a small delivery vehicle, or, treated as a sports sedan. A very reliable unique automobile.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Best Car I Ever Have Had!

Donette, 09/03/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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L-O-V-E it! This is the best car yet for me...It is great to load my hockey gear - My dogs love the seats down and they cruise the whole car. Next trip camping - looking for to it - I still get some strange looks - but you just gotta smile - cause it is so fun to drive. Anytime someone wants to check it out stranger or not - I let them! I should be selling these cars-

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Element after 43,000 Miles

Paul Christie, 09/04/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my Element except for one nagging problem. My doors have a bad rattle in them that causes everyone who rides in it to think they aren't closed completely. I took it to the dealer while it was still under warrenty to have it fixed and they had to replace the door latches. The rattles continued. I will probably take it back again. A coworker has an Element and she says she has the same problem.

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