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Used 2005 Honda Element Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, a car for everyone!

Silly boy, 09/20/2005
2005 Honda Element LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this Element! I would buy this SUV again. The gas mileage is perfect and the price I was given was just awesome. This suv couldnt get any better! The comfort was superior. Anybody who thought this car was a poor decision to get, well, they thought wrong. I am really glad that Honda came out with an SUV that would put up to many customers standards.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best all around vehicle I've owned

David George, 09/21/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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You can take a long trip in this car and not feel completely wrecked when you arrive. Very comfortable ride and tons of passenger space. Limo room, turn on a dime, and short enough to parallel park anywhere! Use the cruise control though; it feels like 50 mph when you're doing 70 mph or better. I have a Honda DelSol which feels like I'm wearing it when I'm driving; the Element is the same length and feels like you're in your living room. I can't say enough. Also 25mpg from day one!

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5 out of 5 stars

Ugly... but Fun, Reliable, and Handy

Student, 01/03/2006
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Sure it's ugly, but I got used to the odd shape, and I'm even starting to think it's pretty cool looking. I am in a band and I originally wanted a car that I could easy stow my gear in. I looked at all the options, but I was intrigued by the Element. I wasn't impressed by the engine, but soon found that it was definitely enough power for day to day driving, as well as hauling some loads. The stain resistant and water resistant interior is a HUGE plus, and has saved me on more than one occasion. I have seen complaints over the clamshell doors, but who can really complain about getting in? Once you're in the rear seating is great with, dare i say, FUN theatre seating and plenty of room. A+ Car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Missed your target market by a mile!

Barb, 09/21/2005
2005 Honda Element LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned lots of cars, from sports cars to Suburbans to pickup trucks. This is the best! I am an older woman with dogs and an active lifestyle. My husband and I are also King-Sized people and the dogs are Golden Retrievers. We go to dog shows, we drove back and forth to Florida twice, we even go offroad! This car is fabulous AND comfortable. And my i-Pod fits right into it with awesome sound from the sub-woofer. The car is fantastic on our steep driveway in NY for the winters, and great on the sandy beaches. And it is so easily cleaned --- no dog hairs! I think the design is funky and I just love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Element

KGas, 06/01/2005
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My experience with my Element has been perfect. No problems whatsoever. The interior and exterior design is magnificent.

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