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Perfect for what it is designed to do
Larry, 12/13/2005
2005 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is just about perfectly suited for our needs (2 adults, 2 teenagers, one large dog); both long and short drives. It cruises easily at 80/90. The vehicle corners well and is surprisingly quick. Some other reviewers wanted a larger engine none is needed if you get the manual transmission and rev the engine a little while shifting Honda has low rev shift points the auto transmission. The EX comes with a better suspension than the model below it. I have had several vans, various sedans, and several sports cars, so I have a reasonable idea of different vehicles no one wants to use our much more expensive conversion van anymore, other than for camping trips.
It's a Gimmick
Bryan, 02/08/2005
2005 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
For an SUV the Element is incredibly under powered and the AWD is no help at all with out ABS,which is not available on the LX model. The suicide doors are just a hassle especially if you are in a car pool. The person in the front seat needs to take off his/her seat belt and open the door just to let someone in the back.
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15 mpg! Be warned
crackrock, 11/19/2010
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
My v6 Suzuki grand vitara true 4x4 is getting 17.5 and my 4wd element is getting 14.5. Measured both with a kiwi-mpg obd2 tool, so it's accurate. The element really awful to me. Gotta get this off my chest. Low clearance - I already came within a 1/2" of basically ruining my car, the drive shaft guard got all bent up, luckily barely missing the actual drive shaft, this was driving to the grocery store in about 8 inches of snow/ice not true 4x4 - combined with the lack of clearance the 'real time 4wd' is a joke compared to true 4h/4l, the element has to stay up on the road, whereas the gv makes it the whole scary way down to the beach and tears through the sand, downhill in snow? Ha ha
An offroad interlude
rob, 11/29/2007
2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my E as a conscession to my then partner. I was pleasantly surprised at what it could do off the beaten path. I am also disappointed in what it lacks in power, towing ability and traction ""out of the box"".
not built to last
a de la ossa, 03/26/2008
2005 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
After only 15,000 miles the authorized Honda service dealer has had me replace the battery and tires-- 15,000 miles. In addition, the exterior body is extremely prone to dings, as the metal is very thin. Dent Doctor franchisees love this car. This car has soured me on Honda.