Used 2005 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Love it, but it fails for reliability
JZZDNCR, 07/07/2009
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 well maintained and cared for Honda Element. It's my favorite all time car...that is until now. It's a manual transmission just over 50,000 mi and it's popping out of gears. I'm being told that I need a new transmission! Can this be? I bought this car new because after being a long time Volkswagon owner I decided I wanted a RELIABLE car. It's out of warranty, I'm out of work, and a new transmission will put me under. Reliability=Bad
Worth every penny!
jason, 02/02/2006
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After doing a lot of research, reading review after review, I decided to purchase my EX AWD. The Element is everything I expected and more! Road noise isnt bad as people make it out to be, and it has plenty of power to get up and go! Handling is exellent for everyday driving. I have owned it for a week now and I have zero complaints. The Element is very spacious, my 6'4 friend fit very confortable in the back seat. The stereo is way above average and sounds crystal clear. Try finding a 2005 EX AWD leftover at a dealership,you might get a great deal like I did, paying $19,000 with only 32 miles on it... yes just 32.
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Love me some Element
gamoore, 05/29/2007
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the least expensive 4WD vehicles on the market. It has more rear seat passenger room than my Suburban. You can even recline in the backseats. Just fold the backseats up and you have tons of room. It's fun and comfortable to drive, great in snow, and it's a Honda. The resale values I've seen are really good. I own a Ford Explorer, and GMC Suburban also, but I prefer to drive the element. The next vehicle I purchase will be another Honda Element. For the money and qualty get the Element.
Element!
cherubrocky, 08/10/2006
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So I've had my element a year now, and have been pleasently pleased with this vehicle. I've put nearly 30k miles on it in one year driving cross country. I am completely content with it! Easy to clean, works well taking it up to hood to snowboard!
Best Vehicle We've Had
hillbilly, 03/15/2009
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We live at the end of a dead end road and our Element spends a LOT of time off road and on bad roads. Downsides are that the seats are a bit uncomfortable on long trips, the visibility is sometimes difficult with the side pillar, the gas mileage could be better. Also, the moon roof is way too difficult to replace after removing. Wish the rack spacing on the roof was longer. The wipe down seats and interior are wonderful for a canoe paddler that also hauls his dogs around. Have had it for going on 4 years and no problems except for drivers seat problems. Our Element has never been stuck except after a 6" ice storm. Routinely cross creeks et al on the farm and it rarely kicks into 4WD.