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5 out of 5 stars

Ulility & Function in Form

Grannuma, 06/14/2006
2006 Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This SUV is I feel the only correctly named machine in the SUV market. Like the Range rovers of the past these are purpose built no frills and reliable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Got to love it!

Sara, 08/14/2006
2006 Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I thought this was the most ugly car but all you have to do is drive it! My husband got one and we have taken it to NC from FL 3x so far and it has driven better then any van we have ever owned. There is so much room it is wonderful! Handles great. Husband uses it for work and can get so much stuff in it its amazing! I'm waiting for new 07 SC and I'm getting one too!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Great appliance

iggyst00ge, 07/19/2006
2006 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Element is the definition of the car-as-appliance. It's an unbelievably functional car that has been the perfect toddler and dog transportation for our family. Not as awkward as an SUV, rides like a top-heavy Civic, more interior space per passenger than anything other than a bus, decent MPG (around 23), room to carry bigger cargo, the interior is plastic, but it's solid and takes a beating. With the AWD it's also great in the snow. Think of it as a downsized van with some nice creature comforts thrown in. Yes, it's a little underpowered, and yes it can blow around on windy days. The lack of a fifth seat is an inconvenience, but it does everything else so well, I forgive Honda.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This one's just right

bpd, 01/15/2006
2006 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We tried a cr-v, that was too small. We tried a highlander, that was too big. then we tried the Element and it was just right. The interior is perfect for our active lifestyle as well as the lifestyle of our 90 lb dog. The exterior is sleek and functional. The gas mileage is better than we had hoped for in an suv. Overall we are very pleased with the element.

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5 out of 5 stars

Dream Car!!!

Paul Pedersen, 03/03/2006
2006 Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When I first saw the vehicle, I thought my wife was nuts for wanting it. It looked to me like an armoured car. It took about 1 mile driving for me to fall in love with it. It handles and runs exquisitely. Extremely fun to drive, and the extras (ours is loaded) are great. Its the tightest feeling build I have ever experienced. Turns on a dime. Great on the highway and in The Pine Barrens or at the Jersey shore. Room, room, room! And LOTS of window area, which I like. I expect that, very soon, there will be a LONG waiting list for these vehicles. Makes driving FUN again!

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