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Used 2006 Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Love the toaster,!

Karen, Irvine, CA, 10/21/2015
updated 04/29/2019
Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful

Fun, easy to drive and so versatile with the large cargo area, it's like having the storage space of a minivan but the compact exterior for smaller spaces. The only tricky part for me is getting in and out of the back seat (having bad knees) is a bit awkward. A backseat heating/cooling vent would also be nice for ventilation, but I've travelled back and forth across the country several times and it has been a great ride every time. The all wheel drive makes snow and ice travel possible, where I've had other vehicles unable to do the job in bad weather. Honda Element owners seem friendly and happy - many Element drivers wave to me as if to say, "isn't this a great car to drive!" I've also found it humorous when I come out to the parking lot where I've parked far away from cars, only to find two to three other Elements parked around mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

hapkiman40, 08/11/2010
Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful

I bought this car pre-owned with 36k. Currently we have 70+K and have had no problems. I've read some of the entries with lower ratings and I have not had any of the issues that others have had. One person even mentioned that this car is not for those in northern climates. I could not disagree more. I live in an area that receives 119 inches of snow/year. My Element has been flawless and I tend to be hard on my vehicles. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Expectations Fulfilled

Larry, 04/01/2009
Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

After 3 years and over 70,000 miles I remain delighted. It has met all of my expectations and more. Other than a windshield replacement due to its vertical orientation and replacement of the original tires at 70,000 miles, I have only changed the oil/filter and had the major service done. Consistently get 24-25 MPG; find it to be comfortable but a somewhat bumpy ride on longer trips; and love the functionality for hauling gear and bulky items. Great value for the price and low cost of operation.

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5 out of 5 stars

Element lover

Hiker, 01/22/2006
Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought it against all my friends advice based on it's looks. Now, 2 of the most vocal friends are going to buy one. I live in Minnesota and the Element AWD tracks on slippery roads beautifully! I have had 4WD cars and trucks for a long time and this one beats them all. I have a white German Shepherd Dog, who sheds on everything, and cleaning the Element is so easy with no hair getting permanently stuck on any fabics, and of course, flooring. I climbs sandy hills, muddy slopes, and is really fun to drive on dry pavement. I am so happy I bought it. I get more impressed with it all the time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One great automobile!

Michael, 12/19/2005
Honda Element EX-P 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the first Honda I've owned and I love it. I love the EX-P model because it has the painted body clad molding that matches the SUV. It's fun to drive and has a lot of room in it. I have more room in the front of it than my wife has in her Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The gas mileage so far hasn't been as good as I expected but it only had 3 miles on it when I purchased it. I hope the more I drive it, the better the mileage will be. All together I love this SUV!! I would recommend it to anyone.

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