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Good Little SUV
John, 08/16/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2007 Honda Element EX in May, 2007, and I've put about 3,000 miles on it so far. It's run fine with no problems. The 166 HP engine is smooth and peppy, but it isn't going to win any drag races. Fuel economy around town is only about 18 mpg, but I've been getting 29-30 mpg on the highway. This car is great for hauling my eight-year old son and his gear and is great for hauling my bicycle to rides. I don't have to take the front wheel off. I just fold one of the rear seats up on the side of the car and throw my bike in the back. The front seats are comfortable and firm. Plenty of head room (I'm 6'2"). Plenty of leg room in the back seat, too.
So much fun!
jenn, 06/15/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought my Element and love it! The gas mileage is better than I thought it would be. The arm rest is anemic but other than that, I am so happy with my new car. It is fun to have a vehicle that not everyone else has. If you want a quality, efficient vehicle with its own flare, the Element is for you!
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Useful little beast
Miamioolite, 06/01/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Element for a month now so I feel I can review it. The quality is top notch, this is a well put together car. The interior is simple and roomy. The exterior is streamlined and attractive! (to me anyway). It drives smooth, and accelerates well for a box, you have to push it to higher RPM's to really zoom, but the power is there if you need it. The shifter looks like it's in a weird spot, but it really isn't if you think about it, Honda just opted for a shorter stick and a subwoofer.The sound system is amazing, you can alter your heartbeat with the bass if that's your thing. The doors don't bother me, but I'm not moving kids around. Overall a great dead useful vehicle.
Half a Hummer!
mdredwing, 05/31/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a riot to drive. It has so many standard features I can't list them all. It looks cool and is very useful as an utility truck. Plenty of cargo area and is a very safe car to operate. With Honda, safety comes standard. I traded in an '07 Saturn Vue and had to take a big hit on the trade, but it was worth it.
I love my 2007 Element SC!!
Torey Simmons, 07/20/2007
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2007 Honda Element SC in 06/07. I traded in a 06 Silverado Crew Cab. My element is so much easier to drive and to park. I get double the gas mileage also. I still have plenty of room for passengers and luggage. For the past several years I've traded in my car every 1-2 years but not this one. I absolutely LOVE it. Thank you Honda for a great vehicle! It's awesome to drive too.
Great car except for the mileage
E55tech, 06/27/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We recently purchased our Element and have found it to be extremely useful. The interior is more spacious than you could imagine for such a small vehicle. It is very well designed. The only drawback so far is that we are getting about 18 MPG mixed City/HWY MPG. To claim 21/26 is a bold statement. Great little milk truck though.
My Little Deuce Coupe
FB-HOF Joe, 08/16/2007
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 3,000 miles on my black 2007 SC and have not been dissappointed with its looks, performance, ride comfort, transporting capacity and its good looks inside & out. The XM radio performance is outstanding! Front seating is quite cmfortable and provides very good stability in turns. The disc brakes are super smooth and stop the vehicle quickly without any nose-diving or pitching. The factory Goodyear tires give a luxury-sedan ride and road grip with responsive handling. I added a rear spoiler to top off the good looks. I would have added fog lights but they are overpriced ($400.00 is a bit heavy on the wallet). You won't be disappointed at all getting an SC! Enjoy!
Look of a Jeep, Quality of a Honda
Kahnabus, 10/16/2007
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this on a whim. We were looking into the CR-Vs but when I got in it It was too small, o we checked out the Element. What a nice ride. The seats are very comfortable and the "theater" style seating is cool. Much better stability than most SUVs. To be honest, seeing these on the road didn't seem appealing to me, but the moment I test drove this car I was hooked. It's a fun car to drive. This is the 4th Honda we have owned (5th if you include the 1990 Acura Integra) and I wouldn't trade any of them for another vehicle. We got the Nighthawk black pearl. So far this is the only vehicle I have owned that I didn't noticed a ton of before and especially after purchasing on the road. I'm so satisfied with this vehicle I will probably buy a second one later on down the road But will probably have to pry the Keys to our 2 door Civic from me.
A pretty cool box
New Honda owner, 10/26/2007
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in 07 Nissan Frontier CC with 39,000 miles. Needed more space for kids. Element fits the bill. Rear seats with surprising amount of space, front seats ok. Cargo capacity just right. Engine performance pretty good, but a bit noisy. A/C nice and cold in So Cal desert. Made a good choice.
5 months and counting
new honda buyer, 04/15/2008
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new SC in Nov.07, now have 36,000 km in 5 mos. No problems. Power/handling fine. Gas consumption fair as to be expected, but much better than previous Titan. Interior space and utility of overall vehicle unmatched by anything else out there.
Love My Toaster!
Sally, 04/21/2008
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first saw this vehicle, I thought it was one of the ugliest vehicles on the road - I nicknamed it the toaster. My son and I went shopping with my husband for a Ridgeline. While my husband was discussing the terms for the Ridgeline, my son and I checked out the Element. Once we sat inside of it, we fell in love with it. We went for a test drive that day - within two weeks I had my Element. I love it, and now I find it quite cute. It's fun to drive, very utilitarian. We've carted everything from a flag pole, gardening tools, plants, baseball equipment, fishing poles to our Springer Spaniel with ease. The car makes everyday rides fun adventures.
Great SUV
E1RMM, 05/27/2008
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
OK, I confess: I did convince the dealership to put carpet, floor mats, and the SC wheels on my E. There, I said it. Notwithstanding, I really love this vehicle. With the 18s it corners better than my 2007 Camry SE (manual) did. I am really amazed. True, it is not the most aerodynamic vehicle on the road, but it'll pass. I love the versatility of cargo space usage. I can get a lot of stuff inside, like 6 foot trees, etc. It makes trips to home improvement stores a breeze. I like that it takes up less floor space in my garage too. It's odd that a vehicle with so much interior room is shorter than a Corolla. I enjoy my E.
The Green Shortbus
Shrt_Bus, 06/14/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed this vehicle. It's fun to drive and I am averaging just under 21 mpg mostly city about 25 highway. Cargo space is great, smooth ride. Definitely recommend changing the tires to something more SUV style. I put BFG Long Trail and rides and handles much better. Truly recommend this vehicle to all.
A Very Good Deal
David_Wayne, 12/29/2006
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Versatility allows me to use the vehicle for work during the week, and when the weekend comes, wipe the floor with a rag, drop the seats down, and I am ready for the kids. The ride is acceptable, and the visibility is excellent. I love this car.
You get what you pay for
jas224, 04/15/2007
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 4WD LX model a little over a year ago. This is my fourth Honda and it is a disappointment compared to my previous Accords. I cannot see the tach or speedometer in bright sunlight even with the instrument lights on. This is just bad design. The driver's seat has a wear hole in it after 15K miles. The interior plastic is cheap and scratches easily. This is a vehicle built to a low price and it shows.
one poblamatic element
west texas element, 04/03/2008
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2007 Honda element sc model silver, 18 inch mags sc package, right now it has a little under 6000 miles on it and its been in the Honda shop a total of 4 times. First it had a noise underneath the driver side, so they said it was a strut assembly. The replaced under warranty which is good still the noise was there. We take it back the second time for another kind of noise on the driver side doors they adjusted them fixed for a while again back in the shop now said they hooked up some microphones all over it and found out the noise underneath is the steering rack? So in the shop again oh yea this thing gets very poor gas mileage, the power is lackluster and the windows are noisy
Element SC - Too many problems
iPhoneholio, 02/14/2009
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Cons: The Element is my first Honda and probably the last. Reliability and build quality was surprisingly poor with subpar components. Tires wore out at 24,000 miles, all new brakes (rotors & pads) at 30,000, speedometer broke at 5,000 miles, windshield replaced twice with mystery cracking, drivers seat cushioning compressed and wrinkled, and scheduled services are over priced. The ride of the SC model is very harsh if the road is less than perfect - I had to stop drinking coffee in the car due to it too easily splashing. Brakes are noisy even shortly after replacement. Very uncomfortable for long drives due to no "dead pedal".
2007 Element
James, 04/27/2010
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fell in love with this vehicle at the showroom and still enjoy driving it but alot of the features may not be right for everyone so do your homework if you want to buy one.
Such a cool car!
Gale, 11/12/2015
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 22 people found this review helpful
Lowest maintenance of any vehicle I've ever owned, but it's time to move on. I don't need the large cargo space anymore to transport my wares. Fun to drive, easy to take care of, I love the element.
- Safety
- Technology
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Love at First Sight
Paula, 06/08/2008
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was in love with the element from day one, it took me until 2006 to finally take a look inside . I was hooked! In dec. 2006 my dealer found a 2007 kiwi lx manual I ordered and bought it on the spot, no test drive needed. I read different reviews for people wanting carpet, different shifter location etc. For them I say "get a normal car." the Element is not for everyone, but good for children, pets, hauling things and having fun.
Honda Element 2007
JoAnne Stubbs, 06/23/2008
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Honda Element but the blinds spots are annoying when backing up. I have had to replace the brakes on the rear after only 17,000 miles. Honda Corp. has not followed up on my complain either to resolve the issue. I have owned many vehicles and have never had to service calipers or replace brakes with so little miles. Very disappointed in Honda in how they handled the issue.
Dont knock it till u try it....
in love w/ a element, 05/19/2009
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with the Element when the very first one came out, with the exception of the panel on the vehicle. In '07 when I saw the SC I fell in love all over again. This car may look like a toaster, but from the inside out it is an exceptional vehicle. I love the room it provides on the inside to how there's no panel on the outside. I've had my SC since Nov. '06 and still have it today with over 37,000 miles on it and I haven't had to this day any problems with my SC, except taking it in for regular maintenance. I feel it's one of the best investments u'll ever make and u wont regret it one bit. For everyone else who's had problems I think it's the driver not the car!
The Element
Mark, 01/14/2008
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was first concerned about the location of the stick shift lever. However, the location is in a suitable place and this is not an issue. The manual transmission aids the driver to control the vehicle and requires little effort to employ. Both the suspension and transmission handles very well. I preferred the manual over the automatic after test driving both vehicles. The Elements large interior dwarfs my 1997 Grand Cherokee. Very large or older adults can enter and exit the rear seat of the Element with ease. The rear seats can be configured to carry various loads. This is important to both home owners and active individuals that participate in outdoor activities.
The little toaster
rpowell, 06/22/2009
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So, like everyone else... my car is my toaster. I love my toaster but I would like to say it rides very rough. It's also much noisier than my hubby's truck. but, it's spacey and really fun to drive. My friends love the back seat b/c they can see what's going on with the theater style seating plus it is really roomy in the back seat. easy to haul stuff too with the size and versatility. I love it, just wish it was less bumpy of a ride.
Love my element
element10, 06/17/2009
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is one incredible vehicle. Perfect for my needs and one monster beast in the snow and ice. Great interior room, looks great from outside and I can easily haul just about anything. Love the fact no carpet to contend with, sweep and wipe and it's clean. Outstanding reliability. I have over 35,000 miles and have had no issues whatsoever. But then it is a Honda, I expected nothing less.
Element is a good little car
DWoodman, 01/28/2008
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was drawn to the Element by the interior flexibility and suicide doors and it doesn't look like a mini-van. My previous car, however was a Subaru Forester and I think Honda could take some lessons from Subaru on building AWD drive trains. This car has torque steer on hard acceleration and there is a lot of wheel spin on wet pavement. Once you get the element going, it's a hoot to drive. I am interested, though, to see how this car will perform in snow (a little worried). The ABS works well which will be good for snow driving. I miss not having the headlights turn off when I turn the ignition off, although, the warning bell has kept me out of trouble so far. I could do without sunroof
The element not so great.
Isaias Medina, 12/15/2009
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the gold looking element for its looks and roominess. It looks very different from other SUV's and it has great cargo room capabilities. The car has been very useful in many ways, but I have several issues with it. It has 42k miles and I have replaced both front and rear brakes and still the brakes are working poorly, I'm sure it may need additional brakes work. The tire pressure monitoring system stays on all winter, the dealer said it was normal for this car. I have replaced the windshield once, it needs a new set of tires soon, the dashboard makes cracking noises during winter, it may need alignment again. Otherwise the engine and transmission work fine.
Fantastic All Purpose Vehicle!!!
Mooshi, 01/11/2010
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven my Element in every condition imaginable over the last 3 years and love it. Very functional interior allows for many different activities. Hauling, camping, daily commute and more. I average 22 mpg in everyday driving. Factory tires are junk, replaced with Michelin's, what a difference. I recommend installing the clear protective tape on the front end to protect from chips. I had Z- bart install for $450, covers hood, bumper and headlights and it has been worth the money. I love this car and would recommend it to anyone who is in the market for a fun to drive, dependable all purpose vehicle. I have a new baby and the clam shell doors are a challenge for my wife.
Little Blue Bread Truck
msvic, 03/25/2010
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I truly concur with the folks who LOVE their Elements. I, too, fell in love with the car when it was first featured in a Newsweek column with a photo of the very first 2002(?) model to hit the road. It took me 5 years to call myself the owner of an Element, but I've never looked back. I love my car. It drives like a dream! I took the back seats out so I'd have room for my dogs. I have never missed carpet. The resilient plastic flooring is ideal, especially when it comes to cleaning (which I'm not so good at because I live in a rural, dirt road area). But, at least when I do clean, I can do it with a bucket of soapy water and a rag--and it gleams!
A great used car to buy
"D", 09/12/2010
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought My 07 Honda Element. It has 63,000 miles on her but it drives like a brand new car. I was gonna purchased a Saturn Vue but it was promised to another buyer. It was a stroke of luck the dealer had the Element available. Yes it is a bit bouncy but I was very impressed with everything on the Element. Even being 3 almost 4 years old it was turning heads, I got the silver S C. A very handsome and very practical car. If you are looking for a Cadillac ride you wont like it. If you are looking for a great fun to drive practical people and property hauler look at the Elements. As far as the interior it is either a like or dislike. The triple design to me is a nice touch. Get one !
07 Element EX AWD MT review
Alaskan_Toaster, 02/23/2008
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my E for almost 7 months now. Included in my 16000 miles is a 6300 miles across the US trip from GA to AK (yes, Alaska). I towed a 1500# trailer behind it the entire way. I have absolutely no complaints about the comfort of the seats (even after 10-12 hours). The creature comforts and convenience items were well placed, easy to reach, and worked wonderful. The utilitarianism (is that a word?) of the vehicle is fantastic. We have made the decision to buy a second one to replace our other small SUV. IMHO - you won't regret getting one.
First Element Purchase.
Orlando Dave, 08/28/2006
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We just purchased our new 2007 Element Saturday, August 26th in Orlando. We had previously owned a 97 and a 2000 CR-V. The 07 Element was too cool to pass up. So far we have really enjoyed the Element, I didn't want a 4 speed auto transmission, so that was the reason for not purchasing an 06. Our earlier CR-Vs had the 4 speed auto and I always thought another gear would have made the performance better on those vehicles. After 150 miles both my wife and I, along with our Lab, love the Element. Now we are waiting to see how the fuel mileage works out.
2007 tango read pearl 4wd ex auto
kevkat, 09/14/2006
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
we just brought the new car home and we like it already. the only thing i am worried about is whether my wife is going to like the free XM and when the trial period is over we will be getting a subsrciption. Lots of room, rides pretty nice and handles well. this auto has all safety features on the market with this version and coded keys and theft prevention radio. buy your accessories at manchester honda in CT. they offer close to 25% discount. we ordered deflector, mats, arm rest, and other stuff alot cheaper than from dealer.
WOW!
tkcox, 10/09/2006
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife was against this "box" as I kept dropping the hints for the past 3 years. MUCH more comfortable for a 6'5, 230 male I told her. Being that the 2003 model was a rough ride (at best) - she was hesitant considering I bought it without test driving. I was not disappointed. Lots of room, fun to drive and SHE LOVES IT. Home run. Literally. :-)
Element #3
Tony, 10/31/2006
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought an 03 Element EX when they first came out and loved it; so much so, we upgraded to a Rally Red 05 EX (w/side curtain airbags) in March of 2005. In Sept 06, my wife and two young children (1 & 3 year olds) were involved in a head on collision at 50 mph with an inattentive Ford F150. All three walked away from the accident with only minor bruises and burns (from the airbag). There was no doubt we would buy another. We decided on a silver SC and we ABSOLUTELY love the new styling inside and out. Great car for the kids, dog & all of your stuff. I would highly recommend this vehicle.
One sweet ride
Wyatt, 11/28/2006
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I test drove it, I bought it. Drove it home the same day. I traded in a Nissan 4x4 and wanted something different and looked cool on the road. Meets my expectations. The reviews posted here, are accurate. Good value for the $$ and I would expect Honda reliability.
Atomic Blue
Bergie, 03/31/2007
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the base model LX and I am very pleased with all the features. It is very smooth, lots of pep, handling is great, and I average about 24 mpg. This is my third Honda and the quality and reliability of all of them has been outstanding.
This is Elementary dear Watson
Ted, 04/07/2007
2007 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Element has most beautiful interior (extreme?). I like especially the heavy-duty flooring, removable back seats and the fabric . Element is a very agile little SUV, it has an excellent transmission. I really appreciate Honda for placing polymer panels in places where Hondas notoriously rust and get bumped - the fenders, front and back over bumpers and thresholds. Element is very roomy car, it handles very nicely and I love its boxy Lego-like looks. My element likes to sip the gas though, I wonder why. But since it has 75 cubic feet cargo room it is not a tragic situation. All things considered, the Element offers excellent value for the dollar and I am extremely happy.
The E is great
Scott D, 05/10/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had my doubts going in to the dealership and could not have been more suprised. The car drives very nicely, handles great, and has way more room than you think. I'm 6'4" 210 pounds and fit with ease.
Root Beer Metallic is so cool
30309, 08/12/2007
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Honda Element, I owned a 2005 EX and loved the car but was not impressed with the over all ride quality. Honda stepped up to the plate with the 2007 SC, this Element handles extremely well and at high speed the car is smooth and quiet.
Something different and fun to drive
Lisa, 07/29/2007
2007 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I needed to purchase a car with room. I've always owned sports cars. I purchased my Ellie for a couple of reasons. The first is because I loved the looks of it, something different, not your typical SUV. Second is because I have a physical disability. I need to have room for my walker or when I go somewhere that I need to bring my scooter, I just have the back seats folded up and up the ramp it goes! No problem.
Nice ride
steve , 04/25/2008
2007 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive a lot of miles each day and enjoy them all. After back surgery I needed something roomy and easy to get in and out of not to mention good gas mileage. My wife now wants one of her own...