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So far, very good
Roman, 07/29/2007
2008 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
After choosing a black '07 AWD, I changed my mind at the last minute and got a gray '08 SC because I liked the larger wheels, projector headlights, and more civilized interior trim (carpet). I have nothing but praise so far. It's comfortable, practical, fun and gets a lot more attention than I expected. At times I think it's ugly, but it keeps some strange appeal in spite of it. Great feel on the highway, weak acceleration at the light, but after 40 mph, it's a rocket. The interior features are very well thought-out and the audio is better than my '07 Acura TL. While the SC interior is 'softer', it remains a very utilitarian vehicle. It's great.
The Ultimate Schlepmobile
Rubbersoul, 08/20/2008
2008 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
First off, this is my 3rd Honda which says a lot. Customer loyalty I guess. I looked at the CR-V and it was a bit "fancy" for me. I want my little truck to be a truck. I am going to fill it up with all kinds of stuff ranging from Mulch to Christmas trees. The "wipe it clean" interior is awesome just for that. Looking at it you would think this is about as aerodynamic as a refrigerator with the door ope. The reality is, the thing is VERY well designed. Virtually no exterior noise when cruising along at 65. Gas consumption is not at all bad considering its a truckish vehicle. Over all this is a really fun SUV and worth every penny. We love it very much. And best of all, It's a Honda!!!!
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Perfect Car for a Single Guy
Vaughn, 09/05/2008
2008 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned two Mercedes and two Cadillac autos, all new cars, plus a Buick Riviera and I can honestly say that this is a far better car than any of them, and it costs 1/3 as much. This is due to the carefully thought out design, simplicity in all features, but most of all very low true cost to own with respect to both maintainability, repair costs, insurance, and related costs. I dont care about resale value as I intend to keep this jewel for at least 10 years. The ride is great and the 166 bhp is more than adequate power. It also has very responsive steering, plus the electronics are all high quality and well conceived designs.
Ugly as heck, but very reliable
jwilly3, 12/28/2014
2008 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for my wife back in 2008. She was not good about cleaning her car, so something like this (no carpet or frills) was better for her. I ended up with is 2 years later because it gets a little bit better gas mileage then our full size Chevy Crew Cab with a V8. Real poor gas mileage for a 4 cylinder 22-24 MPG, and I am on the hwy most of the time. I would not buy another one, but it is real good to haul bicycles around; in fact, I have put 4 bikes in the back with the seats up. The thing is built like a tank, and like I said, very reliable. I now have 114,000 miles on it, and it runs like a top...An ugly one!
My Toaster
Madge, 04/16/2018
2008 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned. I call it my toaster because it looks like one. It's not super comfy on long trips but there is plenty of room for my 3 dogs. We take the back seats out and they have the entire back to stretch out. Great on gas. Ours has 200,00 miles on it and it's still running strong. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
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