Used 2008 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Marco Minardo, 08/10/2010
Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 30K miles. This Honda is an extremely thirsty little SUV. In town I never got better than 20 mpg, 25 mpg on the interstate at 75/78 mph without AC was achievable with Super Unleaded Fuel, otherwise 23 mpg was more the norm for such an underpowered 4 cyl. engine that otherwise is very smooth and torquey at the bottom. The transmission gearing was poor as well, shifting hard and constantly between 4th and 5th back and forth at highway speeds. The 'no carpet' floor would be a great idea if it were rubber and not that hard slippery plastic. Horrible with bugs and rocks on the windshield as well as wind noise. Worst Honda I ever owned in terms of poor performance and fuel economy.
2008 Honda Element EX automatic bought new
caged, Atlanta, GA, 03/07/2015
Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I owned four Hondas before I bought the Element and like them all. The Hondas I owned were two Accords and two CRXs. The Element has too many blind spots, the clam-shell doors begin to squeak and rattle after a while, they blow around on the road when it's windy, fuel economy is not that great and when facing a head wind decreases even more. The windshield pillars are large enough to easily hide a mini van and even a school bus depending on position. Vision to the sides and rear suffer the same. I took it on several long distance trips and it proved to be not comfortable. It pitches and yaws enough to make you feel motion sickness. I eventually traded it for another Accord.
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Honda Element
RARosen, 10/30/2007
Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As a large person I have found the selection of comfortable vehicles in any catagory lacking. I already own a Chrysler Town & Country and wanted to replace a 2000 Dodge Stratus. I was pleasently surprised at the physical comfort available in this car. I can get in and out without having to duck down or hit my head. All controls are in the right place and easy to work. Handeling is quick and steering is responsive and the ride quality is excellent for a car of this size. I have had the car for a little over a month and have put on 1,500 miles so I can't really comment on reliability. Fit and finish is better that any of the cars that I have owner in the last 40 years.
Best bang for the buck
theconquistador, 05/10/2008
Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The exterior is great. The front end makes it look sporty and takes some of the boxy feel away. The audio is fantastic. It has great clarity for highs and mids. I really enjoy the fact I can see all the radio and climate controls without even looking directly at them. Everything on the inside appears to be made to last for years and still look new. When driving it sounds deep instead of whiny. It's also nice in tight corners because you see where the auto ends; unlike some vehicles where you cant even see the hood. I also like where the seat belt rest. Over all visibility is great too.
Mostly Utility, some sport
dc10920, 09/01/2008
Honda Element EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very reliable, great ride and great for what I use it for. Best car in its class for a practical life. Easy to clean after the dogs have a dirty day in the park. Easy to get my mountain bikes in and out of. Outstanding for trips to Home Depot or Costco! Also, I am 6 ft 3in and this vehicle fits me better then much larger SUV's!