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Love our Element
Otown Jim, 02/14/2010
2009 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We really love our Element. We purchased the vehicle to make it easier to transport our dog (Samoyed). The removable seats in the back are perfect and the room once removed is terrific. The Element handles well in the snow (took it to Montana through multiple snowstorms during Thanksgiving week). Lastly, our boy Buck just loves his new car! Excellent choice for dog lovers and people needing some additional cargo room.
Bought this in August, 2009
Kelster , 08/26/2019
updated 09/03/2024
2009 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have had this car from the showroom floor, and I can tell you that if they had not discontinued the Element, it would be the only car I would buy for the rest of my life. It is perfect for every situation and I can honestly say I have NO complaints. My '09 Honda Element EX has 266,000 miles on it. I have done regular oil changes, but other than a new air filter and replacing a front axle, I have not had ANY major repairs. I have always driven my Element hard and fast, I don't baby my car. The Element handles everything I ask it to. It is a tank in the snow, and has NEVER left me stuck. The traction control has saved my life when I was on ice and a tractor trailer jack-knifed in front of me. The traction control kept me from going underneath that truck! I love love love my Element and hope that it will last forever!!! Update: 02/2022: My Element continues on at 267k miles! We replaced the timing chain, serpentine belt, starter, filters and seals for gas tank and a small oil filter inside. It’s worth the upkeep to keep it going. Tire sensors were also replaced. It still goes like a tank in the snow. Want to keep it forever. Update:2/29/24: the Element is still going, though I gifted it to a recent high school graduate. He takes very good care of it and I get to see it bc he lives a few houses down from me.
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A fantastic car for a narrow segment
tictoknsac, 08/11/2010
2010 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
The Element is a fantastic car for a very specific segment of car owners. If you want a car that can haul an incredible amount size-wise; and, has AWD to go skiing; and, gets decent gas mileage for commuting; and, is large in terms of driver and passenger seating/comfort (4 max) and is incredibly reliable AND you can appreciate its boxy shape as a necessary attribute of much of the above for < $25K - THEN you can/will love this car. Otherwise, you either will not be interested at all -- OR you point out all the cars that will do SOME of these things better. But you won't find a car that does ALL these things better. This is my 2nd Element and I could not think of another car I wanted.
Happy Overall
Iggy Flop, 09/22/2010
2009 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Owned this car for a little over a year now and the experience has been a good one overall. It's fun to drive, It feels solidly built, and I've yet to have any mechanical problems with it. Is is fairly flexible, But don't expect to be moving any couches or other bulky items. It's deceptively short, and if you really wanna pack it, you've got to lose the rear seats all together, which thankfully is fairly easy. Yes they flip up, but they bulge a good bit which takes up space. Not to mention block all visibility out of the right / rear window (kind of an important one if you're a lane changer). My biggest problem though is that the paint is chipping/ spidering, and Honda will not help.
'09 SC
davel57, 06/24/2009
2009 Honda Element SC 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've been looking at these cars for some time now and I can't believe I waited so long! Very pleased so far. VERY fun to drive with plenty of power and great fuel economy. I work in an auto body repair facility and I've seen these cars hit in all areas and they hold up incredibly well (I hope I never have to test it) and it was one of the selling factors for me. GREAT sound system, amenities.