Great car faulty windshields
My windshield cracked at 4700 miles.
This car developed a two foot crack in the bottom center of the windshield.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd January, 2005
Pure perfection
We have owned our 2004 Element now for a week and so far so good!
The only down fall is that the AM stations do not come in very well.
Called the dealership this morning to get some kind of an idea why this is happening and was informed that it is a problem with the Element and Pilot.
Very well designed SUV. I love the fact that there are no carpets to keep clean and that the seats are waterproof.
I would love the Element more if it came in Yellow.
Very nice SUV, handles well and is good on gas.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd December, 2004
Within the first 3 months of owning the car, I had a cracked windshield. I don't remember a rock hitting it, but the dealer tried to show me the tiniest spot which they claimed cause the crack.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th November, 2004
I'm very satisfied
Nothing yet.
The car is everything it's supposed to be, especially with the manual transmission. Handles beautifully. Instrument panel somewhat difficult to see in bright sunlight when the driver is wearing sunglasses. The EX model lacks storage in the front, but the sub-woofer is worth the inconvenience.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd November, 2004
As of this posting my Element is only two weeks old.
Although this is a new car it is one of about 30 Honda's that I have purchased over the last 20 years.
My only non Honda purchase was in 1999 for a Subaru Forester... which I drove for almost 6 years and ended with 95,000.
The Element for my driving needs (I am 72 years old) is most suitable for the following reasons:
1. I have a 2 year old Golden Retriever the flat back floor is a wonder for him;
2. The interior is very easy to keep clean;
3. The Element is larger and heavier than the 2005 Forester;
4. The Element rides car-like;
5. The instrument panel is excellent;
6. The radio and 7 speakers produces an enjoyable sound.
The Element is an excellent buy for the money it cost me $19,600 minus $5,000 for my Forester.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd October, 2004
WORTH EVERY PENNY...and then some!
Driver and front passenger seats rocking back and forth due to worn plastic bushings!
Awesome XUV! Love it. Great fuel mileage, awesome view for the driverm nothing you can't do in this baby. Tough interior, super quality inside and out, everything works great but the seats (comfort is there and quality) but they rock back and forth just enough to be noticeable during breaking and acceleration.
It handles great on corners and high-speed, same goes for city driving. Good stereo, and overall a 99% wonder!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd August, 2004
Better than a gas guzzling american model, but could be better
The strut bearing on the front wheel was defective from the start. every time I turned at low speeds there was a rumbling kind of noise.
This is a good vehicle if you want to do some light camping or haul stuff around town. the gas mileage is so-so and the performance is okay, but not stellar. the mechanical problems I've had are discouraging since this is a new car. I deliberatly waited for the second year to try and avoid this kind of problem.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 5th August, 2004
14th Jul 2005, 08:32
1700 Miles - Windshield cracked from small rock. Drove a 2001 Celica for 4 years and was hit all the time by flying debris... Never cracked! Don't know what to do other than write Honda.