Bought a Honda Element

Nice choice. I put my stepson in one, plus we needed a hauler too. He has 17-18k on it already, has been very good car. EX,2wd, auto. Nice vehicle, useful. If you want fun, drive the Coop We have one o' those too.

 

Some friends own an Element. They love it! It's been very reliable so far.

btw, as a former Lotus owner, what are your thoughts on the Elise?

 

Wow..that looks very nice. I have been hesitant about the Element, the combination of a lot of platic external panels and some shady colors...with the whole box shape in general really didnt do much for me. Now this color combo on the other hand actually looks decent, the black and red look fairly stylish, and the addition of the side steps, mudguards etc. add a lot! Congratulations!

 

I REALLY REALLY like your new car, the red/ black is very nice.

I think Honda aimed for a younger demographic with this and has hit big with some what older folks.

I.e., I (46 y.o.) like it more than my kids do; I have a 50 y.o. architect friend that bought one for himself and loves it.

 

Sorry, to me it's fugly

 

it wasnt exactly designed in a wind tunnel!!! but hey , its got great head room in the back...how is it in cross winds and what do they go for.? you cant go wrong with a honda, great cars, with a little more sport feel than toyotas,,,congrates and enjoy and thanks for the pics!!!!

 

This is exactly what happened with the PT Cruiser, and has happened with the Element. Both brands were intendedto attract youthful drivers, and ended up attracting a somewhat older audience. I'm curious what ya'll think of Scion (a brand clearly marketed toward teenagers).

BTW, Very cool, davel

 

I'd love it for a daily driver, but I must have a 5 seater, and I think the Element is a pure 4 seater, correct?

 

Scion A: neutral.

Scion B: thumbs down.

Scion C: BIG thumbs up, nice car.

 

There's an A? (seriously.)

Scion B: agreed

Scion C: agreed. I think the C is a very cool car, for what it is.

 

Yeah, the A is a nice enough little hatch that looks like a cross between a last generation Civic hatch and a Matrix.

 

I think the Scion XB and the Element is ugly. The stock wheels on the Elememt looks like a dog dish. Also, why would you want one? This opinion isn't just mine it is also what I hear from other people.

 

My wife's family are big-time Honda lovers (7 Hondas in a row as of last month when he picked up a Pilot). My wife and I have a new Accord and an older Civic. The Accord has been EXCEPTIONAL. I've put 28,000 miles on it in the last 14 months, and nothing -- NOTHING has gone wrong.

FWIW, I think the Element is really cool, and I'm 22.

 

Re: the Scions, I think they are selling well to their intended demographic. I saw lots of Xb's in Arkansas, and right now I'm living in Alabama, and I see Scions everywhere, many driven by young people.

I have a younger sister, and at 16, she loves the Scion Xa.

 

First things first, I'm 24, and in the demographic for both the Scion and Element. I don't care for the xB at all, but I do like the Element. I especially like the Elements where people have painted the exterior plastic the same color as the body. How it will look in 3 years is a different question, but a cool vehicle nonetheless. I'd like to have something that has some versatility, without having to go the full SUV route. That, and like the Civic, I really dig the location of the gear selector on the manuals.

FWIW, my Dad (aged 52) is crazy about both the Element and the xB.

 

The Elements are epic. Right on, and enjoy. I really like the looks, and the red color is IMO the best for that car. My buddy has one in green; we have put everything from jack-hammers, to surfboards, lumbar, fertilizer and any other object imaginable in that car. Plus, you can sweep out the car when you’re done. It’s awesome. I love them. Your red one is the BEST looking Element I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!