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2003 Honda Element |
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by atomic201
Apr 13 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Quirky styling, reliability, TARDIS-like interior space.
Cons: Poor interior finish, poor 4WD system, slow, poor mileage, bad handling
The Bottom Line: Not at all fun to drive. "Tippy" & cheap feeling, slow, with a poor 4WD system and bad mileage.
My wife and I were enticed by the Element's quirky looks and Honda's reputation for reliability, but we soon after began to regret our decision. The Element is, in and of itself, a fine vehicle but it leaves you wanting so much more from it if you are a ...
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by raster1
Jun 28 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Practical vehicle, Good cargo capacity
Cons: Really poor seat design/construction. Incredibly poor, unacceptable interior plastic durability.
The Bottom Line: If you can live with the design and manufacturing problems it may work for you.
I have owned Hondas for 20 years now. Extremely practical vehicle with pretty decent fuel economy. I really started out loving this vehicle but for now is now only "OK" in my opinion because of a few major flaws. With 10K on the odometer I have a pretty ...
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by zanahoria9000
Jul 30 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Honda quality, high seating position, fun to drive, durable & flexible interior, decent fuel economy.
Cons: Poor rear visibility, noise issues at highway speeds, stiff jerky ride quality, awkward passenger doors.
The Bottom Line: Think hard before purchasing this vehicle. Ride quality and noise issues will drive you nuts. But if you value Honda quality and enjoy the mutant Accord-on-steroids look, then get one.
I have owned my Element since new, so it's going on 4 years now. I feel I have enough experience with this vehicle to post a comprehensive opinion about it. My Element is FWD, 5-speed manual, no sunroof. Bought new, used 90% for city driving. I ...
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by parrotlady64
Aug 27 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy, comfortable, great to go to the beach.
Cons: BLIND SPOTS, BLIND SPOTS, BLIND SPOTS.
The Bottom Line: I don't recommend for inexperienced drivers due to many blind spots.
I inherited this car from my Dad. It's roomy and a great vehicle to take to the beach, transport our parrots, or drive the dog to the vet. The sound system is good, and it is easy to clean. I have driven for 27 years without even as much as a parking ...
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by darkside9923
Oct 20 '06 - Updated Mar 26 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: It's a Honda, excellent headroom, humongous cargo area.
Cons: VTEC failure @ only 7,000 miles, rear seating, body rattles.
The Bottom Line: It's a Honda, but the VTEC feature leaves one to wonder about reliability in the long haul.
This review is in regards to the 2003 Honda Element EX, well I do not personally own this vehicle, it is owned by my father and I have driven it myself quit a few times and have been a passenger in the vehicle several times. I am a pretty big Honda ...
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by tryagainplease
Aug 03 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Versatile, 4WD makes for good starts and it's got a fair amount of options.
Cons: The Space inside is an illusion, most things arent standard (auto-keylock/open).
The Bottom Line: It's a good car, nothing to special about it. But if you need an average car, and you don't have a big family. This is your car.
Different or an Old Trend? The “Honda Element” is not what you would call a new design. ...
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by neonrh
Nov 06 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Unique styling, great turning radius, easy to park, good ride, VERY convenient.
Cons: Unique styling, underpowered, stock armrest, not enough standard options. Gas mileage is only adequate. Headlights.
The Bottom Line: I would buy this car again. The key is getting the right options for the right price. Practicality wins over odd looks.
This vehicle was purchased to replace my wife's Audi A4 Quattro. We were actually looking at 1999 and up Jettas, but they just didn't feel like the best solution. We spotted an Element at a dealership and my wife fell in love instantly. As soon as I me ...
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by SAEGOOSE
Mar 04 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Functionality, versatility, price
Cons: Blindspots, sluggish engine, Honda doesn't offer deals, 30K warranty
The Bottom Line: Buy it if it suits your lifestyle, but know what you're in for.
2003 is the first year that Honda offered one of the most daring automotive designs to hit the market. Like any first year offering, it has it's share of bumps and warts. I bought the Element as a grad student at Penn State. I had two medium sized ...
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by joedemeo
Jan 05 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Major funk! Roomy and spacious for storage. Adequete pep from engine. Very practical.
Cons: No GPS optional from manufacturer. 4WD is not in your control.
The Bottom Line: I will say if you like Hondas, or specifically the CRV or Pilot you will like the Element.
I bought this car as a second for me to get around town and not put so many miles on my other car. Good move on my part. It is fun to drive and fits in compact parking believe it or not.
My other car is a BMW 540i and it goes when I stomp...
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by d-grap
Jun 21 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, versatility, ease of cleaning, fuel mileage, low-emissions, cargo space, comfort, leg room.
Cons: blind spot
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend it- it's a well-built, reliable, somewhat eco-concious, comfortable and versatile SUV.
I purchased my 2003 Element brand-new in 2003. It's my first Honda and I couldn't be happier with it. In 4 years and over 33,000 miles, I have not had a single problem with it ever. It's reliable, comfortable, drives nicely, and it's versatile. It also ...
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by lawrance
Jan 09 '05 - Updated Feb 01 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Usable Space, easy cleaning, fun design, decent mpg, sporty handling.
Cons: Blind spots, headlights blink, seats move, cheap-feeling interior.
The Bottom Line: If you want a highly reliable, highly functional and highly flexible vehicle that won’t break the bank, you can’t do better than the Honda Element.
I like my Element. In fact, I might even love it. I bought my E with very specific needs. I needed enough space to load an assembled real estate yard sign in, and I wanted a vehicle with good mileage, as gas was $2.00/gallon when I entered the car ...
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by za9ra22
Mar 25 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great fun to drive. Unique styling, versatile utility. Made by Honda
Cons: Expensive accessories, a little spartan
The Bottom Line: A true utility vehicle and has great versatility. It's appearance is odd but makes sense when you get to know it, and it's fun and engaging to drive.
Not wanting to be un-cool, I tried to suppress the laughter. I’d gone to my Honda dealer to look at an Odyssey, which was of course calm, refined and almost luxurious in exactly the way you’d expect. Then I saw an Element, standing tall and in...
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by tinkerbellbk
Apr 22 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious, practical, and interior is spill proof. Great for shopping or other outdoor activities.
Cons: Must unbuckle seatbelt to let persons get into the backseat. Not a major problem.
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this vehicle for several reasons. It's very versatile, roomy, practical and has great visibility. You also feel very safe in this vehicle.
I must admit that when I first saw the Honda Element I thought it was the ugliest duckling I had ever seen. I was looking for a vehicle and thought I'd stop by the Honda Dealership and look at the new Accord, however, was I ever in for a surprise. The...
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by kaleid
Apr 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of room, Handles great, Accessorizing is fun, Good gas mileage,
True utility vehicle
Cons: Not a lot of power to spare, Not for serious off-roading
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an SUV that handles like a car and gets good gas mileage, this is the vehicle for you. Go get one!
When looking for my next vehicle, I wanted something that was fun to drive, yet be comfortable on road trips. I also wanted something with enough space to take all of our stuff camping and on trips.
I test drove the Ford Escape, Toyota...
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by jamesthweatt
May 12 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious and an extremely versatile vehicle.
Cons: Seatbelts must unbuckle for rear entry.
The Bottom Line: The Honda Element is the best purchase I've ever made as far as vehicles go. I can't imagine myself driving another car!!!
Great body design, fun, boxxy. It is called the mini-Hummer, is that like mini-me? Hmmmmmm. The lines are cool and interesting. I get stopped daily and asked about this car!!! The shape is interesting and modern. The head room is unreal (I'm 6'5"...
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