Re: How is the Element?
 

Here's a good article concerning the Element...

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

Some notable quotes from it:

"Honda says Elements haul an extra 250 pounds compared with similarly
equipped CR-Vs."

"Through tight turns and quick transitions, the boxy Honda stays relatively
flat, performing like a Doberman trapped inside a Great Dane's body. On the
skidpad, our test vehicle pulled a very impressive 0.78 g, which beats the
CR-V's 0.72 g and even ties the last BMW 330i we tested (October 2002).





"Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would like
> to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element, but
I
> wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
you
> happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> Thanks!
> BJ
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Here's a good article concerning the Element...

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

Some notable quotes from it:

"Honda says Elements haul an extra 250 pounds compared with similarly
equipped CR-Vs."

"Through tight turns and quick transitions, the boxy Honda stays relatively
flat, performing like a Doberman trapped inside a Great Dane's body. On the
skidpad, our test vehicle pulled a very impressive 0.78 g, which beats the
CR-V's 0.72 g and even ties the last BMW 330i we tested (October 2002).





"Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would like
> to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element, but
I
> wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
you
> happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> Thanks!
> BJ
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Here's a good article concerning the Element...

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

Some notable quotes from it:

"Honda says Elements haul an extra 250 pounds compared with similarly
equipped CR-Vs."

"Through tight turns and quick transitions, the boxy Honda stays relatively
flat, performing like a Doberman trapped inside a Great Dane's body. On the
skidpad, our test vehicle pulled a very impressive 0.78 g, which beats the
CR-V's 0.72 g and even ties the last BMW 330i we tested (October 2002).





"Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would like
> to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element, but
I
> wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
you
> happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> Thanks!
> BJ
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Vehicle load is 675 pounds. Towing capacity, as reported by Consumer Reports
is 1500 lbs.

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would
like
> > to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element,
but
> I
> > wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
> you
> > happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> > Thanks!
> > BJ
>
>
> Element has very light payload. Something like 600 or 700 lbs. Two good
size
> adults and some luggage and you are at max weight allowance. So do not
plan
> to carry heavy goods. If you kid is fat leave him at home.
>
> Mike
> >
> >
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Vehicle load is 675 pounds. Towing capacity, as reported by Consumer Reports
is 1500 lbs.

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:tnoOb.70688$ZuL1.18216@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> "Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would
like
> > to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element,
but
> I
> > wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
> you
> > happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> > Thanks!
> > BJ
>
>
> Element has very light payload. Something like 600 or 700 lbs. Two good
size
> adults and some luggage and you are at max weight allowance. So do not
plan
> to carry heavy goods. If you kid is fat leave him at home.
>
> Mike
> >
> >
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Vehicle load is 675 pounds. Towing capacity, as reported by Consumer Reports
is 1500 lbs.

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:tnoOb.70688$ZuL1.18216@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> "Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would
like
> > to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element,
but
> I
> > wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
> you
> > happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> > Thanks!
> > BJ
>
>
> Element has very light payload. Something like 600 or 700 lbs. Two good
size
> adults and some luggage and you are at max weight allowance. So do not
plan
> to carry heavy goods. If you kid is fat leave him at home.
>
> Mike
> >
> >
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

Vehicle load is 675 pounds. Towing capacity, as reported by Consumer Reports
is 1500 lbs.

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:tnoOb.70688$ZuL1.18216@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
>
> "Bernard Felix" <bfelix@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:3coOb.1785$Fp1.1075656@news1.news.adelphia.ne t...
> > I am looking to buy a new SUV. I currently own an Accord and I would
like
> > to get another Honda. I have been doing some research on the Element,
but
> I
> > wanted some insight from anyone who owns one. Anything good or bad (are
> you
> > happy with it?). I need to make a decision within the next few months.
> > Thanks!
> > BJ
>
>
> Element has very light payload. Something like 600 or 700 lbs. Two good
size
> adults and some luggage and you are at max weight allowance. So do not
plan
> to carry heavy goods. If you kid is fat leave him at home.
>
> Mike
> >
> >
>
>

Re: How is the Element?
 

I have 2,000 miles on a 2003 Element. I just did a 1,000 ski trip in
Idaho/Montana. Only complaint is metal frame under the left side of vehicle
often rubs the snow.

I also have a 2000 CRV. Both get 20-24 mpg.

Element can fit 2 people, 2 bicycles (with both wheel on) and skies inside
the vehicle.

Still getting use to the no-carpet concept ... stuff slides around a lot.

- Steve

Re: How is the Element?
 

I have 2,000 miles on a 2003 Element. I just did a 1,000 ski trip in
Idaho/Montana. Only complaint is metal frame under the left side of vehicle
often rubs the snow.

I also have a 2000 CRV. Both get 20-24 mpg.

Element can fit 2 people, 2 bicycles (with both wheel on) and skies inside
the vehicle.

Still getting use to the no-carpet concept ... stuff slides around a lot.

- Steve

Re: How is the Element?
 

I have 2,000 miles on a 2003 Element. I just did a 1,000 ski trip in
Idaho/Montana. Only complaint is metal frame under the left side of vehicle
often rubs the snow.

I also have a 2000 CRV. Both get 20-24 mpg.

Element can fit 2 people, 2 bicycles (with both wheel on) and skies inside
the vehicle.

Still getting use to the no-carpet concept ... stuff slides around a lot.

- Steve

Re: How is the Element?
 

I have 2,000 miles on a 2003 Element. I just did a 1,000 ski trip in
Idaho/Montana. Only complaint is metal frame under the left side of vehicle
often rubs the snow.

I also have a 2000 CRV. Both get 20-24 mpg.

Element can fit 2 people, 2 bicycles (with both wheel on) and skies inside
the vehicle.

Still getting use to the no-carpet concept ... stuff slides around a lot.

- Steve

Re: How is the Element?
 

Well I did my homework with everyone's help and ended up with an Element
(EX). Even though I really liked the CRV, especially comfort wise. The CRV's
exterior spare was a turn-off, and the Elements versatility in hauling stuff
in the back was attractive. I should have gotten a few extra's, and I do
miss a better designed center console and 20+ horses would be nice. The
vehicle handles as good as it is ugly, very impressed that it held the road
like a bulldog.

Just came back from VERY ICY roads here in Northern NJ. The rear was a
little loose, so I put 75 pounds of sand in the back and now, got a 4 wheel
tank, just hope we get a ton of snow to plow
through............................joe

Re: How is the Element?
 

Well I did my homework with everyone's help and ended up with an Element
(EX). Even though I really liked the CRV, especially comfort wise. The CRV's
exterior spare was a turn-off, and the Elements versatility in hauling stuff
in the back was attractive. I should have gotten a few extra's, and I do
miss a better designed center console and 20+ horses would be nice. The
vehicle handles as good as it is ugly, very impressed that it held the road
like a bulldog.

Just came back from VERY ICY roads here in Northern NJ. The rear was a
little loose, so I put 75 pounds of sand in the back and now, got a 4 wheel
tank, just hope we get a ton of snow to plow
through............................joe

Re: How is the Element?
 

Well I did my homework with everyone's help and ended up with an Element
(EX). Even though I really liked the CRV, especially comfort wise. The CRV's
exterior spare was a turn-off, and the Elements versatility in hauling stuff
in the back was attractive. I should have gotten a few extra's, and I do
miss a better designed center console and 20+ horses would be nice. The
vehicle handles as good as it is ugly, very impressed that it held the road
like a bulldog.

Just came back from VERY ICY roads here in Northern NJ. The rear was a
little loose, so I put 75 pounds of sand in the back and now, got a 4 wheel
tank, just hope we get a ton of snow to plow
through............................joe

Re: How is the Element?
 

Well I did my homework with everyone's help and ended up with an Element
(EX). Even though I really liked the CRV, especially comfort wise. The CRV's
exterior spare was a turn-off, and the Elements versatility in hauling stuff
in the back was attractive. I should have gotten a few extra's, and I do
miss a better designed center console and 20+ horses would be nice. The
vehicle handles as good as it is ugly, very impressed that it held the road
like a bulldog.

Just came back from VERY ICY roads here in Northern NJ. The rear was a
little loose, so I put 75 pounds of sand in the back and now, got a 4 wheel
tank, just hope we get a ton of snow to plow
through............................joe