honda element 2005

Discussion in 'Element' started by humblejohn, Feb 25, 2005.

  1. humblejohn

    humblejohn Guest

    my wife and i travel by car a lot. we go to florida, tenn, chicago etc.
    i am concerned about the aerodynamics of this car. how much mileage
    does it get on the open road? how does it handle in a high wind
    situation? Is there enough power to pull onto the expressway without
    getting hit? How does it handle on the open highway at 70-80mph? we
    both love the car but are concerned about the ride-is it buckboard or
    smooth or what? i would like to keep my kidneys for a few more years.
    we are both 45 so i guess if i buy this car i will look and feel a lot
    younger. we will also have much younger friends. thanks.
     
    humblejohn, Feb 25, 2005
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  2. humblejohn

    Orome Guest

    I'm getting 20-25mpg on average, a mix of highway and local driving.

    No problem in high winds (I drive on the eastern Florida coast regularly).

    Plenty of power for expressway merging.

    It's a smooth ride as far as I'm concerned.

    I'm in my mid-thirties, and understand that Honda recently started
    remarketing the car towards people my age and up. I'm fine with that.

    I've had mine a few months and it's easily the most versatile vehicle
    I've owned.
     
    Orome, Feb 25, 2005
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  3. humblejohn

    OM Guest

    My good friend in San Francisco has Element AWD. My initial impression
    prior to riding his Element was not quite good as I wasn't particular
    about Honda vehicles. After riding the Element a lot of times, I changed
    my perspective of Honda when I realise that it is one of the best and
    most verstalite vehicles I've ridden.

    We camped out a lot so we were able to fit inside the Element when
    sleeping on the floor. The size is really perfect with wide body. We
    like the plastic/rubber floor which we can hose down after camping,
    hiking, or mountain bicycling. The Element is pretty stable on the
    highways and in the winding roads. The acceleration and power are very
    good and very peppy. The fuel consumption is not too bad.

    I would buy Element myself because it's so perfect for my height and for
    the road trips.

    Oliver
     
    OM, Mar 1, 2005
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  4. humblejohn

    Steve Guest

    If you are use to V-8 or 6 cylinders you might like more power, but if you
    are use to 4 cylinders this will have enough power. Try finding another AWD
    that you can slip two bicycles into without taking the bikes part ... and
    still get 20+ mpg.

    I agree all the comments below.

    - Steve
     
    Steve, Mar 1, 2005
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  5. humblejohn

    garray Guest

    Ditto, Steve. I'm a very happy owner and a member over at Element Owners
    Club as well. Join us over there if you haven't already done so:
    www.elementownersclub.com

    Do I miss the power of my v6 Chevy Blazer? Maybe once or twice a year. Thing
    is, I think the E has more room and consistently saves me money at the gas
    pump as well. I'm convinced that most of us as consumers buy what we want
    rather than what would really serve us well. That's why the Hummer
    commercials don't show a soccer mom trying to park in between two other cars
    at the mall. Instead, they show it out in the open range busting through
    stuff.

    The Element is great because is serves its purpose and doesn't cost much to
    get it done.
     
    garray, Mar 20, 2005
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