2003 Honda Element EX review from North America
"I love my element"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at all.
General comments?
I bought my 2003 Element used in march of '07 and have driven it daily since. I have put 10,000 miles on this vehicle and I have not had one problem.
The windshield is not the original so perhaps the previous owner had to deal with the cracking problem, I have had no cracks.
I do wish it got better gas mileage, I get about 23 miles to a gallon.
The huge interior space is what sold me on this car. I fly radio control airplanes and I can easily get 2 quarter scale planes in the back of this car with all the equipment needed to support them at the field.
The stereo is excellent and everything has a solid feel to it. I love this box on wheels.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2008 |