2003 Honda Element EX review from North America
"Was hideous, but it really grows on you."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I haven't it owned this car long enough to experience problems.
General comments?
So far I have had this car three weeks.
I bought it used with 19k. I wasn't worried though, I know Honda reliability having owned two Civics.
It is very spacious. I have two big dogs, and they look small in the back with the chairs removed.
I have read that the rear chairs were hard to move, and I thought it was easy.
MPG is great 24 - 28 with A/C on 90% of the time.
I am only 5'6" and I feel small in it. I had three people with me and they couldn't believe how spacious it was. They all had to take turns sitting in front seat.
I the turning radius is a big thumbs up.
My previous car was horrible, and it was considered compact. That was the first thing I noticed when I test drove it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2004 |