Hello,

I'm thinking of buying an Element (LX 2wd) for around town driving and
taking the kids to school. What are the pros and cons you've experienced?
I'm a big Honda fan and have bought two CR-Vs in the past. My wife has the
2004 CR-V and I would be driving the Element. To be honest, I don't like the
styling of the Element's exterior and seating for only 4 instead of 5. But,
at least they added 1 or 2 different colors for 2005. My interest is that
it's inexpensive, provides a roomy interior for me and the kids. I won't be
driving it except for around town (Dallas, Texas) and it get OK gas mileage.
From my experience with Honda's I believe it will be a solid, long lasting
and trouble free car. Honda's have exceptional resale value, though I'm not
sure this will apply to the Element only due to the body styling.
What have you Element owners experienced with yours? What kind of gas
mileage are you getting? How was the handling? How do you like the ride in
city traffic? How is the road noise? If you had an Element and sold it, what
was the reason and did it have a good resale value? Lastly, did you feel you
were driving in a well protected car against a collision?

Thanks in advance!

BV