2008 Honda Element consumer reviews

I was hooked on the funky look from the first year of production, and after being a passenger in several Elements, I decided to get my own. I think it's a great value for the price especially with all the safety features standard, and while it doesn't offer as many options as some cars, I think you can find exactly what you want. Front and All-Wheel Drive, Manual and Automatic Trans, both a 5-spd with OD. The EX offers more bells and whistles, but I like my LX model just fine. Super-versatile, slightly offbeat, and quite fun to drive. Just pay attention on windy days, as the tall Element is going to catch the gusts more than, say a Civic.

My Honda Element is a really fun car to drive. The visability is great and it is so easy to manuver. Part of the reason we bought this car is because of all the safty features. It would be nice if this car got 30 miles to the gallon, so far the average gas milage is the only down side to the car.

I love this vehicle. It has a lot more headroom then my 97 Suburban and gets twice the mileage. I hope it retains the same body style like VW did back in the 60 and 70s. It seems to be laid out well with one exception. After driving my 2008 LX for 2 months the only thing I can find a problem with was the front seat shoulder belts which if your over 6 ft. they will pull down on your shoulder which really becomes uncomfortable after awhile. The instrument cluster and all the controls were on the mark. A dash pull out cup holder would be a nice feature I think over all the Element owners are different and want something with new features. The exterior is smart and yet practical. I did add a rock guard on the lower grille opening. Drive train has plenty of zip and gas mileage was 25 plus. Honda is at the top of their game.

First of all, if you are a traditionalist and looking for daddy's Oldsmobile?this is not the car for you. Also, if you are a gadget geek that relishes in the number of creature comforts your car comes equipped with, this is not the car for you. If, on the other hand, you are tired of all the other cars that look the same and have had difficulties expressing your personality through more traditional means of transportation, this car may be for you. But, you don't select the Element as a your automobile...it selects you and once it does, you should feel darned lucky. I am the proud owner of my second Element which is a 2007 Black Element SC. My first Element wasn't as fancy but I loved it just the same. The SC (Sexy Car) is, as my 13-year-old likes to say, SICK! (For you older folks...that's good). In fact, she insists that I drive her to school because her dad drives "the coolest car on the planet". For me, that is enough. To be able to have your 13-year-old want to spend time with you is all the reason one need's to do anything. But, for those of you without kids that can not relate, I will share the other reasons I love my Element so much. First, it looks super cool. Everytime I get out of it I stop and stare at the beauty of its design. Plus, it looks like no other car on the road, although Scion did try to copy its design to some degree without being nearly as cool. Secondly, it is comfortable. It has plenty of room in the front and the back. And when the seats are folded up you can fit a 6-foot Christmas tree in the back and close the hatch. Lastly, it is simple. That is, there are not too many features that I find unnecessary in other cars. I don't need or want a car that is too complicated to use. I need a radio (XM comes standard), iPod Jack, heater, A/C and that's it. Anything else is a waste although I do enjoy my wife's car's heated seats on an especially cold day. This is a great car for the money. If you are lucky enough to be selected by and Element to be an owner, you should take advantage of the opportunity

I purchased an 07 Element last summer. It had to go back for a bad instrument panel, faulty cruise control AND got three flat tires. The radio is a joke. It fades in and out like nobodies business. My Honda dealer cannot seem to get the radio fixed. Honda quality construction is not what it once was.