I have owned many cars over the years and have continued to keep the Honda element now since 2005. I am the second owner and I couldn't be happier with this vehicle. A well maintained element will last forever

I've had a 2004 Honda Element for a few years, the thing is one of the most unreliable vehicles I've ever driven, its problem after problem after problem, first the brakes failed causing me to get into a fender bender, then the belt broke a few months later followed by the water pump, 3 time with the water pump failing, we think the head gasket blew but haven't gotten to check, its one of the slowest vehicles I've ever driven, and it guzzles gas more than a hummer does, but I will give it some props, for transporting materials its xxxx good, I worked on houses and its real good at handling the extra weight of tools, and materials like bricks and concrete, its not a looker, its quite ugly in my opinion but that's only an opinion, its acceleration is trash, it takes a bit to reach 60 mph, this car caused me to never want to buy a Honda again, there are way better choices than this, go for them

This car is economical to operate and maintain. It has exceptional capacity for carrying things, so much rear space. It rides well and handles well for being a box on wheels. The exterior style is unique and sporty. The engines are dependable and last forever if you change the oil and filters. If this one was crashed or stolen I would buy another. So versatile. Who needs to spend 60,000 on a car for around town. You can get one like this for 7,000.