honda element?

May 26, 2008 by angelblueeyes618 | Posted in Honda

I am going to buy a SUV. I am seriously considering the Honda element. I have never owned a Honda before. Would appreciate any comments you have.

Check the forums at http://www.elementownersclub.com...a friendly, active site with tons of information on buying and owning an Element. Check the FAQ section and be sure to do a "search" before posting a new question. Chances are it's been covered already.

Note: You don't have to go to the dealer to turn off the service light. There are instructions in the owner's manual or find the procedure on the EOC site.

Is the 2004 Honda Element a good car for long term driving and gas mileage?

Sep 03, 2008 by hgwells384 | Posted in Honda

I drive a lot for work. My Toyota Camry caught on fire and is totaled. I found a 2004 Honda Element for 4,450 with pretty low mileage. Low mileage is important due to constant driving for work. I am not a huge fan on SUVs but the extra room could be beneficial with a growing family. Thoughts and opinions?

$4450 sounds pretty cheap for a low mileage 2004 Element, even if it's a 2wd DX model. I'd be a little suspicious. Make sure you check it out carefully, even things you might take for granted. For instance, make sure you get heat out of all of the dash vents. Otherwise it may have a plugged heater core even though the temp gauge is in the normal range...a $1200 repair. Check the forums at http://www.elementownersclub.com for real world experiences from fanatical owners.

How much is a 2003 Honda Element with 56k miles worth?

Aug 26, 2008 by yeayea1427 | Posted in Honda

The car is on its second owner. Comesmetically it looks fine.
2003 Honda Element with 56,000 miles.
How much is it worth?

One of the keys to pricing a car is to effectively rate the car as the price will vary widely based on condition and mileage. Mileage is pretty obvious. You should base condition on a Carfax report (which would also help catch any odometer fraud) and your own review. Before you buy your final step should be an inspection by a qualified mechanic - but that's too expensive to do on every car you look at.

There are a bunch of places to check car prices on the Internet. NADA guides is one - but since they are owned by the car dealers association I never recommend them. KBB is another. Driverside.com is a new site and they have a couple of extras - great data showing price based on mileage; DriverSide Estimate where they search actual listings to find what cars are actually selling for in local markets; and estimates for trade in pricing.

http://www.driverside.com/value-your-car/honda-element-2003-3991-0-0

Also take a look a the DriverSide cost of ownership - service, gas, insurance and even depreciation to see how the price will drop over time. I find that most folks look at the one time sales price - not the ongoing costs which continue long after you buy your car.

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