2004 Honda Element: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $16,100 -$21,350
- Invoice: $14,881 -$19,723
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2004 Honda Element. See if the 2004 Honda Element is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2004 Honda Element |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | EX |
| Arrival Date: | 10/04/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 21,100 |
| Price as Tested: | 21,101 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6242 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7067 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 825 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 38.868 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 21.23 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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John Biel
The Element is a roomy, loud, plain utilitarian device with great visibility that can be bought very cheaply. Star Trek fans should love it for its Spock-like rationality.
Mark Bilek
Element is a perfect vehicle for single or childless married couples who have active lifestyles. Despite the looks, it is also actually fun to drive and very maneuverable. It's hard to fault this vehicle's low price, but a few more dollars could have been spent on the interior materials.
Tom Appel
I am not impressed by the Element's utility. While the perfect car for road trips and tailgating, the suicide doors, high step in, and icy-slick floor are a liability in normal use. I can't imagine why most buyer wouldn't opt for the dynamically superior CR-V.
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