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#2624 of 4704 by anonymousposts Sep 06, 2003 (5:58 am)
Elements are all over the place here. Even out in the boonies where we live.
#2625 of 4704 re: driving position by kjab Sep 07, 2003 (4:54 pm)
I bought a 4WD EX 3 wks ago, and being a 5'3" lady I can comment on the driving position issue. Because the seat is a little too hard for me, I covered a layer of foam with fabric and have a cushion on each of the 2 front seats. It not only solves the comfort factor, but it elevates me just right for visibility! Now there is no problem seeing well out of all windows. Yeh, maybe that is going to more trouble than some would like, but it works perfectly for me.   I too considered the Forester vs the Element, and after seeing the options for the back space, numerous test drives, and lots of research, I decided on the Element. I sure made the perfect choice for me! Just got back from a weeks worth of camping and driving in the mountains of WV. The EX performed wonderfully! Plenty of room for all the gear, with no worries about messing up carpet or upholstery when that gear turned muddy, Good power going up steep roads fully loaded. Great sound system to accompany the drive. Impressive mpg - varied between 22.6 and 25.3, I am 100% percent happy with my choice of the Element. Oh, we also put a screen over the radiator to prevent any problems with that. It has been a great help to read postings on here.
#2626 of 4704 Speedometer view issue. . . by rockymtelement Sep 09, 2003 (1:36 pm)
Being an owner of a 2wd Element EX since May, I've had 5,000 miles of driving to get a good feel for the vehicle. I am relatively short--5'5". The only way I can see what speed I am going is if the steering wheel is raised to it's highest position. That has to be one of me only gripes about the vehicle.
#2627 of 4704 Re: Speedometer view issue. by meinrad Sep 10, 2003 (4:58 am)
LoL, after a couple hundred miles of driving after picking ours up on Saturday, I've noticed I can't see the speedometer too well.   I've got the wheel up as far as it will go and it still blocks my view. So I have to do a little duck of my head to get a look at my speed, can't just take a glance.   That was my only gripe this weekend though. Got what I felt was a great price and no hassle deal. Then loaded it up with bikes, coolers, and clothes and headed of for a weekend in the Laurel Highlands.   The Element did everything well, including the automatic transmissions handling of the hills. I was also pleased that wind noise on the highway was pretty much non-existant.
#2628 of 4704 Sales slowing down? by jvkalra Sep 13, 2003 (1:30 pm)
I'm in the SF Bay Area and saw about 10 Elements right in a dealership front lot, while getting an oil change. There were more in the back.   It seems like sales have slowed down in this area, or the dealer just got a truckload.
#2629 of 4704 Blocked View of Speedometer by s852 Sep 13, 2003 (2:09 pm)
Maybe they need to move the speedo to the middle of the dash like, Scions, Minis and Saturns when they do the 2005 or 2006 refreshening.
#2630 of 4704 by bowke28 Sep 13, 2003 (2:25 pm)
honda overships units right before the model year change to offset any delays. this is about the right time.
#2631 of 4704 Well...We set out to buy our Element... by gee35coupe Sep 14, 2003 (6:19 am)
Decided to go with the Orange 4WD automatic. To cut it short we ended up with an Accord. The auto 4WD just seemed too sluggish and buzzy with the A/C on and three people in the car this time out. Got an 04 EX-L automatic instead built in Japan. Still Honda fans it's just the Element didn't seem to cut the mustard on VERY close scrutiny for us. I still loe to see em on the road though.   As far as inventory watch though. The dealership near us HAD 6 out front and about 20 in back Thursday. By Saturday they were down to 4 out front and about 10 in back. Those things are flying off the lot. We bought our Accord from Gwinnett Place in Atlanta. They were down to about 25 or so. And only 2 were orange..Well one since they sold one of them while we were there.   Accords were leaving in droves it seems. There were 5 delivered between the time we picked our out and delivery. WOW.
#2632 of 4704 when i sold hondas.... by bowke28 Sep 14, 2003 (5:34 pm)
i used to trade with gwinnett's often...pretty good size store. seemed like good folks.
#2633 of 4704 by ateixeira Sep 15, 2003 (9:50 am)
Honda's "sales per dealer" record is incredible. Each dealer moves a *lot* of cars.   60 days' supply is ideal, but both those models are new so I bet they have maybe half that.   -juice

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