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How is the Honda Element EX-P in Snow?

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#11 of 19 What does the "P" stand for? by harry28 Jul 12, 2007 (4:26 pm)
I am about to buy a 2007 EX Automatic Front Wheel drive.   What does the "P" mean.   Thank you Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 12, 2007 4:40 pm) harry28 (Jul 12, 2007 4:53 pm) tidester (Jul 12, 2007 5:09 pm)
#12 of 19 Re: What does the "P" stand for? [harry28] by tidester HOST Jul 12, 2007 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: harry28 (Jul 12, 2007 4:26 pm) It stands for "paint" which is applied to the exterior fender panels and door handles. Presumably it has little effect on handling in the snow.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: harry28 (Jul 12, 2007 4:53 pm) tidester (Jul 12, 2007 5:09 pm)
#13 of 19 XM Satellite Radio by harry28 Jul 12, 2007 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 12, 2007 4:40 pm) Does anyone know what Honda charges for the equipment and to install this in a new car? The car I want has it already installed, but I would rather not pay for it.   Thanks Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 12, 2007 5:09 pm)
#14 of 19 Re: XM Satellite Radio [harry28] by tidester HOST Jul 12, 2007 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: harry28 (Jul 12, 2007 4:53 pm) I recommend asking in Honda Element.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#15 of 19 Considering an Element by laf3 Sep 28, 2007 (9:01 pm)
I just test drove an 03 EX with 40K for $14,900; We are stepping out of a Chrysler LHS and before that, a Taurus I absolutely loved. I am excited about the versitility for our large dogs, garden stuff etc. I loved how comfy it was, and how it handled on the test. I live in MT, and the salesman told me he owned one for 2 years and thought there was nothing better in the snow/ice.     In perusing the internet on cars.com, I see on '06 with 9K for the same price, though it's 1000 miles away. Is there a big difference between the two years besides body style? I would REALLY appreciate any tips and feedback anyone has to give as we look seriously at purchasing an Element. I am concerned a bit about the lack of mpg...and all of the repair messages in this forum!
#16 of 19 laf3 by tundradude Sep 29, 2007 (9:52 am)
Safety. The 07 and 08 has more equipment for any model and they have standard side air bags.
#17 of 19 Re: How is EX-P in Snow [schumarg] by lab88 Feb 26, 2008 (5:19 am)
Replying to: schumarg (Jul 01, 2006 1:52 pm) I live in Indiana, and we often get a few inches of snow at a time during the winter. We sometimes get a foot or a bit more. Overall, I'm very happy with my AWD Element in the snow. I used to own a Subaru Forester, and it was good in the snow, too (there were other things I hated about it). I have noticed that the Element does not stick quite as well when you first start moving again, like at an intersection sometimes when it's very snowy or wet, the tires will spin to grip if you stomp the pedal, but I have not had any problems with the Element sticking while driving. Come to think of it, since I replaced the stock tires, I haven't noticed the intersection issue again, even during this whole snowier-than-average winter.
#18 of 19 Re: How is EX-P in Snow [schumarg] by Guys_EXP Nov 28, 2008 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: schumarg (Jul 01, 2006 1:52 pm) My EX-P 2WD is AMAZING in snow and I live in Ohio.   Watch out for the heater core....known issue and some are BAD....mine was VERY BAD. Honda Replaced it. And, sorry to say, Honda says they fixed the cracked windsheild thing after 2005..>WRONG....mine cracked exactly like the previous years, after serious debates with them...they replaced it with a much better windsheild
#19 of 19 Real Estate- goes everywhere by jbogo Jul 28, 2009 (6:08 am)
I have a 2003 AWD Element, bought new in '03. In my rural real estate practice, I go absolutely everywhere, and in all kind of conditions. (The Pittsburgh end of Pennsylvania is very hilly!)   I have taken it through farmer fields in knee-to-waist-high grass and weeds in showing land. I also have five years experience in all kinds of winter weather, often driving on ice and up to ten inches or so of snow. (The experiences I could tell you!)   I usually use an aggressive tread all-weather tire in the winter, or sometimes a mud & snow. I don't particularly overload my Element with heavy "stuff" in the rear, although I do keep lots of real estate stuff back there (for fixing "for sale" signs, etc., and my handy tool box. (The clamshell rear gives me a great work bench when I pull down the tailgate, and a covered work bench when I leave the upper window part extended!)   I have to say though that my Element handles like a dream, and has never come near letting me down in wet, cold, snowy and icy weather, or on our hilly terrain. Not in five years and nearly 140,000 miles.

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