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2008 Honda Element

39 messages,  Last post on Jan 03, 2008 at 2:57 PM

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#36 of 39 07 LX by tundradude

Jan 02, 2008 (2:00 am)

When my wife bought hers six months ago, she basically came to the $2000 conclusion. We live in love bug land and we knew the black bumpers were better. Think about this way. Interest rates are dropping. Honda had 4.9 when we got ours. It is 40 more dollars a month for the EX.
 
We wanted those same two things (armrests and map storage). However, the LX without the subwoofer has a wonderful storage area. There is also a pocket under the radio in the LX. We use it has a CD storage area. After going on a 2000 mile trip, an armrest would have been nice, but it was never uncomfortable not to have one. Since the only difference in the seats are the armrests, you could just change the seats with an EX, but that would probably cost some money and you would be better off to just get the EX.
 
I strongly recommend getting the fog lights no matter what model you get. They have proved their worth several times especially on the last big trip.

#37 of 39 Blue LED light by seroq

Jan 02, 2008 (10:31 am)

New Honda Element 2008 LX 4WD.
On inner fuse box cover a small plastic piece 2"X1" with a flashing blue LED light that does not shut off, theft system etc.? Can't find in owners manual. Don't know what it is or how to turn it off. Otherwise all other components function well. Some guidance please.

#38 of 39 Re: 07 LX [tundradude] by colloquor

Jan 03, 2008 (11:16 am)

Replying to: tundradude (Jan 02, 2008 2:00 am)
Thanks for the input. I'm leaning toward the LX as I previously mentioned, as I really don't need some of the features of the EX. Alloy wheels are nice, but it increases the maintenance time and potential costs. Plus, if you scrub a curb with a wheel in the LX, the only thing you may have to replace is the wheel cover, not the wheel! So, the area that contains the front-firing subwoofer in the EX is just open space in the LX? That's actually nice . . . I haven't seen an LX in the flesh yet, as the local dealers only generally stock the EX and SC.
 
I've received some pretty good quotes from dealers on the LX, and the EX as well. The best quote I've received on the 2008 LX 2WD is $17,900 before TTL.

#39 of 39 LX by tundradude

Jan 03, 2008 (2:57 pm)

Not a bad price.
 
I added the fog lights, rubber mats, cargo tray (carpet)- for no sliding of groceries, and exhaust chrome finisher.

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