This is the second Honda vehicle I have ever owned and I could not ask for a more reliable and fun-to-drive car. I'd been wanting an Element for years, and finally buying one more than lived up to my expectations. The best experience I had was in relation to its 4-wheel drive. I've never driven a car that handles so well in bad weather.

This car has 243 000 miles. It is extremely reliable. There is a timing chain so you never have to worry about changing the timing belt. Room space is better than any other cars I have seen for the passengers in the back seats. All my passengers always comment on that! Once the seats are folded, trunk space if enormous. The rear side doors open outward from the front, which allowed me to load large canvas that would not have gone through the trunk. The floors are very easy to wash.

This vehicle is the best for all-around utility that I've ever driven. It has Honda's proven quality and longevity. I can do anything with this car, haul stuff, camp, haul multiple pets, etc. I've never had a more reliable utilitarian vehicle in my life. Being a tall person, the room in this vehicle is second to none. Aside from the utility of this vehicle, the affordability of the vehicle outdoes other similar vehicles in its class. Over the years, I've never had a major breakdown with the car. 200 thousand plus miles and nothing major has ever gone wrong with it. Similar to every other Honda, this car was built to last and last it has. Even if I buy another vehicle, I'll keep this until it dies.