I have really enjoyed my Honda Element EX 4x4. This car is a tank! The addition of the four wheel drive is what really makes this model stand out among the others. I have driven it off road and through all types of weather with no handling problems what so ever. The added feature of being able to flip up or take out both back seats to extended the cargo area has been a life saver! I am a computer tech and have used this car to move hundreds of computers over the years. The car does feel a bit "heavy" when accelerating, probably due to the 4 cyl engine. Even though it does not have very much "pick up" it still gets decent gas mileage at an average around 23 mpg. The fact that this is an SUV means that the ride can feel a bit "bumpy" on rough roads. Passengers in the rear seem to notice this the most. The passenger and driver seats have a tremendous amount of leg room and all passenger seats recline. I have had this car for ten years now with no major repair costs other than standard maintenance. Some people like the "boxy" look of The Element and some people hate it, I love it! I think that it gives it a very stout look. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a versatile vehicle that can move both cargo and people in style.