2005 Honda Element 4WD REVIEW!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Ahh, the Honda Element. In all of its glory , find out what makes this vehicle so popular amoungst adventure seekers and avid roadtripers, to living with the element for daily needs! If you liked the video like and subscribe!
Happy elementing!
Olaf
46 Garage
I have a 2006 EX for 18 years now. Love it!
2005 original owner here, same
Wow that’s a long time ! Keep on trucking !
I have had my 2006 EX for 13 years and counting. I bought it used in 2011. It now has a 168,000 miles on it.
I have an '08 Element EX AWD. I love my Element, I am now 77 years old and my Element is in great condition, 135k miles on it. A good vehicle for camping.
Oh wow that’s awesome to hear ! 135k miles sounds like she’s got a lot of life ahead of her ! Glad your enjoying it and thank you for watching and leaving a comment ! Cheers 🍻
I have a 2006 Element. Have had it for ten years. 156,000 miles on it. Love my little box. 21-22 mpg. Likely will never sell it. AWD automatic.
Glad to hear you enjoy it ! they are really robust little machines - and I love a honda product :)
@@SkiNShift my daughter is on her 2nd Honda Accord. It's a 2006 Accord V6 she bought with 60,000 miles on it. She had the timing belt changed and has done regular service on schedule and loves it. My nephew has her first Accord which is a 2004. It has well over 200,000 on it and still running. But it did get a 2nd transmission at about 132,000 miles.
@@mikemullay5622 those accords are also great !!! That v6 will do so many trouble free miles with basic maintenance and timing belt service !
Hey I still have mine since I bought it back in 06. 334,000miles later still love it. Only draw back living in Miami ladies don't like it....Lol but I could care less 😉👍
@@613lcd My Element now has 164,000 miles on it. Finally had to put another set of tires on it. I also added a class III hitch. Way more hitch than I need but the price was right. I have a device that fits in the hitch receiver that I can haul my garbage cans on.
i have an element as , to be honest I just love it, one of the best cars ever, and super reliable.....major plus ! .
We’re glad to hear that Brian ! It is also one of our favourite cars 😊
Make sure the catalytic converter doesn’t get stolen because that car is targeted of one of the most stolen catalytic converter
I just purchased this vehicle last week but mine is green so I've nicknamed it Bug. Didn't like it when I first saw it but starting to love it more and more the more I drive it. Did not know the seats in the back could stay lifted sideways. Now I love this car even more. Lol
Glad your enjoying it ! They are super handy and neat !
I love that you gave the car named the bug I love my element I call my element Ernie the element we have newer vehicles but we always take Ernie on trips
You can also pull them completely out easily!
Just sold my 2003 EX after 267k miles and replaced it with a 4runner. And YES I had A LOT of CDs stored up above🤣 It was perfect for outdoor activities. If Honda still offered it we probably would have bought another.
Think they still sell them in australia. At least that's what the Honda dealer told me earlier today.
They are a huge hit with anyone who’s owned one the practicality and reliability simply is hard to beat ! Enjoy your 4Runner I also love those trucks and work on them quite often !
4Runner are also reliable SUV’s my godmother has a 1999 4Runner has it for about 9 years and no issues since it was purchased
Getting mine as my first car. 2004 model. Super excited but need to save up for a luggage rack and brushguard
Rayne Lee that’s awesome to hear ! You will love those additions once you add them to your element :)
46 Garage fasho man. Can’t wait to have that freedom of my own car when I turn 16. Gonna take it camping and all kinds of outdoorsy stuff. Awesome video
I have a brush guard for mine, keep in mind it mounts to the radiator support wich is not too strong. Its nice to have but truly don't expect much other than looks from it. Emjoy the E , I bought mine 4 years ago and been good to me.
I have a 2009 EX, which I bought in part because of my dog, the one pictured in my profile. I think he loved it as much as I still do. I like the changes Honda made to the later model-year Elements. The seat belts built into the front seats is more convenient than having the belt in the rear door. The overhead storage console is better as well. I have most of the factory options; roof rack, door visors, dog friendly package, bike mounts, and the unique table legs kit, which turn the rear cargo floor/spare tire cover into a table for outdoor camping and entertainment. As a cyclist, I love that I can transport my bikes inside the vehicle, where they are out if the elements 😂 and out of sight of potential thieves.
Things I don’t like? Gas mileage is pretty bad, but that’s the price you pay for the boxy design. The design also has a massive blind spot. The A pillars are so wide you could hide an elephant behind one. It’s a bit annoying and dangerous. Lastly, while I do like the clamshell doors, when you park in a confined space, it can be a hassle using both; opening and closing them to maneuver around. Even with its faults though, i am taking it to the grave with me!
Very well written and I would have to agree with a lot of those points ! I’m actually currently working on an 07 but I have yet to have a 2009 which I am still one day looking for ! Very nice rig ! Any other plans or modifications planned for it ? What kind of mileage do you have on that !!?
@@SkiNShift I want to keep it stock, ‘cause that’s how I roll. As for fuel economy, or lack thereof 😂, I get about 20-22 mpg on average. On a good highway day, about 27-29 mpg.
Got the same element except 5 speed manual. Love it! Took years to find a decent one, but after 5 years I finally did it!
That’s awesome enjoy your element ! Getting harder and harder to find them in decent shape !
this might be the best vid for one of these, quick
Thank you boss
This is a cool video of the element
Thank you !
I have a 2003 honda element 2wd. had it for 7 year. Still holds value and dont plan to sell it. parts are cheap and most new honda parts can be used to replace some of the part. Haven't had a lot of issues since i brought it. The only big it issue that cost me money was when my car dash door light all up and something was wrong with my CPU. It cost around 1.2k for repairs but nothing to big.
They are truly an awesome vehicle !
That was superrrrr THOROUGH, man.
A great break down of the Element.
THANK YOU!!
Thank you 🙏
I miss my Element all the time!
aren't they great !
Thanks Excellent review of the Element ~ Dealerships might want to learn something here. Truck recently totaled ~ I'm now shopping element. Cheers Bend OR
Thank you Vicky !
Did you find one yet?
Nice video review I found one 2005 with 148k miles for under 5k that I will be checking out
Bought mine new in 2006....334,000 miles later still love it
Awesome to see a long time original owner ! Great vehicles and that’s some solid mileage ! 👊🏻👊🏻
@@SkiNShift thanks the only drawback living in Miami is the ladies don't like it.......oh well too bad...lol
@@613lcd 🤣🤣 yeah I could see that sadly …..plenty of other Honda’s that could solve that issue though 😝
I loved this car when I had it. I'm trying to find me another one right now.
They are sure getting hard to find ! Wish Honda would bring them back !
Just running into this video, great presentation! Makes me want to do one also because I love my 2005 E! Same as you I thought these were ugly, never liked them until I test drove one just for fun! Fell in love! Just an fyi, in case you didn't realize....there are slit pockets to tuck away the seat latch hooks and some models have an extension that slides out from the inner end of the visor for added coverage for the large windshield. Also, my mistake......I never noticed the cruise control on/off switch is way low along ther left side of the driver side dash, even though the actual cruise controls are on the steering wheel. 🤦🏽♀️
Hey I didn’t realize the hidden pockets for the seat latches thank you !!! And yes I agree on the cruise control setup ! I do recall I think same generation civic has the same setup for the cruise button , thanks for the comment and thanks for watching !🤘🏻
They look wonderful ! Look like the old fashioned cars of yesteryear
Yes they do just a cool box 🤣
I'm surprised more of these Element videos don't mention the wonderful air cleaner/intake system from K&N.....easy install, 50- state legal, improves performance and mileage, and you get to take out half of the rubbish OEM stuff in that engine compartment. 10/10 recommend!
Your right it’s a great and cheap investment !
I have a 2004-
Do you have a link or info on the KN filter?
A lot of professional mechanics do NOT like K & N air filters! That rubbish OEM stuff is designed to do its job!
I’ll go ahead and be your 500th like
Thank you kindly 👊🏻🤙🏻😇
Is this the same Element you painted in your other video ? Great review well done. I actually never looked at the Elements before thought they were just a ordinary car. Not until we got one I was amazed by all the different ways you can use these cars. We use ours as a daily driver and stealth camper. It serves us well I would only get rid of it but another Element.
Hello friend ! No it is not they are two different elements 😊
@@SkiNShift I was about to say dayum that black paint came out super clean coming from that color lol. Great video man keep them coming 🤙
Thank you kindly 🤩😊💨
Just picked one up the same color this morning but mine is a stick shift. Love the color and the features. Same engine as my Accord but I’m able to do much more with it and it drinks way less gas than my Ridgeline.
Yes amazing drivetrain more reliable then a wood burning stove ! Glad your enjoying it , cheers mate 🥂
thanks for this video. my fiance and I Just got this exact car. and it's nice to learn about it
Thanks shyra ! Hopefully this video helped a bit and enjoy your element 🤘🏻
Just picked up a 2003 same color with 123k miles on it. Always liked em. Now I have one. Love it so far. But cup holders suck
Yes they do there is an f150 console mod if you search it up people have retrofitted it’s pretty trick !
Yeah I agree that cup holders do suck but holy crap you don't have any miles on that thing that's Honda's million-mile motor
@@MrJimbelt so is it true these Lil toasters are tanks in the snow too?
Loved the review, thank you!
Thank you kindly 😊👊🏻
They only made like 300,000 elements total! I own one aswell! Great cars, worth keeping running if you ask me 😅
They last forever ! If not plagued with rust issues drivetrain will last foreverrrr
06 element awd..still excellent.
Yes it is !
I freekin love mine!
Aren’t they great ! I just posted another video of a black element project I’m working on !
I was in the Honda business when these came out. Honda’s target market was young males between 19-26. They were basically a CRV with a different body. I know I sold a lot more to retired people than I sold to the younger people who couldnt afford them or did t like them. Like he said, people either loved or hated them. They sold OK but not in the numbers Honda wanted. People complained that they blew around in the wind and were hard to see out of. They felt like you were sitting in a hole. CRV’s were FAR more popular! Now that they have been discontinued they are much sought after and VERY hard to find unless they are trashed with 250,000 miles. Go figure! No such thing as a Y package. This one is an EX. All EX’s had those almost useless rear sunroofs. Unless you bought a shade the sun would cook your rear passengers.
Interesting to know ! Still have a cult ish following !
rear window was for surfboards to be able to fit as it is removable. Own an EX and its cool.
they sold absolute shyte for 9 years. Only 335 000 total. Toyota has sold 160 000 Rav 4s in 2022..so far
Technically there was a 'y package', it was used in Canada as opposed to "ex" which was the US version. Same thing, just different marketing tricks.
I have the exact color 2003 178k. I've had it since July this year. I have only driven it home from where I got it from about 15 miles and to my mechanic to replace the 2 passenger doors 🚪 that were damaged in an accident. A friend of mine gave me this vehicle because his insurance totalled it. So I was blessed with it. I replaced both doors for 400 dollars 💵 200 for the doors and 200 for the labor. Now I'm in the process of getting it on the road via DMV and it's really taking so long 😴
Wow that’s awesome I hope you can get it on the road soon and enjoy it for what it is ! Good luck with your element project I’ll be posting a video as I’m doing the whole front end on another one right away !
And if you need to replace the awesome starter it's an awesomely awesome job to do where you only need to remove only half of the awesome engine compartment 🤣🤣
Still, it's a handy big little SUV.
I heard that it can be removed from the bottom no need to remove all of that, but I’m not a mechanic how much did they charge you for that?
Replacing the starter is a bitch of a job! Nothing awesome about it!
It still could be worse it’s not that bad actually !
Replacing the starter wasn’t too hard for me. I just removed the radiator fans and the top half of the intake manifold. From there, you have all the room you need to change the starter.
I LOVE MY 03
The best !!!! Glad you love it ❤️❤️
Nice review!!
Thank you sage !
The seats 💺 can be removed as well. I have a 2003 same color.
Joseph 9 yes they can ! Makes for a mini pickup truck :p
Have you ever had transmission troubles?
@@kevinhornbuckle no
Is that Aux port original? My 2005 Element LX doesn’t have it. And I bought it new in 2005. Great review.
Only on EX models.
Agreed only on the EX models :)
i would look into an android screen upgrade that makes it look "tesla" style they sell them for many older cars now and it really modernizes the interior and gives you those new car features!
I have the same exact element Ex AWD ORANGE AT 200K great for outdoor trailing
They are ! Thanks for the comment !
The Element is great, but I prefer the MK1 transit connect. More cargo room, for the same mpg
Just not as cool - and no cult like following 😝 but more room I can agree on
I love mines not letting it go I was offered 17k for mines had to say no thank you and turnt her into a camper 06 awd 5 speed just hit 28k miles
Wow that’s an insane offer !!!! Crazy low mileage dude safe travels my friend!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻
17k?? What the actually fuck man? I need to find that guy and offer him my Element.
PRO-CESS ,,, gotta be Canadian
Yesssss sir
Looking to buy an Element in the coming month(s). They are hard to find in my location and when they do get listed the prices are insane if the miles are low or the miles are 250-300k and they still want $8k.
Unfortunately due to supply and demand and not to mention used car prices at an all time high due to low stock levels that’s about the same here in my local market ! They have a following so they are worth good $ for how old and mileage
@@SkiNShift - I have been saying for 5-years, since really wanting one, and wanted one even when they were new, that they would have a following and their prices would start increasing. I still think they are going to increase in price over the next 5-10 years as the next generation matures and starts looking to be more mobile and hip.
There is a silver one for $14k with 133k miles, AWD, and automatic a few hours north. I could have bought that for 10k back in 2019. Inflation has caused some increase but I also think the car is increasing in value a bit.
Another was listed yesterday for 4500 with 154k miles but it looks to need TLC, has a reconstructed title as well, not the color I want and it looks to be in a rough part of town. That speaks volumes where it comes from. I think it's a good deal but I do not want a car that needs TLC right now.
That side, front and back black pannel or dark grey whatever the color is is that plastic or just the paint color looking to get one tnks
That is plastic ! Under the front fender plastics for example it’s orange underneath regular sheet metal fender with like plastic cladding clipped over top !
I have a 2004 and manual.🌟🌟🌟🌟
Awesome , take care of it they are pretty cool and sought after !
What's the best year to buy?Does the manual version last longer?
They are all equal ! I like both generations and manual doesn’t really matter more so personal preference as far as the driver goes !
Thanks
Thank you for viewing !
I wish to get one
You should !
most element owners get crazy gas mileage? uh no, we don't LOL. elements are not known for gas mileage.
I think he was referring to total mileage and trying to say it’s a reliable vehicle.
Yes sorry haha total mileage you’ll get out of it !!! The box doesn’t make the slickest thing to move through the air that’s for sure
I miss my element
They are the bomb!
I get SOOOOOO many hot girls When I drive my element.I mean,most of them are on Meth and Think The Element is a small Appartment they can live in...But Who doesn't love women with no teeth? Am I right?
Hey man sometimes its not how you stand by your car its how you race your car ;)
A.: It’s NOT 4WD. It’s AWD. There’s a difference.
10-4 captain
How does the 4WD work ? Is it just automatic or has a switch ??
It’s not 4WD, it’s all wheel drive. It’s front wheel drive and automatically sends power to the rear wheels when the car senses the wheels are slipping.
It’s automated yes !
@@jscott1613 It’s only a 80/20 power split. Only 20% of the power is transferred to the real wheels.
It has to be one of the best cars I've ever driven on snow and ice and I'm 65 years old and I can't name a better one
@@MrJimbelt Subarus, Saabs, any 4wd truck.
anyone else have trouble seeing the speedo ...my 2003 EX is impossible to see with sunglasses on ..
No I never noticed this I will have to check nice time I’m driving it on a sunny day ! ☀️
Maybe try switching to non-polarized sunglasses? Or a different color lens. Just a guess.
try replacing the starter motor...horrible design , and the valves need to be adjust , yes , adjusted with a feeler gauge like it's 1950.
Hey that’s not enough to turn me away from a k series engine ! It’ll outlive 99 percent of engines out there ! The valve adjustment thing , from where I come from isn’t that un common , maybe in modern day automotive engines but it still exists , many tight tolerance engine require this , even crotch rocket engines as well and I’m not talking super old either
Got to the 3rd "awesome" and had to leave. And yes I do own an Element
It’s not a real AWD the front wheels drive and when they spin rear wheels assist. Mileage is the biggest failure 20mpg
Yes this is true but as expected it’s a box and it’s still a bigger 4 cylinder by 2021 standards I would say
20mpg is okay. When these things came out, gasoline didn't have ethanol in it. Now it's like 15% ethanol, which robs you of MPG. Also, learn how I-VTEC works, and how to keep it activated. It's backwards from the usual Honda VTEC (you get BETTER MPG when your I-VTEC is activated, instead of more power).
If you really care about this, you can attach a relay and LED to your VTEC solenoid, so you know when it's activated. On my Civic, it's between 1,500 rpm and 3,000 rpm under extremely light cruising throttle. You have to be really careful to BARELY rest your foot on the gas pedal (just enough to maintain speed). Then your MPG will increase a lot.
I agree about the crappy mpg. Also think it's way over priced. I have a 2003 and it does a bunch of things kind of well but nothing as spectacular as people make out. We use ours for camping with a Freeway camper kit. It's tight for 2 but not too bad for 1 person. If I want mileage I drive our Prius C which isn't a whole lot smaller.