My wife and I bought ours new in 2003. She had 130 mile commute for 8 years. There are 486,000 miles on it. We do regular maintenance on it. Good as gold!

I have a 2008 I bought new I put 304,000 Miles on it so far, it’s a standard shift...hands down best vehicle I ever owned and still runs like a top!

My brother sold his Element with 326,000 miles about a year ago. The current owners are still driving it! They are bulletproof!

I'm in my element when I'm in my Element.

Here's the rule for this vehicle; don't think you're saving any money by getting one with 190,000 miles on it for three grand. It will cost you $2,500 in rust remediation, bushing replacement, strut replacement and I can go on. These things rust like crazy especially if you don't live in California or Arizona or New Mexico or anything along those lines. If you live in New England or New York or New Jersey or anything along the rust belt, expect rust and this is a very very thin unibody chassis and there isn't a whole lot of metal to support the vehicle when it's new. The first thing that goes is the rocker panels near the rear tires and then the rear suspension mounts to the floorboards. And when they rust out you junk the vehicle. I would rather buy one of these things with a blown engine and transmission and no rust then the other way around. You would think Honda would make a quality product and they do but that's limited to the drivetrain. the vehicles are basically several clicks up from paper mache. So if you can't crawl under the vehicle and see the chassis and confirm it hasn't been painted to hide anything, run away.

Ok, so I'm looking to buy a 2003 Honda Element with 220,00 miles, I'm seeing a lot of great reviews for this vehicle... Sounds like it's worth it! Thanks for post this video

I have a 2003 with 203k miles and I love my baby! She's still going strong

Just got my Element back. Gave it to oldest Grand Daughter for senior year in HS and University on condition I would get it back. She just graduated and I now have my chariot. It is the perfect car for all activities golfing, garden, shopping, camping. Too bad Honda stopped making it.

I bought a used 2009 Blue Omni Pearl EX a few years ago with 39k on the clock; now it has 68k. It looks new...and people ask me all the time if it is new.😁 I love, love, LOVE my Honda Element!

got a 2008 5 speed with 240K miles....runs like new, SO much fun! to drive

I have my Element 2005 Orange color, 87,000 miles, i love it..

This is an exceptionally built truck like (not car based) vehicle. Let me just say if you drove it you would think it had 30k on the clock yet I have over 300k on my 05. But it didn't get there by itself. Oil changes (Modil1) every 5k, Transmission service regularly (drop 3qt every 15k/3 oil changes, Honda trans fluid only from Honda, quality replacement parts and don't let things go, fix things when they become evident. Do not be tempted to use anything but Honda fluids, power steering and transmission especially.

I got a 2003 honda element blue on black,I use it for work deliver food to nyc schools it has lots of room in it for the bundles I carry , good on gas 4 cylinders ,starts on a dime no problem,paid 1,400 . very reliable.

I have 2003 Honda Element with 212,000 miles. Great SUV!!!

I drive NOTHING but Honda. Me and my wife both had elements. Hers an 2007 sc and me a 2003 ex. She swapped hers for a Honda pilot and it still ran great when she traded it in with 203k. My little green 03 is still running AMAZINGLY with 184k. Absolutely no plans to get rid of it. It'll be my twins first car when they're old enough to drive. VIVA LA BOOGER BOX!

The noise in the rear might be the sway bar links and bushings. I literally just came inside form replacing mine and every thump is gone. Its pretty cheap as well, the links are around $75 for all 4 (on amazon) and the bushings are about $12 a piece. You do all the work with the vehicle sitting on the ground, no need to jack it up.

Try to go fast, not so fast. That's for sure. I have a 2006 at 197K. No rust at all and it's always been in PA. I'll never get rid of it.

I have a 2007 205k miles never had a mechanical problem. Great car gas tires n oil changes goes forever!

Picked up a 2004 EX four wheel drive with 130,000k for about $2700 I had to put motor mounts on it but I think it was a good bye. Did the tranny and differentials fluid etc., Taken several trips been running good. Did the second gear tranny oil switch, when I got the flashing "D" thank god for all the advice on KZfaq. Now I just hope to get as many miles that everybody on this site says they are getting. What a fun car...

I just bought a 2006 automatic with 155,000 miles on it today. Your comments tell me I made a great choice.

Thank you. Your review helped my decision to buy an Element!

I have a 2004 Element with 657,000 miles on it for sale

"If you want to get something like this...Get It...100 %" I listen to you...I got it yesterday 100%! Thanks for your informative video Edgar, now I know how to put down the back seats! Thanks!

Soon giving the '05 Element to my 16 year old son -- his friends always make fun of the car's appearance (toaster) but it's their favorite car to ride in

I have a '03 with 167,000. great vehicle!!!

2003 element 450,000 and still going strong.

Honda K-series engines are just the peak of naturally aspirated engines really.

2007 Honda Element 236,000 miles best vehicle I ever owned EVER

I have a 2003 with 197900 Miles same motor and transmission only had to replace the starter...

194,000 on my 04 love it

I got a 2008 sc about 3 years ago was the dealerships car with 14000killometers on it replaced shocks changed all fluids did the timing chain och spark plugs runs great love this car for my fishing and bicycle trips

Ohhh hey is that Sheepshead bay movie theater!? You went for a test drive and I recognized that road leading into the service road next to the Belt, hahaha. For an old Element, make sure you check the strut mounts [those 2 plastic thingy at 3:43 and 4:02], if they are dried you might need to change the front struts soon.

tg i live in so cal, my 11 yr old element has zero rust.

I just bought one with 198k miles. I regret it. Dealer told me no accident ever been reported but have been service before quite a few times just to up keep with it. Once I hit 200k miles it died. I even try buying new batteries for it still don't work. I took it to shop if they can repair and they was charging me over 20k just to repair. I ended up taking junkyard instead and got 200 for it.

I have a 2003 with 965,000 miles and all original... greatest SUV , love it ,

I have a 2004 honda element with 226k miles runs and drives perfect

The noise in the back is likely two rubber bushings on middle section of rear stabalizer bar. $5 a piece.

Clean and Beautiful ride. You are a lucky man.

Great walk thru. Looking at an 04 tomorrow, this helps a lot. Will likely buy it because the wife wants a green 4wd Stick and that one fits the bill.

I am wanting to get one for my baby on the way and have driven some and love them!! You got a nice one !! Also If u don't believe in American cars not being reliable after 100,000 miles , they are ! I got one that's a 98 s10 with 307,000 miles 4.3 6 cylinder that been in my family for over 10 years and runs amazing! Just got to do standard maintenance.. so not all is bad !! It's about how you take care of them is what can make the difference! But again nice element!! Can't wait until I get mine !!

Hey what's the difference between a 2005 and 2006 honda element when some 2006 look exactly the same as 2005, I'd like to know if you can help me on that one since I have a 2006 honda element but the part that I need is way too expensive and I've found some online but they keep telling me their part won't fit the car when I actually look at the part for sale and the part that I need and to me they just look alike any advice?? I'll appreciate it thanks for now!!

Has anyone put in a new engine in it? Mine only made it to 209k...second owner.

Mines 06 still have only 22k miles on it awd 5 speed baby

the car sounds like it needs maybe a valve adj

what did you do with the A/C i have looked at some cars where the seller says the A/ is not working ... do i just need a can of something to make it work?

Ya I'm getting one of these hahah kinda want the stick version but we'll see

That one looks like it has a lot of rust for a modern car. I guess all the road salt took its toll. Thanks for posting.

Love my car!

Is it a stick shift? Or are the older models stick shifts? I’m 21, a new driver, and looking too buy this car. How do you guys feel having it?

Russian in Brighton Beach, of course 😆 I like the Element.

I want one so bad. I'm going to the dealership next week to look at one

Great car, mine has a few more miles and stitch shift manuel.

We just found a 2003 for our son with only 80,000 in it!!!

Helpful, thank you!

These and the Volvo 240 last forever

How you are going to review a car that you just purchased yesterday. ?????? How. !!!!

Which is better manual or auto?

I found a 2004 for $4900 at a local dealership but has more than 200,000 miles only 1 owner nothing's wrong with it but what do you think?

Is good in gas??? I want it but people said it uses gas like a v6 or even a small v8!

Tire size and wheels please?

I love it

Hi i found a 2006 with a little over 200k miles for 4300 is this a good deal or what should I negotiate for? Private dealer only had one owner.

I'm looking at a 2007 EX AT AWD with 145,000 miles. Asking price is $5500. Is this a good deal if everything checks out?

Lookalike a UCF parking garage!

I have the factory blue its so common ima gey it painted green

needs rear sway bar bushings

United Artists Sheepshead Bay!

weak rear end.. weak brakes.. brake shields rust.. ( i am in canada).. starter died recently.. not good on highway..

5:45 Ford Element.. lol

hi this is nice

Knapp st.

Strongly considering one of these. Really want an XJ jeep but just not practical for my life as I would take it off road very infrequently. The Honda element looks practical and has good carrying capacity but better mileage and cooler than a minivan ... 🤔