Oh, sweetie...my Element is a 2010 with 321,000 miles on it. I live in Southern Oregon; just took a trip last weekend to Bend, up through the mountains (390 miles round trip). I had another trip to Bend on New Year's Eve day, when it was snowing through the mountains up around Crater Lake, and we were golden. I remember driving about 85 the other day, passing someone on a 4-lane. I usually drive around 72-75 on the highway to work in the mornings. No Problemo. I've got the "thing at the top" on the windows and the front too...I really appreciated that when I had a dog riding with me...or for PNW rain...
My father just completed a cross country trip, (NC to WA), about 10 months ago in his 2005 Element. He loved that thing, and it served him well. He ended up staying in Olympia. Sadly, he just passed this week. I plan on keeping the Element, everytime I look at it I think about him.
Elements have a low center of gravity and a nice wide track, I feel very comfortable driving 75-80 MPH in my Rallye red 2005 AWD automatic with a Deezy full roof rack loaded down with equipment. Happy motoring, these are great cars!
Greetings, welcome to the Element family! I have a 2003 Honda Element that I have lived out of for 2 years now. Her name is 9th, and she has 231,000 miles on her today. I have kept up on all of the regular maintenance as well as the big mile maintenance. She has only ever broken down once...but I was still able to limp her 60 miles on the highway at 55 mph. I purchased a 2011 E-camper last year with 190,000 miles on him, Tank the Toaster! To me they are just broken in. Enjoy miles and miles of smiles! Cheers!
I was just gifted one last week for my birthday with over 256k miles that is also a rust bucket. Truthfully I don't care what anyone else says I'm rebuilding this bad boy.
Keep us updated! I saw some people who rebuilt or reinforced their rusty frames but there was no way I was investing money into this Element. I could tell the previous owners used it as a toy
Just subbed to your channel, I have an ‘07 Element with 171k , change oil every 3k, just put in rear struts, like you said just keep up with maintenance, they will last..best wishes , Jake
I drive a 2005 Element, automatic transmission. Generally keep it around 75mph on the interstates. It shakes a bit, and it can get loud, but it still feels quite stable.
2006 EX 4WD with 283k+ on it. Unless it’s completely trashed it’s worth it. Almost everything can be done with a simple set of sockets, channel locks, and screwdrivers. With maintenance these things run almost damn near forever.
Miles on an Element mean absolutely nothing if they’ve been well maintained. I have three and have zero doubt they will outlive many cars coming off the production line today!
Just got an 06 with 155k miles and other than road noise its feels pretty safe at 70 mph ,unless its windy,she tends to get tossed around pretty good. Ramble on ....
2008 ex all black. I do 70 plus 50 to 100 miles lately everyday and need plenty of work 195000 mile. I try to stay under 70 for gas mileage. I Love my car. Time to fix it properly.
Crazy coincidence, we just bought an '04 with 211k and we live near you in Ann Arbor. I too was looking at buying an old pickup but they are all rust buckets. So I started looking for an Element, again. (We owned an '07 Element for 12 years before giving it to our son -- it would run 80mph all day on long trips out west.) This Element lived most of its years in a part of Ohio that does not use salt on the roads so it does not have much corrosion. Paint looks terrific. Good video here on things to watch for with these older models: ruclips.net/video/pMiRef4FeMc/видео.htmlsi=wzOwsIi_F7qD813Q. Good luck, keep us posted!
Dude, don’t sweat the high RPMs it takes to go faster than 65MPH. It’s a Honda, the K24 VTech is in its “element” going fast at 3500 RPM going 70MPH! (I made a funny!). Change the oil often and coolant every other year and that engine will take you to half million miles easily! My ‘05 EX has 440,000 and I’d drive it ANYWHERE, including mountains or far-far away, tomorrow. Yes, the paint is good, BUT, take a good look-see underneath for rust. Especially if you’re in Michigan. These Elements Achilles heel is underbody rust from salty roads. Good luck!
Just bought on a week ago, had been looking for a couple of months nothing felt right until I saw my baby lol looks just like yours mine also an 03” 148,000 one owner. 8000;00 😮 I am so glad now I got the silver. Elsa my Element… I hope we have many years of adventures. Thanks for sharing your story.
Having now driven across the country and driven locally, I've gone over 60 in one of two situations 1) Going down a big hill on a highway 2) avoiding people on the on ramp lol
My 06 got to 271k before the head gasket gave up, manage to get lucky find the same motor with 58k on for about $800. keep an eye on your coolant and you’ll be fine. As for 60+mph there’s just noise from the tire roar echoing the fastest I’ll ever go in it is like 85 maybe
why do you get anxious when you go above 65? does the car shake? i drive an 06 E awd manual and i get done vibration from time to time because my suspension is 20 yrs old and all my mounts are probably rock hard i hope and pray u checked the underside body for rust ?? that’s the main culprit for these cars
Oh, sweetie...my Element is a 2010 with 321,000 miles on it. I live in Southern Oregon; just took a trip last weekend to Bend, up through the mountains (390 miles round trip). I had another trip to Bend on New Year's Eve day, when it was snowing through the mountains up around Crater Lake, and we were golden. I remember driving about 85 the other day, passing someone on a 4-lane. I usually drive around 72-75 on the highway to work in the mornings. No Problemo. I've got the "thing at the top" on the windows and the front too...I really appreciated that when I had a dog riding with me...or for PNW rain...
But how rusted out is your frame? That’s my real Question
The head room in these things are amazing, and they're built like a tank. Love them
My father just completed a cross country trip, (NC to WA), about 10 months ago in his 2005 Element. He loved that thing, and it served him well. He ended up staying in Olympia. Sadly, he just passed this week. I plan on keeping the Element, everytime I look at it I think about him.
Wholesome story. Definitely keep it!
Elements have a low center of gravity and a nice wide track, I feel very comfortable driving 75-80 MPH in my Rallye red 2005 AWD automatic with a Deezy full roof rack loaded down with equipment.
Happy motoring, these are great cars!
I'll give it a go over 70mph and see what happens to my brain haha
I have a 2003 with 226k. Burns no oil between oil changes and runs fantastic.
The perfect element😊
Greetings, welcome to the Element family! I have a 2003 Honda Element that I have lived out of for 2 years now. Her name is 9th, and she has 231,000 miles on her today. I have kept up on all of the regular maintenance as well as the big mile maintenance. She has only ever broken down once...but I was still able to limp her 60 miles on the highway at 55 mph. I purchased a 2011 E-camper last year with 190,000 miles on him, Tank the Toaster! To me they are just broken in. Enjoy miles and miles of smiles! Cheers!
I have entered and exited swiftly. Video coming soon!
I was just gifted one last week for my birthday with over 256k miles that is also a rust bucket. Truthfully I don't care what anyone else says I'm rebuilding this bad boy.
Keep us updated! I saw some people who rebuilt or reinforced their rusty frames but there was no way I was investing money into this Element. I could tell the previous owners used it as a toy
My 2008 Honda Element is about to clock in at 215k miles and still loving it. The thought of trading it in scares me.
I hear this a lot. Not much you can replace for the current value of the car. It's a unicorn for sure
Just subbed to your channel, I have an ‘07 Element with 171k , change oil every 3k, just put in rear struts, like you said just keep up with maintenance, they will last..best wishes , Jake
Until I hit a pot hole and the frame cracks haha mine is so rusted out
Cruise at 80 all day and smooth as could be
You just ignore the crying of the engine? Maybe throw some music on.
Element owner here with 240k miles and getting ready for my next cross country trip in a few weeks. 🚘
I just did MI to AZ and cracked the exhaust pipe in half haha
I drive a 2005 Element, automatic transmission. Generally keep it around 75mph on the interstates. It shakes a bit, and it can get loud, but it still feels quite stable.
2006 EX 4WD with 283k+ on it. Unless it’s completely trashed it’s worth it.
Almost everything can be done with a simple set of sockets, channel locks, and screwdrivers.
With maintenance these things run almost damn near forever.
Also I’ve never had any vibration or noise above 60 mph.
Probably might need a lift to get some of it done.
Miles on an Element mean absolutely nothing if they’ve been well maintained. I have three and have zero doubt they will outlive many cars coming off the production line today!
I have definitely seen that to be true. Except I bought a super cheap, rusted out one so....haha
Just got an 06 with 155k miles and other than road noise its feels pretty safe at 70 mph ,unless its windy,she tends to get tossed around pretty good.
Ramble on ....
Legendary K24 engine 🙌
2008 ex all black. I do 70 plus 50 to 100 miles lately everyday and need plenty of work 195000 mile. I try to stay under 70 for gas mileage. I Love my car. Time to fix it properly.
I just totaled it out lol. Final video coming soon
Crazy coincidence, we just bought an '04 with 211k and we live near you in Ann Arbor. I too was looking at buying an old pickup but they are all rust buckets. So I started looking for an Element, again. (We owned an '07 Element for 12 years before giving it to our son -- it would run 80mph all day on long trips out west.) This Element lived most of its years in a part of Ohio that does not use salt on the roads so it does not have much corrosion. Paint looks terrific. Good video here on things to watch for with these older models: ruclips.net/video/pMiRef4FeMc/видео.htmlsi=wzOwsIi_F7qD813Q. Good luck, keep us posted!
This element is a rust bucket lol
Dude, don’t sweat the high RPMs it takes to go faster than 65MPH. It’s a Honda, the K24 VTech is in its “element” going fast at 3500 RPM going 70MPH! (I made a funny!). Change the oil often and coolant every other year and that engine will take you to half million miles easily! My ‘05 EX has 440,000 and I’d drive it ANYWHERE, including mountains or far-far away, tomorrow. Yes, the paint is good, BUT, take a good look-see underneath for rust. Especially if you’re in Michigan. These Elements Achilles heel is underbody rust from salty roads. Good luck!
Doesn't reduce my gas mileage to under 28 though does it? I don't mind going 60 for that lol
Just bought on a week ago, had been looking for a couple of months nothing felt right until I saw my baby lol looks just like yours mine also an 03” 148,000 one owner. 8000;00 😮 I am so glad now I got the silver. Elsa my Element… I hope we have many years of adventures. Thanks for sharing your story.
@@wendycamp307 Godspeed to you and Elsa
@@TrustyDigitalMedia thank you right back at you!
I have a 2007 5 speed automatic Element and I usually keep under 70 mph. I think that 5 speed manual versions rev at a higher RPM at highways speeds.
Having now driven across the country and driven locally, I've gone over 60 in one of two situations 1) Going down a big hill on a highway 2) avoiding people on the on ramp lol
My 06 got to 271k before the head gasket gave up, manage to get lucky find the same motor with 58k on for about $800.
keep an eye on your coolant and you’ll be fine.
As for 60+mph there’s just noise from the tire roar echoing the fastest I’ll ever go in it is like 85 maybe
My exhaust cracked on my last road trip and insurance took one look at the rusted out frame and totaled it lol
I've driven iur 07 SC 5 speed automatic at 80 moh on the Interstate without any issues
We only have the sc but it cruises fine at 80
Feels fine at 65mph
Funky Baby...
Have you researched the price for a new engine or transmission?
@@thewatcher8872 I have not. Because of the rust it’s useless to replace anything on it
why do you get anxious when you go above 65? does the car shake? i drive an 06 E awd manual and i get done vibration from time to time because my suspension is 20 yrs old and all my mounts are probably rock hard
i hope and pray u checked the underside body for rust ?? that’s the main culprit for these cars
I think it comes from driving manuals my whole career and never hearing an engine wine like this. Plus the 3k+ rpm after 60mph just feels wrong
afraid? the speed limit honda employees have to drive to get to work is 75mph so ur fine....i live where these were made
this comment is wild
Every step in life is a risk bros
we love living on the edge. An.....element....of life
My 08 E has 214000 miles and rolls out real hard! Easily mob at 80 mph, mixed driving 21 mpg with larger than stock beefy tires
jealous