3 Vehicles No One Knows About, So You Can Buy Them Dirt Cheap

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 606

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Месяц назад +38

    Toyota's New $20,000 Vehicle Just Killed Honda's Future in America: ruclips.net/video/yr0wVoogeQM/видео.html
    Thanks for Watching! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new vids daily: ruclips.net/channel/UCuxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA
    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools and Products:
    ►Best Scan Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    3. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/4bLkN2g
    4. Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/4dsaa6e
    ►Best Car Jump Starters:
    1. No Charging Required Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D
    2. Mid-Grade Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
    3. Best Jump Starter: amzn.to/4c1O9JI
    ►Best Fluids for Your Car:
    1. AT-205 Re-Seal (Can Stop Leaks in Your Engine, Transmission, Etc): amzn.to/3LCruJq
    2. ATS 505 Fuel System Treatment (Pour in Gas Tank): amzn.to/3LXhEC9
    3. ATS 505 Oil System Treatment (Pour in Engine Oil): amzn.to/3SZHZmN
    4. Head Gasket Leak Test Kit (To See if Your Car Has a Blown Head Gasket): amzn.to/3yDmj9h
    5. Lubegard Automatic Transmission Shudder Fix: amzn.to/46XEsek
    6. Lucas Oil Transmission Fix (For Worn / Slipping Transmission): amzn.to/3WSBgfK
    7. Meguiar's Headlight Coating (Keeps Your Headlights from Fading): amzn.to/46l7kgh
    8. Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit (Restores Faded Headlights): amzn.to/3zT9ojN
    9. Meguiar's Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish (Cleans Headlights): amzn.to/4cY7RYc
    10. Meguiar's Car Scratch Remover: amzn.to/4faB3wJ
    11. NuFinish Car Polish (Use on Paint or to Stop Windshield Squeaks): amzn.to/3SjmYmA
    12. Invisible Glass Cleaner (Inside/Outside Car Window Cleaning): amzn.to/3YcElcL
    13. Hide Rehab Leather Conditioner (For Leather Car Seats, Etc): amzn.to/3YYVtmN
    14. Blaster Silicone Lubricant (Lubricates power windows, door hinges, stops squeaks, etc): amzn.to/46Ss3bP
    15. Rain-X Waterless Car Wash: amzn.to/4czhc7K
    16. Permatex Windshield Repair Kit: amzn.to/4fX5mHF
    17. CRC Battery Terminal Protector (Stops Battery Terminal Corrosion): amzn.to/4dNnIsy
    18. CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner: amzn.to/3YSTm3x
    19. Bar's Cooling System Stop Leak (Can Stop Small Coolant Leaks): amzn.to/4dQM3Oh
    20. Bar's Blown Head Gasket Repair (Can Stop Head Gasket Leaks): amzn.to/3AH6wXj
    ►Best Car Accessories:
    1. Quick Twist Oil Drain Valve (For Fast and Easy Engine Oil Changes): amzn.to/46Vn2z4
    2. Solar Car Battery Charger: amzn.to/4fktsMd
    3. Plug-in Car Battery Charger: amzn.to/3Yqpjju
    4. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t
    5. Key Finder (To Find Lost Car Keys): amzn.to/3Yb6gd4
    6. Faraday Box for Car Keys (Blocks Car Key Signals / Anti-Theft): amzn.to/3YPlCnX
    7. Tire Gauge (To Check Tire Pressure): amzn.to/3y8R4CE
    8. Tire Air Pump: amzn.to/3yCqiD3
    9. Car Memory Saver (Use When Changing Your Car's Battery): amzn.to/3YmWQeJ
    10. Car Odor Eliminating Rocks (Removes Smells in Your Car): amzn.to/3zYMFCP
    ►Best Tools for Working on Your Car:
    1. Best Cheap Magnetic Work Light: amzn.to/4dQKL5T
    2. Best Small Flashlight: amzn.to/4fePFep
    3. Best Expensive Multi-Use Flashlight: amzn.to/3WBxzft
    4. Car Battery Tester: amzn.to/3SXean1
    5. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce
    6. Professional Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    7. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A
    8. Crowfoot Wrench Set: amzn.to/3Xcn6aB
    9. Cordless Impact Wrench: amzn.to/3WHgpMa
    10. Corded Impact Wrench: amzn.to/4bVrHlG
    11. Electrical Circuit Probe (For Testing Power, Ground, and Shorts): amzn.to/4cTwMfp
    12. Socket Extension Bar: amzn.to/4dedEsf
    13. Small Sledge Hammer: amzn.to/3WzHsdj
    14. Best Borescope for Seeing in Tight Spots: amzn.to/3zW3U7K
    🛠Check out the other tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y
    🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca
    👉Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    • @ThomasWBaldwin
      @ThomasWBaldwin Месяц назад +1

      you're back in Portsmouth I bet.😎

    • @ThomasWBaldwin
      @ThomasWBaldwin Месяц назад +1

      @@Gavrielle_Am_Yisrael_Chai really good question. got yer hands full and these days yer and my wallet is light!

    • @MRBUCKY12345
      @MRBUCKY12345 Месяц назад

      I bought one for $900 a 2003. And another one for $2300 another 2003

    • @hbic3
      @hbic3 Месяц назад +2

      Uhh, the VIN tells what factory it was made in. Weird you didn't know that.

  • @bigvitojr
    @bigvitojr Месяц назад +232

    Honda element has a cult like following .. Not cheap

    • @nubius
      @nubius Месяц назад +15

      Right. I Was going to say - where are those cheap?

    • @garytorresani8846
      @garytorresani8846 Месяц назад +7

      Very popular in the northwest. Perfect for camping and outdoor activities.

    • @peppernickelly
      @peppernickelly Месяц назад +9

      ​@@nubiusFinding them cheap in rural towns. I picked one up in Austin TX for $9k with a new suspension and front moon roof. Replacing the rotors and brakes today actually.

    • @skully70
      @skully70 Месяц назад +16

      ​@@peppernickelly $9k is not cheap for 13+year old vehicle. But yeah they are in high demand and your are often competing against fanatics who are trying to buy a replacement for their element that is either crashed or just clapped out. Unfortunately there isn't a suitable replacement either. The Kia Soul is still in production and a great vehicle for what it is, but for many it is not space efficient enough. The Nissan cube is a great street version to the element's off road style but loses points with the cvt trans.
      I own a cube and love it so much. I've always wanted an element but I feel like I've missed out on the sweet spot of getting a good used model. There are rumors of a toyo mini land cruiser. But nothing is confirmed yet... I'm hoping 2-3 years. And I believe the element cult is a major driving force in the rumors. Cheers!

    • @peppernickelly
      @peppernickelly Месяц назад +3

      @@skully70 I figured $9k in 2021 for a 2007 Element SC with a new suspension in Austin TX was fair, no rust. Working on it is crazy easy, very affordable to repair, and is a good general work/camping vehicle. It just so happen to be the best replacement in my area at the time for my totaled 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The door handles actually work, the dashboard and interior panels are nice and not made out of wax and the headlights are great with LED replacements... Not a part of the fan club but its a great resource when needed. Kai Soul and the Cube are good comparisons but I tend to work in random remote places any time of the year. For my day trips, I drive a 2014 Toyota Gen 3 Prius for that sweet 46MPG highway and 53MPG around town. I'm good on vehicles for a good long while.

  • @thow5836
    @thow5836 Месяц назад +189

    Honda:
    1. Element
    2. CrossTour
    3. Fit
    You're welcome.
    🚙

  • @LateNightViddys
    @LateNightViddys Месяц назад +72

    Loved my 2010 Honda Element EX. Sold it at 225,000 miles.
    Never had any trouble with it.
    Surprisingly spacious and the sound system with the subwoofer in front was awesome.

    • @thomaskim5008
      @thomaskim5008 Месяц назад +4

      Why did you sell your Element? About to require an expensive repair?

    • @LateNightViddys
      @LateNightViddys Месяц назад +3

      @@thomaskim5008 no repair needed. I was only looking for something new. Years later and still there's so much about that car that I've never found in the 5-6 cars I've had since that Element.

    • @thomaskim5008
      @thomaskim5008 Месяц назад +4

      @@LateNightViddys Most used cars are on sale because they are about to break

    • @kaihimself7448
      @kaihimself7448 Месяц назад

      who told you this? ive bought and sold many used cars not about to break lmao. you sound like a shitty seller.

  • @lynnkramer1211
    @lynnkramer1211 Месяц назад +55

    All of the seats fold completely flat and they make a queen sized bed. from the dashboard to the tailgate. Great for camping and long road trips without motel bills.

    • @pujabelgian
      @pujabelgian Месяц назад +5

      The best in snow was the ex on demand awd. Had a 06 5spd manual and an 08. The 06 seats folded fwd, you could sleep on the floor or have an elevated sleep platform. The 08 a/t seats didn't fold fwd. Good car but noisy on the fwy!

    • @pequalsa
      @pequalsa Месяц назад +1

      I almost went with in 2010 specifically for the flat folding seat. Ended up sacrificing that with my Versa hatchback, but the back seats in the versa are much more comfortable. 15 yes 150k miles, versa also doing great. I've had people ask a few times about buying it.

    • @eugeniebreida1583
      @eugeniebreida1583 24 дня назад

      @@pujabelgianwhat is an Ex, please?

  • @Mrs.Bombtastic
    @Mrs.Bombtastic Месяц назад +41

    I own a 2007 SC and I love it! 250,000km and it’s amazing! We got rid of our Touareg for the Element and couldn’t be happier. 🖤

  • @anneg8319
    @anneg8319 26 дней назад +13

    2007 Honda fit here. Bought it new. 263,000 miles hard miles and running strong. Doesn't look very pretty anymore. My fault. Interior incredibly spacious...an optical illusion! "Fit" a clothes dryer in it (with closed hatch). "Fit" a medium ATV in it (with closed hatch). When get help loading stuff at Costco the guys cannot believe what "fits"! Best car we've ever owned.

  • @Lord_Mangoat
    @Lord_Mangoat Месяц назад +19

    Not surprised that all 3 are Honda.
    The Element has a cult following for people who like to camp inside their vehicles. It is also a known issue for bad people to steal the catalytic converter from them. So much so, a 3rd party company makes an aftermarket part to help prevent the theft.
    I've not heard much about the Crosstour, tbh. Can't say much about it.
    ngl, the Fit was my dream car a few years back. Managed to get one as my 2nd car. Loved it. Forget the year I had, but did end up trading that one in for a 2018 Fit, which I still drive and love. I can squeeze into small parking spots and when the low gas light comes on, it costs me maybe $25 to fill it. Never had any issues with the smoothness of my drives with it, but my daily commute also doesn't deal with too many patched roads or potholes. I was excited about the Fit back in 2020, when Honda was showing off a couple new models at a car show, I believe in Japan. Showed some hybrid models and different tier specs for them. Soon after showing those off, they discontinued the Fit in the US. Such a sad day.

  • @JJ78924
    @JJ78924 Месяц назад +8

    My 05 Element has 340,000 miles on it with no issues since I bought it in 2018. A guy in FL has a few of them with over 500k miles. K24 engine is primo

  • @frankm7707
    @frankm7707 Месяц назад +102

    That Honda Element will outlast any Hondas you buy TODAY! People are buying old Hondas without the Turbos and CVTs.

    • @kingdeedee
      @kingdeedee Месяц назад +10

      Honda's CVTs are actually really good nowadays.
      That said, their 5 and 6 speed autos were unbeatable. Stupid reliable like Toyota but way more fun to drive

    • @pushhard2
      @pushhard2 Месяц назад +3

      No they won't. When they were new and in their prime yeah but nowadays they're anywhere from 21-13 years old. Age is undefeated and will eventually take its toll.

    • @jimmytimmy3680
      @jimmytimmy3680 Месяц назад +9

      They want 10k for Elements

    • @deansheridan
      @deansheridan Месяц назад

      @@jimmytimmy3680i paid 17000 out the door in 2021 when car prices where outta control

    • @JohnSmith-yl6dn
      @JohnSmith-yl6dn Месяц назад +2

      It probably has an interference engine with a timing belt instead of a chain.

  • @stuglenn1112
    @stuglenn1112 Месяц назад +20

    I have a 2007 Honda Element EX, they're a great car, reliable as an anvil.

  • @bucknutty7593
    @bucknutty7593 Месяц назад +7

    If you live in the rust belt or anywhere they use salt in winter do not buy an Element. Honda had/has a huge safety recall on them. The unibody rusts out where the rear trailing arms connect. Some get a “bolt on” support bracket if caught early enough. Others are bought back for pennies by Honda and scrapped.
    Also maybe it depends on where you live but i haven’t seen a good condition Element for less than $6k cdn for years

  • @HotRod-wv4vm
    @HotRod-wv4vm Месяц назад +11

    I had an 03 and currently own an 04 bought new. No transmission issues over 240.000 K miles and AWD. Back seats fold to the side so you can put even more stuff. Have replaced VTEC Solenoid once $83 bucks.

  • @gordjohnson70
    @gordjohnson70 Месяц назад +8

    The short wheel base makes for a very choppy ride. It's like riding in a kids rocking horse. BUT... I still love them. They have a very tight turning radius. FUN to drive.

  • @gwolf8707
    @gwolf8707 20 дней назад +3

    Crosstour was our favorite car ever owned. We carried a 6 foot dining table with a bench.

  • @MrRedberd
    @MrRedberd 29 дней назад +4

    Be careful with any 20 year old car, if it spent life on salted road. I was in the market for a used car a few years ago, and I looked at the Element. It had a recall in Canada that it didn't have in the US. They figured cars drive on salted roads more in Canada than the US, so they pretty much ignored the northern states.
    Here: Honda is recalling all 2003-2011 Element SUVs, warning of rusting rear frames that could result in the complete separation of the rear trailing arm.
    I couldn't say about other models. You are lucky to get ten years out of a vehicle without some significant rust, up here.

  • @vincebiano190
    @vincebiano190 Месяц назад +41

    I did a search on Carvana and a 2010 Element was $20,000. Crazy

    • @peppernickelly
      @peppernickelly Месяц назад +1

      Try driving around and checking out real vehicles. Wayyy better deals lol

    • @nightskylights4501
      @nightskylights4501 Месяц назад +1

      @@peppernickelly why are you laughing out loud, what's so funny?

    • @peppernickelly
      @peppernickelly Месяц назад

      ​@@nightskylights4501 cuz the math

    • @sammonicuslux
      @sammonicuslux Месяц назад +1

      Even driving around and looking through craig's list, used car dealers and private sellers....they are NOT cheap.

  • @STdoubleDs
    @STdoubleDs Месяц назад +12

    Got an 06 CRV SE in black a couple years ago. Had 182,000 miles with one owner. The thing is an absolute time capsule that came with every amenity you could still want and nothing you don’t. Nice ten spoke aluminum wheels, fitted floor mats for the front, passengers and hatch, heated leather seats, roof rack, hood splitter, heated mirrors, sun roof, hard case for the second spare tire mounted on the hatch and a six disc cd changer that’s awesomely dated but works flawlessly with a Bluetooth adapter. I love my Honda.

  • @maciejp7829
    @maciejp7829 Месяц назад +31

    Hyundai Santa Fe 2006-2010 with manual transmission, hugely undervalued car. Ive had mine 6 years now and no serious problems.

    • @andreaadams8232
      @andreaadams8232 Месяц назад +2

      Same here we have passed it down through the family still going

    • @A-privilege-not.a-right
      @A-privilege-not.a-right 23 дня назад

      @@maciejp7829
      Cars and wine have vintage years. Some are so good even the clones have value. Like a 69 GTO Judge.

  • @jothoma
    @jothoma Месяц назад +4

    I have a 2008 Honda Element with 240,000 miles. We recently had to repair the R&P, shocks and struts and the water pump but those were the first major repairs I've had to do since we bought it new. It's a workhorse.

  • @shirleydierolf7112
    @shirleydierolf7112 Месяц назад +1

    Used my 2005 Element for 6000 mile car camping trip . 5 spd got 26 mpg. Had some really rough roads.
    Not an ounce of trouble. Love this car but ready for automatic..clutch leg. 73 years old

  • @michaelm2502
    @michaelm2502 Месяц назад +2

    All three of these are brilliant cars! I had a 2011 Fit and it was a fantastic vehicle! Faultless and fun to drive.

  • @ursamajor2000
    @ursamajor2000 8 дней назад

    Got a 2013 Honda Crosstour. I’m 6’5, and have lots of room driving. Lowered the back seats and moved my daughter in at college all 4 years with ease.

  • @JoeOberster
    @JoeOberster 21 день назад +1

    I thought about getting an Element recently, so I joined some Facebook groups for Element owners and started looking around for affordable models. I regularly see these going for $12,000-$17,000. If you want a "cheap" one, it has 300,000 miles and is in rough shape.

  • @christopherkelly9985
    @christopherkelly9985 9 дней назад +1

    Love my 2004 Honda.
    best reliable & most affordable car ever 🚗 $1000 and has only 130,000 miles,
    don’t laugh it’s paid for. I
    Maintain it regularly and meticulously.
    I fully expect to have this for 10 more years

  • @inhumanttv8415
    @inhumanttv8415 Месяц назад +59

    Here in Los Angeles the element is targeted by catalytic converter stealers!

  • @TomRoyce
    @TomRoyce 27 дней назад +1

    We have a 2003 Element with 250,000 miles on it, and it is running like a dream. We bought it in 2016 for $3,000. Living in a beach town, we get offers about once a month for it.

  • @scott4825
    @scott4825 Месяц назад +6

    A low rust Element in good shape with 150,000 miles or less is a $8,000 vehicle right now, and I think there is higher demand for the Honda Fit. Even with high mileage those things are listing above $5,000. Also, delivery people would pick these cars up quickly if they were really cheap.

  • @lonnywalsh
    @lonnywalsh Месяц назад +1

    Love my 2014 Honda Fit - 240,000 km and virtually no problems. Extremely reliable. Hard to find in Ontario though!

  • @corkEwhine
    @corkEwhine Месяц назад +2

    The VIN will tell you where the color was manufactured. The first letter or # is country . (J= Japan, 1= US, 2= Canada, 5 = US newer …. Ie south). This is consistent for US sold vehicles.

  • @ExtremeAwesomeness
    @ExtremeAwesomeness Месяц назад +4

    I have a 2003 Honda Element EX FWD automatic with 267,000 miles that my Dad bought in 2003. It is a great vehicle! I also have a 2010 Honda Fit base with 158,000 miles and an automatic transmission. I really enjoy both of these cars, and both have lots of room for their exterior size! The Fit is also a great car for when gas is expensive. The only problem I had with the Fit was the Milano red paint is terrible, and the clear coat came off the roof. I got it professionally painted the newer Radiant Red Metallic II paint found on newer Odysseys, Pilots, Ridgelines and Passports. It is really nice paint in the sun.

  • @artinstinct8075
    @artinstinct8075 28 дней назад

    I have a 2009 Element with 165K miles and always kept it up. Bought it with 4k miles on it from the dealer. It runs great. Love it!

  • @Dragracingshorts
    @Dragracingshorts Месяц назад +2

    I have a 2006 Honda element 250,000 miles cold a/c runs great no rust. I just sold 2011 Honda fit 285,000 still great car. I have a 2008 Honda fit 252,000 a/c no rust 5 sp

  • @Mr6384
    @Mr6384 Месяц назад +4

    I remember Honda agreeing to build their factory out there. Then they bought up a test track that was a little further out. My dad was a builder and was building in Sidney Ohio.
    Honda used to make a really dependable vehicles

  • @gravy_brain
    @gravy_brain Месяц назад +1

    my current vehicle is an '04 Element 256k, runs perfect. My last vehicle was an '04 Element 261k. paid $6600 total for both used. Can't believe they stopped making them.

  • @llew-AZ
    @llew-AZ Месяц назад +1

    I had a 2006 Honda Element. Loved that car. Ended up with 267K on engine / transmission. Was still running great when I rolled it off I17 north of Phoenix at Bloody Basin doing 75 mph. Sad day!

  • @komradkolonel
    @komradkolonel Месяц назад +10

    As most of us know the Pontiac Vibe is just a Toyota Matrix with the Pontiac emblem on it. But enough people don't know that so you can get one at least somewhat cheaper than a Matrix.

    • @cguest3397
      @cguest3397 Месяц назад +2

      Shhhhhhh!

    • @mattjewett4473
      @mattjewett4473 Месяц назад

      Agree, ​@@cguest3397. I'm on my 2nd Vibe. Bought current with 150k mi for $4500.

  • @RogerAronson
    @RogerAronson Месяц назад +4

    Drove an element. Felt like driving a postal truck.

  • @lizzieb6311
    @lizzieb6311 15 дней назад

    I had a 2008 Element EX…LOVED IT! At 280K miles I gave it to my mom because it was solid…reliable..and super easy for her to step in and out of. She LOVED IT! After she passed my Brother took it and still has it…I think it’s like 315K miles on it now…only thing that needed to be repaired was the suspension. I loved that Element. My Labrador Retrievers loved it…it was easy to haul lots of mulch and gardening stuff and had TONS of head and legroom (I’m tall and so is my brother). One of my favorite cars I’ve ever owned.

  • @erascheme
    @erascheme Месяц назад +37

    I had a 2006 Honda Element for 11 years, best car ever, 0 issues. The Catalytic Converter was eventually stolen so I had to get rid of it. Saddest day of my life. I miss it every day.

    • @mattneil1449
      @mattneil1449 Месяц назад +8

      It's not that hard to put a new cat on a ho da element 😂 or better yet a used cat from a wrecked car.

    • @erascheme
      @erascheme Месяц назад

      @@mattneil1449 yeah but a new or used Cat was worth more than the car

    • @astrelf
      @astrelf Месяц назад +1

      Oh so you live in one those states

    • @kelticink
      @kelticink Месяц назад +6

      Sold car because of a $250 part?

    • @erascheme
      @erascheme Месяц назад +2

      @@kelticink Car was worth $500 and I live in an indoor apartment (Washington), so I wouldn't be able to do it myself, so also labor costs.

  • @lisan4674
    @lisan4674 18 дней назад

    Bought a brand new Element in 04. AWD, 5 spd, drove it 386k until an accident. Now in an 03. When all is maintained (oil changes etc) I can get 31 mpg on flat highway. Great car!

  • @utuber1a
    @utuber1a 12 дней назад

    I bought a 2003 Element off lease in 2005 and it was possibly the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Being single I tossed the rear seats and had plenty of space for my big Labrador Retriever and cargo. In over 250,000 miles the only major repairs/replacements were brakes, tires, exhaust and, strangely, the ignition switch. I'd buy another in a heartbeat, if I could find one.

  • @ricardorodriguez5549
    @ricardorodriguez5549 Месяц назад +2

    More than one gigging musician knows about the magic of this vehicle. The suicide doors provide plenty of clearance to comfortably load cabinets and amps galore.

  • @mikehynek
    @mikehynek 18 дней назад

    I bought mine for $10k, put $2k into some maintenance, 120k miles, manual trans. I am very happy with my toaster. Its a GREAT one person RV. I can sleep in it, it has a removable sunroof in the back, tail gate, and 4wd or all wheel drive. I can tow a small trailer. I can go off road in Colorado... and I have.

  • @kennethkilpatrick3758
    @kennethkilpatrick3758 Месяц назад +3

    My 2003 Element's ignition froze up with the key stuck in it. There was a recall on it but that had expired by the time I bought in 2020. It also would cut out on me and coast at about 65 mph but eventually would kick back in. I'd avoid the 2003 and '04. They did work the bugs out and it was considered very reliable in its last years.

  • @donsailing1356
    @donsailing1356 Месяц назад +2

    I’ve always adjusted the valves on my Hondas stone cold…. Perfect.

  • @grt49er
    @grt49er Месяц назад +1

    The Honda Element was a great vehicle. Try to find one with an ounce of life left in it for sale though. Its cargo area can hold a MTB standing up. The drivetrain, suspension, and interiors are the available used ones out there are all used up.

  • @Crazylegslopez1
    @Crazylegslopez1 Месяц назад +1

    Had a brand new 06 element… just bought an 08 … love the element!

  • @PookieMaliboo
    @PookieMaliboo Месяц назад +4

    Honda Element w/5spd and AWD was the pinnacle of automotive engineering

  • @stephendickinson4647
    @stephendickinson4647 Месяц назад

    Had a 2004 before trading in 2010. Camped many nites and bought the accessory curtain to shield the windows. Left the rear driver side seat out for more storage. Only trade because I needed more space .

  • @shadeaquaticbreeder2914
    @shadeaquaticbreeder2914 Месяц назад +2

    I loved my element when I had it, And it was a freaking Tank! Saved my life I'm pretty sure. At first I didn't like the boxy look but it is such a nice vehicle.

  • @Z28videogates
    @Z28videogates Месяц назад +2

    Honda Element - The AWD my friend had got stuck in the snow, only the right wheels were powered, no LSD. Another friend has the 2wd version, around 200K miles and lots of problems, now its the electrical - the whole dash went out.

  • @garywi.9299
    @garywi.9299 Месяц назад +8

    That hood strut is between 12 and 18 bucks. Change it in 2 to 5 minutes.

  • @CountDankula0
    @CountDankula0 Месяц назад +3

    The all wheel drive version was a top seller for people that live in the mountains , especially in Tennessee

  • @grumpyoldphart7325
    @grumpyoldphart7325 Месяц назад +6

    I had one and selling it broke my heart. It was a great vehicle.

  • @A-privilege-not.a-right
    @A-privilege-not.a-right 29 дней назад +1

    Saw one for sale by someone who wasn’t ready. Prolly his wife told him to sell it. Said the buyer must agree to the maintenance schedule, must have driven stick for at least 5 years, agree not to tune/modify and use OEM parts.

  • @renegade43
    @renegade43 Месяц назад +1

    If you find an element for cheap, look under it. they rust bad if you live in prone areas. also lots of suspension issues pop up around 200k. If you find an EX near either cost with under 150k on it expect to pay $$$ - 2005 EX owner since 2008 w/240k on the clock

    • @masterdebater0010
      @masterdebater0010 Месяц назад

      I doubt there is any cars that make it to 200k miles without suspension problems

  • @MichaelNomura-i9n
    @MichaelNomura-i9n Месяц назад +33

    Cars are not made in Mexico for cost cutting. It’s made for profit enlargement. Prices don’t go down.

    • @STho205
      @STho205 Месяц назад +1

      Merchandise is priced by competition & buyer willingness, not by cost plus. It is a price target - cost. This is true of bread and private jets...and anything between.
      If it was cost plus we'd all be still driving Model Ts

    • @platinumfights1128
      @platinumfights1128 Месяц назад +7

      Why else would anyone cost cut. Not sure what point you are trying to make. People cost cut to make a larger profit.

    • @cjg7334
      @cjg7334 Месяц назад +5

      Literally the same thing

    • @charlesphilhower1452
      @charlesphilhower1452 Месяц назад +2

      Still comes to cost cutting for the manufacturers just like Ford thought it was cheaper to pay lawsuits instead of spending less $100 per car to change the position of the gas tank on the Pinto.😮

    • @STho205
      @STho205 Месяц назад

      @@charlesphilhower1452 that memo sunk them. All RWD hatches at the time had the same problem. Gas tanks left over from trunk models of the 60s driven hard into the diff. Many had a rear facing gasoline fill that would break as well.
      Even my MGB had a rear gas cap above the bumper with an exposed fill hose in the trunk.

  • @johnwren3976
    @johnwren3976 Месяц назад +1

    SCION XB later model with the Camry 2.4L was practical and economical. Solid motor.

  • @nickgruber2593
    @nickgruber2593 Месяц назад +213

    Until now………🙄

    • @stevezwemer1262
      @stevezwemer1262 Месяц назад +6

      😂

    • @johnnyquid-xj4kk
      @johnnyquid-xj4kk Месяц назад +1

      Niiiiiice

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 Месяц назад +2

      $5 to $15,000 ain't cheap in this economy. 😊

    • @MrTakin00
      @MrTakin00 Месяц назад +7

      38k views isn’t gonna change the price in this. Most probably aren’t even in the market to buy a car atm

    • @GasPipeJimmy
      @GasPipeJimmy Месяц назад

      How us on this doll where Scotty hurt you

  • @87rover
    @87rover Месяц назад +1

    My 1991 Honda civic has 330,000 miles on it. Original engine and transmission , and I'm only the second owner

  • @jimeditorial
    @jimeditorial Месяц назад +1

    Mine has 400,000 kms. Runs perfectly, doesn't burn or leak oil. Ugly, yes. But I started it in -35C weather....half a rotation on the starter and it fired. Can't bring myself to replace it

  • @gugy68
    @gugy68 Месяц назад +2

    A decade ago I went to Hawaii and saw tons of Honda Elements. It was a great car if you are a surfer or have tons of thing to carry around. Also lots of room and head room. I always wanted to get one but they are hard to find.

  • @RDXJON
    @RDXJON 11 дней назад

    My 2007 Honda Element is the only vehicle I wish I still owned. I had to give it up (trade-in) for a Honda Odyssey when my wife found out she was pregnant with our third son. The Element is only a four-seater, so that wouldn't work for us. It had the best sound system of any vehicle I've ever owned, it was comfortable, spacious, and great for camping.

  • @playedon78
    @playedon78 Месяц назад +2

    2006 Honda fit/ jazz, best car i have ever owned, but wish i'd bought the manual instead of the cvt. Transmission has to be babied to last. Has a common rumble vibration on take-off which is annoying. Other than that, a great car

  • @ghostng8907
    @ghostng8907 Месяц назад +1

    Honda Elements are awesome. 2005 EX had AwD. THROTTLE CABLE IS A BIG FIX.

  • @ubermo1182
    @ubermo1182 Месяц назад +1

    I live in the Puget Sound region near Seattle. Prices for the Crosstour and Element here are ridiculous. You could buy a used Genesis/Equus of the same model year and mileage for less money. (And before anyone starts to rake me over the coals, I'm aware of the difference in maintenance costs. Just sayin'.....)

  • @owenmccord5078
    @owenmccord5078 Месяц назад

    Never had a use for an element; but always thought that they were cool.
    That’s probably why I love k-cars/vans/etc…

  • @Ms.Laterholmes5253
    @Ms.Laterholmes5253 Месяц назад

    I have a 2008, you don't need to take the seats out. They hang and fold very convenient. Great for camping, lots of room. Engine is great, I am at 141K. It also, has rubber mats that come out easy to clean, LOVE my Element

  • @jboldt73
    @jboldt73 23 дня назад

    Owned an element from 2016 until a month ago, the best vehicle I ever owned.

  • @Lucky2bLivin
    @Lucky2bLivin 9 дней назад

    No clue how I stumbled on this video but this mans energy is amazing.

  • @randyhale4181
    @randyhale4181 Месяц назад +3

    Scotty I live up in Canada I have a 2009 Honda Element front wheel drive with almost 400,000 km on it. And yes it has a few issues but it's still going strong, I wish they would make them again.

  • @larrymcelroy1783
    @larrymcelroy1783 Месяц назад +32

    Come on man!!! lol!!! There’s no way you can buy that car for 2 grand. You might be able to buy that on marketplace for like 6 grand but only if you are quick to the punch. Two thousand these days gets you a beater with a lot of problems!

    • @sneakerfreak2002
      @sneakerfreak2002 Месяц назад +7

      Don’t forget these are aging 5 plus year old compilation videos he uses when he wants to post something but is to lazy to make a new video that day

    • @bobabooey7088
      @bobabooey7088 Месяц назад +1

      @@sneakerfreak2002so if it’s 5 years old it would be even more of a farce for 2k, more like 10

    • @johnnyquid-xj4kk
      @johnnyquid-xj4kk Месяц назад

      He’s Mr MAGA now, won’t shut up about EVs

    • @sneakerfreak2002
      @sneakerfreak2002 Месяц назад

      @@johnnyquid-xj4kk yeah well there’s lots to say about them so

    • @johnnyquid-xj4kk
      @johnnyquid-xj4kk Месяц назад

      @@sneakerfreak2002 yup, so.

  • @559mafiaboi
    @559mafiaboi Месяц назад +3

    I still love my 2007 scion tc manual is always fun in any vehicle

  • @williampaxton871
    @williampaxton871 Месяц назад

    Scotty,
    I have a 2012 Fit and you are spot on as to its value. Owned it since new. 105K miles. However, its only flaw is gas mileage. Due to its high rev'ing engine I average 23/24 in the city and 30 on the highway. It has never gotten 40 mpg. The newer Fits rev lower and have a green mode but not this model.
    Also be aware
    Bill

    • @lepidoptery
      @lepidoptery Месяц назад

      yeah, in the usa 3rd gen fits are CVT (and made in mexico?), unlike 1st and 2nd gen automatics, which don't get as good mpg as you might expect out of a small car. manuals are more efficient but i don't know how to drive one....

  • @troykingery1665
    @troykingery1665 Месяц назад +1

    Not sure if it's true for modern vehicles, but when I worked in the insurance industry 8 years ago, one of the digits in the VIN indicated the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. If I remember correctly, it was the 3rd digit of the VIN.

    • @ethanlindsey
      @ethanlindsey 18 дней назад +1

      It's the first digit. 1 = USA, 2 = Canada, J = Japan, etc.

  • @brokenman8358
    @brokenman8358 Месяц назад

    My 2008 Element has 240,000 miles, and its still my day to day work car when I dont ride a motorcycle. But It just need struts and some minor fluff, and buff...and I fit my cb750/4 Honda in the back when I remove the seats.

  • @terryjames548
    @terryjames548 Месяц назад +1

    My 2005 still runs great with 235,000 miles, but had problems. I spent thousands replacing the front suspension, radiator, condenser, starter(2x), window regulator (2x), VVT, wheel bearings, etc. Transmission seal.

    • @A-privilege-not.a-right
      @A-privilege-not.a-right 23 дня назад

      @@terryjames548 And??? Was it worth it?

    • @terryjames548
      @terryjames548 23 дня назад

      @@A-privilege-not.a-right Good question. For me it was. Prices on newer cars were too high for years. They seem cheaper now.

  • @scorps9398
    @scorps9398 Месяц назад

    I had a 2004 and it was a great working car, never let me down.

  • @OzarkMountainKing
    @OzarkMountainKing Месяц назад +1

    If the VIN starts with J, it was built in Japan. I believe W is Germany. It's not really a comment, just a thing I know, or at least I know it used to be true. My old F-350 had a Windsor V8 and a 3 speed manual. It was a bullet proof engine. I think it could pull a single wide mobile home, so much torque or if a gasoline engine with a super strong transmission. It was about as fuel efficient as an Abrams tank with a top speed of about 60 mpg, but man it ran great. I stupidly sold it to buy a new Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel. The RAM was good, but it just did the same thing my F-350 did every day, only it came with a payment. I was not real smart in the late 80's.

  • @robstrck8
    @robstrck8 Месяц назад

    I had a Honda Element that was my favorite car ever. Almost no issues in all the years I had it. Unfortunately it was totaled in a wreck.

  • @renkhachatoorian302
    @renkhachatoorian302 Месяц назад +2

    The best solution for a car longevity and gas mileage is the manual transmission. Hybrid cost a lot and last less than manual transmission.

  • @KatyWatson173
    @KatyWatson173 Месяц назад +1

    I knew someone that transported her two alpacas in her Honda Element! 🤣🐈‍⬛🐈💖🌈

  • @trailingupwards
    @trailingupwards 29 дней назад +1

    I bought a 2013 nissan leaf for $1780 out the door. I've driven it 1000 miles and I've paid zero dollars to recharge it.

  • @danwohlslagel1277
    @danwohlslagel1277 Месяц назад +1

    The AWD Element is heavy. It doesn't matter what the "ratings" are when you get a car that heavy the mileage will be "not great". Nothing you can do.

  • @CCoburn3
    @CCoburn3 Месяц назад +1

    You CAN get a 2003 Element for $4000 -- with $304K miles on it. But the price goes up steeply from there.

  • @MorleMinto
    @MorleMinto Месяц назад +1

    Honda civic 2002 - 256k miles got $1200.00 ; Honday Odyssey 2006 246k miles still runs.

  • @Breegr
    @Breegr Месяц назад +1

    Scotty I got an 07 Element with 55k miles on her. Just had to do the starter. If you want a thrilling ride just find a curve

  • @ajalicea1091
    @ajalicea1091 9 дней назад

    Buick stopped making LaSabre. That's when I started crying.
    The one I drove lasted over 500,000 miles.
    Half way through the transmission had to be replaced.
    Other than minor things and regular maintenance, she ran beautifully.

  • @JohnGlen502
    @JohnGlen502 Месяц назад +1

    The Elements have a huge problem with the windshields, and blow around in the wind.

  • @Bryan-fb8dh
    @Bryan-fb8dh Месяц назад

    If you just care about function there are lots of cheap cars. I got a 05 Ford focus wagon I paid 2500 for in 2015. Only thing ive done to is besides oil and a battery is changed the motor mount. Thats it. Gets me to work like everything else.

  • @InactiveNode
    @InactiveNode Месяц назад +1

    I miss my Elements. I had two. Ugh. Perfect damned SUV for hiking and travelling. Wash it out with a hose. All the room you'd ever need.
    On my second CRV ... not the same.

  • @MartyMcTube
    @MartyMcTube Месяц назад +5

    The Honda Element is the Volkswagen Bus of the 21st century.

  • @iangesman5847
    @iangesman5847 Месяц назад +1

    My 05 civic manual has 440,000 on it. Original clutch and rear brakes. Buy a good honda❤

  • @sdrsdr1176
    @sdrsdr1176 Месяц назад +1

    THAT'S A DAMN GOOD SUV!! I wish they could come up redesign exterior but, keep the same muscle engine

  • @jrtstrategicapital560
    @jrtstrategicapital560 Месяц назад

    These are great utilitarian cars! Loved them..especially the doors!

  • @jamesmustico
    @jamesmustico Месяц назад +1

    Honda Elements are actully really expensive on the west coast.. it's a cult car for sure.. Buy an AWD sienna instead and lift it!

  • @danielschnorrvonsonnienfel9057
    @danielschnorrvonsonnienfel9057 Месяц назад

    My wife’s 2016 Subaru Outback @ 73, 000 miles dropped a valve total motor loss , their solution , they offered us a 86,000 mile motor w/ 2 year warranty ( $9k), or trade in on new ( $3,500 trade value on new outback) found a recall on valve spring, Subaru says not our motor , so much for mfg integrity or PR . ⚜️🇺🇸⚜️

  • @MoPoppins
    @MoPoppins Месяц назад +1

    I would get one. ✋ That was the car I had my eye on…I love boxy cars like that.

  • @TryMyMartini
    @TryMyMartini 28 дней назад

    I love my 05 Honda Element EX. If the wheels ever fall off, I'm getting another one.