Quote Originally Posted by tygab
Well, I didn't want to hijack the other thread in which Elements came up a few times, so... I am considering getting one and would like owner opinions.

what do you like best about the car? what do you like least (if anything)?
how has it helped you for biking?
What non-biking activities have you used it for?
What's your gas mileage like?
Can you really hose it out?
What options would you recommend?
Does it accelerate reasonably well, say to merge onto the highway?

I would love to get some real user opinions before I subject myself to salesweasels...

Thanks!
LOVE IT!!! I have the Green 2004 Element...as does Emily_in_NC!!
It is Great!!
I first noticed it when they it the adverstising car for Mountain biking Magazine!!
I USED to haul bikes in it, but about a year ago, got a rack for the back.
Gas milage is good, about 23 miles to the gallen, freeway miles.
the back seats are great, they sit up higher then the front, quite a bit of leg room in the back too.
the whole vehicle has LOTS of room.
Quite affordable for an SUV type of vehicle.
I have not tried to hose it out...
I have taken both back seats completely out, to haul bikes and gear.
the seats can hook up to the side windows too but I hate driving when the seats are up like that, can't see too good.
Its does accelerate well onto the freeway!
I have had no problems with it.


all in all a GREAT car.

let me know if you have any more questions!!

karen