I agree with Mr. Silver.

I had a first year CR-V with close to 200,000 miles on it when I bought my next SUV. The only thing that died was a couple of light bulbs and a fan for the a/c. I did the annual maintenance stuff and I know that kept it in tip top shape.

The reason I traded? I fell in love with the Element. I could haul larger paintings in it that I couldn't load into the CR-V.

If you are going to purchase another Honda, I would consider a gently used 07 model (the 08's should be out now) with an extended warranty. And it definitely pays to shop toward the end of the month when dealers are trying to meet their quota.

Good luck and let us know what you decide. If you get an Element, pics are a must.