hmmm...one of the detractors. I had a civic wagon from the last year they made it. I had it for 5 years and only put about 9000 miles on it. I traded it in for 500 less than I paid for it!!!

I now have a Forester that I hope to keep until the end becasue I love it so.

Older CRVs are popular; the dealers want them.

Point being that --knock wood -- I have never had to deal with break downs or expensive repairs.

Plus, I'm all for the newer safety specs.

DH has an 06 Element (they've been around since 03 I think) and it's a pretty super box. We can fit the 2 bikes in the back. If you want a rack you need to get a hitch.

elk