Element Time
I admit it. When I saw my first Honda Element a few years back I thought it was one of the most hideous looking vehicles on the planet. Then I saw the Scion xA and Scion xB, so I quickly relegated the Element to third place. I confess that my earlier feelings about the Element have changed, possibly because I see so many of them on the road these days and perhaps because I see its usefulness. No matter, the Honda Element is a unique looking vehicle and it is a lot less freakish than what you or I may think.
Freedom from convention. That is the saying on Honda’s web site when it comes to labeling the Element. In many ways, this marketing slogan is true. Who says that any vehicle has to conform to what you expect? True, past radical models failed miserably. The Ford Edsel and VW Thing are two that come to mind. Yet, the times are different and a truly “rad” look is in. Real in, if you know what I mean.
The Element does have a practical side to it. Although it is shaped like a breadbox and equipped with two large doors as well as two smaller doors [reminds me of the Saturn ION], the 4WD LX Element has just about what any driver needs for just under USD$20K: ABS; theft deterrent; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, doors, mirrors, and locks; and a AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers and a clock. Standard powertrain include a feisty 2354cc I4 mated to a 5 speed manual transmission; a four speed automatic is optional but considering that this car is geared toward young people you can pretty much count on the manny tranny winning drivers out over the automatic.
Many of the components for the Element are borrowed from the Civic to give it more of a car like ride, while keeping its truck like appearance. Open all four doors at the same time and the Element evokes a strong resemblance to “suicide doors” that were standard on the 1960s era Lincoln Continentals as well as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Honda was likely thinking that this design would make it easier for passengers to retrieve all of their gear without popping up the rear hatch and crawling in. Indeed, everything in the Element is easily accessible and the vehicle was designed for the outdoorsman.
Prices start at around $17,500 for the base 2wd model and climb to just over $21,500 for the fully equipped 4wd version. Compared to the average SUV, the Element is priced very competitively and opens up a niche of buyers that Honda hopes to exploit.
Whatever you think of the Element’s looks the vehicle is an attention getter. Judging by the sales, it is a hit with the young crowd.
Copyright 2005 — Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for Auto Parts Canada, a wholesaler of fine Honda parts and Honda accessories for your Honda truck, van, SUV, or passenger car.
THE ELEMENT (TIME)
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $569.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $569.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $399.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $399.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $399.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $399.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $399.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $379.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $379.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $379.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $379.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $379.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $329.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $329.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $329.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $329.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $329.00 |
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NEW COOPER BUSSMANN LPJ-300SP LOW-PEAK DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE CLASS J $239.99 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $249.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $249.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $249.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $249.00 |
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26629 Bussmann LPS-RK-400SP Dual-Element Time Delay Fus $236.27 |
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3x – Cooper Bussmann LPJ-600sp or 450sp Low-Peak Dual-Element Time-Delay Fuse $199.00 |
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3 COOPER BUSSMAN LOW-PEAK SPEC GRADE LPSRK200SP DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE $224.95 |
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Lot of 13 Fuestron & Gould Dual Element Time Delay Fuse $199.99 |
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LOT OF 10 FERRAZ SHAWMUT AJT60 DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSES – NIB $210.00 |
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NEW BUSSMANN FRS-R-600 RK5 DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE $189.00 |
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FERRAZZ SHAWMUT TRIONIC DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE d $179.99 |
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03-10 Element Power Steering Rack and Pinion EXC.SC = $189.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $179.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $179.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $179.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $179.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $179.00 |
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Dura-Lag DLS-R-600 Dual Element Time Delay NEW-NO BOX $173.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $169.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Ebony Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c24-234 $169.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Pink Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c250-234 $169.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Olivine Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c634-234 $169.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Dark Brown Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c623-234 $169.00 |
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“Milliken” Modern Times Element Russet Rug 2’8″ x 3’10″ 7522/c490-234 $169.00 |
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NEW FERRAZ SHAWMUT A6D300R DUAL-ELEMENT TIME-DELAY FUSE $149.99 |
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NIB LITTELFUSE FLS-R-500-ID FUSE TIME DELAY DUAL ELEMENT INDICATOR 500AMP 600V $165.95 |
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Lot 3 BUSSMANN FUSETRON FRS-R-350 DUEL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSES CLASS RK5 600V $150.00 |
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FUSE AMP TRAP AJT150 DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY 150A 600V $149.99 |
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3 COOPER BUSSMAN LOW-PEAK SPEC GRADE LPSRK125SP DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE $149.95 |
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New Reliance ECSR 500 Class RK5 Time Delay Dual Element Current Limiting fuse $149.00 |
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Bussmann LPJ-110SP Dual-Element Time-Delay Fuse NEW-NO BOX $143.00 |
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Buss Low-Peak Dual Element Time Delay LPS-R600 600V NEW $124.80 |
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BUSS LPS-RK-400SP LOW-PEAK DUAL-ELEMENT TIME-DELAY FUSE $119.99 |
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LOT OF 4 BUSSMANN LPS RK 450SP LOW PEAK DUAL ELEMENT 600 VOLT TIME DELAY $109.99 |
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Bussmann Fusetron FRS-R-450 dual element time delay 450 amp fuse 600 volt $119.00 |
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6 COOPER BUSSMAN LOW-PEAK SPEC GRADE LPSRK80SP DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE $124.95 |
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30 COOPER BUSSMAN LOW-PEAK SPEC GRADE LPJ2SP DUAL ELEMENT TIME DELAY FUSE $124.95 |
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NEW – COOPER BUSSMANN LOW-PEAK DUEL-ELEMENT TIME-DELAY FUSE LPJ-125SPI 600 VAC $116.99 |
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ELEMENT BRAND NEW RADIATOR LIFE TIME WARRANTY NEW IN BOX $121.69 |
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