Honda Element-one of a kind
- Thread starter bikerjosh
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AmericaOverland
Explorer
I love it. It would be nice to mechanize the E (meaning, strip the electronics out and rebuild with electrical/mechanical equivalents), open up the wheel wells, convert to solid axles and traditional transfer case and manual transmission.
It's why I'm considering another older vehicle to add to my Scout II when the time is right.
To the OP, good luck with the sale, nice customizations.
To the idea of adding $20k to make it a solid axle and mechanical t-case. Thats a great ROI and a really smart investment since you can buy a truck that already has that for under 5k - think D1.
-Sam
AmericaOverland
Explorer
Of course, and that's kind of why I won't go the E route, since I have my CR-V and my Scout II. I'm happy with these for now (once I can get my Scout down here from Dallas...), but at some point, I'll want to add a Jeep of some sort.
By the way, ROI is not really a consideration on these things, since I know I'll never get the kind of money I put into them.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
Square is better. This was one of the few vehicles myself(6'4") and other too tall freaks could fit into at our Auto Show here. My buddy slides his 10' longboard in there. We're talking shoulder and headroom for Sasquatch.
bikerjosh
Explorer
Oh, come on it isn't a pontiac aztec?:wings:
Still for sale unless I pop for some e-trailer brakes on my race car trailer.
Looking for a 4runner or something I can set up for towing/exploring w/o the car hauler.
Josh
Scott Brady
Founder
I love the Element - fun machine!
bikerjosh
Explorer
Element
Mileage:
On the hwy about 21-22mpg w/Grabber AT2 tires, rack etc @ 70-75mph. Keep in mind the Grabbers weigh 11lbs more per wheel than the spare set of pilot wheels and GY integrity tires that come with it as well.
Tank size: 15.9 gallons
Weight: 3526lbs
The car is pretty spritely on the road with the 5spd manual and the vtec motor.
Mileage:
On the hwy about 21-22mpg w/Grabber AT2 tires, rack etc @ 70-75mph. Keep in mind the Grabbers weigh 11lbs more per wheel than the spare set of pilot wheels and GY integrity tires that come with it as well.
Tank size: 15.9 gallons
Weight: 3526lbs
The car is pretty spritely on the road with the 5spd manual and the vtec motor.
bikerjosh
Explorer
Why, where are you located, and what kind of bike do you ride?:bike_rider:
AmericaOverland
Explorer
Actually, I want an Element. I'm waiting to hear back from someone on how the trade process works.
MuckSavage
Adventurer
Good luck with the sale, and we'd love to hear about the race car!