Are these any good and were they discontinued? Do they still make them in 2021? What would be a better pick (NOT TOO HIGH-END) out of some of these listed makes as follows: Subaru-maybe Outback or Forrester; Honda CRV; Toyota (SUV); GMC (SUV); Chevy (SUV); BMW (SUV); Mercedes (WAGON or SUV); VOLV…

[image] lockstar: Why was this vehicle disc? Why is ANY vehicle discontinued? Sales figures, my man, sales figures…

Yes, maybe a trendy look but the prospective buyer may have been unable to afford one. Also, boxy and possibly top heavy. Maybe a noisy cabin and poor pick up. Trans probs could have been a factor. I have just read some of this in ref to the Element. It seems people either love them or hate the…

[image] lockstar: Would that be a problem with the resale value [image] lockstar: I would like something 2005 or above You’re thinking of buying a 16 year old car, and you’re worried about resale value ?

[image] lockstar: Also, boxy and possibly top heavy. No, the Element was not top-heavy.

I used that date (2005) as a start range. Maybe 2012 or later would be a better statement. Some cars and makes have a history of high resale value (ie Toy 4 runner late 90s and early 2000’s). These are still going for 3500.00 and above.

[image] old_mopar_guy: The Honda Element is a very basic, almost spartan vehicle It was designed so that the interior can be cleaned-out with a garden hose. For some people, that would be an incredible advantage. :smirk:

You seem very partial to these vehicles. Do you own an Element?

[image] lockstar: You seem very partial to these vehicles. Do you own an Element? No, I don’t own one. I am not particularly partial to them, nor am I especially negative about them. They have the potential to be a decent older vehicle IF they have been properly maintained.

Honda Element any good?

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old_mopar_guy June 6, 2021, 9:50pm 10

The Honda Element is a very basic, almost spartan vehicle. It’s also somewhat peculiar looking. If neither of those things bother you, it’s still a Honda, go for it!

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