Why I Bought A Honda Element | Miller's MR2
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- This is my daily driver, a 2007 Honda Element. Here's an intro to the vehicle, an explanation for why I bought it, what mods are already done to it, and what I have planned for the future.
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I sold mine today. I was the original owner of a 2004 EX FDW Automatic. It had just over 138k miles. The family that bought it was pretty happy. When I saw them driving away, it hit me. I will miss my Element. Great car! Bulletproof engine! And yes my cat converter was stolen too, and got the aftermarket.
Dang!
Great find. I have had two E's both purchased new. First one was an '05 classic Orange AWD EX manual 5 sp. It was a terrific car with the 5sp manual and I wish I still had it. I now have a 2010 EX AWD which I will never part with. Here is my absolute best and easy mod you can make. Get rid of the stock 215-70-16 tires and go with 235-65-16's. They fit perfect on the stock rims, no rubbing and no speedo change as they are the same diameter as the 70's. You will be amazed in the change in driving performance with the wider wheels. This is the size the Element should have come standard with. The more you use your E the more you will love it. Take a few doubters with you on a trip and they will be amazed at the Swiss Army knife versatility of them.
What tire did you go with for the 235s? All season or all terrain?
@@pcha151 For my '05 ex awd 5sp manual I put on Avon Ranger TSE's which were considered all terrain. They are no longer available in the US. Big shame they were terrific tires. For my 2010 ex awd automatic I have all season Nokians. Just depends on how you intend to use your E.
Thanks for replying! Will keep that in mind. Was wondering if I should stay stock tire size or not. Definitely wanted a wider tire though
Love hearing your journey! I ended up going with 235-70-16s! Nice beefy all terrains with no rub.
I just picked up an 08 EX-P same colour and wheels. Can't WAIT to drive / modify this thing.
always loved the element. Now I finally have one!
100% do up Element videos. That's how I found your channel
Welcome to the element FAM! I live in my Element its been 3 years great car man :D
Thanks so much!
Hope you enjoy your Element for a long time. Looking forward to seeing your mods.
Thanks so much Roberto!
Great find, look forward to seeing your mods
Thank you!!
Congrats on your new Honda Element. So many different things you can do with these cars. Can't wait to see what you will do with yours.
Thank you so much! I’m really excited to own one!
@@millersmr294 The Element community is great also. Everyone is so helpful and willing to share ideas. Check out our channel we have done some simple mods to be able to sleep inside of it.
@@ReadySetElement will do!
Look forward to your future projects on your element.
Thanks my friend!
Greetings from the Madison area. I love my red, 2005 AWD with 220 K. !!!
Hey!!! Awesome, hopefully I bump into ya!
Love my 2003 Element.
Welcome to the world of TH-cam, I have an 06 element and have pretty much all the same mod except for the headlights.
Sweet!!!! Thank you!
I got my 2009 EX used in 2012. It had 38K on it when I picked it up. I am one of those people that loves the look of it; I don’t want a car that looks like every other car. I chose it because of my work and play (bicycles), and also because at the time I had a chow chow. After I got the vehicle I found a seller who was clearing out the dog-friendly kit so I bought it. I also have some of the other available OEM accessories such as the door visors, interior bike mounts, and table legs. In the last few years I started following and working with a band, so a few months of the year I put on much more mileage than normal; now I have 113K on her. I keep it stock; that’s how I roll. It runs flawlessly, and my last tour a couple months back I was getting an almost unbelievable 30-32mpg.
Looking forward for this content I got a 07 ex tango red awd
Nice! I have a 2006 ,5 speed,front wheel drive, over 500000km hade it since new,and live in Ontario,
It’s been very reliable.
That’s great to hear! The 5 speed one would be so fun but my wife needed to be able to drive it
I have a 05 with 238000 miles on it and it runs and drives great does not burn or leak oil.
So awesome! Sounds like you take great care.
I owned a 1986 MR2, 1991 MR2, and a 2003 Element. I don't know how I would order those cars but they are my top 3. Car #4 is not even close. I bought my 03 Element new and drove it 16 years. It had 168,000 miles on it when the tractor trailer rear-ended me and totaled the car. I miss all 3 of them.
Dang! Ryan’s just have a good taste in cars! (My name is also Ryan)
Welcome to the Club.
Nah I have an 03 and the oil leaks don't really make it "unreliable" it just gets a lil thirsty
"The love child of the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler" - Top Gear
Best daily driver on the planet, love my 2008 Element.
Enjoy your Element my friend!
Yesss! I’m excited.
I own a 1970 land Rover 88" and a 1985 Land Rover 110 military, I just bought a 2011 Element 4wd with 54k on the odometer, my Land Rovers have both been parked since I got the Element, I'm hooked on my Honda! Absolutely love it!
I'm in the process of getting a 2006 myself. I plan to scrounge for the SC console ( GL with that, right!!) OR more than likely will remove the floor stuff between the front seats and mod a center console from an F-150 in there for the armrest, stowage and cup holders. What I'd like to know is what AV unit is in yours as of this videos posting. Looking for similar utility for my Element.
It’s a Pioneer touchscreen with Apple CarPlay! The previous owner installed it.
Hi... I just bought my first Element too, also 2007 Black AWD. I'm hoping you will post links to purchases you make. The first, being the cat shield you bought. Looking forward to your mods and vids... Cheers 🥂
I’m sorry for the very late reply!
aerogenicsusa.com/products/2003-11-honda-element-catalytical-converter-cover-cat-cover
Haha it's ok, I already bought the same one... 😁
Our Element was our first choice. Bought a 2010 in 2012 with 25,000 miles on it. It how has 200,000 miles on it. We are the second owner.
That’s awesome! Can’t wait to get to the 200k club.
I found one -2008 FWD 212milies 4300$- great shape no rust - good deal? Maroon color
2007 AWD with 63k miles and in that condition?! Wow! Ones like these sold on BAT recently for upwards of $15k. Would you share your purchase with us please?
I paid a lot, around 13. But I like to call it an investment :)
@@millersmr294 That works out to about $16k CDN and thats a *bundle*, especially for a 14 year old car. Anyway, you got a good deal. Those with the manual transmissions and AWD are even more desirable (I have one). The Element is one mass-produced vehicle that can actually hold its value but you have to aim for that with the following three requirements: keep the mileage down, don't let it get rusty (assuming you live in the north) and steer clear of vandals and bad drivers! Good luck!
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Huh, I guess mr2 owners are quirky people...
I had a 1991 mr2 sw21, and im looking to buy an element too.
Ive obviously had many other cars, but you're the 1st mr2 owner I see thats also into elements 😎👍🏼
That’s awesome! Couple others have commented too
First car was a MR2 (used) & first new car was my 2005 Element Ex which I still have. What radios has people swapped out from the stock. Thinking of putting something in with Apple Car play & Bluetooth.
That’s awesome! Great taste in cars. I have a pioneer with Apple CarPlay that works pretty well!
I love my element
How much did you pay for the Element?
I have exact same Element but an 2008, Cat got stolen and it cost $4k to replace stock OEM cat $$$! In CA you can't replace with aftermarket must use OEM (CA sucks!) Also had to wait 3 months for the part :(
Any Specific Info On The Headlights? (Make/Model)
www.amazon.com/dp/B07TP67D6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B58T0P91E4R902ZTRV87?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR3pF92sL0IkRPBrgwCjUsQUY9aRl-Qp68AQxpNiiEP1OYgG3O7BNepPJqE
Sounds like you did your homework on that 2007.
I was 35 when I bought an Element in 2003. I was at the high end of the demographic, but I would say this was really a gen X car, not a millennial car.
I’m ca Have to have my catalytic converter. What state are you in?
I’m wisconsin. To clarify, I’m not planning on removing my cat, but install a cover to protect it.
Yeah my catalytic converter for my 2003 element went bad so I put in an aftermarket one which is like eight times cheaper. But if you know anything about California it won’t pass smog but 150 is a lot less than a $1400 California Element catalytic converter
Mine is identical to this one, except manual (and not as clean)
Manual is sick though! I had to buy an auto for the wife haha
I have a 2005, 160 k miles
Awesoooome!
I have the exact identical car and I don't think it's AWD...
They come in 2WD and AWD
@@millersmr294 I have a 2007 element with 147k miles and love it, great car!