Just checkin out who my immediate neighbors are in here. Give me a shout.

Traverse City's not too immediate.

Count me in; this makes two in Ann Arbor.

Downriver givin' a shout.

You will find me docked next to the Huron Lightship Museum in Port Huron! :idea:

Glad to see some people finally responded. I posted like a long time ago. I see lots of Elements in town here so I thought it would be a sure thing. Nice to see ann Arbor represented. I don't know about the wrestling thing though. It doesn't affect me the same as porn. So what's up? I've only had my Element for 2 months and I already have a chip in the windsheild! :x Freaking road salt.

Hey, good to see some action happening on the MI board.
What color is your AA E? I have seen numerous E's around town but only one person seemed to indicate to me that she knew she is part of an exclusive club :-) See you around town (my E is black with the dog in the back seat).

Mine is orange with an apple computer sticker on the back. Just got it recently. You in TC? I'll have to look for you.

Sorry; pleading ignorance....what is TC?
I've seen a couple orange ones. I'll watch for you.

Duh! Got it.
Nope not in TC.
AA

Ann Arbour...That's cool. College student or long past grad?

Looooooooong past grad. I'm one of those that doesn't fit the Honda Corp target audience :-)

northern detroit subs/oakland county checking in. tooling up and down woodward in my sop e. i'll wave or honk...

Well, wave hello when you come through Ann Arbor too. :-)

Westland E coming soon. I will be buying my E next week March 1, 04. I can't decide what color to get. Green or Orange? Any suggestions? I am getting the 4WD fully loaded with side airbags.

Welcome to your new E.
You're getting it just in time to take off the sun roof; it's going to be mid 50's this week. Whoo Hoo :-)

Well...I think I just became the newest Element owner....almost went with the Orange...but finally decided on Galapagos Green! What a great vehicle...now if I could just get my daughters to think it looks cool! We are based out of the Higgins Lake, MI area...

Orange Honda Element, Auburn Hills.

Welcome, Auburn Hills :-)

I've just sold my car and am now actively looking for a dealer to purchase my Element (EXS 4WD - FBP or SOP) and am looking for some dealer reviews. I've never actually had to deal with a dealer, so I'm a little gun-shy.

Does anyone have any reviews of the following dealers in the Ann Arbor area:

Art Moehn Honda (Jackson)

Howard Cooper Honda (Ann Arbor)

Fischer Honda (Ypsi)

Brighton Honda (Brighton)

Suburban Honda (Farmington Hills)


Thanks much,

Impster

I am in Adrian...way down south by the OH state line. Just got my new SOP EX 5sp this afternoon. I am hooked!

-doc

NBP EX 4WD Auto 18" Rims,

Just thought I would say Hi to all of you out there.

welcome to the club p.i.a.! We're glad you found us!

Hi ya from Ann Arbor.

Born and raised in Utica, MI. Now live in Maryland, but I get back quite frequently. FJP with MD vanity plate: DISCDOG.

I just got my Element 3 weeks ago. I love it and so does my pug :) So hi to all the other owners in MI. See you on Woodward.

I got my '04 SOP manual EX this Jan. I can't remember any vehicle that I have enjoyed as much. On the road others in Es wave at me. I wave back. People of all ages, race, etc. - makes no difference. That alone makes E ownership more fun than I imagined.

Beyond that it has met my personal and business needs very well. The elementownersclub has been a great source of info and camaraderie too.

jmkpost

From Lake City here... E owner for about a month now... Cant get enough E!! I am in TC often.

Wow, not a lot of company...in Big Rapids at least.

Just moved to Cadillac. I see at least 4 different E's around this area. Apparently they dont know about this site.

Hey, here in Port Huron as well. No Element yet but coming very soon!!

There is a Black 2004 EX prowling the U.P.-Kingsford.

Hello from southeast Michigan- Monroe, specifically.
"It's hip to be square" :grin:

Novi in the house. But in the process of moving to PA....

Hi, all. Greetings from Jackson. I have an 04 EX, since July. There are maybe 6 or so around Jackson; there is an elderly couple in their 70s whom I often see near downtown and we always wave and smile. I have 17k miles on mine already and am often up in Harrison and Oakland and Macomb Counties. I think it's be cool to have a winter rally where we have a convoy of Es driving up to the bridge and back...

I'm a former Dean staffer, and I think the Gov would give the E a big heartfelt scream... cheers! :grin:

Ypsilanti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ride-life.com/E_Snow_Wallpaper_low.jpg

I'm near Detroit! Anyone close to me? Would love to have a meet or a campout this summer with some fellow E owners. Think there would be any interest?

Troy checking in!

Whatz up from Saginaw... Just got my E two weeks ago.
Travis

I'm in Plymouth.

Silver/Blue 05 EX owner here in G. Rapids. Let's all get together for a good ole brat fry. Any takers?

Hello, I'm from Ferndale, and you will find me detailing in Royal joke!

FBP EX 4WD and soon with blue panels.

We NEED to have a meet on Woodward some time..................How about Murray's Auto parts...........perhaps Friday nights once a month?
Anyone interested?

SOP Element Here...Live in the city of Detroit :)

Silver/Blue 05 EX owner here in G. Rapids. Let's all get together for a good ole brat fry. Any takers?

You betcha. I have to go out of town a lot but sure do like brats and can bring the beer etc.

Hey, I'm from Grand Rapids. I signed up for this site a LONG time ago, but the always dirty plastic panels brought me back. Much love for the E, but my Celica is my baby.

east lansing...

any one know of decent year round campgrounds in michigan?

I don't know about Michigan, but I find my driveway is the best year-round camping up in my neck of the woods.
Always a good place to park, plenty of trees, and the best spot to lay my head (for me, at least...):D

Actually, why would you want year round camping? It's COLD this time of year!!!!

east lansing...

any one know of decent year round campgrounds in michigan?
Wish I did but most of the state campgrounds, if they are open, have limited facilities. No showers, modern toilets and no dump stations or water fillups.
Doesn't stop the hunters on November 15th though.

If you find a good one please post it. We did camp at Hoeft Park near Rogers City when there was a cold snap that went below 20 F at night. Kinda brisk. It was fun anyway.

Hey!
Got mine yesterday. Live in Williamston. This close to E. Lansing, I tried to get a Kiwi green one, but they couldn't find an EX-P with a manual shift anywhere! That's OK, I like the blue.

reedj

As far as campgrounds go, there is a GREAT campground near the Pine River on M 37 it is named Kestelwoods. They have 5 very very clean bath houses with hot showers. Water, electric and fire pit at every campsite Dump station for RV'ers. Basketball hoop, volley ball, 4 shuffel board courts, 4 horshoe pits.
Oh yea there is a heated pool too! This place is as clean as a hospital. They are open April through November.
Phone 231-862-3476

As far as campgrounds go, there is a GREAT campground near the Pine River on M 37 it is named Kestelwoods.
Looks really great, I've driven near it but never by it. Interesting circular layout. Thanks for the heads up. Sooner or later it will be camping weather again...won't it?

My E is about due for an oil change and I thought it might be a good time to find a local dealer before the warranty is gone. Any suggestions? Victory in Plymouth is probably closest but I'll travel if someone has a better idea.

And, did anyone ever manage a Michigan Meet?

Mine is orange with an apple computer sticker on the back. Just got it recently. You in TC? I'll have to look for you.
Did I see your Orange/Apple E at North Peak Brewery in Traverse City, early Feb, a Wed night? Heading to mine, noticed yours parked 2 spots away. I had just read this thread a few days earlier and remembered your description. I see that was posted 2 years ago. Are you still the owner? Still loving the E? Living "Apple-E" ever after? <groan>

I see that was posted 2 years ago.

I just noticed that myself; we missed the Michigan Thread Anniversary on Jan 9!
Logging in from Flint here and it's a lonely town for the E, let me tell you. I drove down to Livonia today for a conference and saw four E's within 5 minutes, lol.

Just lost my 'virginity' a week ago Saturday....2005 EX SOP 5 speed. I love this thing.


SOP + Two Hearted Ale(after the drive) rules.:)

Any great campsites on or near Lake Michigan anybody out there would recommend?:?

Hi Clyde.

There are a lot of well-maintained State Parks up in the Traverse City area, but they're usually pretty crowded. I don't know what kind of camping you like to do, but if you want to do it on or near Lake Michigan, you're not going to find much in the way of seclusion. Here's a link to the parks in that area:

http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/parknav/manisteearea.htm

If you've never gone, I suggest heading up to the Bruce Penninsula in Ontario. It's around a 4 hour drive from Flint, and it contains some of the most spectacular hikes within 500 miles. It's part of the Niagra Escarpment, a line of limestone cliffs that stretch across the northern part of the great lakes. I used to camp there as a kid, and have been back several times as an adult. Here's a link to the Ministry web site:

http://www.brucepeninsula.org/frame.htm

Thanks. Is the peninsula in Canada you mentioned near Sauble Beach? I've only heard good things.

Yes, as a matter of fact Sauble Beach and Sauble Falls are right along the way. Shortly after you pass Sauble Beach, you take Hwy 6 north. That large penninsula is the Bruce.

I mentioned 4 hours from Flint, but it actually takes less time if you don't stop along the way. One of my favorite places to stop for lunch is a town called Bayfield. It's a quaint little town with a couple of great pubs/restaurants, a bookstore, and a several interesting little shops. Stopping along the way to see Sauble Falls and/or beach is fun too. Another one of my favorite spots is a little restaurant called Rocky Racoon's. It's in a tiny little town on Owen Sound, in a building that used to be an old house and fruit market. A Prof from the University of Toronto runs the place and cooks there in the summer, and also displays some of his paintings. I haven't been there in a few years, so it may no longer be open, however. There are dozens of great out-of-the-way spots like that all along the coastlines.

One of these days I'm going to backpack part of the Bruce Trail, that runs right up the penninsula. It's a real ankle-turning trail though, not one to tackle alone.

Edit: SPeaking of backpacking, if you're a backpacker you have to spend a weekend on South Manitou Island. The Ferry shuttles people from Fishtown (Leeland) to the island once (maybe twice) a day, but it's a two hour ride with some fantastic views of the dunes. Backpacking on the island is one of the more unique trips I've made.

West Coaster here...... Born and raised in Muskegon.

Ya know....I'm not surprised to see a big Michigan thread here. I think every fly tying site I visit has one. :)
Checking in from Kalamazoo here. (SW Michigan)

Holland here - I am a nubie, to this site and to Honda. I am ready for the adventure and so are my dogs who love to shed and ride with me all the time!

I bought the 4WD just so I could get the moonroof and extra ventilation for my co-pilots.:) :)

Ferndale here! Just bought a 05 AWD GGM EX with under 10,000 miles. I've owned it for two weeks and I love it. Can't wait for North Carolina surf trips and mountain bike weekends...

Cheers!

Hey there! Checking in from Holt, juuuust south of Lansing. I just got my Element today!!!! :)

Congrats! Let's see some pictures!

It's too dark, LOL! I'll take some tomorrow.

Btw, I notice you're in Flint -- I grew up in Swartz Creek!

Go Dragons! *snicker*

Hey, what's that snickering all about, now? ;-) (Edited to add ... at least we weren't the Martians, like Goodrich!)

Alrighty, here's a photo of the new addition to the family. Unfortunately, it was getting a tad dark (and there hasn't exactly been an abundance of sunshine lately, either!), so it's not the best photo.

http://www.alexiscoxon.com/temp/guesswhat.jpg

Actually, it's quite a unique photo; your E almost seems to glow.

had e 2 yrs/ great vehicle, my pride and joy

Just wanted to post hi, moving back to Michigan in next week or so. Moving to Temperance (south of Monroe). Was gone for 5 years and heading back.

I was gone 24 years. Still to soon to move back.

Don't throw things, I'll feel better once I've been camping. The mosquitos are all gone, right?

Hello from Interlochen.....where do you live?

Phil

Brought my '06 E home today to MC--but I'm in TC almost daily.
New to this club, still finding my way around, but enjoying all of it.

I just noticed that myself; we missed the Michigan Thread Anniversary on Jan 9!
Logging in from Flint here and it's a lonely town for the E, let me tell you. I drove down to Livonia today for a conference and saw four E's within 5 minutes, lol.

If you're looking for E company--and you probably already know this--there's a Honda dealer right in Grand Blanc. There's also a new WalMart Super Store across the street--perhaps a good place to cruise and show off. Enjoy.

Wish I did but most of the state campgrounds, if they are open, have limited facilities. No showers, modern toilets and no dump stations or water fillups.
Doesn't stop the hunters on November 15th though.

If you find a good one please post it. We did camp at Hoeft Park near Rogers City when there was a cold snap that went below 20 F at night. Kinda brisk. It was fun anyway.


Camped in Hartwick Pines in February a few years ago. Probably still fabulous.
Can't beat the peace and quiet of a snow-covered park. Only problem, snowmobilers.

If you're looking for E company--and you probably already know this--there's a Honda dealer right in Grand Blanc. There's also a new WalMart Super Store across the street--perhaps a good place to cruise and show off. Enjoy.
Yep, Honda of Grand Blanc is where I bought mine. I don't really recommend them however, since they're a "one-price" dealer and won't haggle. I only decided to purchase though them because they gave my just under max blue-book for my civic.

I don't shop at Walmart if I can avoid it. My office is about a mile away from there however, so I doubt I'll avoid it entirely. I'm much more excited about the Panera Bread opening up in the plaza east of the new Evil Empire complex.

As of Saturday, Oct. 21, our family of three (plus 2 dogs) are the proud owners of a 2003 Orange Element! We know we are not alone, as we've seen another orange Element in Stevensville, though we aren't sure of the year!

Twin Lake here. Has anyone ever driven their Element across the mighty Mac?

Twin Lake here. Has anyone ever driven their Element across the mighty Mac?
Not exactly but I towed mine with an RV. That is one beautiful bridge!!

Twin Lake here. Has anyone ever driven their Element across the mighty Mac?

Ooops, I didn't answer your question. Yes, I've driven my E numerous times over the the mighty Mac. No problem at all if that is a concern.

Any Element Owners in Michigan interested in having an E-Drive In at Roxy's in St. Joe on Red Arrow Highway?

If we get enough interest, I'll post a date and time and we'll see what happens!

F.Y.I. - Took a couple of co-workers for a spin in our E yesterday and they fell in love with her! "She's so ugly she's beautiful!" and "Definitely not a sexy ride, but she's too cool to ignore." were two of the more memorable comments...both from the person who informed me that he is trading in his Toyota for an E! Now that SHE has officially been assigned a gender, we'll have to name this orange beauty! Any thoughts?

It's only a matter of time before we convert the world!

-Susan

Sue - I'd be intrested I have family in Niles. Maybe in the new year? I'll be out there for the holiday but I don't know how much free time I'll have.

After the first of the year sounds great. If we don't drum up enough interest then, maybe in the summer...when it's drive-in weather.

We've noticed a few E's (mostly gray or green) around St. Joe/BH/Stevensville, and I've exchanged waves with some of them.

Happy Holidays!

Susan

Hi Sue,

I would be interested... after the new year might be tough, but spring
or summer would work. Hey Mausi, how did the wedding go?

Boondocks

HHHHEEEEEEYYYYYYY KIIIIDDDSSS!!!! I've actually had my NBP EX-P since July, but I figure I'll let all y'all know I exist too! And yeah, I'm game for a summer camping trip!