2003 Honda Element EX AWD with AT

Expertly maintained, fully garaged - never left outside in the "elements". Very clean, no accidents, non-smoking adult owner. This vehicle is in excellent condition. Take advantage of this rare combination of features not available at any dealer at an attractive price!


Located in Massachusetts - will work with buyer on shipping if necessary
Approximately 23,000 miles
All Wheel Drive
Automatic Transmission
Nighthawk Black Pearl Color
Remaining factory warranty
Magellan 750NAV navigation system w/voice prompts (same reliable unit installed in more than 100,000 Hertz cars)
Audiophile quality custom stereo system - Eclipse deck & subwoofer, Focal & JL audio speakers, two amps, professionally installed, completely hidden.
Custom OEM leather steering wheel from Honda Pilot
Genuine Honda Chrome Exhaust Tip
Genuine Honda roof rack
Large armrest console with storage
Custom bungee cords
Custom lower mesh grill
Keyless Entry system
$18,499 or best offer!
Here's a few pictures, more available upon request...

http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/audio/my_element.jpg
http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/audio/sub_jack3.jpg
http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/nav/nav3.jpg
http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/wheel/wheel_09.jpg
http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/grill/z8.jpg
http://derek-kelly.home.comcast.net/element/bungee/1front.jpg

EMass, why are you selling that beauty?

My career has evolved recently and I needed a more "client-friendly" vehicle so I bought a Lexus and my wife got the Element. After about a month she decided that she didn't like it because it doesn't have seating for five and we have kids that have to do the parking lot Element door shuffle all the time. Plus, I think she wants her own Lexus now - she's eyeing a used RX300. :roll:

Dude I'm sorry to hear that you have to seel this beautiful thing I'm in CT and I'll keep an ear open for ppl who want an E around here.

[quote:27d0cab4c1=" "]Dude I'm sorry to hear that you have to seel this beautiful thing I'm in CT and I'll keep an ear open for ppl who want an E around here.[/quote:27d0cab4c1]

That's very nice of you! I'd appreciate that. :D

aww eMass does that mean you'll be leaving the EOCBBS too?

Absolutely not! :D

DARN we cant get rid of him that easy... LOL
Just kidding of course.

Any takers?

very, VERY tempting!

[quote:4d171560c3=" "]My career has evolved recently and I needed a more "client-friendly" vehicle so I bought a Lexus and my wife got the Element. After about a month she decided that she didn't like it because it doesn't have seating for five and we have kids that have to do the parking lot Element door shuffle all the time. Plus, I think she wants her own Lexus now - she's eyeing a used RX300. :roll:[/quote:4d171560c3]

darn kids strike again.. phooey.. and umm why is the element not client friendly?? congrats on the promotion..

I love the E but when you're in sales and need to drive an executive that makes 250k+/year to lunch it makes less sense to be driving one - especially when you consider that I'm asking the guy to spend millions on our solutions. In his mind, if I'm selling to him at that level, then why am I driving him around in a sub 20k car?

As snotty as that sounds, perception might as well be truth. These guys are expecting a Lexus, BMW, or MB to pull up, not a Honda. :(

[quote:a1bf2b5b88=" "]I love the E but when you're in sales and need to drive an executive that makes 250k+/year to lunch it makes less sense to be driving one - especially when you consider that I'm asking the guy to spend millions on our solutions. In his mind, if I'm selling to him at that level, then why am I driving him around in a sub 20k car?

As snotty as that sounds, perception might as well be truth. These guys are expecting a Lexus, BMW, or MB to pull up, not a Honda. :([/quote:a1bf2b5b88]

ok i see what you mean, ashame so many people have to be that wrapped up in that concept.. but well the Acura MDX and Lexus's are nice.. (please don't go with a BMW.. they are not worth it)..

Good luck!

[quote:1dd2e91e1d=" "]ok i see what you mean, ashame so many people have to be that wrapped up in that concept.. but well the Acura MDX and Lexus's are nice.. (please don't go with a BMW.. they are not worth it)..

Good luck![/quote:1dd2e91e1d]
Actually, I understand this behavior from the persepective of how our society classifies people by economic status (hell I'm playing right into it!) - successful executives are simply people who are exceptional at playing by these rules and are a product of that system. So it's not surprising to me that they prefer to work with people who play by similar rules and have similar success levels - it only makes sense if you look at it that way. Things like cars and houses simply provide these folks with an outward means of classification.

Sports always provide a good analogy - if you were looking for a footbal linebacker you typically don't pick a 140 pound skinny guy, you look for a 300 pound hulk. In basketball (a few exceptions aside) you generally want tall players.

I think this way myself, I mean - I probably wouldn't be interested in working for a company if I thought the CEO was a phony, or inexperienced, or even broke! Hell, I wouldn't want my CEO's mind on being broke, I would much rather have him thinking about how to make the company successful.

Just bumping this thread - after being lax for quite awhile I'm actively looking to sell this car again -so- I've reduced the price to $19,500 OBO and I've put an ad on cars.com - take a look at: this link. (http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&paId=152438978&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=2&leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_18_%7CD-_6828_%7CN-N%7CR-30%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-01564&aff=national)

Cheers!

REDUCED AGAIN! Now 18,999 OBO. :shock:

REDUCED YET AGAIN! $18,499!

I wish I had seen this post in early July. I'm in Westfield, MA and would have loved to buy your ride. Unfortunately, I went to a god-awful CT dealership and bought my 04. Then last week after seeing mine, one of my best friends went out and bought an 04 just like yours (minus all the cool custom extras.).
Well, I've had many people ask me about my E, so if any seem to be interested in buying I'll point them your way. In the mean time, good luck, both in your business and selling your E.

The J

SOLD! Finally!

Went to a dealer and traded it in (broke even thank god) for one of these (remember it's my wife's car) :lol: ...

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EMass Im happy for you but sad to see the E go. I had a crazy dream that some stupid newbie would buy it and part it out for dirt cheap but I guess your wife getting a new car is more important.

[quote:c87bde2332=" "]SOLD! Finally!

Went to a dealer and traded it in (broke even thank god) for one of these (remember it's my wife's car) :lol: ...[/quote:c87bde2332]

emass! you better stay on these boards! when i finally scrape up enough money i'd like a recommendation for a stereo system!! ;) actually... i'll ask that now!

without replacing the head unit, what are some good speakers i can get to replace all 4 door speakers and 2 tweeters for around $500?

Congrats, eMass. :)

And I can't thank you enough for all you've contributed here. Stick around if you can...

-brendan

I'll stick around - I still have enough knowledge tucked away to be dangerous. :wink: