How long does it take to build an element from start to finish? Why do they give a series of dates for the production of a given car instead of one date. Like production 2/22 through2/26. In reading some posts owners had their car one day after proposed production so it must have been built early. Any help with this would be appreciated.

Usually a new Element rolls off the line every 30 seconds! An average vehicle takes about 2 hours from shell to driveable vehicle. Take a tour of an auto factory if you can, its the best experience! :oops: Well, second to the best experience. Once the vehicle is built, it takes about 2 weeks to arrive at the dealership. When your salesperson calls to tell you that you vehicle arrived early, like a week early, thats BS. It means the person ahead of you cancelled to wanted too much discount!

Thanks for the info. My E was built on 2/22 and arrived 2/28. Should pick it up this week.

I agree with sellnacura. It is super cool seeing cars being built.

At the factory I went to, they took every vehicle up to the redline in every gear on a dyno. It was exciting to see a 4wd on two sets of rollers with a wheel speed over 100 mph trying to stay on the rollers.

Where can I find out when my Element was built?

Want to know The BluE Rascal's Birthday

Did you keep the sticker? It might be on there or perhaps on the badge inside the driver's side door frame?

-brendan