I just purchased a 4WD EX. I noticed that, other than the window sticker (showing price etc) there is no marking whatsoever to designate a 4WD from a 2WD EX. You can not tell a 4WD from a 2WD by any different controls or markings inside the car either. And you certainly cannot tell one from the other in a test drive. As time goes on, and used Elements become available, how will someone know which is a 2WD and which is a 4WD model?
Seriously though, I bought the OEM CRV "realtime awd" sticker from majestic honda, but it just didn't look right anywhere I held it up. The best was centered under the wiper, but I still didn't like it and peeled it off immediately. My E stays sleek for now.
I looked on the sales sticker stuck on the window at the dealership.
They wouldn't charge me for something that wasn't actually on the vehicle, would they? :-o
I looked on the sales sticker stuck on the window at the dealership.
They wouldn't charge me for something that wasn't actually on the vehicle, would they? :-o
Even worse is that I think it is the badge from the Passport. To me, any badge from a "Honda" that wasn't really a Honda is worse than having no badge at all
I have nothing wrong with Isuzu...I just don't think Honda should have ever stuck their badge on a non-Honda product. The Passport was bad, but that Acura SLX was worse.
the eagle is put on the elements that are shipped to japan, and 15 elements of the EOC in north america.
the AWD badge i got off ebay (i think it was originally for a FORD!!!) but i like the typeface and the size is perfect. i think i got it for $2+$3 shipping.
My first reaction to your question was "Use the search!" because we've talked about it a zillion times here... but you know what? You can't search with just "AWD"!
There are three quick ways to tell. The VIN (serial number) contains a code for AWD. It is the sixth character, after the '5J6YH'. If it is a "2" then you have AWD. If it is a "1" then you have FWD.
Second way is to look underneath. The AWD version will have axles and a small differential between the rear wheels, and a small driveshaft going to the front. The FWD version doesn't have any of that.
The third... a "D'oh!"... is the factory sunroof. Sunroof = AWD, no sunroof = 2WD. Elements are offered with those combinations only, and none have been made which conflict with that.
My concern is that you purchased a car w/out asking/knowing that information when you handed over the check....
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