My First Element!

It appears to be in great shape! You say it’s an LX, but it looks like you got an EX. Nice find.

Great find!

Looking great. Nice rig you found there.

Like my '05, I see yours has no roof rack. They have the holes already for easy install. I am looking to get one soon. Will you? Let me know where you find one.

Quick comment about AC compressor. If you haven't already checked, test the AC relay. I purchased my E 5 weeks ago and was told my AC needed a new compressor. Dealer was supposed to order for me. I searched youtube for other possible solutions and sure enough, a blown relay is a known issue. Swapped out the relay and had ice cold AC. $13 part.

@TommyBoy82 may I ask how much you paid for it? And when driving around town, does it feel like a big heavy trucky .. sorta clunky? I'm trying to see if its just mine.

And when driving around town, does it feel like a big heavy trucky .. sorta clunky? I'm trying to see if its just mine.[/QUOTE]
I know my E does not feel clunky at all it handles like a passenger car. But I have also driven SUVs for decades, so maybe it is what you are comparing it to?

scooterpie123 said:

@TommyBoy82 may I ask how much you paid for it? And when driving around town, does it feel like a big heavy trucky .. sorta clunky? I'm trying to see if its just mine.

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I got it for 6k and it handles like a smaller car feels perfect when driving!

DaddyDon said:

Quick comment about AC compressor. If you haven't already checked, test the AC relay. I purchased my E 5 weeks ago and was told my AC needed a new compressor. Dealer was supposed to order for me. I searched youtube for other possible solutions and sure enough, a blown relay is a known issue. Swapped out the relay and had ice cold AC. $13 part.

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Thanks for the info, I tried all of the relays and unfortunately it was the compressor. Got it fixed and it's ice cold once again!

TommyBoy82 said:

I got it for 6k and it handles like a smaller car feels perfect when driving!

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You stole it, especially if it doesnt need much repairs. I wish I had the same luck.

scooterpie123 said:

You stole it, especially if it doesnt need much repairs. I wish I had the same luck.

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Yeah I have been looking forever for one with low miles and when this popped up I ran to it! The lady that had it already bought another car and I think she was just selling it instead of trading it in at the low dealers offer. I have already tinted the front windows, replaced the entire speaker system and put in a apple car play head unit, and changed the A/C Compressor. Oh and I got the Element Seat covers... This thing is like brand new Im so excited I got it!!

Todd111 said:

It appears to be in great shape! You say it’s an LX, but it looks like you got an EX. Nice find.

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you are right it's a 05 EX

Nancy RQ said:

Like my '05, I see yours has no roof rack. They have the holes already for easy install. I am looking to get one soon. Will you? Let me know where you find one.

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I want to get the roof rack and OEM steps soon

I ended up ordering from EStore : OEM rack and shipped across country all for less than $300. Have not installed yet. someone can tell e if there is a good YouTube, etc.

Nancy RQ said:

I ended up ordering from EStore : OEM rack and shipped across country all for less than $300. Have not installed yet. someone can tell e if there is a good YouTube, etc.

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I did order a new center trim plastic that goes around the radio and A/C from a Honda OEM store the one that was in the car had some scratches from them mounting a cell phone holder on it. I heard the roof rack is a pain to install but thats my next project.