I think I'll have to go back to Target and revisit the thing. I haven't purchased one yet, so there's time to change my mind. Maybe I'll take a soda with me and give it test. Thanks VERY MUCH for the info, I do like the one pictured in the thread better, and it looks like it fits perfectly.
A Practical console for the Element
This console is at the perfect height for me. It has a few nice features.
1- it heats and cools food/beverage
2-perfect arm height armrest
3-handy storage pouch on rear
4-A place for nickel dimes quarters
5-cupholders (2 in front, 2 in back)
6-Matches interior
7-Is only $55
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1- it heats and cools food/beverage
2-perfect arm height armrest
3-handy storage pouch on rear
4-A place for nickel dimes quarters
5-cupholders (2 in front, 2 in back)
6-Matches interior
7-Is only $55
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:?: So, has anyone mounted a console that still allows the use of the handbrake? Which one did you use? Do you have pictures? Inquiring minds want to know!!! 
Cooler/Warmer and 2 arm rests
The only other option as I see it is to fold the drivers arm rest up and put the cooler just in front of it between the driver's seat and the passenger arm rest. On the following smaller cooler, that means it will overhang the bottom cup holders and hand break by about 3". http://www.autobarn.net/vec211.html Now, that doesn't seem to me to be a problem since I'd prefer the two cup holders and cold/warm compartment to be further in front of me. On the other hand, I wouldn't be able to move the cooler back to use the hand brake because the arm rest would be in the way. I'd have to completely remove the cooler in order to use the brake.
I just can't believe that Honda didn't offer all the E's with a center console. It's the only pain in the neck about my wonderful E. Road trips are no fun when you have to lean and hunt for items stuffed into the glove box, the overhead or in the crate behind the seat.
You're all so creative, I thought I'd run this by you before taking the plunge.
Thanks for any feedback.
I've read every single thread on this topic dating back to 2003. The one thing I can't figure out is, when you have both driver's side and passenger's side arm rests, one has to be removed in order for most of these coolers to work. Does that mean I'm stuck with a big hole in the side of the passenger seat?pookSter said:This console is at the perfect height for me. It has a few nice features.
1- it heats and cools food/beverage
2-perfect arm height armrest
3-handy storage pouch on rear
4-A place for nickel dimes quarters
5-cupholders (2 in front, 2 in back)
6-Matches interior
7-Is only $55
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The only other option as I see it is to fold the drivers arm rest up and put the cooler just in front of it between the driver's seat and the passenger arm rest. On the following smaller cooler, that means it will overhang the bottom cup holders and hand break by about 3". http://www.autobarn.net/vec211.html Now, that doesn't seem to me to be a problem since I'd prefer the two cup holders and cold/warm compartment to be further in front of me. On the other hand, I wouldn't be able to move the cooler back to use the hand brake because the arm rest would be in the way. I'd have to completely remove the cooler in order to use the brake.
I just can't believe that Honda didn't offer all the E's with a center console. It's the only pain in the neck about my wonderful E. Road trips are no fun when you have to lean and hunt for items stuffed into the glove box, the overhead or in the crate behind the seat.
You're all so creative, I thought I'd run this by you before taking the plunge.
Thanks for any feedback.
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