Hmm, maybe some of the other experienced members could help you with the legroom issue, may retrofit the drivers seat further back somehow? I know I am about 5'9 with a shorter torso, so I prefer mine all the way back and its perfect, and rear passengers have plenty of room.
As far as the road noise, true story. Test drove CR-V and Element in the same visit and compared this factor. Sure, the road noise is somewhat more noticeable in the Element because of lack of carpeting, design and such. Bought the CR-V because I thought I wanted less road noise, or so I thought. Was unhappy, traded up and got my E. The road noise was not much more noticeable at all. The WIND noise was MORE noticeable on the CR-V for some reason than road.
Depends on the asphalt too I noticed. Some terrible roadshighways around town. It gets kinda loud, but it goes away when Im on normal roads, has nothing IMO to do with the E. I get even up to 70, and the cabin is acceptable. Hope this helps.
As far as the road noise, true story. Test drove CR-V and Element in the same visit and compared this factor. Sure, the road noise is somewhat more noticeable in the Element because of lack of carpeting, design and such. Bought the CR-V because I thought I wanted less road noise, or so I thought. Was unhappy, traded up and got my E. The road noise was not much more noticeable at all. The WIND noise was MORE noticeable on the CR-V for some reason than road.
Depends on the asphalt too I noticed. Some terrible roadshighways around town. It gets kinda loud, but it goes away when Im on normal roads, has nothing IMO to do with the E. I get even up to 70, and the cabin is acceptable. Hope this helps.