Having a really tough time making a connection with the Element.
I went from a 2001 Ford F-150 with a V-6 to a 2008 Black Element SC.
I made the switch for a number of reasons, but mainly for fuel economy. My new job requires me to log a lot of miles.
The obstacles to me loving this box are:
- The improvement in fuel economy hasn't been what I expected.
- The ride of the Element is more of a go-cart than a grown-up car.
- Now shopping for a trailer to haul my motorcycle. (receiver hitch added)
- Overall lack of power from the motor.
I am tempted to take a loss on it and trade it in on a 2008 Ridgeline that my favorite dealer has in stock...this will not address the fuel economy thing, but will give me a truck with power again.
Any thoughts, ideas, opinions?
Did I make a mistake? or am I just focusing on the negative?
I mean, I love the look of the Element. I think the Black SC is sweet. The storage is great for work samples. When travelling my 4 yr old son loves the room he has...plus my old black lab has his own place. Have not taken it camping; and I am holding back on getting a rack for my mountain bike.
Help me love her.
-simpson
I went from a 2001 Ford F-150 with a V-6 to a 2008 Black Element SC.
I made the switch for a number of reasons, but mainly for fuel economy. My new job requires me to log a lot of miles.
The obstacles to me loving this box are:
- The improvement in fuel economy hasn't been what I expected.
- The ride of the Element is more of a go-cart than a grown-up car.
- Now shopping for a trailer to haul my motorcycle. (receiver hitch added)
- Overall lack of power from the motor.
I am tempted to take a loss on it and trade it in on a 2008 Ridgeline that my favorite dealer has in stock...this will not address the fuel economy thing, but will give me a truck with power again.
Any thoughts, ideas, opinions?
Did I make a mistake? or am I just focusing on the negative?
I mean, I love the look of the Element. I think the Black SC is sweet. The storage is great for work samples. When travelling my 4 yr old son loves the room he has...plus my old black lab has his own place. Have not taken it camping; and I am holding back on getting a rack for my mountain bike.
Help me love her.
-simpson