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Just picked up my "new to me" 2007 Honda Element, 4 WD EX w/ AT. I was an original "E" owner in 2003, but regretfully sold it prior to my deployment to Afghanistan in 2007. I've really missed it, and have been driving my wife's "hand-me-downs" ever since (2006 Civic first, then 2007 Mazda5). But, after returning from my last deployment (this time Iraq), the wife said that if I "found the right one", I could become an Element owner once again.
I looked at a 2010, and was stoked for the in-dash Nav and integrated back-up camera (we tow a Honda Aquatrax jetski), but wasn't as keen on the looks of the front fascia...and was really bummed about the lack of sunroof. I'd been scouring craigslist and Yahoo autos for a low-mileage late-model "E", but to no avail. I was actually at a Mazda dealership this weekend looking to "maybe" trade the Mazda5 in for a Mazda3, when I came across this sitting on their used car lot.
Really got excited upon seeing it. Great color, with a lot of great options/accessories already purchased by the previous owner. Previous owner had traded it in, and obviously pampered it as it had all service records and was in pristine condition...best part was that it had only 11,970 miles! Yep, this must have been a garaged/weekend only type of vehicle. I was really struck by how well the HFP wheels matched the color of the vehicle...they look like nearly an exact match. Anyhow, here is what it came equipped with by the previous owner (that I've identified thus far anyhow):
- Factory Roof Rack w/ Rocky Mounts bike rack
- Factory Side Steps
- Factory Fog Lights
- Front & Rear Mud Guards
- Door Visors
- All-Season Floor Mats
- HFP 17" Bronze Wheels
- Yokohama Geolander H/T-S tires (235/65R17)
- F & R Magnum Cross-drilled rotors (with original 1,000 mile boxed rotors & pads included)
- Injen Super SES Stainless Steel Cat Back Exhaust
- K & N air filter
- Decorative trim on the front grill
Anyhow, it feels great to be driving an "E" again, and I'm obviously excited about my purchase. I've included a few photos of my new addition and am now contemplating just what will be my next "add-on" to purchase.
I looked at a 2010, and was stoked for the in-dash Nav and integrated back-up camera (we tow a Honda Aquatrax jetski), but wasn't as keen on the looks of the front fascia...and was really bummed about the lack of sunroof. I'd been scouring craigslist and Yahoo autos for a low-mileage late-model "E", but to no avail. I was actually at a Mazda dealership this weekend looking to "maybe" trade the Mazda5 in for a Mazda3, when I came across this sitting on their used car lot.
Really got excited upon seeing it. Great color, with a lot of great options/accessories already purchased by the previous owner. Previous owner had traded it in, and obviously pampered it as it had all service records and was in pristine condition...best part was that it had only 11,970 miles! Yep, this must have been a garaged/weekend only type of vehicle. I was really struck by how well the HFP wheels matched the color of the vehicle...they look like nearly an exact match. Anyhow, here is what it came equipped with by the previous owner (that I've identified thus far anyhow):
- Factory Roof Rack w/ Rocky Mounts bike rack
- Factory Side Steps
- Factory Fog Lights
- Front & Rear Mud Guards
- Door Visors
- All-Season Floor Mats
- HFP 17" Bronze Wheels
- Yokohama Geolander H/T-S tires (235/65R17)
- F & R Magnum Cross-drilled rotors (with original 1,000 mile boxed rotors & pads included)
- Injen Super SES Stainless Steel Cat Back Exhaust
- K & N air filter
- Decorative trim on the front grill
Anyhow, it feels great to be driving an "E" again, and I'm obviously excited about my purchase. I've included a few photos of my new addition and am now contemplating just what will be my next "add-on" to purchase.
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