I think that the decision has to be yours....but here are a few thoughts...
While the windshield has been an issue for some it is not happening to every single E owner, the same is true for other issues. Obviously no one can predict what will happen to their E or any new car.
I will tell you this....I have had my E for a month and a half....2100 miles....no issues what so ever.....my windshield has even been hit by two rocks...one so loudly that I thought for sure it was going to be chipped or start to crack....but nothing.
Also please keep this in mind....I believe T Mac posted that 19,000+ Elements have been sold this year to date.....and while this website had several hundred, maybe even a thousand members....it is only a small sample of Element owners and not everyone in this segment of E owners is experiencing issues.
Also keep in mind this is a first model year car.....if you are concerned at all take a few months and think about it, watch the boards, and possibly even wait for the 2004 models.....see what comes up!
While the windshield has been an issue for some it is not happening to every single E owner, the same is true for other issues. Obviously no one can predict what will happen to their E or any new car.
I will tell you this....I have had my E for a month and a half....2100 miles....no issues what so ever.....my windshield has even been hit by two rocks...one so loudly that I thought for sure it was going to be chipped or start to crack....but nothing.
Also please keep this in mind....I believe T Mac posted that 19,000+ Elements have been sold this year to date.....and while this website had several hundred, maybe even a thousand members....it is only a small sample of Element owners and not everyone in this segment of E owners is experiencing issues.
Also keep in mind this is a first model year car.....if you are concerned at all take a few months and think about it, watch the boards, and possibly even wait for the 2004 models.....see what comes up!
