[Box Car Willy]

Hi all. I'm looking to buy an E and after quite a bit of searching this site and some additional googling, can someone please confirm the following:
If I want the black or grey panels, I'd have to buy a 2003-05.
If I want the rear factory sunroof, it has to be a 2003-08 AWD model.
If I want an ipod plug, it has to be an EX model.
If I want a 5-speed auto it has to be 2007 or newer.
If I want stability control, it has to be 2007 or newer.
If I want factory heated seats, they were never offered.
If I want a factory external temp display, has to be 2008 or newer EX model.
Obviously I won't be able to get everything I want if the above is correct - thanks in advance for any confirmation/corrections of the above.
BCW

 

[Patronus]

Black or gray panels also available in 2006-2008 LX models

External temp I think is 2009 and newer EX models

Other than these 2 the list looks correct.

I think this would make an excellent permanent thread for people in the market for used E's (not just references to the lame Honda website specs).

 

[lizzurd]

I made a few changes moted in bold type

If I want the black or grey panels, I'd have to buy a 2003-05. Grey 2003-2006 Black 2005-2008
If I want the rear factory sunroof, it has to be a 2003-08 AWD model.
If I want an ipod plug, it has to be an EX model.
If I want a 5-speed auto it has to be 2007 or newer.
If I want stability control, it has to be 2007 or newer.
If I want factory heated seats, they were never offered.
If I want a factory external temp display, has to be 2009 or newer EX model.

 

[SLKGuy]

Wow, great post, this is exactly where I'm at. Looking at options. Like for instance for me the AUX input is deal breaker, unless the Element is a car friendly to aftermarket radios. I bought a new car without any AUX or iPod interface and i suffer everyday the horrors of an FM Tuner.