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Regretting buying my CR-V
Hey guys,
new forum member here. Let me start off at the beginning. I was buying a new car to replace my old 06' Vibe. Im pretty well-off so I'm not looking to catch flack for trading up. Anyways, settled on either the Element, or the CR-V. I LOVED the way the Element looked/functioned and handled, but loved the style of newer 3rd gen V's and the fact it was more like a 'traditional' suv. After test driving both, and doing extensive research, I chose the EX CR-V. Now, here we are about 3 weeks later, and I am having IMMENSE feelings of regret for not going with my gut and choosing the Element. I am a 22 yr old guy, no kids or nothin, and was swayed to think more like an 'adult' and chose something i THOUGHT i wanted. But now, i wish the element were in my driveway than my CR-V.
Am I terrible for thinking this? Ive always lived outside the 'norm' per se, and feel like the element is a better fit for me. I love the tailgate combo, stadium seats, the overall look, everything. the thing that turned me off initially and swayed me to the CRV was engine noise, but it is LESS noisier than my previous 2006 vibe. People are telling me I shouldn't of chose the CRV, and gotten a truck or something. But they are wrong, Trucks are not for me. I know what I like, and the element is more "me" then the CRV.
Why do you guys like your elements? Would you have chosen a CRV instead? Not that you know me personally, but does age factor in when considering a CRV/Element or is it completely subjective.
I would like as many people to chime in on my situation and possible solutions. Would you advise me to bite the bullet and trade my CRV for an element and be happy, or ride out my CRV and never know 'what if'.

Hey guys,
new forum member here. Let me start off at the beginning. I was buying a new car to replace my old 06' Vibe. Im pretty well-off so I'm not looking to catch flack for trading up. Anyways, settled on either the Element, or the CR-V. I LOVED the way the Element looked/functioned and handled, but loved the style of newer 3rd gen V's and the fact it was more like a 'traditional' suv. After test driving both, and doing extensive research, I chose the EX CR-V. Now, here we are about 3 weeks later, and I am having IMMENSE feelings of regret for not going with my gut and choosing the Element. I am a 22 yr old guy, no kids or nothin, and was swayed to think more like an 'adult' and chose something i THOUGHT i wanted. But now, i wish the element were in my driveway than my CR-V.
Am I terrible for thinking this? Ive always lived outside the 'norm' per se, and feel like the element is a better fit for me. I love the tailgate combo, stadium seats, the overall look, everything. the thing that turned me off initially and swayed me to the CRV was engine noise, but it is LESS noisier than my previous 2006 vibe. People are telling me I shouldn't of chose the CRV, and gotten a truck or something. But they are wrong, Trucks are not for me. I know what I like, and the element is more "me" then the CRV.
Why do you guys like your elements? Would you have chosen a CRV instead? Not that you know me personally, but does age factor in when considering a CRV/Element or is it completely subjective.
I would like as many people to chime in on my situation and possible solutions. Would you advise me to bite the bullet and trade my CRV for an element and be happy, or ride out my CRV and never know 'what if'.