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I'd hoped that my 03' EBP EX would last another three years. Catastrophic hail damage has ruled that out- and the insurance is totaling the vehicle. I considered keeping "dent-a-licious" since I'm only at 110K mi, but it seems prudent to buy newer, and dodge the major repairs of post 100K cars. And I'm seriously considering another E. A first repeat buy for me.
I couldn't keep up with all of the changes over the past seven years. Losing 5 speed as an option is painful but not a deal-breaker. I'm concerned about the belts-in-seats since I'm a big guy @ 6'2" 300lbs. It's harder for me to justify a buying 20/25 MPG car nowadays. And it bothers me that there are still windshield issues. (my 03' went through three windshields in four years- and I got a part of that class-action settlement too)
Yeah, it's still a toaster with a four-banger engine. But I'd like to hear from 2010 owners that have also owned the first-model year Element before I start test-driving.
Thanks in advance.
I couldn't keep up with all of the changes over the past seven years. Losing 5 speed as an option is painful but not a deal-breaker. I'm concerned about the belts-in-seats since I'm a big guy @ 6'2" 300lbs. It's harder for me to justify a buying 20/25 MPG car nowadays. And it bothers me that there are still windshield issues. (my 03' went through three windshields in four years- and I got a part of that class-action settlement too)
Yeah, it's still a toaster with a four-banger engine. But I'd like to hear from 2010 owners that have also owned the first-model year Element before I start test-driving.
What were the major differences? I'm talking long-term observables. Things that can't be easily observed in a test drive.
What were your favorite changes from 03' model?
What were your least favorite changes from the 03' model?
Is the magic still there? Or is it a shadow of its former self?
Thanks in advance.