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Hey all,
My father really likes the Element. I am planning on getting him a 2010 EX model. I have read as much as i could on it. Unfortunately, there is not an EX for me to testdrive around where i live...there is barely any 2009 model left!
So, i have to wait for the 2010's to come in. Anyway, i have a few quick Q's:
1. How comfortable are the front seats? I know that there are no lumbar support...does it need one?
2. Along the same lines, how comfortable are the Active Headrests on the front seats? My wife's Acura TSX headrest are supremely comfortable...unlike many other manufacturer's active headrest which tend to prod the back of your head uncomfortably.
3. I know that it is a box...i have one too. Is the windnoise bad on the highway? Which is worst...wind noise or roadnoise? I had a 1997 Honda CRV which had horrible road noise isolation (but a damn fine machine otherwise!). I know that there was a TSB for 2009 model's windshield...did that help (for '09 owners)??
4. How is the highway ride?? Not too bouncy?? I know that the wheelbase is kinda short.
5. Is there any known defect on the Element? Subframe cracking or something along those lines?
6. Lastly, how is the EX model's stereo system (270 watt)?? Does it sound good? Is there a CD changer that you can hook it up to?? (My father is very low-tech...so, forget about IPOD, etc.)
Thanks for helping me (and my father) out!!
My father really likes the Element. I am planning on getting him a 2010 EX model. I have read as much as i could on it. Unfortunately, there is not an EX for me to testdrive around where i live...there is barely any 2009 model left!
1. How comfortable are the front seats? I know that there are no lumbar support...does it need one?
2. Along the same lines, how comfortable are the Active Headrests on the front seats? My wife's Acura TSX headrest are supremely comfortable...unlike many other manufacturer's active headrest which tend to prod the back of your head uncomfortably.
3. I know that it is a box...i have one too. Is the windnoise bad on the highway? Which is worst...wind noise or roadnoise? I had a 1997 Honda CRV which had horrible road noise isolation (but a damn fine machine otherwise!). I know that there was a TSB for 2009 model's windshield...did that help (for '09 owners)??
4. How is the highway ride?? Not too bouncy?? I know that the wheelbase is kinda short.
5. Is there any known defect on the Element? Subframe cracking or something along those lines?
6. Lastly, how is the EX model's stereo system (270 watt)?? Does it sound good? Is there a CD changer that you can hook it up to?? (My father is very low-tech...so, forget about IPOD, etc.)
Thanks for helping me (and my father) out!!
