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Old Nov 20, 2002
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2003 Honda Element -- Element of Surprise???

WOW! Quirky? Different? Still looks like it is in the concept stage. I dunno what to think... Honda's radical approach. I guess I will have to personally see one. Still thinking... Any takers??? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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the more i look at it, them less disgusting it looks....to me at least.

definetly a good car for active people on the go
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The paint scheme makes it look like a concept car. I have an aunt that is looking to buy one when they're released
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i pass
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i like it. dunno why, but i'm beginning to like it.
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i dig that car so much. the only thing that needs to be changed are the rims and ur good to PIMP HEHEHE
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[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-puke.gif[/IMG] i think it looks soo nasty!! ewww!
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I think the 8th generation Civic will be based on this design... tall and boxy. haha [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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When i first saw it I was thinking to myself "WTF are those Honda designers thinking?" but the more I look at it and look at its features, the more I am growing acustom to it, but I cant wait to see it at the dealer, then I will decide.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Crashoveride
When i first saw it I was thinking to myself "WTF are those Honda designers thinking?" but the more I look at it and look at its features, the more I am growing acustom to it, but I cant wait to see it at the dealer, then I will decide.[hr]
right on![IMG]i/expressions/beer_yum.gif[/IMG]
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i dig that car so much. the only thing that needs to be changed are the rims and ur good to PIMP HEHEHE [hr]
haha

you read my mind...put sum bling bling 20s and its an econompc pimp ride[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG] pimp for under..what like 25g for an ex?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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practical and economical. has that love it or hate it look to it
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Does school bus come to mind???[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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I dunno.. I kinda like the design. Don't mind driving one. Definitely not a car in the racing scene with fine ladies, but looks like a fun car to drive with ur friends. Japanese taste perhaps?
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I say forget that thing, I would rather get a pilot, its uglier then the SI IMO but if u like it then go for it

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I think the designers studied the Aztec to much when the designed this car.
If it didnt have all the gray plastic on it, it just might look decent
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can anyone say..BANG BUS!!!
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Its the Honda Aztek.

Dont care about space, practicality, etc. It is still SO UGLY!
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[hr]Originally posted by: hondamexicano
Its the Honda Aztek.

Dont care about space, practicality, etc. It is still SO UGLY![hr]
I believe Honda may be taking some cost-cutting measures on its R&D, and purchased the Aztek design plan from GM. We all know that GM certainly needs the money due to low profits. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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honda seems to be doing a massive amount of promos for the element, check this out
element digital media
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its for wanna-be outdoors people
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its for wanna-be outdoors people[hr]
like me
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I like it get rid of the plastic with some carbon fiber and its on.
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Well until I see it in person I am not going to really make a comment but right now I think its just Ugly by photos

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I saw it in person a few weeks ago, and this thing is really growing on me!!! At first I was like WTF is honda thinking, but the more I look at it, the more I like it!
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I saw a prototype at the Boston auto show that was [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-puke.gif[/IMG] it was red and didn't even have a radio.

2 weeks later I saw a blue production unit at another show, it was awesome!!!!!!
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Yeah I finally saw one at my dealer on the showroom floor. It looks all right don't like the non painted surfaces though. The vehicle doesn't fit into my lifestyle but it will sell.

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if both of those cars had sex and they had a baby it would look like the element
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It totally does look like a concept car...but when I first saw the commercial, I was like WTF. But now even though I havent seen it in person yet...I think its rather cool looking. Just think of all the Meguires Plastic protectant you are going to have to buy....lol.

Its just like any new car that is released. It takes time to get use to. When the new accord sedan came out I was the first to say that I didnt like the design....I would rather have a 2k2, but now I gotta tell you that the 2k3 Sedan has grown on me....I would buy one....but not the coupe. I still think the coupe looks like a volvo gone bad.
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Do you think the Element could pose as Pontiac Aztek's sister???[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] They almost share the same amount of ugly body cladding... making it almost equally repulsive. Looks like a "BANG BUS" to me. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] Maybe it will take some time to get used to.
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