2005 Honda Element

2005 Honda Element questions and answers

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Q: What is the proper spark plug gap for a 2005 Honda Element?


A: Had you gotten the stock NGK plugs, they would be gapped already.

Q: Does anyone know where I can find the OBD-2 port on a 2005 Honda Element? ?
I've looked everywhere under the dash on both sides an can't find it. thanks song... it was right where you said, I was looking right past it.

A: it hangs down directly under the steering wheel (per alldata)

Q: Can I sell a car I own if the title is under someone else's name?
I own a 2005 Honda Element. The title is under my parents' names. Do I have to do anything different in order to sell the car?

A: You can not sell the car as far as signing anything is concerned. Your parents will be the ones who will actually have to sign the title. Do you have a lien on the car, or do your parents have the title? The name(s) on the title is/are the owner(s).

Q: How to find a particular used car?
Do you know of any sites that assist with finding a particular make, model, and price range? The car I am looking for is hard to find (2003-2005 Honda Element 4x4)

A: Also try http://www.autotrader.com and http://www.edmunds.com. You may find something listed on the Trading Post at http://www.elementownersclub.com

Q: What are some models of fuel efficient, cheap, and safe suv's?
I currently drive a 2005 Honda Element EX AWD. I'd like to stay in this type of automobile, but with better fuel economy if possible. My lease ends in October '09 and I'm considering alternatives. Looking for the following: -- Head/leg room. I'm 6'8" and currently fit well in the Element but can sacrifice some room for better fuel efficiency. -- As close to 20MPG city rating as possible. This should really be my minimum but I noticed the EPA revised standards and all autos went down a few miles. I do no highway driving. -- Cost. I would be leasing this for 4 years. I have no plans to buy outright unless I consider used autos as an option. I'm also interested in alternatives such as hybrid, diesel, etc. As long as its a cheap leaser (meaning $25K and below), I fit in it, and the fuel economy is good, I'm game.

A: Ford Escape Hybrid, 34 mpg, i think it's a little more expensive than your $25K budget.

Q: Used car buying question?
Front Brakes. There is some yellowish/green looking stuff on the front rotors on this Honda Element with 6,000 miles on it. 2005. The car looks new and stories check out BUT... what is that stuff? Any ideas? Thanks.

A: Take the car to a mechanic who can look it over for you before you buy. Some places even do it for free. Better to be safe than sorry.

Q: first car/small suv with 10k cap?
Hello. I'm a young driver looking for my first car preferably a used small SUV (possibly car) that can handle the weather in the northeast region of the US. Safe, decent mpg, at less than 10k maybe up to 12/14k max. I've been looking at the following: Honda Element (hesitant on 2003, bc of first yr model in US) really like it though. Honda CR-V (older models) GMC Jimmy (worried on mpg, and reliability) Jeep Liberty (trail rated) (2005) (same as jimmy concerns) Scion xd (possibly new 2008) any thoughts on these or other small suv's that you think might work would be appreciated. thanks.

A: The CR-V is a good choice, it's reliable, good on gas, and has AWD. Jimmy and the Liberty are two that I wouldn't suggest. The XB and Element are nice cars, but you would better with a CR-V. You should also look at an AWD used Subaru Forester, it's an excellent choice.

Q: Which of these two vehicles will give me the bigger bang for my money?
I am a big guy who always finds himself in smaller vehicles… I need a bigger vehicle and found these two locally. Which seems like a better deal? Both are in my price range and both are fully loaded. I plan to take out a loan for 48 months to pay for it. Does anyone have any experience with either of these vehicles and could give me some information on them? Thanks. 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Bodystyle: 4 SUV Engine: 3.0L V6 FI DOHC Transmission: Automatic Ext. Color: Titanium Green Metallic Mileage: 43,636 Price:$11,754 Or…… 2003 Honda Element EX Bodystyle: 4 SUV Engine: 2.4L I4 SMPI Transmission: Automatic Ext. Color: Galapogos Green Metallic Mileage: 69,604 Price:$11,850

A: Just based on nothing other than Consumer Reports evaluation I would take the Honda but you'll need to take a good look at the condition of both. I have had both Ford and Honda vehicles over the years and have now become a dedicated Honda fan. Their attention to detail, their efficient engines, and the fact that their vehicles are the least polluting have won me over, (and many others as well). In the past 8 years with various Hondas I have never had a recall and I have never had one break down. I had a Ford truck that had, (and I'm not kidding), 6 recalls in the first year I owned it. I do understand that Ford has gotten much better, and the Escape is supposed to be a decent vehicle, but I'd still go with the Honda. Good Luck

Q: Help me get started please!!!! Does probable cause or reasonable suspicion exist? Help me explain.?
Does probable cause or reasonable suspicion exist? Help me explain. Do the levels of proof justify a stop and frisk or an arrest? Help me explain. Determine if Miranda warnings were properly given and why. Did a proper vehicle inverntory search occur? How do you know? Did the officer follow proper procedures for seizure of person/things? Help me explain. Which doctrine applies: Plain view, open fields, or abandonment? Help me Explain. Determine the jurisdiction and the venue. Should a DNA inquiry be used in this case? Explain. Identify elements from the fact pattern. On Friday, August 26, 2005, Officer Todd Melbourne of the Phoenix Police Department drove his cruiser behind a red Honda Civic heading northbound on Hayden Road. The Civic had a crack in the windshield, one headlight was out, and traveled 5 mph under the speed limit. Officer Melbourne also noticed the vehicle tags were two months past due. He turned his cruiser’s lights on, and the Civic pulled over to the right. Officer Melbourne called the license plate into dispatch and found the registered owner of the vehicle, Jacob Tierney, had an arrest warrant for missing a mandatory probationary hearing three weeks back. He called for backup and exited the police cruiser. As the officer walked toward the Civic, the driver hit the gas, spun the back tires, and continued down Hayden Road. Officer Melbourne got back into his car, advised dispatch he was involved in a police chase, and drove after the Civic. Just 100 yards from the start of the chase, the Civic stopped along the side of the road. Officer Melbourne pulled behind the vehicle as two men exited, and ran in opposite directions. The officer chased after the man heading east through a park. After a series of bushes, fences, and backyards, however, Melbourne was unable to bring the man into custody; both of the vehicle’s occupants had escaped. Officer Kevin Sedwick had arrived by the time Officer Melbourne returned to the abandoned cars. Sedwick advised Melbourne that a rape had occurred only a few miles away from their location; the suspects were identified as two males, in their late twenties, wearing dark clothes. Officer Melbourne described the male he had chased as wearing dark clothes. Both of the Civic’s doors were left open, and officers Melbourne and Sedwick searched the contents of the vehicle. Officer Sedwick found an Arizona driver license on the floor near the gas pedal, issued to a Bruce Moreno. Officer Melbourne found a black, hooded sweatshirt on the backseat and a pair of jogging socks on the floor. The officers impounded the vehicle and drove back to the stationhouse. Two detectives, Patrick Jones and James Morales, were assigned to work the case. They were given the details of the crime, the suspects, and the location of the victim. Jones and Morales went to question the victim, who was in the hospital receiving treatment and a forensic exam. During questioning, the victim identified Moreno from the driver license picture and Tierney from a mug shot, both of which were grouped with five other photos. She told the detectives that her light blue shirt was ripped from her during the attack, while the suspects forced off her socks and Adidas® running shoes just before leaving the scene. The victim also indicated that she overheard the suspects planning to take a trip somewhere. The detectives called for backup and went to Tierney’s residence, where the Civic was registered. Jones and Morales arrived at the Tierney residence, where, through the window and the half-opened drapes, they could see a woman with a cut across her face, crying on a couch. The detectives knocked down the front door and entered the house, without a warrant or consent from the residents. Four people were sitting on the couch, two unidentified women—one crying–with Moreno and Tierney. Drug paraphernalia, a semi-automatic gun, a knife, and a blue, ripped shirt rested on the coffee table. The house was cleared and secured. No other evidence was collected. The four individuals were handcuffed and placed under arrest. Moreno and Tierney were taken outside, where they were read Miranda rights. The detectives then questioned the two men about the ripped shirt and the alleged rape. The women were questioned about the drugs and weapons on the table, which they confessed to having in their possession. Once the women appeared before the magistrate, they were also informed of their Miranda rights. All parties were taken to the Maricopa County Jail for processing. Tierney and Moreno were charged with rape and possession of narcotics. The women were also charged with possession of narcotics. Their trials are pending in Arizona Superior Court.

A: Yes.

Q: Scion Xb versus Honda Element?
Im looking to purchase a new car for the upcoming year...Im not interested in having the latest model (2008/2005) or anywhere in between? doesnt matter -of the 2 but I am interested in picking out of the scion or the element, Im 23, single no kids, college student...what ya think which do you think is best?!?!

A: Strange...I responded to this question earlier, but none of the answers show up. Here's a copy of that reply. I used to own an Element and now own a 2nd generation xB. I was originally drawn to the Element because of its AWD capability, funky styling (the last thing I want is another "me-too" ride), big on the inside/small on the outside layout, long list of standard features, fun to drive factor, bang for the buck and Honda's reputation for trouble free vehicles. The Element filled those requirements just fine for about three years and just enough mileage to put it out of warranty. Then things started going wrong. Not a lot of things, but not what I expected from a Honda. Besides, by then I had grown tired of the clamshell doors, the composite body panels were more of a hassle to take care of than conventional painted parts, I had concerns about the durability of the supposedly rugged interior, plus it was ready for new tires. The final straw was $1200 for a new heater core. That killed my confidence in Honda. I replaced the Element with a 2008 Scion xB last summer. Although it has a lot of dedicated fans, I didn't care for the original xB design...but the new model is a different breed. It has all of the features that drew me to the Element except for AWD (which I never really used anyhow) and was $1000 cheaper out the door than the E was 4-1/2 years earlier. On top of that, the xB seats five (the Element only seats four), it's quieter with a smoother ride, and gets better gas mileage. Parked next to a friend's Element, the xB shines. It's sleek and contemporary and the Element just looks so...old. The E is still essentially the same design that was introduced in 2003 and really shows its age. Oh, one other thing. I really appreciate being able to wash the roof of the xB without having to drag out something to stand on. The Element is too tall for that...unless, perhaps, you play pro basketball. Granted, the xB isn't perfect. The interior is rather bland, there's no lock on the glovebox and the console/armrest is pretty useless. All petty stuff. It's comfortable, is a blast to drive, comes very well equipped, has airbags everywhere, and is a terrific value. No AWD, but it has traction control, stability control, and ABS...very sophisticated for the price you pay. The only remaining question is whether Toyota's reputation for building great cars is better than Honda's reputation for building great cars. Bottom Line: The xB wins. As much as I enjoyed the Element I don't regret switching to the xB.