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Q: Hitch installed on Honda Element?
I have a 2006 Element and would like to install a hitch. I live in the Washington DC area, can anyone recommend a good inexpensive way to go about this?

A: My suggestion, if you have the tools and a little muscle for it, is to go to an auto parts store like Auto Zone or Advance and buy a class 2 or class 3 tow kit. You will also need a good drill with the appropriate metal bits. (Class 3 is only necessary if you plan to haul cars or heavy trailers with it and is not a good idea if it would exceed your vehicles towing capacity.) If all you want is a sport tow bar to hook up a small boat or some wave runners or the like, you need a class 2 hitch. Hold the bar up under your undercarriage to make sure it will line up with the frame. Use something to hold it in place (a couple of friends are helpful here). Use a scratch awl (looks like an ice pick) to scribe the circle where you will be drilling into the frame and mark the center with a center punch. (You can use any hard piece of metal for this that has a sharp tip as long as it is long enough for you to hit it >and not your hand< with a hammer.) Take your drill and use a small bit to drive the first hole all the way through the frame where you put your center punch on each side of the frame. A 1/4" is usually good to start with. Repeat this step using bigger drill bits each time until you get the hole just barely big enough to slide your carriage bolts through. Finish mounting of the tow bar according to the instructions. AND MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN THE BOLTS CORRECTLY WITHOUT STRIPPING THEM. You can also tack-weld the nuts to the bolts after you have finished torquing them to keep them from being removed. (I strongly suggest this if you do not intend to remove it later.) The bar should stick out just underneath your bumper so that you can install whatever size ball hitch assembly fits for the item you want to tow. The open box-end should be almost flush with the outer edge of the bumper as well. Keep in mind there are different ball hitches that raise or lower the ball, and the ball itself comes in different sizes according to the trailer hitch you need it for. They are not universal. Also make sure to use a good locking pin for your ball hitch so it doesn't wobble, rattle, or wear (and so noone can steal it). Almost forgot, make sure to look into a wiring harness for the lights. It pays to be legal on the road. Happy Hauling!

Q: I am very interested in buying a Honda Element?
I live in Washington State and I am particularly looking for a 2006 EX-P Manual. I do not necessarily prefer buying from dealers, however if I do, I want the best deal. Are there any good deals out there or is anyone selling one at an auction? Yeah...I saw one of these models actually for sale on Ebay. It was on reserve pricing though.

A: It is highly unlikely that you will find a 2006 vehicle for sale at an auction that is open to the public. There are not that many current model year cars that are bought new, and resold within a couple of months. With a limited supply, your chances of finding one is greatly reduced. You can check www.edmunds.com to get info on the cost factor for anew vehicle.

Q: Can you get a remote start system if your car has a manual transmission?
I have a 2006 Honda Element and it also has the immobilizer built in to it. Can't you bypass the clutch?

A: It could be done, and has been done, but is never recommended, mainly due to the safety issues. To use a remote starter would entail bypassing the clutch safety switch. If you don't remember to leave it in neutral AND engage the parking brake, activating the starter would likely send the vehicle forward or backward (depending on what gear you park in) into another car, the garage door or wall, or worst case, a person or pet. I don't think you will even find an installation place that will do it on a manual vehicle.

Q: Honda Mechanics.....?
When I turn on my 2006 Honda Element, the Engine Service light flashes 10 times and then stops and then flashes 5. After that the light stays out for the duration of the trip. Do you happen to know what "code" it is flashing without me having to go pay the $80.00 service fee. Last time it was a reminder to change my oil - THank you

A: i own a repair shop,and its flashing a code 15 at you its just a service reminder for it, if I'm not mistaken,take it by auto zone and have them scan it for free,and they can tell you exactly what the code is and what it means also,then you,ll know for sure what it is,good luck,i hope this helps.

Q: Truck repoed - Honda being pissy?
Our 2006 Honda Element was just repossessed. We were willing to pay what we owe but Honda said our only option is to refinance so we can pay off the loan. ????? Is this legal? What are my options?

A: If it has already been repossessed they can demand payment in full. You should have tried to work out the situation before they came and got the car. It is perfectly legal and your only option is to come up with the money or face paying off the remainder of the loan on a car you don't have.

Q: i want to sell my car and get cheaper payments? any suggestions?
i owe about 21000. i have a 750 credit score. its a 2006 honda element and i'm paying 476 a month and 5.64 apr. i just got engaged and want a smaller car and low payments to save money. hopefully around 250. what should i trade it in for? and how much of a hit am i'm gonna take? is it worth it? any suggestions?

A: This is based on my experience. Trying to trade in a car is easy to do; however, you're likely to take a hit on your payments. If your element is worth less than what you owe and the dealer is not willing to pay the trade amount for it then you will have what is called "negative equity." The negative equity is then applied to the car that you wish to get into. (in my case, it was an extra 6,000) I would visit different dealers too. At one dealer-I was offered 600, another 1,000, and another 2200. Obviously, different opinions among dealers just miles apart. Depending on your situation, i'd say it's worth it even to take the hit in order to lower payments and start saving some money. Unfortunately, that's how the system works. As for cars, i'd recommend anything used and has a warranty. If you're not loyal to a car brand, i'd go with Ford---possibly getting a Taurus. Oldsmobile and GM are also great cars to own and most mechanics are reasonable should the warranty not cover. Toyota would be my next choice. Congratulations of your engagement. Trade your car in for something you're comfortorable in. Don't settle just cause you want to lower your payments. Good luck!!!

Q: What Amp is better a 4 channel Rockford or a 4 channel MTX. Both are top of the line. Please help.?
The Amp is for 4 infinaty Kapas. Wich will go in my 2006 Honda Element

A: Go with the Rockford better built technology. I have a 50x4 that I have been using to run 4 full range with the built in high pass filter on the front two channels and bridged the rear channels using the low pass filter for two 10" JL Audio W2. I have been using this set up for about 8 years now and never had a problem. MTX's have a problem with overheating and ignition noise.

Q: oh no! 2 flat tires!?
how much should I expect to pay for 2 new tires for a 2006 honda element? Can they just patch the old ones? One is really flat well it was 108 for the towing and only 20 for the patching - at least they were open on Easter. Thanks everyone!

A: You can expect to pay $80-150 per tire for new ones. As long as the hole isn't in the sidewall or isn't ridiculously large, they should be able to patch for way less--depending on where you live and whatnot, starting at like $15 a tire! Your tire might have come of the rim, which is something else that can be easily fixed [happened on my honda a few times when I was learning to drive...stupid curbs]. Good luck, and stay away from Sears--they sabotaged our brake line when we went in for a tire replacement last month!!

Q: Guys-you'd like this question!!?
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A: Black 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, bass and music blaring. Don't forget the graphic!

Q: That's how I roll?
2006 Honda Element-windows down, with my favorite song on, hair blowing in the wind. That's how I roll. Is you're car ghetto, how do you cruise through the town? FROM http://answers.yahoo.com/my/my;_ylt=Aok7QIoLB_v2TLsBJouK9Qfpy6IX WRONG LINK HERE: http://answers.yahoo.com/my/my;_ylt=Aok7QIoLB_v2TLsBJouK9Qfpy6IX STILL wrong. Hmm. http://360.yahoo.com/profile-a7eSMl4labNB__ZlTBv.uOdyfFlTkL6fBsdjdng- THERE

A: i don't cruise through the town because gas is 3.00 dollars a gallon....

Q: Parking Brake Noise Question?
I have a 2006 Honda Element All-Wheel Drive with 4 wheel disc brakes. If I am stopped and I engage the parking brake then I do not hear anything odd. If I am moving forward at any speed (fast or very slow) and I hold in the parking brake button and pull up (it is not locking, just braking the rear wheels) then I hear a loud clunk underneath the car. The sound is NOT from the rear wheels, it is almost directly beneath the brake lever. I have nver had this problem before. By the way, I don't need to lectures about how I should not be applying the brake while driving, just because you shouldn't do it does not mean it should be making that sound. That is the only answer that I got when I brought it in to the "pros". Thanks for the help. I do not want to give the impression that I am just rolling down the street braking with the parking brake. So far my solution has been (and will continue to be, probably no matter what the answer is) to ignore it, it's not like it comes up ever in the operational setting. If everytime you stick your hand out the window going 80 miles an hour, the rearview mirror were to fall off then a solution is simple: Don't stick your hand out the window while going that speed; but it still does not explain why it is happening. I do not believe it to be a cut off since the parking brake still applies the brakes effectively. I do not know if it is something that has always happened, it has for at least the past 6 months. My only concern is that I have driven vehicles, including other Honda's, that do not have this happen to. As such, it makes me think that there was no fundamental design change between those and mine or else the Honda people would have known, or at least I would think so.

A: You might do well to listen to the 'pros'. You are right - in most vehicles you won't have any problems (past brake and tire wear) from using your parking brake to break the back wheels loose, however it sounds like this particular vehicle may be attempting to lock something in place (driveshaft maybe?) since it is intended to be a 'parking brake'. Has it always done it? If so - then I think my theory holds true. If it just started doing it, then you may have caused damage to it by horsing it around, and it can probably be fixed, although it may cost you.

Q: How much will car prices go down in two years?
I just turned 14, and decided that I want to start saving for a car. I'm dead-set on getting a honda element. I wanted to know about how much car prices will go down. For example, if a 2006 model is about 16,000 now, how much do you think it will it be in two years when I get my license.

A: I sold a five year old AWD Honda Element EX with a five-speed transmission this summer for just under $13K. It had about 41,000 miles on it, and except for the original tires was in immaculate condition with all service records. For the condition it was in, $13K was a deal, but you could find comparable Elements that were not as pristine and with more miles for $11-$12K. You could probably find a low-end beater for under $9K. Bottom line: There will be a wide range of prices depending on which model, options, condition and mileage you're talking about. One other factor...the Element's design is going on six years old with no buzz about what the next generation Element will be...or if there will even be an Element in Honda's future. If that happens, used Element prices may decline because it is heading towards extinction.