Blu

Anyone here have any experience with first-gen Hondas? I'm thinking of an Element, but want to know how Honda is with reliability and other issues that pop up with first generations of a car model...

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I have a..well, not first gen, but first model year honda civic 2001, and the only problems I had were bad struts that were fixed under recall. Otherwise, no issues. I've owned oh, 5 hondas, and never a problem.

Of course, Elements are butt ugly, and that isn't a warranty item.

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bachviet

The engine and chasis are from the 2gen CR-V. The chasis is based on the Civic and the engine is on the Accord I4. The engine is brand new though but you shouldn't have any problem with it.

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UnReAL

while it is only my first honda, my new 2003 civic has had no problems whatsoever, as i would hope with only 3200 miles on it. oil change every 10000 miles, gotta love it!

Jihforce

The Element is almost as ugly as the Asstek.

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coleslaw

Wow. That's a low blow! Funny though!

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Blu

BUT! the difference is that the Aztec is ugly and non-functional. The Element is ugly b/c it's useful. I drove one over the weekend, and it's suprisingly fun to drive. It responds well, and has oodles of storage. 70+ cu. ft. with the seats up or out.

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palayah8ta

If its theres one thing these forums have taught me, is not to diss on ones taste in cars/music/etc... so if he likes it, thats great. but in blu's defense i like the car too. it looks great, i like the defined lines and the suicide doors. Maybe it looks funny in commericals, but its a good lookin car up close.
one thing u can diss, is the lack of power, i think they shouldve gave it a little more punch. o well.
Dan

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attgig

aztec's are pretty functional. The back is supposed to open up into a tent, and it's supposed to be a great outdoors and/or tailgating vehicle.
that said...it's butt.

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Jihforce

I'm not dissing anyone's taste. I'm just saying that the Element is ugly. Almost as ugly as the Asstek. Everyone has different tastes, and I don't care to taste the Element.