Honda 2009 Element Dallas Texas

Reader’s Question:

What are the good points on the Honda Element? I honestly think that it’s quite a uniquely shaped vehicle. Would this vehicle be a great add to the roads of Texas?

Peter

Dallas, TX

Hey there, Peter! Of course, another odd-shaped car would not be a bad add on the streets of Texas. But let’s not bring a good thing down by harping on shape alone. The 2009 Honda Element has what it takes to back up its claim to being fun-inspired SUV. After reading up on how consumers reacted towards the Element, I’m even more convinced that Honda stumbled onto something with this unique design. Traditionally, I always saw an SUV as just a giant car that uses a truck chassis. But with how Honda approached the Element’s design, I think it hits something for the adventurous, fun-seeking market.

First thing that grabs you with the Honda Element is its size, it is not longer than most SUVs, it’s taller. Then further checking out the exterior, you see a unique clamshell rear door. Moving up to the side, even how the side doors open up is different from most cars. Taking these exterior aspects into consideration, one is led to believe that this car is built to carry personal gear like bikes, musical equipment, heck, even small furniture. Looking under the hood, does it have the heart of an SUV? If you’re into the usual “where’s the V6?” type of person, then you might be disappointed. You will find a 2.4 Liter i-VTEC engine under the hood that can give you a fair amount of horses, about 166 of them. For me, as a personal SUV/ hauler, I think that should be enough for you to play around with. Match that with the Real-Time 4WD which is common Honda technology and you get a fun SUV. I think it’s worth your time to drive this vehicle around Dallas.

Dallas Texas 2008 Honda S2000

Reader’s Question:

I want to ask about a used Honda S2000. Is it any good and how much?

Keith

Dallas, TX

I have been driving unsightly small cars for quite some time, so at the present that I have my primary real occupation out of college, I wanted to indulge myself to a Dallas Honda car I really liked. I ended up choosing the 2008 S2000, which is a smooth small convertible which appeared, just like I picture a car should appear. It has nothing of the knotted features of a lot of contemporary convertibles, and has an outer shell which is both well-built and striking.

So how is the 2008 S2000 car? It is really enjoyable. It has got a chassis which is very quick, but I got the majority boot out of the engine, the revolution is so crazy and it produces the noise you like everyone else to pay attention to. It is attractive and does not have a lot of holding it back, and as well to that it packs a lot of performance excellence into only thirty thousand dollars.

Dallas Used Honda Car

I’ve been driving ugly little cars for too long, so now that I have my first real job out of college, I wanted to treat myself to a used Honda car I actually liked. I ended up picking the 2008 S2000, which is a sleek little convertible which looked just like I imagine a car should look. It has nothing of the contorted features of many modern convertibles, and has an appearance which is both sturdy and impressive.

So how is the drive? FUN. It’s got a chassis which is very nimble, but I got the most kick out of the engine, which revs like crazy and makes the noise you want everybody else to hear. It’s pretty spare and doesn’t have too much holding it back, and in addition to that it packs a lot of performance quality into only thirty thousand dollars.