The cars and bikes thread!

[gnuyork]

Bought a new to me car, 04 Element with only 120k miles on it a couple weeks ago. Super utilitarian for hauling the baby when need or mountain bikes.

Going to get something more fun to act as a sometimes daily as well next year.

Nice, I have a 07 and as dorky as it is, it's super useful. Yup mountain bikes too. We're looking to get kayaks lately now.

[93EXCivic]

Nice, I have a 07 and as dorky as it is, it's super useful. Yep mountain bikes too. We're looking to get kayaks lately now.

I don't get why they don't make it anymore. It is so much more practical then most modern small SUVs.

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[gnuyork]

I don't get why they don't make it anymore. It is so much more practical then most modern small SUVs.

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I heard a rumor that they may be bringing it back in 2021.

[tribe125]

I’ve never seen an Element and had to look it up.

I see it’s styling was inspired by a lifeguard station. I like that.

[gnuyork]

[Raza]

Bought a new to me car, 04 Element with only 120k miles on it a couple weeks ago. Super utilitarian for hauling the baby when need or mountain bikes.

Going to get something more fun to act as a sometimes daily as well next year.

Those were underappreciated in their time. Roomy, comfortable, well packaged, with some nice features for the outdoorsy types, like the hose-out interior.

[Samanator]

I don't get why they don't make it anymore. It is so much more practical then most modern small SUVs.

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I think you answered your own question. Honda has a pretty long history of killing some of the best set up vehicles they make. Just after I got out of College CRV (2 seat) were the rage, but they killed it and when they brought them back it was something not remotely close to the original.
The S2000 were awesome cars so of course we can't build a second generation.

Back in the 90's I had a Delsol VTEC. Possibly the most practical convertible/targa roof car ever made. You could fit a large boxes in the trunk or shop for groceries for three households, while storing the roof in there and with the VTEC it had this awesome 8000 rpm redline. Most convertibles have a hard time fitting a single golf bag where the Delsol could cary two plus all the luggage you needed for more than a three day weekend. Of course we have to kill that.

The Elements seats that fold out of the way, rubber mats that are easy to clean, can haul a bunch of stuff out of the weather, and actually be affordable and economical. So as is Hondas way we can't continue to build that.

Now the hidden gem in the Honda line is the Ridgeline Pickup. It's the truck that 80% of the people that have a truck actually need. Rides and handles like a car. Has a huge trunk in the bed that is water proof and can be filled with ice and drained via drain plugs in the floor and it locks with the doors. The tailgate opens two ways depending on what your loading and there are no wheel wells in the bed which is wider that a sheet of plywoord or drywall so things fit in easy. It also can get about 25-26mpg on the highway. Only if you need to pull a big trailer do you really need anything more. I'm shocked it is in it's second generation. It has goner written all over it. It's far too practical.

[Raza]

I think you answered your own question. Honda has a pretty long history of killing some of the best set up vehicles they make. Just after I got out of College CRV (2 seat) were the rage, but they killed it and when they brought them back it was something not remotely close to the original.
The S2000 were awesome cars so of course we can't build a second generation.

Back in the 90's I had a Delsol VTEC. Possibly the most practical convertible/targa roof car ever made. You could fit a large boxes in the trunk or shop for groceries for three households, while storing the roof in there and with the VTEC it had this awesome 8000 rpm redline. Most convertibles have a hard time fitting a single golf bag where the Delsol could cary two plus all the luggage you needed for more than a three day weekend. Of course we have to kill that.

The Elements seats that fold out of the way, rubber mats that are easy to clean, can haul a bunch of stuff out of the weather, and actually be affordable and economical. So as is Hondas way we can't continue to build that.

Now the hidden gem in the Honda line is the Ridgeline Pickup. It's the truck that 80% of the people that have a truck actually need. Rides and handles like a car. Has a huge trunk in the bed that is water proof and can be filled with ice and drained via drain plugs in the floor and it locks with the doors. The tailgate opens two ways depending on what your loading and there are no wheel wells in the bed which is wider that a sheet of plywoord or drywall so things fit in easy. It also can get about 25-26mpg on the highway. Only if you need to pull a big trailer do you really need anything more. I'm shocked it is in it's second generation. It has goner written all over it. It's far too practical.

Yeah, the Ridgeline got a lot of shit for not being a real pickup truck, but considering how many people drive pickups for the looks or practicality (and not their hauling or towing capabilities), a Ridgeline fits their needs while being more comfortable and easier to get in and out of than a comparable "real" pickup truck. I'd personally never buy one or any other pickup truck, but it's a great value proposition for most people who are dropping 60 grand on an F-150 Supercrew King Ranch to make it plusher and more comfortable and practical.

[boatme99]

Bought a new to me car, 04 Element with only 120k miles on it a couple weeks ago. Super utilitarian for hauling the baby when need or mountain bikes.

Going to get something more fun to act as a sometimes daily as well next year.

Ooh! Nice box. Where's the car came in it?

[93EXCivic]

I think you answered your own question. Honda has a pretty long history of killing some of the best set up vehicles they make. Just after I got out of College CRV (2 seat) were the rage, but they killed it and when they brought them back it was something not remotely close to the original.
The S2000 were awesome cars so of course we can't build a second generation.

Back in the 90's I had a Delsol VTEC. Possibly the most practical convertible/targa roof car ever made. You could fit a large boxes in the trunk or shop for groceries for three households, while storing the roof in there and with the VTEC it had this awesome 8000 rpm redline. Most convertibles have a hard time fitting a single golf bag where the Delsol could cary two plus all the luggage you needed for more than a three day weekend. Of course we have to kill that.

The Elements seats that fold out of the way, rubber mats that are easy to clean, can haul a bunch of stuff out of the weather, and actually be affordable and economical. So as is Hondas way we can't continue to build that.

Now the hidden gem in the Honda line is the Ridgeline Pickup. It's the truck that 80% of the people that have a truck actually need. Rides and handles like a car. Has a huge trunk in the bed that is water proof and can be filled with ice and drained via drain plugs in the floor and it locks with the doors. The tailgate opens two ways depending on what your loading and there are no wheel wells in the bed which is wider that a sheet of plywoord or drywall so things fit in easy. It also can get about 25-26mpg on the highway. Only if you need to pull a big trailer do you really need anything more. I'm shocked it is in it's second generation. It has goner written all over it. It's far too practical.

I mean they didn't kill the CRX. The del Sol was the CRX successor and called the CRX or CRX del Sol in some markets. And the del Sol was never that popular with Honda enthusiast still isn't so I am not surprised that one died since it was heavier then the Civic it was based on. I mean I am a massive Honda fan and tbh having driven a del Sol I'd buy a Civic or Integra over it everytime. They sold 25,748 del Sols in 93 and they sold 255579 Civics and 58757 Integras that year. I also am not surprised the S2000 was killed. Honda loves to share parts between cars and the chassis, engine and transmission where all unique to the S2000.

The Element seemed to popular the whole time it was built and shared a platform and engine with the Accord which is why I am surprised it was killed. The Ridgeline shares it's chassis, engine and drivetrain with Pilot and Odyssey and it sells really well. Plus it is on its third gen so I don't see it going anywhere.

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