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TPF Noob!
The wife and I spend a fair amount of time in the backcountry of northern Minnesota on photo expeditions… Neither of the two cars we currently own (Honda Civic and Pontiac Grand Prix) is particularly well suited for some of the poorly maintained dirt/logging roads we often find ourselves exploring. In fact, when we are certain that our travels will take us off the beaten path, we usually rent a smallish SUV.
Our trips to the North Country are increasing in frequency; the Grand Prix has outlived its sexy novelty and the cost of rental SUVs is becoming cost prohibitive… I’m thinking it’s time to trade the Pontiac off for a vehicle better suited for these trips, and will also be an economical daily driver.
We have looked at a ton of different cars over the past few months, and the one that stands out bright and clear (in our eyes anyway) is the Honda Element. Does anyone in the TPF membership have any experience with the Element, or have any other recommendations? The Element seems to fit the bill nicely… Huge interior space, decent fuel economy, ample rough road clearance and of course, legendary Honda reliability. Cost of ownership is definitely a factor; so please shelve any BMW, Lexus, Acura, Benz, Land Rover and Hummer suggestions!
Thanks in advance for any and all inputs…
Craig
Our trips to the North Country are increasing in frequency; the Grand Prix has outlived its sexy novelty and the cost of rental SUVs is becoming cost prohibitive… I’m thinking it’s time to trade the Pontiac off for a vehicle better suited for these trips, and will also be an economical daily driver.
We have looked at a ton of different cars over the past few months, and the one that stands out bright and clear (in our eyes anyway) is the Honda Element. Does anyone in the TPF membership have any experience with the Element, or have any other recommendations? The Element seems to fit the bill nicely… Huge interior space, decent fuel economy, ample rough road clearance and of course, legendary Honda reliability. Cost of ownership is definitely a factor; so please shelve any BMW, Lexus, Acura, Benz, Land Rover and Hummer suggestions!
Thanks in advance for any and all inputs…
Craig