I've owned my 2003 Honda Elements since new. Obviously, I really like it. I'm going to hold on to it until at least 20 years old and then it will be considered a classic in FL. Good side...there is tons of room. I've fit a 5 foot tub with the hatch closed. Plenty of room for my bikes without having to take off any parts. It is easy to keep clean since the floors are rubber. I wish more cars offered this. For me it is plenty comfortable without too many gizmos. Bad side...the mileage could be better. My wife's huge Odyssey got better mileage with a V6. It is a little underpowered with a 4 cylinder IMO. It is as aerodynamic as a brick. Makes for interesting freeway driving on windy days.