actually the CRV has a little punch in it... what was it sacicons? I think like 156bhp

 

Thanks,
Actually it's 160hp for the CRV but I'm saying with the difference is size isn't the Element sluggish?I understand it's all about the particular performance of a given engine more than the vehicle size.In my non car tech mind though,I figure wy have the exact same motor in a considerably larger vehicle??There are more and more of them on the road though.Well,I'll have to go and test drive one.It's all in the driving at the end of the day anyway.

 

yeah, its the new K24 motor, at 160hp. and my quick research shows that the CRV weighs a little more than the Element.

 

Thanks Sacicons,

Weird though.With the blatant roominess of the Element,I figure the implication is that we are encouraged to put more stuff/passangers etc,yet this will weigh it down.Then where the does the extra needed hp come from to do the haulling.Honda isn't usually behind in their planning like that,ya know??

 

what are you smoking man? even the above-mentioned scion looks better imo, since it doesn't have all of that ugly un-painted plastic.

 

I think VW is really looking more for practicality. which the element is perfect for that.. you know if ur friends puke in it after a nite of fun, all you have to do is hose it out. Id prefer the element over the scion... who knows what those scions are going to do down the road.

 

If you're looking for practicality - go for CRV. It has a 4X4, gets good gas mileage and looks like a million bucks, compared to those ugly boxes.

 

Do you live in a warm climate?Would you consider a 4x4 in Florida for example or go for the 2X?I will be moving there soon.
Right now I have a finiky '96 Passat GLX.Does your Jetta have general trouble in cold weather?Apparently the downfall of VW's is electronics and cold weather compounds same.

Thoughts?

 

many of VW's ive seen have disaterous electrical problems. Whats up with that? My mother almost bought a passat but because 2 of her sisters passats went to hell she ended up getting a '04 Volvo S60.

 

Yeah at the end of the day it seems Japanese makes are the way to go.I don't think Hondas are as fun to drive as VW's though.Too bad.