- This 2011 Element LX 4WD started at just over $21,000 when new.
- Power comes from a 166hp 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder.
- Crossover is being sold with a clean Carfax report and a clean title.
When the 2011 Honda Element was new, it started at just over $20,000 in the US, which now makes it seem like a bargain compared with the price of modern SUVs. That perspective changes quickly when you look at today’s used market. On the surface, a used Element may not appear especially appealing, but low-mileage examples are actually trading for some serious coin.
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This particular Element LX 4WD, originally purchased in 2010, is listed on Bring a Trailer out of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and bidding is quickly approaching the starting price of a brand-new Honda CR-V. Apparently, there are still people willing to pay modern SUV money for a 16-year-old car.
Back in 2010, the 2011 model year Element LX 4WD carried a starting price of $21,075 before delivery, taxes, and other fees. Adjusted for inflation, that works out to roughly $31,500 in today’s money.
A key element (no pun intended…) of this Honda’s appeal is the fact that it’s been driven just 16,000 miles (25,700 km), despite its age. There’s no word on why the previous owners have driven it so little, but the mileage means it presents exceptionally well. Painted in Alabaster Silver Metallic, it looks like it just rolled out of the factory, and comes with both a clean Carfax and a clean Pennsylvania title.
A Workhorse Of An Engine
Powering the Element is one of Honda’s most well-regarded four-cylinder engines, the famed 2.4-liter K24 naturally-aspirated mill, complete with i-VTEC variable valve timing and producing 166 hp and 161 lb-ft (218 Nm) in this specification. This engine is known to be extremely reliable, so while it may be a little old, this Element has plenty of life left in it.
Mated to the K24 is a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system, helping to ensure the Honda is capable of conquering more than well-paved roads.
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Design is where the Element continues to separate itself from today’s SUVs. Many modern crossovers follow the same styling formula, often looking nearly identical regardless of the badge on the grille. The Element takes a different approach with its unapologetically boxy shape and squared-off proportions, along with a quirky set of rear-hinged suicide doors. It may only seat four rather than five, but the layout remains impressively practical.
So if the Element happens to be your particular flavor of oddball SUV, now would be a good time to act. The online auction has just one day remaining, with bidding currently at $26,000, and you can check it out here.
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