I know it's pretty early, but have any of you heard anything about how the Element is doing??

 

At the end of 2002 and with 20 days of sale, the count was 957. In a few days there will be number release for Jan 2003.

 

i saw one in person a few days ago and i thought it actually looks pretty cool. its not the tacky orange color but a more subtle gray/silver color. looks kinda unique and not stupid looking like it is in the photos.

 

I don't think sales will really start hitting their stride until the EX model comes out. (or is it already out? I know that December numbers were skewed because of the inavailability of the EX)

 

i saw a green on and that looks ok with the gray plastic cladding

 

The EX model is available, it is the EX 4WD manual transmission that is not right now. I think the manual version will be available in the spring something, May I think???

 

Correct, although not sure of the exact release date for it.

 

local dealer i visited recently (si test) said it wasnt doing as good as it thought it would, but they were selling...

 

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=48659

Sales numbers are there

 

It's too ridiculous and stupid looking. Why not just get a CRV to begin with? How many people will end up taking these things in the dessert and in the mountains skiing like in the commercials? I don't expect it to continue after it's 5 - 7 year life span will be over. I hope someone at Honda lost his/her job for thinking this thing will sell.