Elements here sold well and there are still a lot of them around. They now have a cult following, and there is a thriving market for them. There were a few folks hosing them out, but that was far overblown, and no, there were not a bunch of damaged electronics. There were some adverse affects. This only ever happened to a few owners. A high majority of Elements ever built are still on the road, supporting a large contingent of weekend campers. Honda effectively killed sales when they failed to produce any updates in the last years. I'd still buy one in a heartbeat if I could find the right one and get my hands on it. Hard to do around here. IMO it's better than a CR-V. I like the driving position, entry height, ride height, and ergonomics way better. The seats are more comfortable. They are far more versatile in every way. Better looking than a Gen 3 V, too. Which, I realize, isn't saying much. But still.