We've had our Element since 2003 and it's been problem free the entire time. Maintenance is basic. It's a fun car to drive. We've driven it cross country twice! We love the suicide doors. The design is very clever because of the doors. Compact on the outside and surprisingly roomy on the inside. We call it our clown car because of the deceptively small exterior and large interior. We have the all-wheel drive with 6 cylinders. It's a little lacking in power and pick up but overall it's a great car. —… read full review »