I have 40,000 miles on my Element and it is the vehicle of choice here. I have a big car and a pickup to pick from and the element wins. A misconception one should not clean out the inside with a leaf blower, it did a great job but got grit in the heater controls. They straightened out by themselves but altho tempting don't do it. 2 bicycles fit in incredibly easily with all needed gear. and yes the dogs do love it. mine is silver but the new ones come in red I want a red one
