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I had an uber one time and it was a Honda Element. I just really like the interior, and seeing it without seats in the back made me fall in love with it. The cubbies in the front cockpit are a godsend. I can just unload my pockets and be comfortable. Im shopping around rn (greater Los Angeles area) and not sure what to look for besides being within my budget of 6-8k. Are these being sought after nowadays, or am I only the one realizing how great of a car this is all round?

What should I look for / avoid when looking?

Am I getting my moneys worth? I see many listings over 200k and have read that the engine can last well over 300k as long as its maintained.

FUM is too expensive for what it is. Are there alternatives that y’all have anecdotal experience with.

I just realized that running until my whoop falls out of the sky is not a good thing. Any suggestions?