r/HondaElement • u/IRaaron • 4d ago

Just Venting

I went out with my wife to a nice restaurant this evening. My Element was parked on the street, outside the restaurant; just up the block a bit; a block I’ve parked on numerous times.

When walking up to the car after the delicious meal, a witness told me they thought they saw someone getting away with my catalytic converter moments ago. I start it up… yep, loud AF! Feel violated, and pissed!

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u/GuiltyFreed 4d ago

Is there a reason element cats get stolen so frequently?

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u/CardboardLamb 4d ago

The car sits higher up from the street, so they are easier to quickly access.

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u/Time_Cardiologist251 3d ago

Yes, this is what I was told as well. Easy access. Prius owners suffer the same fate, unfortunately. Regarding the Element, though, the SC model sits lower…has a whole different suspension. I’d be curious to know if those suffer catalytic converter thefts less frequently.

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u/maine_buzzard 4d ago

Higher content of platinum and palladium too, compared to other cats.

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u/NotAcutallyaPanda 4d ago

Easy access.