Selling my 2005 Honda Element VIN 5J6YH276X5L005448 that’s located in Coldspring Texas. It's an Element EX  with 4-wd and a rare 5-speed manual gearbox. The element runs and drives great. There are no leaks or issues with the suspension, steering or brakes. All accessories work including power windows and doors, gauges, radio as well as cold A/C. The front driver’s seat has a seat cover over the worn fabric seat which is the only interior issue. Exterior issues are all marked in the photos. This is a lifelong California car with no rust or accidents! Comes with one key. There’s no key for the Thule racks.

Originally bought from USAA at the L.A. Copart auction in 2020 as a vandalism loss. It has a California Salvage Certificate due to a catalytic converter theft not vandalism.  I replaced the catalytic converter with a used one. I had planned to convert it to a micro camper but decided on a minivan build instead which is why I’m selling.

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The Element is in Texas. It was never registered after the salvage sale. It comes with a California Salvage Certificate, and the dealer bill of sale from the auction. 

All reassignment spaces on the back are already used (normal for Copart vehicles)

Because of that, I will provide a Bill of Sale from me to you.

Sold by USAA to Copart, Copart to me via dealer. This creates a clean ownership chain for your DMV.

Texas and other states treat this as a new out‑of‑state salvage vehicle

No late fees or penalties from California or Texas unless the buyer is titling it in California.

I have all the documentation and photos including previous auction listing photos I’m happy to share via eBay messaging.