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Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 and earlier)

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#3151 of 4482 Add another to the garage.... by jc58

Dec 07, 2001 (2:20 pm)

Just bought a 2002 Santa Fe LX, AWD, black with gray leather int. Our family could do a Hyundai commercial.....my daughter has a 2000 Accent, I have a 2001 Sonata GLS and we just bought the Santa Fe for my wife. My one son is the only holdout...he has a 95 Grand Prix. I continue to tell everyone that they need to get past prior impressions of Hyundai and actually go and drive one...don't just base their talk because of older models, ( Excel/Scoupe etc).
 
As I have seen in other posts, I cannot get over the quality of the Santa Fe. It just feels like the goods.
 
Question....being all wheel drive, does it really need the traction control? Does it improve the traction even more?
 
We have not had 1 problem with any of our cars to date....I only hope the Santa Fe continues that track record.

#3152 of 4482 One other thing by jc58

Dec 07, 2001 (2:24 pm)

I was wondering if the deal was good...the sticker on the LX AWD was $24,546 or so, and we got it for $22,656 ( before tax, title).
 
This dealer always seems to be willing to dicker, unlike others that won't budge.

#3153 of 4482 to jc58 by hyundaima

Dec 07, 2001 (5:37 pm)

The AWD's 6 to 4, front to rear, torque distribution ratio varies depending on the traction situations; what the TCS(Traction Control System) can do is that it can control the traction of each wheel individually by applying brakes or/and sending torque reduction request to the engine computer if necessary.

#3154 of 4482 If You Want a Santa Fe by dougndo

Dec 10, 2001 (11:51 am)

You might want to really consider those at the dealerships right now as your best bet for getting one. The popular SUV is still in back order status in some places and Hyundai's labor strife is only going to make it worse in the short run.
 
See my post #1597 in the Sonata board for the latest on the labor strife at Hyundai Motors. This might affect the availability of the Santa Fe.

#3155 of 4482 Towing with a Santa Fe by icom

Dec 14, 2001 (5:00 pm)

Has anyone towed a small trailer with the Santa Fe.I have a class III hitch ordered and was wondering how much tongue weight and towing capacity.I am looking to tow a 4x8 or 5x8 enclosed u-haul trailer.Thanks in advance,John

#3156 of 4482 CR-V vs Santa Fe by conix

Dec 18, 2001 (9:50 pm)

I own a brand new 2001 CR-V. I also own 2000 Sonata V6 GL. I test drove Santa Fe, Rav4, 2002 CR-V. We went for CR-V because of driver visibility (better than santafe, typical honda), looks (CR-V is cuter), and utility. However, I'm kind of regreting our decision now. 2 years of driving Sonata really spoiled me. This brand new CR-V drives so badly (overall noisy, engine buzzy, etc.) and makes me wonder why they sell so well. True, Honda's are known for reliable cars but Santa Fe is overall a much better value and ride quality/quietness/power are all superior to CR-V.

#3157 of 4482 Invoice for Floor Mats, Mud Guards and Horizontal Bar RR by emgoodman

Dec 19, 2001 (3:12 pm)

Just started talking to the sales person at the local dealership regarding the SF LX AWD. His first offer (not even close to where I'd accept) was $23,519 (including above items + tile fee.) He claimed a MRSP of 24, 129 (Base MSRP of 23,794 + Mats ($80), Mud Guards ($75), Horizontal Bars to Roof Rack ($180). Edmunds does not list invoice or MRSP for those items, does anyone have the info (or link)?

#3158 of 4482 Invoive & MSRP for Options by rebeccamo

Dec 19, 2001 (3:34 pm)

Just today I was pricing a new Santa Fe on the Kelley Blue Book web site (kbb.com). They include options on their price listings - invoice and MSRP. Your numbers match theirs for MSRP.

#3159 of 4482 emgoodman by raybear

Dec 19, 2001 (3:37 pm)

http://auto.priceline.com/autos/spec/newcars.asp?session_key=D00011ACD10011AC200112172253334ec3c0417857

Couldn't find the mudflaps, but the other stuff verifies his prices.

I apologize for the use of another website on Edmunds, but the information was there.

#3160 of 4482 To emgoodman by jc58

Dec 20, 2001 (3:00 pm)

I think it depends on where you are as to what you can get the Santa Fe for. I bought my wife a 2002 LX AWD that had the same sticker price as yours ( actually higher as he had the usual 300+ add ons that are worth $10). We got the SF for around $22,600 not including tax title, etc.
 
This is outside Chicago and there are several Hyundai dealers in the burbs, so they usually will be somewhat competitive. I bought a 2001 Sonata GLS there in May, sticker was $19,343 and I got it for around $15,250. I think buying several cars there (4) and also referring people there that have bought also probably helps me get a decent deal.
 
They usually have quite a few Santa Fe's and Sonata's ( tons of Elantras) , right now they have 33 Santa Fe's and 33 Sonata's. A real good selection.
 
Been happy with all 3 Hyundia's we have ( my daughter also has a 2000 Accent) and we have not had a single problem to date.

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