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New Santa Fe in Colorado by denvertrakker
Mar 29, 2008 (7:05 am)
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First, I would like to thank the many helpful people who have posted information in this forum. Your input and expertise was invaluable in our decision. As several people suggested, We bought our car (yesterday) from Arapahoe Hyundai. After getting quotes from several dealers in the area, they were far and way the least expensive. The buying experience was quick, clean, and hassle-free. We ended up with an '08, SE AWD in Natural Khaki with Premium Package, floor mats, roof rails, wheel locks and the cargo tray. MSRP was $28,860, and we paid $24,199 plus tax and title, after the rebate. If my figuring is correct, this works out to somewhat more than $1100 below invoice, so I think we got a pretty good deal. AND WE LOVE THE CAR!
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Re: New Santa Fe in Colorado [denvertrakker] by rjr2565
Mar 29, 2008 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: denvertrakker (Mar 29, 2008 7:05 am)

Thats a very good buy. My wife and I bought the exact same vehicle last week with the MSRP of $28,865 in slate blue. I traded in an old 96 Merc Sable. I haggled a little more and then they offered to install a factory trailer hitch, which as an accessory is $300.00. We paid $22,150,plus sales tax and title. We live in Massachusetts. We read quite a few of these forums for Hyundai, Rav4 and the Outlander before we made our decision. The $2000.00 Rebate also helped. Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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good experience by nbr1
Mar 30, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Hello...we just purchased a new 2008 Santa Fe Limited AWD from a Madison Wi dealer (Zimbrick) ....they were outstanding to work with...very professional, honest, and went the extra mile for us.
 
I used "Fighting Chance" information (Highly recommend checking them out) to go out for bid with several dealers.
It was very interesting to see the pricing...we received quotes ranging from approximately $750 under invoice up to $200.00 under invoice, (all before the rebate) but the majority of them were all within $50.00 of each other, so I felt confident I was getting a fair price.
 
My experience however showed that the lower priced dealers did not have the vehicle in stock....and one in particular wanted a credit card right away...first call, and they said they had a vehicle on the lot, when in fact, they did not. Ethics???
 
I went with a dealer in the 'middle' of the price pack, and am so very glad I did.
I picked them because they had the color combo wanted; they offered us suggestions and ideas others did not; he gave me his best price the first time (and didn't try to underbid others just to get the business) and was very honest and upfront about the deal. I put a lot of value on integrity!
 
They even drove us to an 'aftermarket' store and helped us pick out a product we wanted and then provided a loaner car while the new vehicle was getting this installed.
 
Customer service and personality of employees are very important because 'value added' services are truly 'priceless'. I found you can get a pretty good feel about a dealership by calling them first and talking with the Sales Manager!
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2008 SE AWD and Touring Package by notlawd
Mar 30, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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I just bought a Silver 2008 SE AWD:
Touring package
7 pc floor mats
cross rails
mud guards
first aid kit
 
$23,917
 
For an extra $265 I got them to add an extra oil change (for a total of two), factory cargo mat, tow hitch, and completly wire a trailer brake control (w/ 12 volt charge wire) and install a 7 pole trailer connector for my travel trailer. The trailer hitch and brake wiring would have cost me $400.00 alone.
 
Final price before Tax License and Fees was $24,182. There was a $229 doc fee and $189 theft insurance/prevention charge the dealer adds to every vehicle (I tried to get out of the theft fee but could not). However, these fees were lower than the other dealers in the area. The rest of the fees were state sales tax, property tax and license and registration (Utah is very high on taxes). OTD $26,319.
 
It took a lot of haggaling and I waited for the last Saturday of the month to get this price. I got it for over $1,400 below invoice (including the hitch and cargo mat) before rebates.
 
Good luck.
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Re: New Santa Fe in Colorado [rjr2565] by brookeville
Mar 30, 2008 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: rjr2565 (Mar 29, 2008 11:18 am)

Dear denvertracker:
 
If you bought the LTD Santa Fe AWD with trading in a 96 Sable and a $2K rebate I think you just set a "best deal ever" negotiation! CONGRATS! You will LOVE your Hyundai Santa Fe!
I bought a 2007 SE AWD 3.3ltr V6 with no trade and paid $26K including Tax & Tags & out the door and thought that was a good deal. I live in Maryland Metro DC area and early in 2007 the Hyundai brand REALLY took off! My only slight let-down is a slightly lower than desired fuel economy of about 19.2 MPG around town and about 24 HWY. Was hoping for just a wee bit better based upon renting a Sonata and getting an approx 28mpg (forgot that Santa Fe is almost 600lbs heavier - oopps!). Funny but during the first 1000 mi break-in I took pains to keep it at 55 mph and was getting about 22 mpg combined. No matter I would do it AGAIN in a minute! Good luck!
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seems good by shahmask00
Mar 30, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Limited with Nav, sticker is 30465
after rebate, they were offerring 26,900.
 
I think that's a great deal but i was really looking more for a lease and they didn't even want to touch the subject as if it would poison them or something.
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Re: New Santa Fe in Colorado [brookeville] by elvisluvs
Mar 30, 2008 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: brookeville (Mar 30, 2008 2:36 pm)

Hey Denvertracker- if you don't mind sharing- what dealer did you get it from ( or did I not notice it in your posts?) Thanks in advance -Mark
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Re: New Santa Fe in Colorado [elvisluvs] by denvertrakker
Mar 31, 2008 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: elvisluvs (Mar 30, 2008 8:52 pm)

Arapahoe Hyundai in Centennial.
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Re: New Santa Fe in Colorado [denvertrakker] by elvisluvs
Mar 31, 2008 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: denvertrakker (Mar 31, 2008 8:39 am)

Thank you denvertrakker - I had kind of a senior moment not noticing the "Denver" in your name
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Re: good experience [nbr1] by jbd3
Mar 31, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: nbr1 (Mar 30, 2008 7:11 am)

Would you mind sharing the numbers? I've been looking in the Fox Valley area and loaded 08s seem to be hard to come by. Thanks

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