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#14 of 264 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [fnamowicz] by santafeowner

Nov 09, 2006 (4:12 am)

Replying to: fnamowicz (Nov 08, 2006 5:27 pm)
fnamowicz, I assume your somewhat sarcastic remark is based on actual experience... Would you care to elaborate?
 
I purchased my first Santa Fe new back in July of 2001 as a result of the favorable reviews I found on the internet. 5+ years and 139,000 miles later, my Santa Fe still looks, runs and feels like new with only routine maintenance. The biggest expense I had was this past month when I had new tires put on, and the struts & ball joints replaced. All in all, my experience with Hyundai has been nothing but pleasant.

#17 of 264 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [santafeowner] by arumage

Nov 11, 2006 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: santafeowner (Nov 09, 2006 4:12 am)
Hyundai is number three in initial quality for 2006, and brand loyalty is skyrocketing due to their new designs. It is superior in every way, except for gas mileage, with the V6-less CR-V, especially in the area of towing and interior and exterior design. The 2007 CR-V a bit of an ugly-duckling IMO. It also beats out the Rav4 in interior room and quality, but I'll admit that the V6 in the Rav4 is a beast.

#18 of 264 I Caved... by sirvagabond

Nov 16, 2006 (9:56 am)

I finally did it . I am now the proud ownder of a Limited SF. Anticipating the AWD to come in somewhere early Jan, I reconsidered the FWD, living in Southern California where 90% of the land is paved. So, Touring and Premium packages were included, and an extended warranty. Kearny Mesa Hyundai/Subaru had 5 star customer service and exceptional flexability. My first new car in over 10 years, and initially I wouldn't even utter the word Hyundai, Now I consider myself amongst the lucky few to have purchased this new generation vehicle and become part of an exceptionally growning and suprisingly dependable auto company. I couldn't be prouder with my american dollar.
 
Thanks to all on the site who contributed to the knowlege pool and helpful hints and buying tactics. EVERYTHING was helpful.
 
Happy Driving All
 
rjh

#19 of 264 I'm betting on history repeating itself... by santafeowner

Nov 16, 2006 (10:23 am)

Back in July of '01 I took a chance and purchased a Santa Fe for my wife. Close to six years and over 139k miles later, it still looks great and runs as smooth as it did when it was new with only routine maintenance. We've been so impressed with it that the new SF was at the top of my short list when we started shopping for a new vehicle a few months ago. We ended up getting an AWD Limited with both the touring and premium packages. While I was happy with our old SF, the new one is miles above in every way.

#20 of 264 06 Santa Fe by rick42

Nov 16, 2006 (2:29 pm)

We bought an '06 Limited in April. I've looked at the '07s and we almost waited to buy an '07. But now that I've seen them up close, I'm glad we got the '06. Some people may not like the looks but we actually think it looks bettet than the '07. Seems like all of the smaller suvs are starting to look alike. And yes we just love our Santa Fe Limited. I can't get over how well int handles. We didn't get AWD. We get snow, but not that much. In the pouring down, monsoon type rain on the Interstate....it's as if it is glued to the highway. Just love it.

#21 of 264 Re: I Caved... [sirvagabond] by pelican19

Nov 16, 2006 (5:49 pm)

Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 16, 2006 9:56 am)
You mentioned an extended warranty. All new Hyundais come with 10/100000 on the powertrain and 5/60000 bumper to bumper standard.

#22 of 264 07 SF Break-in period by sirvagabond

Nov 20, 2006 (1:20 pm)

Read in the manual the no formal break-in is neccessary for the SF. However, it is suggested that "in order to perserve the durability on longevity of your car..." the following actions should be practiced for the first 1,200 miles. One of these is driving no faster than 55mph. Ok, with all due respect, I live in Southern California and if I drove that slow I'd prolly get pulled for a ticket, in an accident or even shot! well, not that extreme, but this practice just can't happen. So I keep it between 60-70mph. Figure this will be fine for the time being. Anyone else doing anything different with their break-in practices or can suggest other break-in pointers?

#23 of 264 Re: 07 SF Break-in period [sirvagabond] by pelican19

Nov 20, 2006 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 20, 2006 1:20 pm)
Nope. Just running it smoothly at 60/70mph. Not getting on it. YET!
 
Not too concerned with the "break-in". With such a great warranty and such a nice SUV I cant drive 55. Im on the East Coast in NYC. I prob would get shot. Good luck with the new Santa and enjoy!

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