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Replying to: santafeowner (Nov 09, 2006 3:12 am) |
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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
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| 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. | |
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.
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Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 16, 2006 8:56 am) |
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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?
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Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 20, 2006 12:20 pm)  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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Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 20, 2006 12:20 pm) We also don't use the cruse control until after break-in. |
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Just signed contract for purchase of brand new 2007 Limited AWD Santa Fe. I think I got a decent deal but can anybody comment on this. - Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe Black exterior/Black interior - Touring and Premium packages - Floor mats * Got all the above at invoice pricing - Got the dealer rebate of $500.00 - Had to pay the normal destination charge of $650.00 - Allowed the dealer to get 350.00 above invoice pricing. - Dealer said I had to pay the $600.00 adv fee as it was not negotiable (similar to the dest. charge) * Total came to $28,946.00 Edmunds.com had the following numbers: MSRP: 30,980.00 INV: 28,529.00 TMV(NH): 29,843.00 Like I said I thought I did good, my only hesitation was the 600.00 advertising fee, but the dealer told me this was normal. So how did I do?????? |
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