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244 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
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Replying to: somedai1 (Jul 30, 2007 4:31 pm) I was considering downgrade to 16 inch wheel for a better ride
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Replying to: hoo320 (Jul 30, 2007 10:55 am) I agree with hoo320, in local roads especially at lower speeds (30-45mph), you really feel a loud impact noise on every bump. I drive a '03 Honda Civic before getting the SF Limited AWD, the Civic handles the bumps, broken pavements better at lower speeds compared to the Santa Fe. When the speed increases though, you can notice that a sudden decrease of the loud impact noises on broken pavements. A few weeks ago, I notice that the noise is not that loud anymore. I checked the tires and found out that it's 28psi. I put it back to the recommended 30psi, and the same loud impact noise is back. But overall, I'm pretty happy with the SF. It's definitely a big upgrade from my previous ride. |
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Replying to: hoo320 (Jul 31, 2007 8:53 am)
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Replying to: somedai1 (Jul 31, 2007 10:38 am) In comparison, my wife's 2005 Honda Odyssey doesn't do that at all. The Odyssey isn't as smooth on the highway, though (you feel expansion joints in the pavement too much), and also isn't as quiet (wind noise). Also, my previous car was a 2003 Pontiac Vibe (aka the Toyota Matrix). It rode a lot harder than the Santa Fe, but the tires didn't "bounce" over broken pavement the way the Santa Fe's do. I've just learned to take really it slow and steady over speed bumps, because I am NOT giving up my Santa Fe. |
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Replying to: somedai1 (Jul 31, 2007 10:38 am)
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Replying to: hoo320 (Aug 02, 2007 12:50 pm)
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Replying to: somedai1 (Aug 03, 2007 5:05 pm) tires were about 38 lbs as well, 1/2 of the washer fluid canister was empty, brake fluid was a little low. They did a Great job washing it though, even though it was snowing that day  !  Bottom line, That night I adjusted the tires, when cold to 30lbs using a digital gauge. No real change with bumps at slow speeds....you still feel speed bumps pretty hard at slow speed IMHO. However this is somewhat typical of the suspension of the crossovers these days. Although it takes a bit of getting used to, I prefer that th a mushy suspension. (adjustable air/gas shocks would have be nice) ....... Word to the wise: Always check all fluid levels and pressures after your SF has been in for any type of service....Those guys (or maybe chimps)must have a great Kool Aid dispenser as they usually manage to forget something... THIS IS NOT A HYUNDAI THING....just the quality of the help that the auto dealerships hire (My ex Mini Cooper dealer was way worse and 125 miles away!.... believe me!)....still love the SF (and am happy with the dealer as well) though I do have a nice little "shop" set up in the 3rd bay of my garage 
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Aug 03, 2007 10:20 pm) as for the dealership guys that work on our cars - the old addage comes to mind - good help is hard to find (even harder to pay for!)
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Replying to: somedai1 (Aug 04, 2007 7:53 am) If I had wanted a car ride, I would have purchased a different vehicle. There is no perfection that I have ever driven. I am perfectly satisfied with the SF, and although I have been known to buy something new every few years, will probably keep the SF longer. I found out at the end of winter just how nice their AWD system is!!!  It is a least as good as the Honda element was and probably a bit better having the ESC system. Sometimes I need 4 wheel drive to get into my own driveway!) The rear wheel bounce is a bit annoying but you get used to it and just take it easy. On the open road the thing handles beautifully for a crossover and I couldn't be happier. I will be even happier when I finally can ditch those bridgestone 18" dueler tires...man are they noisy...Tire rack will get my business, but I do not put that many miles on the vehicle these days so it will take a while! OT: My Mini Cooper experience....it was the most fun car I have ever owned (inc a Porsche 911SC in the 80's) BUT also the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned...getting more practical in my old age I guess. The SF seems to fit me to a tee and I did a lot of shopping last winter!!!! DEALERSHIP SHOPS...I REALLY CANNOT COMPLAIN ABOUT MINE....THEY HAVE ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE SURE THAT I WAS HAPPY. That in itself is reassuring (this is my 1st Hyundai and I could not believe I was actually buying one!)
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Aug 04, 2007 6:19 pm) I believe this sentiment is shared by 90% of this community! hmm - maybe we should create a section for all the cars we had before - why we got them - leading up to getting our SANTA FE's... |
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