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244 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
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I pretty much talked myself out of it. I've weighed my options and realized that I'm much better off in the Santa Fe than in the Highlander. In order to get the features that I'm already used to having in a car,( sunroof, heated seats, XM Radio, etc.) I'd have to step to a more expensive Highlander and those items would still be optional extras. Its just not worth it to me. |
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Replying to: russo5 (Nov 19, 2007 5:28 pm) |
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 10:02 pm)
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Replying to: andras (Dec 09, 2007 7:55 am) There's some value in Scotchgard, but it's definitely something you can do yourself. You can buy the spray in any automotive parts store and spray it on fabric and carpets the same way a dealer would. Don't pay the dealer for this! As for outside paint protection, anything the dealer does will be temporary at best and will quickly wear off with washings and exposure to weather. The only exception to this is a ClearBra applied to the front bumper and leading portion of the hood. This provides excellent protection against paint chips. We've had it installed on a total of 5 new cars and it works so well that I'll never own another new car without having it applied. This is not something you should have your dealer do, however. Installation is tricky and best handled by a certified installer who specializes in it. Here's a link where you can get more info: klik The items your dealer is trying to sell you are grossly overpriced and practically worthless. They're simply ways for the dealer to add more profit to the deal. I highly recommend passing on them.
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Jun 12, 2007 3:25 pm)
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Replying to: winnerchoice (Apr 04, 2008 7:42 pm) For me, in Canada, I printed off postings from this forum and brought them with me although they seemed to be aware of the map light thing and I didn't have to call Hyundai or anything. At the same time, they fixed a security alarm issue for us, and I got them to program the auto door lock option as well. |
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I've owned my SE for one week, and I'm still in awe of its capabilities. Thought I'd share some thoughts: My map lights come on up front. The rear cup holder works as intended. The outside temp reads correctly. The stereo sounds decent (and I'm in the audio/electronics industry!). All of this by way of saying, I think it's best to NEVER buy the first MY of any car...all the little annoyances that have been mentioned here seem to have been corrected on the '08s. Some accessories I've added: I found the rear cargo cover on ebay (from a Hyundai dealer) for $199 + shipping. I can see why Hyundai stopped offering it, either as standard or optional. It's kind of rinky-dink, the way the front parts extend from the bar and attach to the headrests, but with the way the reclining seatbacks work I don't see how else thay could have done it. However, over the years I've had cargo covers with several wagons and hatchbacks, and none were as....err...."lacking" as this one. Still better than nothing. From the same ebay seller I ordered the mudguards for $36, front and rear. No "H" logo. An absolute necessity for me since Iive on a dirt road, which in springtime becomes a mud road. I have the "Bugflector II" on order from my local Auto Zone - only $50 compared to the $60-"$75 most online sellers want. So the internet isn't always the cheapest! That's about all I can think of for now...you'll have to excuse me, gotta go cruisin' in my SF! 
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Replying to: denvertrakker (Apr 05, 2008 9:02 am)
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Replying to: rjr2565 (Apr 06, 2008 10:50 am) |
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Hi, hope this isn't a stupid question. I am in correspondence (via email and phone calls) with a dealer, and we are discussing options, etc., on the 2008 Santa Fe SE. He is using two terms: "with MG, CF" and I can't get an explanation about what they mean. Any clues? Mary N.
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