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#3 of 244 Re: Brought it home in MN [tnavery] by tjlovell Jul 28, 2006 (3:57 am)
Replying to: tnavery (Jul 27, 2006 9:11 pm) Congrats! You will enjoy it. Curious though, why not over 55 and why not use the cruise under 500? I have used my cruise from mile 11 to mile 550, did I do something wrong? Dealer couldn't tell me anything about the car because she has just seen it with me after it came off the truck. Let me know if there is anything else. I have a long gravel driveway also, mud flaps are a must. I keep rinsing it off after I drive it. They are not available yet but I keep checking. Replies to this message: jpanozzo1 (Jul 28, 2006 5:40 am) tnavery (Jul 28, 2006 1:30 pm) jpanozzo1 (Jul 28, 2006 4:24 pm)
#4 of 244 Re: Brought it home in MN [tjlovell] by jpanozzo1 Jul 28, 2006 (5:40 am)
Replying to: tjlovell (Jul 28, 2006 3:57 am) From what I have read by others at this site, it is best to vary speeds as much as possible up to 500 miles. I believe as important an issue is not accelerating or braking hard during break-in.   Joe in Texarkana
#5 of 244 Re: Brought it home in MN [tnavery] by berniedg Jul 28, 2006 (5:51 am)
Replying to: tnavery (Jul 27, 2006 9:11 pm) I think the dealer has given you good break-in advice.   Its better to vary engine load and RPM during break-in for first 500 miles. Heres some additional tech reading. http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm
#6 of 244 Re: Brought it home in MN [tjlovell] by tnavery Jul 28, 2006 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: tjlovell (Jul 28, 2006 3:57 am) I had read the remark about not going over 55mph in an earlier post in this forum. My dealer said it wasn't neccesary and with speed limits here on the freeways of 65 mph not very realistic anyway. I think you got the answer on the why no cruise control from someone else's post - that it's good to vary the engine speed and let the parts "break in". I was also told to not even look for good gas milage until after this break in period. I wonder if there are something like standard mud flaps? I'm not set on having and "H" on mine. Replies to this message: jpanozzo1 (Jul 28, 2006 4:24 pm)
#7 of 244 Re: Brought it home in MN [tnavery] by jpanozzo1 Jul 28, 2006 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: tnavery (Jul 28, 2006 1:30 pm) I sold Toyotas for a few years and although the RAV certainly was not a best seller, I was surprised how many people had significant rear end damage in low MPH rear-enders. If you do get a RAV, park with the rear end towards a building if possible. Several folks I sold to reported returning to their vehicle to find some jerk had backed into them when the vehicle was unattended...and you know who pays for that repair. I certainly tried to change the subject when that damn tire came up for the following other reasons.   1. Missing wheels and wheel covers (you can buy a wheel lock-although I am not sure about securing the soft cover).   2. Inconvenience for unloading in parallel parking areas.   3. Lack of rear window roll down or lift gate for extra long items.   4. Door opening on wrong side.   It does allow easy access to change a flat, but with today's tires, that is like keeping the tire changing tools in the console between the front seats. Sure is handy but who wants them there.   The RAV certainly has a kick ass engine, but read some posts at the Camry site about their tranny problems and the lack of cooperation from Toyota in addressing the problem. At this point, I would be careful, although they have a great rep.   The new RAV was an excellant chance to get rid of that feature???, but for some reason Toyota stuck with it. Picture that rig without that rear spare and you see a SF. I think with other SUVs changing to more streamlined looks, that rear accoutrement will be old hat soon.   Joe in Texarkana
#8 of 244 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [tidester] by reca1 Jul 30, 2006 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 10:02 pm) I picked up my new Santa Fe Limited AWD on July 10th. Nice vehicle but I've taken it back to the dealership twice with a windshield noise problem that they can't find. Every time I go over 40 mph, wind noise comes from the windshield. Tomorrow will be my third time back to the dealership (Washington Hyundai). If they can't fix it, I'll ask for a replacement Santa Fe under my states Lemon Laws. Replies to this message: pelican19 (Oct 25, 2006 5:27 pm)
#9 of 244 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [reca1] by pelican19 Oct 25, 2006 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: reca1 (Jul 30, 2006 12:32 pm) Was this corrected for you?
#10 of 244 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [tidester] by gangsplatt Oct 30, 2006 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 10:02 pm) Bought our 2007 SE two weeks ago and haven't regretted buying this vehicle. My wife and I originally went to the dealership to look at a used VW Passat Wagon. However, prior to going to the dealership to look at the VW I conducted some research and came across the 07 Santa Fe and was impressed by it's styling so we decided against the VW and asked to test drive the Santa Fe. My wife and I both loved it, but wanted to try out the new 2007 Honda CRV, which didn't wow us like the Santa Fe had. But being Honda people we put a deposit on the CRV and went home while Honda worked on the financing. However, soon after we got home we both new we didn't like the CRV so we called Honda and got our deposit back.   See the real problem was we were "snobs". We thought people would laugh at us for driving a Hyundai, but upon further thought we realized this Santa Fe was an awesome vehicle and far superior to the CRV in every way.   When we look to replace my '99 Altima I will definitely start first at the Hyundai dealership for it's replacement. And I suspect by then we'll be seeing a lot more Hyundai's on the road. Replies to this message: fnamowicz (Nov 08, 2006 4:27 pm) santafeowner (Nov 09, 2006 3:12 am) arumage (Nov 11, 2006 1:55 pm)
#11 of 244 5 speed manual by whptgud Nov 08, 2006 (12:46 pm)
Has anyone driven the new GLS with a manual tranny? TIA
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