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#22 of 238 07 SF Break-in period by sirvagabond Nov 20, 2006 (12:20 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? Replies to this message: pelican19 (Nov 20, 2006 2:18 pm) srdriver (Dec 06, 2006 2:51 pm)
#23 of 238 Re: 07 SF Break-in period [sirvagabond] by pelican19 Nov 20, 2006 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 20, 2006 12:20 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!
#24 of 238 Re: 07 SF Break-in period [sirvagabond] by srdriver Dec 06, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: sirvagabond (Nov 20, 2006 12:20 pm) During Break-in we drive the new vehicle around town at various speeds and take the other vehicle if we need something for freeway speeds if at all possible.   We also don't use the cruse control until after break-in.
#25 of 238 Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe by wannanewcar Dec 10, 2006 (9:36 pm)
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?????? Replies to this message: 07xle (Dec 11, 2006 6:32 am) hardlynot (Dec 11, 2006 9:19 am) pelican19 (Dec 11, 2006 8:25 am) tidester (Dec 11, 2006 10:34 am) lulu585 (Dec 12, 2006 10:21 am) ppborceb (Jan 20, 2007 2:05 pm)
#26 of 238 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by 07xle Dec 11, 2006 (6:32 am)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) Nowhere near as good as anybody who buys at Fitzmall (or values a deal) for $800 under dealer invoice or $28,124 delivered for the same vehicle!   You ended up after the $500 rebate paying over dealer invoice.   link title Replies to this message: hardlynot (Dec 11, 2006 9:19 am)
#27 of 238 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by pelican19 Dec 11, 2006 (8:25 am)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) Location/Availability/Service   If you got what you wanted, when you wanted it and are comfortable with the location for service go for it. Enjoy the ride. Many people claim to have gotten better deals but several that I have actually followed up on fell through for color, package, availability, blah blah blah. IMO anything under 1000 dollars is ok.   You already signed the contract. In the future I would recommend visiting a few dealers and pit them against each other.   I have my Limited AWD for 4 weeks now. You will not be disapointed, Trust me! Good Luck and enjoy...
#28 of 238 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [07xle] by hardlynot Dec 11, 2006 (9:19 am)
Replying to: 07xle (Dec 11, 2006 6:32 am) i wouldnt worry about it. you got an okay deal. some have done better and alot have done worse than you! you feel good about it and that is all that matters. the last new car i bought - a nissan xterra - i got at $500 over invoice and i thought i got a great deal. this time around i managed to get the santa fe for $527 under invoice.   plus - if you financed your car, you wouldnt even see a difference in your payments over 800-900.   enjoy your new santa!
#29 of 238 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by tidester HOST Dec 11, 2006 (10:34 am)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) Please consider posting your info in Hyundai Santa Fe: Prices Paid & Buying Experience. Thanks!   tidester, host
#30 of 238 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by lulu585 Dec 12, 2006 (10:21 am)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) Before or after TTL?   On the other hand don't you love the black on black with Premium and touring? I have the exact model and love, love, love it! The black gives it a very sporty feel, don't you think? Upkeep another story!   Enjoy and don't stress about the price at this point!
#31 of 238 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [tidester] by cliffymon Dec 17, 2006 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 10:02 pm) I feel like I"m driving a much more expensive ride than the one I purchased for $23,500, an SE. I've been in friends cars, SUV's, etc. and can't say any are better than this Santa Fe. Even a friend's Lexus that I've taken trips in with them, I would stack the Santa Fe up with on at least even terms. The looks, the feel inside, and the ride, are all up to the standards of any luxury SUV of this size I"ve been in. I feel like a million bucks sitting high and pretty in this dynamic Santa Fe. Please God, I'm planning on keeping this baby for 10 years or 200,000 miles, whichever comes first. Hyundai obviously gets it.. a long list of high quality standard features. Maybe a small point to most, but even the stereo in the SE model is excellent. Fit and finish, quality of materials, all make for a joyous experience that I don't think will wear off for a long long time in what I think will be a long term love affair with this car. BTW, I paid $200 extra for the special white paint, and boy does this car look bigger and stand out. Alloy wheels and big tires look fantastic. Dual exhaust pipes. Real roof rails with crossbar. I didn't get the leather, because the cloth seems so durable and is comfortable in the hot climate I live in. I didn't get the sunroof and heated or power seat. All to save money. Hyundai package choices are so simple to decipher. Makes picking out the right car on the dealer lot so easy. I went in to dealer at 3:30 PM on Saturday to "check out" the Santa Fe. They had me test drive it, explained the whole car to me. I loved it and they had me out of my trade and in the new Santa Fe 07, all financed and ready to go by 6:30PM. I oouldn't believe it. I am overjoyed. Got many great compliments on it today in my travels around town and to visit friends. They love it. Hyundai has come a long way. Their were just so many reasons not to walk away without buying this car.

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