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#31 of 244 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.
#32 of 244 daytime running lights by rcf8000 Dec 18, 2006 (11:38 am)
Does the 2007 Sante Fe come with daytime running lights? I've found that in some cars, there is a fuse missing in the fuse box, and if you put in a fuse, you get daytime running lights. Does anyone have any info? Thanks Replies to this message: solowalker (Dec 18, 2006 12:45 pm) pelican19 (Dec 18, 2006 3:13 pm) davesuv (Dec 18, 2006 3:54 pm)
#33 of 244 Daytime Running Lights by retiredpilot Dec 18, 2006 (12:10 pm)
Daytime running lights are mandatory in Canada and as I suspect Hyundai are not making a specific "Canadian" version, a pulled fuse wouldn't surprise me. IMHP daytime running lights should be compulsory everywhere. GM got this one right.
#34 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [rcf8000] by solowalker Dec 18, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Dec 18, 2006 11:38 am) Daytime running lights should be mandatory only for people who drive whilst on their cell phones and looking at the Nav screen with a beer in the other hand and arguing with their kids who are watching a DVD in the back...   For sane drivers, they should be optional... Replies to this message: pelican19 (Dec 18, 2006 3:13 pm)
#35 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [solowalker] by pelican19 Dec 18, 2006 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: solowalker (Dec 18, 2006 12:45 pm) I really enjoyed your response. I am still laughing about it. I agree, this should be an option. To its defense, statistically DTR Lamps have shown to be beneficial during very specific hazardous driving conditions but if your not distracted by your environment ( Cell phones, NAV, the kids )and practice sensible driving habits you can avoid them from jump street.   Cheers
#36 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [rcf8000] by davesuv Dec 18, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Dec 18, 2006 11:38 am) No, the 2007 Santa Fe does not come with daytime running lights in the States. For a vehicle that otherwise excels in safety, this is the one area where Hyundai dropped the ball.   For instructive information on the safety offered by daytime running lights, see the IIHS site here.   In brief, they will cut multiple vehicle daytime crashes by about 6% (studies ranged from 3% to 11%). They reduce left hand turn related crashes by about 35%. They also reduce fatal crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists by 12%.   Apparently, there are retrofit kits that can be used to give you this feature. Alternately, you can just keep your headlights on all the time, but this costs over twice as much ($40 per year instead of $15). The DRL use reduced voltage to limit power requirements and extend bulb life. It would be great if a simple fuse addition, as you suggest, would give you this functionality.
#37 of 244 Daytime Running Lights by retiredpilot Dec 18, 2006 (5:31 pm)
Just a short note for solowalker To see is a blessing, to be seen helps prevent accidents. Thanks to davesuv. You saved me from looking up the statistics that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the value of daytime running lights.
#38 of 244 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by ppborceb Jan 20, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) You would have found out that $600 advertising fee is negotiable if you told them it was a 'deal breaker' as I did, and they caved.
#39 of 244 New Owner by roudy1 Jan 23, 2007 (10:58 pm)
Purchased a Santa Fe Limited today and after 300 miles, the trip indicator showed 22.1 mpg; I'll find out how accurate that is when I fill up in the morning.
#40 of 244 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns by pedro6 Jan 24, 2007 (6:08 am)
I now drive a 2007 top of line Santa Fe, however few thing that I find with this car that are unusual. Since the car has a sun roof, when you open the doors, the only interior light that turns on, is way in the back of the car, for some reason the map lights do not turn on when you open the doors, at night you can not see the cabin. The other thing is that my son complains that while he is watching a movie, the screen turns black any ideas?. Also the A/C, (3 times back to the dealer to be fix with only 2000 miles), while driving the ac stops cooling and only blows regular air, only once I turn the car off and on it would work again for a while. The last thing is a noise that the car makes after I drive away one block, I feel and hear a noise around the accelerator, like something arming??? Any tips? Replies to this message: 07xle (Jan 24, 2007 1:49 pm) pedro6 (Jan 24, 2007 5:08 pm) mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 1:54 pm) gizzer777 (Mar 05, 2007 2:27 pm) mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 4:46 pm) and 12 more...

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