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Replying to: gwilly (Jan 30, 2007 8:29 am) I find our FM radio tuner sensitivity to be the best I have ever owned. Certainly better than our Lexus RX350. It is amazing how far we can clearly pick up stations in the Santa Fe, where they would be reduced to static in our Lexus and our prior Honda. I also really like the sound quality from the speakers. Just a tad below the Lexus, but not far. After 4 months, our only problem has been the much reported temperature sensor malfunction, which was easily corrected by the dealer shortly after delivery.
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| I took delivery of a white 2007 SF SE AWD, with the premium package on Feb 28. This is my 3rd hyundai, but my first hyundai Suv. So far, it is great, but I will keep you all posted. Enjoy. I am. | |
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What I found surprising is it didn't come standard with Cargo Cover. My 2002 Santa Fe it was standard. Dealer was misinformed and thought it did. Go to purchase one and price is $300. I saw another vehicle on the lot had it listed as $100 option. Dealer said thats because it came that way from factory. They said they will work on price for me. What a crock they run the pricing up that much for that cover. Its nice to have that cover in the back so people can't see if you have any packages in your cargo are. Otherwise very happy with my purchase. Hopefully the MPG is close to what the sticker says. Anyone know if you turn off AWD, that gas milage is a little better? |
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Replying to: colonel717 (Mar 05, 2007 11:12 am) http://www.hyundaiaccessorystore.com/Hyundai_Santa_Fe_2007_Cargo_Screen.html AWD is on demand. Its off until you need it. MPG gets better after break-in. Around 5000 miles. I am getting 17/22. |
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Replying to: pedro6 (Jan 24, 2007 6:08 am)
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Replying to: colonel717 (Mar 05, 2007 11:12 am) Cheers, Mike |
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Replying to: mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 1:54 pm) TIA
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Mar 05, 2007 2:27 pm) 
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Replying to: davesuv (Feb 11, 2007 9:39 pm) jt |
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Replying to: gwilly (Jan 30, 2007 8:29 am) The FM modulator approach is a hit or miss deal. In some vehicle, you get decent reception due to the relative location of the vehicle FM antenna and the FM modulator unit. In the case of the new Santa Fe, the FM antenna is on the roof of your vehicle. So between your FM modulator and the FM antenna, you have the metal roof. And guess what? metal shields and blocks Radio Frequency. Try this next time: make a cellphone call inside a metal container. So it is not the radio that is at fault. It is the vehicle antenna system that is not designed for the FM modulator inside the car. The roof antenna would do just fine receiving stations 50 miles away. I bet if you tape your FM modulator on the roof, the FM sound will be better since the signal is not blocked anymore. That is why people who tinted their rear glass window sometime had reception problem with AM/FM. The tin material sometime has metal particle in it. And some vehicles (like the current Sonata, Accord, Impala,..) has rear window antenna. In such case, they have themselves a RF shield again. Next time, you should try your FM modulator out on vehicles that has similar AM/FM antenna on the roof. I have no doubt that you will be disappointed too. jt |
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