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#10 of 238 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 238 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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#13 of 238 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [gangsplatt] by fnamowicz Nov 08, 2006 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: gangsplatt (Oct 30, 2006 4:02 pm) I hope that you are still so ecstatic at trade in time or on your visits to the repair shop. Good luck with your Santa Fe. Replies to this message: santafeowner (Nov 09, 2006 3:12 am) arumage (Nov 11, 2006 1:55 pm)
#14 of 238 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [fnamowicz] by santafeowner Nov 09, 2006 (3:12 am)
Replying to: fnamowicz (Nov 08, 2006 4:27 pm) fnamowicz, I assume your somewhat sarcastic remark is based on actual experience... Would you care to elaborate?   I purchased my first Santa Fe new back in July of 2001 as a result of the favorable reviews I found on the internet. 5+ years and 139,000 miles later, my Santa Fe still looks, runs and feels like new with only routine maintenance. The biggest expense I had was this past month when I had new tires put on, and the struts & ball joints replaced. All in all, my experience with Hyundai has been nothing but pleasant. Replies to this message: arumage (Nov 11, 2006 1:55 pm)
#17 of 238 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe: New Owners [santafeowner] by arumage Nov 11, 2006 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: santafeowner (Nov 09, 2006 3:12 am) Hyundai is number three in initial quality for 2006, and brand loyalty is skyrocketing due to their new designs. It is superior in every way, except for gas mileage, with the V6-less CR-V, especially in the area of towing and interior and exterior design. The 2007 CR-V a bit of an ugly-duckling IMO. It also beats out the Rav4 in interior room and quality, but I'll admit that the V6 in the Rav4 is a beast.
#18 of 238 I Caved... by sirvagabond Nov 16, 2006 (8:56 am)
I finally did it . I am now the proud ownder of a Limited SF. Anticipating the AWD to come in somewhere early Jan, I reconsidered the FWD, living in Southern California where 90% of the land is paved. So, Touring and Premium packages were included, and an extended warranty. Kearny Mesa Hyundai/Subaru had 5 star customer service and exceptional flexability. My first new car in over 10 years, and initially I wouldn't even utter the word Hyundai, Now I consider myself amongst the lucky few to have purchased this new generation vehicle and become part of an exceptionally growning and suprisingly dependable auto company. I couldn't be prouder with my american dollar.   Thanks to all on the site who contributed to the knowlege pool and helpful hints and buying tactics. EVERYTHING was helpful.   Happy Driving All   rjh Replies to this message: pelican19 (Nov 16, 2006 4:49 pm)
#19 of 238 I'm betting on history repeating itself... by santafeowner Nov 16, 2006 (9:23 am)
Back in July of '01 I took a chance and purchased a Santa Fe for my wife. Close to six years and over 139k miles later, it still looks great and runs as smooth as it did when it was new with only routine maintenance. We've been so impressed with it that the new SF was at the top of my short list when we started shopping for a new vehicle a few months ago. We ended up getting an AWD Limited with both the touring and premium packages. While I was happy with our old SF, the new one is miles above in every way.

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