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201 messages, Last post on Mar 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM
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IMO the only reason to go with a GLS with the 2.7 is to get a manual transmission (which is not available on any other versions of the Santa Fe). The automatic on a GLS is only a 4-speed (as opposed to the 5-speed auto on SEs and Limiteds with the 3.3 liter engine); in today's market, a 4-speed is ancient technology. Heck, with so many 6-speed autos out there even a 5-speed is nothing special these days.
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Replying to: mpuzach (Oct 13, 2007 5:14 pm)
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Replying to: lucky15 (Oct 14, 2007 3:44 am) It's simply a matter of power and torque. The 3.3 liter puts out 242 hp vs. the 2.7's 185. Torque is 226 lb./ft. vs. 183. In a 3800 lb. vehicle, these differences are very significant. Some buyers will value the resulting performance benefits, others won't. I do. |
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Replying to: lucky15 (Oct 14, 2007 3:44 am) True. There are also still a lot of vehicles out there without air conditioning, power windows, and great sound systems. I'll never buy one, though. As for transmission repairs, with a 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty I'm not too worried about it. |
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Replying to: lucky15 (Oct 14, 2007 3:44 am) I can see the Santa Fe getting six gears eventually. The Vera Cruz already has it. Even the Lexus RX350 (which Hyundai basically copied) only has five.
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Replying to: crowart (Oct 14, 2007 8:56 am) Looks like the security system in cars can also give you grief, been reading about batteries dying and the security systems getting reprogrammed or something requiring you to wait 15 minutes before trying to turn the car over. Who needs that? I like simple days when all you did was turn a key and had an idiot light to tell you you were low on oil or the engine was over heating. Now they are so complicated it costs moco bucks to repair even if it is the actual sensor that is malfuncting and is the cause of the problem. One thing I would not like to buy are auto side doors like minivans have. Who needs them why are people so lazy. I always hear about people in vans that have those auto open doors having problems. Just keep it simple and get me where I want to go. Same goes for sun roofs, they leak and I bet break down over time for what? letting some light in? Until they make those sensors bullet proof and motors that last I am not a big fan.
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Replying to: mpuzach (Oct 13, 2007 10:10 am) |
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Does anyone have information on what the new prices are for the '08s? Also, how about when they will start showing up in the dealerships. I'm in the NYC area and was unable to find an 2007 that meets what I want. One dealer told me maybe in 2 weeks while another one said 1 month but both sounded like they were guessing at best. Also, for those owners with the XM radio, can you pick up the non-XM stations with this radio. I don't know if I want to pay for subscriptions.
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Replying to: gunga64 (Oct 15, 2007 4:30 am)
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Replying to: nextmoon (Oct 15, 2007 8:11 am) |
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