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He is using two terms: "with MG, CF" and I can't get an explanation about what they mean.
Any clues?
Mary N.
CF Carpeted Floor Mats (5-Passenger)
Invoice on the mudflaps is $76 and the mats invoice for $107.
You can see more at Edmunds. If that link doesn't work, just go to the New Cars tab above and drill down to the SE prices for your zip code.
Mary Huber
thanx
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Thanks for your response. I read the link but I am still confused. I realize that I can send a request via registered mail to opt out of the arbitration. I am unclear as to what the upside and downside are. If you can simply opt out by sending a letter to the Hyundai dealer, why do they make you sign it in the first place. If I do opt out, what is the downside? Is Hyundai still required to honor all of my warranty completely? The link did not make that clear. Is there any dealer or Hyundai reprisal for opting out of the binding arbitration?
Please advise.
I don't believe there's a downside to the consumer. In fact, by opting out of mandatory arbitration, you are restoring rights that would be otherwise limited. Your warranty is still in effect, you're just increasing your options under law.
By the way, the letter has to go to Hyundai USA, not the dealer. All the dealer does is sell you the car. Warranty issues go back to the importer/distributor/manufacturer.
If I'm wrong on this, hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I will chime in. To quote Charles Barkley, "I am often wrong, but I am never in doubt."
Most Santa Fe's were equipped by the dealers with an additional key operated Ignition disarm feature (an add-on feature they try to make you pay extra $ for, of course!) as well as the standard Hyundai alarm system,that flashes on the top dashboard, that may be what they are referring to.
If so equipped, you should have an insertable plastic "key" (not the normal Ignition key) which is inserted into the "lock" under the dash below the steering wheel, which, when removed, does not allow the ignition to complete the circuit to start the engine.Therefore the engine is made in-operable unless the key is inserted.
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/law/articles/the_issue_can_mandatory_arbitrat- ion_clauses_in_nursing_home_contracts_be_waived_.html
I really, really like it so far. It's hard to not really goose the gas and have some fun (I'm trying to follow the manual's 500 mile "breakin" recommendation). I probably could have done perfectly well with a Tucson Limited, except for the gutless 2.7L engine. Once I tried the 3.3L, I was hooked.
So far, so good. Steering and brakes feel very good. I haven't "tested" the handling yet, but it too seems like it'll be perfectly adequate. My only problem is that I got a book for the wrong nav system, so I haven't been able to figure out the radio presets yet.
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Hope this might be the right place to post my question.
So far, very happy with our new car -- seems to have all the bells and whistles, but...
The available car didn't have an OEM navigation/audio system installed so we took the dealer's offer of a Pioneer x710bt with bk/up camera, Sirius radio, iPod, usb,etc.
Does the car come with its own (10, I think) speakers and amplifier installed? I think so, because they seem to be there. But the lowest audio system sounds demonstrate the sub-woofer is not operating separately either through the Pioneer amplifier or the OEM amplifier. Installer person sort of gave imprecise answers when questioned about the lack of separate sub-woofer control from the head unit. He talked about difficulty of getting proper connectors, etc, but that everything should work fine.
Question: Does anyone know if the Pioneer x710bt can actually operate an installed oem sub-woofer independently? The Installation manual would suggest it can. So I wonder why they wouldn't have made the proper connections.
Any help appreciated before I go to ask more questions. Anybody used to hearing the full sound-spectrum knows when a separate sub-woofer isn't operating independently from the others.
My sales blurb says...
"Radio: Infinity Logic 7 AM/FM/6CD/MP3 Audio System
Includes surround sound, (10) premium Infinity speakers: (2) 25mm front door-mounted tweeters, (2) 16cm front door-mounted woofers, (2) 16cm rear door-mounted coaxial speakers, (2) 10cm tailgate-mounted midrange speakers, (1) 20cm rear quarter-panel-mounted subwoofer and (1) 10cm dash-mounted center midrange speaker. 55W x 11 channel (605W Max.) Infinity external amplifier. Infinity supplies the Logic 55 W x 11 channel (605 Watt Max.) surround sound external amplifier and speakers. Autonet supplies the head unit."
So I am assuming the subwoofer is probably there, or should be. Then, according to the x710bt installation manual, there are instructions to connect straight through to a subwoofer or via the external amplifier.
So it's a bit baffling to me why the subwoofer should not be operating independently according to the head-controls -- that is, on the head-unit I can turn the subwoofer on or off, and there is no difference in the low audio. I can reverse the phase and level, and there is no difference in the low audio.
Sure, the low audio can be set powerful but it is like an ordinary good system with bass control, not the exceptionally distinct low audio from a separate, proper subwoofer.
A good start would be to look for a shop that's MECP certified (Mobile Electronics Certified Professional). Not a guarantee by any means, but certainly likely to be more knowledgeable.
Actually, other than a right lower ball joint(under warranty) we have had no trouble at all with our SF. Been a great vehicle so far. You only tend to here the bad stuff in this forum. Never when people AREN'T having any trouble. Kind of like no news is good news, if you know what I mean. I can tell you we love our SF and would buy another one in an instant.
Unfortunatly in my country the only option I have is the 2.7 engine .which is quite weak for such a heavy vehicle , the other choice I have is Kia Sorento 2009 , with 3.3 liter engine can u give me any advice on that , I would again appreciate any comment.
"Choppy and unsettled ride" and "Reliablity much worse than average" are some of the comments. Of course the final tally is up to you as to which you prefere. Test drive both and choose the one you like best. Take your time in doing so.
Good Luck!
First, I read that some owners of the Hyundai Veracruz had complaints about the headlights - not being very good and also misaligned. What are the headlights like on the SF? I'm not getting any younger, and I need good visibility at night.
Also, the SF does not have a backup sensor, so how easy is it to see out the back? Also, are there significant blind spots when passing or merging?
Anything else you could tell me about the pros and cons of the SF would be appreciated. I would probably like to have the SE version, but those are hard to find.
Sorry to take so long to reply; just saw your message. We have the 2008 Santa Fe SE (it has larger wheels than the GLS and also automatic trans). The headlights are excellent (we have had poor headlight illumination in other cars, so we know good illumination when we see it, ha, ha!).
The backup lights on the Santa Fe, in our opinion, do not illuminate very well at all, so we installed a really good wired backup camera. Wireless would probably be fine, but we live in an area of much electronic "noise" from computers and cell phones, so the wired camera was a choice, as it eliminates interference. The backup camera is fabulous -- we can see all the way down the street when we backup in the daylight AND in the pitch dark. The 7-inch-wide color monitor is wonderful. Also, even when mounted on the dash, it does not obstruct view out the windshield. It is easy to pop off when parked to hide it from view of those morons who would break into your car to steal stuff.
We are volunteers in a Border Collie rescue transport mission, so I can assure you that the SE fits two medium crates (31" long x 22" wide x 24" high). They fit easily in the back, side-by-side, and a taller crate would fit, also, as there is plenty of headroom left above the 24" crate height. There is also plenty of room for the dog ramp, and a third dog would fit easily behind the front seats, if necessary.
By choice, we do NOT have the third seat option -- wanted the flat floor area for the dog crates. The crates might still fit with the third seat folded down, but I am not positive about that. Maybe someone else could comment.
We do not find that there are significant blind spots when passing or merging.
It is somewhat difficult to see out the back. However, with our backup camera left on all the time -- whether driving or backing up -- we have an absolutely perfect, wide-screen view of what's behind us all the time -- much better than the rear-view mirror. Our big fear has always been not seeing a small child behind the car in a parking lot -- the camera assures us that EVERYTHING is visible.
Good luck with your search! Mary Huber
And God bless you for helping out with a rescue group. You must be good people.
Do you remember where you purchased your back up camera or what brand it is?
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that your dogs are tethered in the car -- it keeps them safe, which is why we crate dogs when we are rolling down the road. Our dog is used to the crate -- we fed him in it for a long time so he got to love it, and we keep the door open on the house crate so he can come and go. It's his little "cave."
The only time the crate door is closed is when we're moving in the car -- and he just goes to sleep -- I would, too, on his crate mattress -- it's one of those memory foam jobs that I covered with heavy-duty cotton.
We seriously researched the best backup camera possible because we had one in the van that was useless. The one we bought is called 4UCam, available in wired (requires some serious installation) and wireless (easy to install). We purchased it from Amazon.com -- free shipping and no tax.
It is called the 4UCAM 7" LCD Truck RV Backup Rear View Camera with Color LCD monitor + Night Vision.
Priced at $229.95 -- and it got great reviews.
The description says it's for trucks and RVs, but many reviews we read said people use it in their SUVs with great success. When mounted on the dash, it does not block our vision.
Hope this info helps you!
Mary
Our Lab might not mind the crate, but for some reason our GSP hates them!
One of our huge fears is backing into a small child in a parking lot -- too many parents tend to let their kids wander in a parking lot -- like it's a playground! -- or they're distracted with putting packages in their car and don't pay attention to the child. A parking lot is an extremely dangerous place for children -- so many of today's SUVs simply don't have a decent view out the back -- that's one of the main reasons we bought the camera -- it shows images right down to the pavement. Ours is mounted just above the license plate.
Good luck!
Mary
My 2000 Accord has a 10-year old Clarion RDX665Dz head unit and 4 Polk EX693A speakers, and it sounds great, better than what's in the Santa Fe, I think. I want to improve it, but not sure how to go about it. Will a better sub-woofer make a difference? Should I replace the other speakers too? Is the head unit a limiting factor? I don't want to rip out and replace everything, but I'm OK with spending a few hundred bucks to improve the output. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Denvertrakker, I hope you see this and have some ideas, I've read some of your posts, and you seem to know your way around the Santa Fe and car audio.
Thanks.
Thanks very much for the input.
Regarding your comment about wanting the bass to be "crisp and clear", let me change my recommendation for a box. A slot load box (otherwise known as "band pass") will give you MORE bass; a SEALED box will give you MORE ACCURATE bass - which is what it sounds like you're going for.
Given the fact that the Infinity is already an "upgrade", you really need the advice of a knowledgeable car stereo shop. You don't necessarily have to buy from them, but talk to them and see what they have to say. It may be that all you need is a sub+box, and not change-out the door speakers, if all you need is better bass.
Thanks