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Joe in Texarkana
Its better to vary engine load and RPM during break-in for first 500 miles.
Heres some additional tech reading.
http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm
I think you got the answer on the why no cruise control from someone else's post - that it's good to vary the engine speed and let the parts "break in". I was also told to not even look for good gas milage until after this break in period.
I wonder if there are something like standard mud flaps? I'm not set on having and "H" on mine.
1. Missing wheels and wheel covers (you can buy a wheel lock-although I am not sure about securing the soft cover).
2. Inconvenience for unloading in parallel parking areas.
3. Lack of rear window roll down or lift gate for extra long items.
4. Door opening on wrong side.
It does allow easy access to change a flat, but with today's tires, that is like keeping the tire changing tools in the console between the front seats. Sure is handy but who wants them there.
The RAV certainly has a kick [non-permissible content removed] engine, but read some posts at the Camry site about their tranny problems and the lack of cooperation from Toyota in addressing the problem. At this point, I would be careful, although they have a great rep.
The new RAV was an excellant chance to get rid of that feature???, but for some reason Toyota stuck with it. Picture that rig without that rear spare and you see a SF. I think with other SUVs changing to more streamlined looks, that rear accoutrement will be old hat soon.
Joe in Texarkana
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.
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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.
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
Not too concerned with the "break-in". With such a great warranty and such a nice SUV I cant drive 55. Im on the East Coast in NYC. I prob would get shot.
We also don't use the cruse control until after break-in.
- Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe Black exterior/Black interior
- Touring and Premium packages
- Floor mats
* Got all the above at invoice pricing
- Got the dealer rebate of $500.00
- Had to pay the normal destination charge of $650.00
- Allowed the dealer to get 350.00 above invoice pricing.
- Dealer said I had to pay the $600.00 adv fee as it was
not negotiable (similar to the dest. charge)
* Total came to $28,946.00 Edmunds.com had the following
numbers:
MSRP: 30,980.00 INV: 28,529.00 TMV(NH): 29,843.00
Like I said I thought I did good, my only hesitation was the 600.00 advertising fee, but the dealer told me this
was normal.
So how did I do??????
You ended up after the $500 rebate paying over dealer invoice.
link title
If you got what you wanted, when you wanted it and are comfortable with the location for service go for it. Enjoy the ride. Many people claim to have gotten better deals but several that I have actually followed up on fell through for color, package, availability, blah blah blah. IMO anything under 1000 dollars is ok.
You already signed the contract. In the future I would recommend visiting a few dealers and pit them against each other.
I have my Limited AWD for 4 weeks now. You will not be disapointed, Trust me! Good Luck and enjoy...
plus - if you financed your car, you wouldnt even see a difference in your payments over 800-900.
enjoy your new santa!
tidester, host
On the other hand don't you love the black on black with Premium and touring? I have the exact model and love, love, love it! The black gives it a very sporty feel, don't you think? Upkeep another story!
Enjoy and don't stress about the price at this point!
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
For sane drivers, they should be optional...
Cheers
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.
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.
Don't post the same message twice in two threads!!!!!!!!!!!
Normally, I just pound the gas pedal in our other cars, but I have beeeen ever so delicate and the mileage is DEFINITELY below what the sticker says. Maybe the AWD is the deciding factor in all of this. I actually think the computer is set to have an appearance of better mileage on the first 2 - 3 fillups.
While I'm going here, the factory radio FM tuner has the worst sensitivity and blah sound I have ever heard. If I put my Sirius FM modulated unit in this car it sounds like there is cardboard over all the speakers. BTW, in all of my other cars the sound is crisp and bright on FM 87.9, so what to do, just pray they will come out with some sort of mini-jack adapter for this vehicle in the coming years.
Rant off
I do like the car though, even with its warts;-)
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.
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?
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.
Cheers,
Mike
TIA