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The next round of IIHS 40mph offset crash tests will be involve the various small SUVs. This test is far more demanding of the vehicle's structure, and more representative of real world conditions than the NHTSA's flat barrier test (not many people crash their vehicles into concrete walls). The Santa Fe may be included, so stay tuned...
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the date of manufacture of my Santa Fe...thanks
My LX-V6 AWD has 6,500 miles on it, and so far so good, the only annoying oddity is the inability of some gas station pumps to fully fill the tank due to excessively high pressure.
I am curious if anyone out there has significantly higher miles on their SF's yet, and how they are holding up?
I have read all the posts on the reported problems on several of the SF forums, so I am wondering how the original Oct-Nov '2000 owners are doing?
Please let us know.
Thanks.
Kathy
Thanks for your reply! Now I am very sure that I'm not paying too much for my SF.
I never doing any market research for what price I should offer the dealer in last November because the SF is too new, I'm very impressed by its excellent comfortability & adequate power & standard features. After I test drive all Escape, Tribute & SF (I didn't go for Forester, because just don't like it shape, it is my personal taste!
Seem like I born to hate all Subaru cars appearance! Perhaps Forester is handling better than SF & have a proven safety records, but still think I made a right choice - Picking SF. Today I have drove my sister's Pathfinder for almost the whole afternoon in the mountain area to search for a house (She was looking for a new home in my neighbourhood). Her 2-year-old Nissan Pathfinder (CDN$28,500) performance is hardly can compared to my SF. (I don't know what happen when off-road? May be good for off-road. Who know? But quite honest, I will reject all off-road flower delivery, even they paid me $100 for tips.
Thank you to all of you in Edmunds SF Forum to share the
SF's cons & pros experiences with me. The SF is not a perfect car, there are some minor problems happened in my SF during these few months that I didn't report in the Forum.
Now I post it as follows:
1) The air-cond's cooling fan motor was found faulty (It has noise when the air-cond is on)about 1 week after I purchased my SF, the dealer replaced it with a new fan motor in 1/2 hr)
2) The front hood can push halfway open by hand / pop up when I drove at above 100km on highway, the dealer replaced with a new locking mechanism.
That is all the troubles so far on my SF. Oh! almost forget to tell u another problem --
that is too many car drivers on the road look/stare at my SF & me! Enjoys your new SF & remember u don't have to drive slow in highway (keep under 120km is OK) & only do your oil change at 6,000Km (I used Synthetics oil).)
- Bill
Finally got my sf back from my husband.
question- do i need to put some sort of protectant on my leather-the manual says no, just soap & water to clean.
I already put scotchguard on my floormats, just wondering bout the seats.
Also,what generation is my sf considered? b-day is 2/18/01. 267 miles & loving it-Happy driving!
The engine on my santafe is being being replaced, does this means I have to have it registered at DMV again? I assume I have to because it will have a new VIN or engine number right???
Can I reimburse this to Hyundai since it's a result of a warranty service?
I guess I have to update my insurance company about it too huh?
Viperu, how's your SF doing now?
Jericho
NO DMV or Insurance require to update. Just drive the car as usual.
Steve
Mine brokedown last March 17(Sat) then I brought it Mar 20(Tue) I'm still not 100% sure if I'll have it this sat(Apr 7), if I do it'll be three weeks since. They say they are test driving it and they're being thorough, which is good.
so if we're both lucky we'll have our cars back.
Does anyone here have an experience on claims reimbursement with Hyundai? I paid out the towing company with my own money then mailed a reimbursement claim to Hyundai as instructed by the Roadside assistance center. How long does it take to process?
for the driver and passenger side. By the way I am still happy with my little 2.4L gl That every one say is a waste for the weight of the car, and saving 2000 dollars over the gls isn't bad either.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Front - Looks so powerful but eye-sweetening.
Sides - Classy + elegant.
Back - Star-war style: Star-Trek look.
Inside - Batman car / Space ship looks.
Comfortability - President class.
Price + warranty - Under price! This not much/no profit promotional price won't last long if Hyundai think they had turned its total imagine from cheap to excellent.
R E L I A B I L I T Y - Who care? (with this great warranty!)
Marketing Strategy - Suicide style. (It may be the final attempt for Hyundai to become a well respected world-class auto maker. (Either Success or Die)
PS: Today on the road when waiting to turn left in an intersection face-to-face with a new black SF. The lady driver is waiting to turn left on the opposite lane too. We smile & wave hand on each other, & raised our big thumb at each other saying that we had made a smart choice. I think she is very happy with her SF, she looked very proud of her SF.
I find the exterior styling unique and classy. The interior roomy, elegant and functional.
The most enjoyable part of driving my SF is when I pass a Nissan Pathfinder or similar SUV and
know they paid about $10,000 more than my similar equiped SF!
As a rule most car experts say not to buy a car in it's first production year. I think in this case
the Santa Fe has to much to offer to pass up. Throw in the Hyundai warranty and road side assistance how can you go wrong. I love my Santa Fe!!
My only complaint is the Radio that it comes with . It is fairly basic and the sound is not the greatest even by stock radio standards. I was under the impression that the GLS and LX models came with the CD/Cassette player. The reason for this is because when you look inside the brochure, they indicate 3 times that it does. In the interior dash photo of the LX it clearly shows the CD /Cassette player. In addition the body copy in the brochure states it comes with CD/Cassette as a stock item and inside the specs table in the back of the brochure, it indicates the same for the GLS and the LX.In the specs table it says the AM/FM/Cassette player comes stock with the Santa Fe which is obviously the 4 cylinder model if you read the other stock /optional items.
My question is.. What model Santa Fe do you have and what stereo did it come with? Is there an issue with the radio I am not aware of?
Thank You in advance for your replies.
I hope this answers your question.
Thanks
kensiegel@juno.com
Hyundai reputation have been very different compare to the past. Especially when it comes to the Santa Fe. This new type of SUV was tremendously well built and and involve with many technologies. The latest (which it is now) Santa Fe are well reliable since most of problem have been solve. My Santa Fe LX with production date 10/2000 was very good till now still have no problem. I only have a little of 3k miles but I can tell you that is getting better and better after the miles get higher. 10/100 warranty is basically covered the engine, transmission, and transaxles. This is the most important of warranty. If you have any problem in the future then they will replace it with the latest update engine, transmission, and transaxles cover by warranty. Nothing to worried since 10/100 is a long way to go. Everyone is happy with the Santa Fe as you read along. Reliability is still question but I am confident since the warranty is the major factor roll to me. I love my Santa Fe and 2 thumbs-up..
Stereo system:
Yes! The H290 cd and tape combo stereo is available at nearly all Hyundai dealers. This stereo system is very good because it does have the EQ as well. Very nice looking but add the 8 discs cd changer and get more "listen to ear"....
a question that will help me in my decision. If I change my own oil and transmission fluid will Hyundai honor the warranty if I have a problem?
If the car just hit the bumper and the cost replacement should not be reach over $1000 plus because replacement the bumper was not that expensive. Unless they hit the grill, light, etc. not the bumper. "Therefore, I am not sure how this test was done and what do they crash into"?
Here is the average damage on the IIHS reports check out your car!
X5=$591, Blazer=$1143, Durango=$1522, Explorer=$1457, Passport=$1321, Trooper=$2781, Cherokee=$1445, Discovery=$1394, RX300=$877, M class=$816, Montero=$2290, Pathfinder=$2238, Xterra=$2037, Escape/Tribute=$485, Santa Fe=$1287, Amigo=$1390, Wrangler=$714, Sportage=$1900, Forester=$573, Vitara=$1411, and RAV4=$2003.
They money was the issued to me because it is all depend where you buy the parts and labor charge. Most of the latest model does not have the real price on the parts anyway and where to they calculated from? Sample: The options on the Santa Fe: If I would bought the the cargo organizers, rear deflectors, etc. from the dealers here in California would cost me 3-4 times more than if I would bought is at www.tischerhyundai.com.
My car have the front/rear bumper protector and don't know how is that work with this test? What's your opinion?
Changing the oil and transmission fluid will not harm your vehicle if you use the same kind of fluid as the dealer use. Most likely the warranty is still cover but keep record of what you do on the maintenance book that they provided. I never find this kind of problem in the past. Should be no problem is doing is right.
Reception:
Have you try to use a different radio? Have you try to compare with other car reception on the same location? Go to the dealers with another SF and test the reception on the lots and compare. If different then alert problem to the dealer tech.
Personally I plan on using Mobil 1 full synthetic.
Hung: I am planning to go to the dealer and listen to the radio in another Santa Fe.... but it will only be for my own information. I have changed the stock radio to a pioneer deh3300. Since it is no longer stock, they will probably blame the reception on that now. But for my own information I want to hear another santa fe. If reception is better, I am guessing the plug coming off the glass must not be tight. otherwise either the wire or antenna is bad. I'm hoping it is the plug.
our SF is doing great. 2500 miles and no problems yet.
i STILL havent bought my wood kit yet though... procrastination.
anyway one of the wood dash places said they would send me a sample of all thier materials for $9, no big deal....
but does anyone have any good pictures of the wood kit installed on thier santa fe. i would love to see something other than a 1 inch x 1 inch image.
was looking at rims the other day and might go with some 18's. has anyone come across any photos of these cars with aftermarket rims?
and how about aftermarket parts.. any more manufacturers coming out with anything?
i still want those clear 'lexus' style lights.
later,
keith
The first oil change should be the same as the manufacture/dealer oil because the car is not really going into a real break-in period. After the 1st oil change then go for whatever you like. This won't effect on your warranty at all. However, I find that most of the new car does not really require the right type of oil for the real break-in period. "Not sure about the SF either". Therefore, I rather be safe then not. Not sure what type of oil do the dealer use on SF either but call the dealer and find it out.
Stereo:
Changing the stereo system may not be a helpful situation at all. However, you can still can compare it with other SF and point out the problem to the tech.
Wood Dash:
I have a 17 pieces of wood dash install in my car made by Florida Auto Trims. Best quality and plenty of color to choose from. I have requested for more pieces add to this set and they are working on it. You can find out more information about this wood dash at www.autodash.com or the other set of 26 pieces, low quality and less color at www.wooddashfactory.com.
Rims:
Do not change the rims for now! This is just my suggestion. You will waste more gas. However, change it when the current tires is die/burn and then upgrade it. This way you won't waste the current tires.
Also, the dealership I went to was VERY pushy, to the point of being arrogant. They kept using the "well, we get very few of these!" to try and push me into the car that day (after I walked in the door stating I was NOT going to buy for another month or so), and kept claiming they could give me a BIG DISCOUNT. Yeah, their big discount was to offer the base GL with option package 2 for $21K and then come down when I literally jumped when I saw the cost! Sticker inspection shows their price of $19,700, but the sales rep kept telling me it was really $21K. I *really* like these cars, but I most definitely think I'll be shopping around. A dealership 30 miles away had 15 in stock to their 4. Thanks!
TO EVERYONE: About the hesitation, I took it in today and they called me about noon and said that it didn't give them any codes and they couldn't get it to act up. I asked them about the timing belt thing that everybody was talking about on here and he said he would check into it and get back to me. At 5:30 when I picked it up he said the tech called Hyundia tech support and told them about replacing the timing belt cover, so they ordered the part and said they would inspect the whole assembly when they took it apart to replace the cover. He also told me that the timing belt could be causing the hesitation and loss of power, but wouldn't have shown up on the computer. So thank you all for informing me about this problem otherwise I wouldn't have know to ask about it. If you guys can think of anything else that would help or recommend another dealer they could contact who has dealt with this problem please let me know.
Still love my Santa Fe and the warranty too!! It's a fun car to drive and I like being the center of attention, LOL!!
As far as price. Don't let them jerk you around. Take your time and visit other dealers and DON'T tell them you're buying in a month; they'll just blow you off and give you some BS price to hold you over and give the old "we'll give you a great deal WHEN you're ready to buy". I know this because I went through the same nonsense.
I paid 17,700 [plus tax,title]. Price included cross rails, carpet floor mats, fog lights, front/rear mudguards, rear deflector, cargo mat, pin striping [and installation for the mudguards, fog lights and rear deflector]. The options package you mentioned is actually a "standard" part of the 4cyl vehicle package [you can't get it without it]! Don't forget I have a 5speed, the auto version will add ~800 to the price.
Other dealers wanted close to 1K over what I paid for the same package. The only other thing I'm considering having added is a sunroof
Good Luck!
If your vehicle hesitated was is a certain speed/shift intervals or was it random [even while cruising]? Did it happen with ac on/off?
As far as shifting I also find shifting between 2500 and 3000 does the trick. The only time I'll shift at around 2K is if I'm on a flat road and cruising.
PS: Almost forgot others have mentioned hesitation related to the "crank shaft sensor". Those folks had V6 so I don't know if it could affect the 4cyl [read post #1175].
With the A/C pulling, I was just wondering if the A/C pulls as bad on the V6. I have a 4cyl Sunfire which you can feel it pull on the engine when it kicks in. But there again if I run at a little higher rpms it doesn't seem to bother too much.
How many miles/months did it have when it started?
10/2000 is more like 3rd generation and I have this generation too. 11-12/2000 would be 4th generation and any date afterward call next generation.
4 cyclinders:
Yes! The timing belt was an issued and the manufacture are aware of this problem. Have them check quickly and fix the problem.
Oil Issued:
Like I said before! If you do the 1st oil change then change it with the same oil as the dealers. After the 1st oil change, then use synthetic if you like.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/554783.asp
Note that all but one fo the vehicles tested received a poor (including the Sante Fe). If you watch the video clip (at the top of the screen), you'll see why. All allowed for excessive damage at only walking speed.
Remember that there are underlying structures behind the bumper covers in most vehicle. If that gets damaged, the cost of replacement and repairs is high.
Drew
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http://www.msnbc.com/news/554783.asp
Note that all but one fo the vehicles tested received a poor (including the Sante Fe). If you watch the video clip (at the top of the screen), you'll see why. All allowed for excessive damage at only walking speed.