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My salesman told me that the 3.5l engine has a cast iron block, leading me to belive that the 2.7l is an aluminum block with cast iron sleeves. If this is true, the 3.5l is much heavier than the 2.7l. I don't know if this translates into HP loss at the rear wheels, but I'm sure the extra weight would be the equivlant of carrying around an additional passanger all the time. Can anyone confirm this?
when I move I will certainly lose this vehicle to my Wife...who will then be smiling and happy she is rid of her Saturn - then I will buy either another SF or the 350
health and happiness to all.
So far, we're very happy with our decision and the vehicle.
This is her second Hyundai, the first being a 2000 Elantra which she was tired of driving. It's a good commuter vehicle, but I hated driving it on long trips. Anyway, this is intended to make her daily drive more enjoyable and long trips more enjoyable when we're packing a lot of stuff.
I bought a 2003 Tiburon GT in Feb. 2002 based on her trouble free experience with the Elantra. Now, after a year and a half, 50,000 miles on her car and 40K on mine and no problems with either car, we decided to test drive all the smaller and mid-size SUVs. I started out not caring for the front fender treatment on the Santa Fe, but the test drive, along with the warranty, high content level and our own satisfaction with Hyundai, convinced us to get this vehicle.
The only concern I have right now, is gas mileage, I'm hoping to see 350-400 miles to a tank (since it's a 19 gal. one). That should be about 20 mpg and since her driving is mostly 50-60 mph on the highway, I think it's reasonable.
I've seen where some have got this kind of mileage, while others are moaning about poor mileage. I'm crossing my fingers on this one!
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Someone on another Santa Fe site posted that they had taken theirs to the beach and not had any problems getting stuck. Another poster stated that this SF got stuck in some shallow mud because only the left front tire would even move, and it was spinning in place. The AWD function didn't seem to be working for him at all.
Figuring gas milage during break in at 1,100
miles is 15 miles to a gallon around town. Light foot with conservative driving with occasional hills. Two passengers with large dog for weight.
Is this in the range that you have also for milage and driving conditions? Anyone know at what odometer reading that gas milage will be consistant or improve a bit?
Anyone wanting to help themselves should keep a log with their vehicle. Pencil in miles driven, gallons used, MPG, oil changes, problems/fixes, etc. The running MPG figures come in handy when you have one of those elusive problems that the dealer can't repeat in the shop but causes your MPG to dip way down. The log is proof that the vehicle does have a problem, perhaps something that the onboard computer can't see.
FYI, my '03 Lx with 3.5L engine averages about 21 MPG. 17 city with the air on, 23 highway with the air off.
CaliABBAfan
I really love the car. Fully loaded, had running boards and wood grain installed.
Price was great (I think), paid 23,900 after $1,000
rebate. (New york price)
My only disappointment is the gas mileage.
I have been getting about 11 mpg in local driving.
Is this right or is their a problem?
I assume that's a GLS AWD 3.5?
If so, that's almost too good to be true. It's a very, very good price. Is it a demo? Because, according to Edmunds, the invoice price on this configuration is $22,182 after the rebate (which appears to be $1250, not $1000, right now).
I'd be worried, too. I'd be asking if the vehicle was damaged in transit or something.
If you're happy with the trade-in value (are you??)then go for it. That would make your price before the trade-in $21,000.
The trade in is a little low, but close enough with that mileage. Go for it!
Sorry for the confusion.
1. The MSRP (manufacturer's sticker price less any additional dealer markup!). Please do yourself a favor and refuse to consider any ADM!
2. Your model (GL,GLS,LX and FWD or 4WD and 2.7 or 3.5 liter)
3. The options included
Leave the trade-in out of it, as each person's situation is different and whether you got a good trade-in or not isn't relative.
Always negotiate down to a price you're willing to pay BEFORE dealing with the trade-in value.
Only problem we had was with a slight pull which after 2 visits to the dealership (and moving tires around) seems to be gone.
Sales experience was poor and a whole different story from the GREAT service we have received at the dealership.
My recommendation is to check out Carsdirect.com - I wish I would have gone that route.
I am new to this members forum. Have recently purchased a 2005 Santa Fe from Jim Pattison Hyundai in Naniamo on Vancouver Island, Canada. I have nothing but good things to say about the vehicle and the dealership. Would like to chat with other Santa Fe owners concerning their likes and dislikes of the vehicle. Talk to you later, Andy.
It's been 10 days since the "speed cable" (per a service person said) had been pulled out, and chocked to 6000-idle rpm, followed by engine check sign lit. A technician told me they could not figure out what's the problem yet, so what they can do would be just replacing each part one by one, until the sign turns off. A guy title as an "advisor" kept talking "you are not eligible for a rent car", whenever I showed.
Actually this is not the first time to visit the service center. About one year ago, the car did not started, without any sign. I had to unload my camping gears.
Do you think I am exceptionally unlucky? Or any member had similar problem?
I'm new to this forum and are from the Kitchener/Waterloo region of Ontario (1 hour west of Toronto).
My wife and I picked up our new 2005 Santa Fe GLS two days ago and couldn't be happier. The dealer bent over backwards to make us happy (even loaning us his wife's Santy for a weekend for an extended "test drive".
I've bought and sold many cars over my lifetime and have to say that this has been one of the most pleasant buying experiences of all.
I would like comments on purchasing an extended warranty. We were told we could purchase it anytime during our regular warranty period and wondered if it might be worth the extra investment.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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We are also from KW and will be getting our new Santa Fe soon. Just wondering if you got any replies or ideas about the extended warranty. We were thinking about the 8 year 160,000 Km. Thanks
GB
We didn't purchase the extended warranty when we closed the deal as the Sales Manager said that it could be purchased any time during the regular warranty period so we decided to wait a bit and see how well the car holds up in the next year or two.
Which dealership are you considering (or have purchased from)?
Mark
mind about 2.7 OR 3.5 gls,took them both for a test drive,apart from mabe better
gas mileage they both drove the same,I've only driven 1700 klm so far and I'm
Wondering about the changeds they are going to make on to the 2006,My
thought is should I have bought the 3.5,Like to hear from you 2.7 owners?.
Have had my 2005 Santa Fe GLS (3.5) for 8 months. Love the peppy engine, comfortable seats and the Shiftronic transmission feature is really functional on slippery roads - especially with the SF's non-linear acceleration problem. Have had no other problems - by the way the acceleration problem was reported to NHSA, but no action has been taken as far as I know - Let me know if you have any questions about your new SUV (Also service has been A+)
I purchased my new 2005 Black Obsidian GLS 3.5 less than a month ago and I still couldn't be happier with it!
I'm new to this forum and wish I'd found it earlier when I owned my 2002 Crystal Blue Santa Fe.
I haven't had any troubles with mine... ... ...knock on wood... ... ...and I'm hoping there's a modicfication forum around here somewhere.
I work in the KW area and am interested in purchasing a GL V6 FWD Santa Fe. Just wondering which dealer you purchased yours from and would you mind letting me know what you paid "out the door"? It's hard to find Canadian dealer pricing info sometimes....
P.S. I do not plan on purchasing the extended warranty. Based on the reputation of the SF, I feel it is worth the gamble not to extend...
Paul
I got the 2.7, fwd version in Moonlit blue, which I love. I am getting the sunroof option installed later. Has anyone else had the sunroof installed after factory? What did you think?