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Plus I don't need the dent in my car when your body flies out your windshield and slams into my door. :P
I'm certainly not going to ride with someone that's not belted. (link)
I think that if you are not wearing a seatbelt then the odds are in favor of you causing the accident by your ipso facto lack of interest in safety.
tidester, host
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I neither stated nor suggested that. However, expressed disregard for safety and deliberately avoiding seatbelt usage do indicate that one may, in fact, be a "worse driver."
That the vast majority are in fact wearing seatbelts.
Interesting logic. That's like saying that since the majority of traffic fatalities do not involve alcohol then drunk driving is not the problem but rather sobriety is the culprit.
tidester, host
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You have no basis for such an assertion and I pointed out why I think it is fallacious.
And since the "YOU" in your comment was directed at Steve, I can also tell you that I know for a fact that he is a very safe driver and he would almost certainly not be the cause of your hypothetical accident.
The burden of proof would be on you but I think the "debate" has run its course.
tidester, host
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you couldn't be more wrong.
I can't comment on the heat factor, as I've only had mine for a month and I live on the WA coast. We probably only needed A/C here for 5 days last year!
I'd like to protect the interior against staining, but I'm not sure what route to take. I guess the cheapest thing to do would be to take a can of scotch guard to it myself.
Is it worth taking the car to a shop that does detailing to have it treated, or should I just save my money?
I haven't begun to shop around for price quotes yet on this sort of thing, but I figured someone on here would have some experience with this.
Congratulations on your new Santa Fe!
After nearly 9 months, 7,000 miles, and a full California summer, I have no regrets. Between the deep-tinted windows and the outstanding air conditioner, heat simply isn't an issue.
One other thing - upon learning that the black and gray interiors came with dark gray "woodgrain" trim rather than brown, my first reaction was one of disappointment. Now that I've grown accustomed to it, though, it looks fine to me.
The grey sounds beautiful - I'd like to see one!
Having looked at all the colors on the lot, I compliment Hyundai on picking a range of great color options. Some look a little drab from afar, but improve when you get up close.
I think the Khaki would be great for hiding the dust.
grey is metallic and beautiful.
Should both of these light up? If so I want to take my vehicle back to the dealer and get it repaired.
Thanks in advance
My wife and I just (this week) bought a 2008 Santa Fe SE FWD in Deepwater Blue. It looks black much of the time, but in the sunlight the blue sparkles. The blue also shows up in some garage/parking lot lighting. My personal color preference was the Dark Cherry Red, but my wife and I agreed that we preferred the gray interior over the beige. Our second & third color choices were Steel Gray & Slate Blue. It came down to which color in our trim the dealer was able to locate first. The Deepwater will be hard to keep clean, but it really looks nice.
I like the way they have dark carpet with the beige seats but prefer the gray seats over beige. However the gray carpet is so light it will get really dirty. Has anyone heard of any possibility that Hyundai will put the dark carpet with the gray seats?
In my opinion WeatherTech makes a top quality product that I have been very satisfied with.
Good luck in what ever choice you make.
would you recommend putting the scotchguard on when you first get the car before any dirt gets on it or can you do it any time?
The dealer also tries to sell undercoating and paint sealing at the time of purchase... any thoughts on whether this is necessary?
It would be best to apply any fabric protectant as soon as possible, before any spills or mishaps. Read the precautions on the container carefully before you apply.
Chances are the same precautions apply to any product the dealer would use.
I have the Weathertech floorliners in my Santa Fe and keep them in year round. I am very pleased with the appearance and of course they fit like a glove and I never have to worry about getting the carpet dirty (light gray carpet).
Are the "weathertech" floor liners you mention the same as the Santa Fe All Weather mats you can buy from the dealer (approx. $100 for 4)?
Use Scotchguard rather than the $700 dealer "service". :P