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if you tested them with different tire sizes i.e. 18" SF vs 16" RAV4 this could be the difference. with 18" you feel more the potholes and bumps.
Loving my SF more everyday.
The only thing I can think of is that on my car, they have the reading lights connected to the door fuse. My reading light also comes on when pushing its button (obviously).
Call the Tech dept. I am sure they have the answer. Everyone would love to know how to implement this feature.
Good luck!
I also checked one on the lot with a build date of dec 06 and same thing....
I wonder if there is a TSB on it...sure is dark up front at night...For such a well thought out vehicle...I am surprised they missed this one. So far, I am liking it anyway. Only a few hundred miles, but it is very quiet and rides nicely. One Note: I had to turn down the intensity of the blue dash lights...way to bright for me but at dimmer levels is very pleasing
The Santa Fe was last on our list initially. We only took one for a test drive too compare and test something different. We were about 90% sold on the Rav4, until we drove them both. I also drove the Mazda5, new GMC Acadia, and CR-V. We were so impressed with the Santa Fe. After driving the Rav4, we didn't like the way it drove, and we felt like it was not a good of a deal. Didn't like the side opening tailgate. The Santa Fe at least feels roomier, has a nicer interior, and better access to the 3rd row seating.
Needless to say, we purchased the Santa Fe. The car that was last on out list initially. :P
Seems tricky to fish a wire around the sunroof between the headliner.
I also was able to negotiate a price about $200.00 under invoice. The 24,400 quote is in line with what I believe most people should be able to get. The $22,600 is realy good! There is also the dealer holdback that they can factor in, plus there is also the $500.00 loyalty rebate and recent college grad bonus of $400.00.
So the prices you were quoted are very good. I believe I read somewhere that Hyundai Sales were down recently, so they may be getting aggressive with pricing to move some vehicles. I have also found that my dealer had a lot of Santa Fe's from Sept/Oct production. None with XM in the Limited Models.
As far as sales being down, you wouldn't know it at my local Hyundai dealer. It has to be the busiest car dealer I have ever dealt with. Every time we were there, it was extremely busy. It was almost like there were people waiting to be helped. Most of the time I go to a dealer, the salesmen are standing around waiting to "swoop" in on the next person walking through the door. No the case here.
Good Luck!
Also, I think the visibility you have inthe driver's seat is wonderful and shouldn't be under estimated. I believe the Edmund's article is a little bias towards Honda and Toyota but they are right about the SF does seem to feel a little "busy" on highway driving.
I don't know if it is correct to compare the SF to the Rav4 or CRV. Those vehicles are made more for the road. They fit more in the category of the Forrestor. I feel the SF is more SUV than CUV and should be compared to the escape or Wrangler.
Someone mentioned that sales are down for the SF. I find this hard to believe. Anyone know the figures of sales?
A few more bumps and I still thought it was the rear suspension. Well, it wasn't the suspension at all.
I have the 5 seat version and it was the tools and stuff in the rear storage compartment that were loose. I tightened everything down and also stuffed in my road hazard kits, some towels, and such to fill the compartment to prevent rattles - problem solved - no more noises!
This without a doubt is my favorite vehicle out of any I've owned (which currently include a 07 Lexus RX350 and 04 Highlander). Those others are great cars in their own right, but the Santa Fe just has more "personality". It's something that's difficult to put into words.
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Check it out and you will be pleased
John
If you visit the Nokian.com site just go to their "dealer" tag and you can get the five nearest dealers to you based off of your zip code.
Most severe winter tires having soft rubber are not meant for driving on dry pavement during other then winter months. The Nokian WR series is different and I use mine all year long as they are also a great rain traction tire.
They also have a "tread code number" built directly into the tread of the tire so you can actually see how much tread you have left which is a great feature.
If you google "severe pursuit tires for law enforcement vehicles you will also see that this tire is at the top of the list from the sites I saw. What I am saying is the more you research this company and their tires the more you are impressed.
I would think in that remote location that one would encounter just about any kind of severe conditions that you could think of...Need I say more?
Thanks for the input.
Thanks
When you get to the USA box click on North American Dealers on the left side - link.
That even finds Boise, :-)
I think I'm just about sold on the 07 Santa Fe. I am going to take the Chev Equinox out for one final test drive, but so far, everything I've tested (X-Trail,Torrent, etc) can't compare....I want them to (always been a Chevy guy), but they don't- maybe it's those fancy LED illuminated cup holders
I have a question about the 50/50 lock. Can I just leave the 50/50 lock on all the time when driving in snow (i.e., drop the kids off at school) or is it just for driving out of a ditch or something?
I thought I read somewhere that you can damage something if you left it on around corners or on dry pavement (if 50/50 is left on by mistake). Has anyone else heard of this?
You must have your VIN # handy when calling.