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Really easy to install. No drilling required as they use existing screws. Now I need to go out and find some mud
Now I have my eye on the all-weather floor mats they had at the parts counter
- Mike
- What system did you go with?
- Where is the screen mounted?
- Does your system replace the factory stereo's head unit?
- Are you satisfied with the system's performance?
- How much did it cost?
Thanks very much.
- Mike
As far as I can tell, it does not come standard with the Immobilizer System, although the owners manual describes this system as an option. This system uses special keys that the car senses when the key is near the ignition and turns off the immobilizer. The keys that came with my car match the picture of the standard key in the manual and not the immobilizer key (which has an 'M' on it).
I purchased a 2007 Santa Fe 2 months ago and it does have the anti-theft immobilizer (a computer chip or something embedded in the key). I have the Canadian Santa Fe and I know there are certain differences i.e., we don't have the TPMS or the illuminated ignition key ring.
So far, the car is great.
Nice job and it looks great!
I would like to know where you bought it and the price paid including rebate, taxes, registration, dealer conveyance fees, and any other miscellaneous charges. Thanks.
PPB
Thanks for your feedback. I love my Santa Fe. You can find a lot more info on prices at the "prices paid" Santa Fe discussion board. Briefly, I bought mine in Toledo, OH (Brown Hyundai) last October. Paid $28,904 + $250(document fee) + $15(various filing fees) + $10(30 day tag) + $1968(sales tax) for a total out-the-door expense of $31,147. They did not have any rebates at that time.
I've also purchased the cargo mat to protect the back floor. Even though they say it's just for the 5 passenger version, it still fits nicely in the 7 passenger model. The side flaps just stick up because of the different side wall contours they use with the Touring package.
2007 Santa Fe AWD Limited with Premium and Touring packages + Floor Mats
Dark Cherry Red with beige leather interior
Dave, what can you tell me about the cargo mat? Is it a Hyundai mat that you bought through your dealer? What is it made of? How expensive was it?
Thanks.
- Mike
The cargo mat is called a "cargo tray" by Hyundai. I bought the official Hyundai cargo tray from my dealer. It lists for $65, but I used a 10% off coupon that my parts department had online. It's black, made of heavy gauge semi-flexible plastic (almost has a slight rubber feel to it), and fits perfectly to cover the floor behind the second row seats. As I said in my prior post, it's really made for the 5 passenger version, but will work without any problem in the 7 passenger model with the touring package. It has two built-in "hinges" (places where it's designed to fold). One is aligned with the small storage compartment at the rear of the floor space, so you can easily lift it up if needed with the cargo mat in place. The other hinge is placed so the mat will easily fold for access to the large rear storage space in the 5 passenger Santa Fe.
I've found it invaluable during this spring season. We can pick up flats of plants, pots, and bags of potting soil without worry of getting the rear carpeting dirty. The mat easily lifts out so you can shake it clean, or if needed, hose it off. Also, the sides are slightly raised, so if you spill a small amount of any liquid you are transporting, it will stay contained on the mat. I've already gotten my money's worth out of it and it's only 6 months old.
2007 Santa Fe AWD Limited with Premium and Touring packages
Dark Cherry Red with beige leather interior.
I'm similarly mystified! In Canada, even the most expensive trim level of Santa Fe comes with nothing more than a single CD player. No hi-zoot stereo options like the U.S.-destined Santa Fe has. Very odd given what they're putting in some of the Outlanders, Rav4's, etc.
- Mike
Getting my new GLS, seven seater, Canadian model next week and I'm trying to decide if I want the automatic door locks activated or not. Thank you.
1. My Intrepid had been programmed and I was used to it.
2. I live in a relatively safe area, but I "feel" even safer. I know someone can't yank the passenger door open and pull out my purse; or open the hatch and take something out of the cargo area.
3. I guess if I had small children, that would be a factor, too. I wouldn't want them to open the door by mistake. My brother did that on the interstate years ago. What a nightmare!
That's about it. I can't think of any cons.
As to rescue from a locked car, it is very easy for rescue crews to break a window and obtain access. In fact, everyone should be carrying an auto escape hammer close by in their car, should you need to quickly exit a damaged car with stuck doors. These usually have a seatbelt cutter included with them (Google "auto escape hammer"). I keep mine in the top compartment of the center console.
A few years ago I was diagnosed with a tumor on the brain. Recovery was very tough. I had to pick up the family and move to Philadelphia for the surgery. Our daughter was 11 and our son was six months old. My wife never left my side through it all. Getting her the Santa Fe was the least I could do for her. She truly is my hero...
Worried about if the bra will fade the paint over time. Has anyone ever used a bra and will the paint fade?
I will post a pic this week.
Likewise, when you stop - your passengers can open their doors from the inside, and without letting anyone else in. The rear child locks are activated if you don't want the kids to accidenmtally pull the door lever while the car is moving, so they would have to wait for you to manually open the doors, anyway
I can see how it could be onsidered an inconvenience, with child-locks on the rear doors, or for groceries - I use the remote for those circumastances. You have to use it to lock up anyway.
I've gotten into the habit of pressing the unlock button on my Santa Fe whenever I exit the car and know I'm going to need access at another door.
P.S. I've never found a road with a speed limit of 90 to test my Santa Fe at that speed. I think I've read about a few western states that have no upper speed limits on certain roads.
2007 Santa Fe AWD Limited with Premium and Touring packages
Dark Cherry Red with beige leather interior
I think it is fairly normal. I had to let my 2005 Accord EX-V6 go due to numerous rattles within a year too. I paid 23500 before tax and received $19000 after 11MO 10800 miles.
Dave says "I've never found a road with a speed limit of 90 to test my Santa Fe at that speed."
Actually I think it's possible that some people have been known to fudge the speed limit a little bit, just for test purposes. I just drove down I-95 from Baltimore in my Santa Fe. Speed limit along there is 65. You had to cruise at about 75 just to keep up with the traffic. I did notice that at about 80 there is a perceptible increase in wind noise.
Sadly, probably the same logic that caused them to only offer a single CD player, with no mp3 player connectivity in all trim levels including GLS.
I will be towing a 18 ft travel trailer (light weight, max fully loaded will be about 2300 lbs, hitch weight around 250 lbs. Does the Santa Fe come equipped with a trailer towing package (transmission cooler, air shocks, etc) or do these have to be added by the dealer. A far as I can tell these necessities for trailer towing are not part of the "trailer hitch" package.
Thanks to all
I too have a large amount of tongue weight with trailer at 220 pounds and all the necessary camping equipment. Air shocks would be great for our application however I haven't found a direct replacement shock for this. Air bags were discussed but they involve too much work and they may or may not work as designed.
My only solution, it seems, would to measure the unladen Sante Fe rear shock distance bolt to bolt, then remove shock and bring it into a knowledgeable auto supply store to get the correct size. It would be nice if Hyundai had this feature on the touring package, similar to the Suzuki XL-7, which has auto leveling rear air shocks for 3rd row models.
If anyone has gotten air shocks please post what model and where purchased.
Thanks for all the info here. A link below shows my setup.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f123fc7/2!make=Hyundai&model=Santa Fe&ed_makeindex=.f123fc7
I did not have any issue with a pre-existing bolt in the frame. Two threaded holes were ready and waiting on each side, eager to accept my hitch attachment bolts. What is the function of the "factory two hook" that is bolted into one of your holes? I still haven't hooked up the wiring kit, since I use the hitch mainly for my bike rack.
Dave
2007 Santa Fe AWD Limited with Premium and Touring packages
Dark Cherry Red with beige leather interior
8/1/06 build date
Thanks
Charles
I have come to a decision about towing and my 07 SF. I have the Touring Pkg w/ "Trailer pre wiring and trans cooler etc" however it seems that the suspension on the SF is only up to towing very light loads....No Hyundai hitch for me I guess...especially not the absurd $550 pkg that Hyundai wants for their kit. Cheaper to borrow a truck the few times I need it. If it were reasonable, I would install it just for the convenience but......Not at that price. The after market solution is just not worth the trouble of removing the rear liners etc and having a battle with Hyundai if something electrical happens and they blame the 3rd party wiring harness ......BAH
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