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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe - Great Little SUV
This is a excellent little SUV, It handles well on the road there is no shaking or vibration when I take it to a high speed. I have driven it at a high speed of 85 plus and I did not detect any rattles or noises for it. I have driven this truck for two years and about 30 miles per year. I had to get some minor repairs but it was mostly wear and tar.
When I first got the vehicle I had some problems with the head lights going out and once or twice with the brake lights. The electrical system is somewhat off the clock and airbag light do not work a 100 percent but I can live with it. This SUV seating sets high up and is comfortable but it is not enough room for long leg passenger's. It also has a middle seat belt that comes from the top rear of the vehicle that is a little awkward I don'... (more)
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Driving the Suv was a joy going to DC from Virginia Beach. I held it's own on the road, it kept up well too high speed traffic in steady driving and stop and go traffic. I did very good in changing lanes and accelerating properly. We had no problems at all and it was smooth sailing.
Pros
The span of it the width that is a perfect balance. The performance and the style of it.
Cons
The overhead middle seat belt.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe - Santa Fe Sport = Great Purchase
My 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a great CUV. I do small projects with furniture and crafts, and the hatch and rear area are a great size for transporting small projects and supplies. I've owned the car for nearly two years with no problems and a high level of satisfaction.
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The most fun memories I have in my car at this point are small road trips around the East Texas area. We live in a rural area that requires us to travel any time we want to go to the city. The car is zippy and maneuvers easily in both environments!
Pros
Although it does have a small engine, it has held up well. We even took it from east Texas to upstate Colorado in January, and it handled nicely going up the mountain. It wasn't sluggish like I figured it would be. There was some slipping on the ice, but that was expected because the tires on the car weren't designed for that terrain. The pilot's seat is very comfortable, and long distances in the cabin are no problem. Four adults fit very comfortably in the vehicle plus luggage in the rear.
Cons
The only cons for me are the radio and a blind spot. The USB port doesn't support my Android phone (a Note 4) and will not connect to it as a music device. This may also be user error, but it is easily solved with a 3.5 Mm jack with very little distortion. Additionally, there is a blind spot in the rear of the vehicle because of the body lines between the back windows. This may be easily solved if the seat position can be manipulated. It isn't as bad as some vehicles that I've drive, but it is something to consider.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe - A nice-looking, reliable vehicle that happens to have pretty good gas mileage.
This is an excellent vehicle especially for a family of four. It gets great gas mileage, and in the ten years that I have owned it, we have never had any major mechanical issues with the car. The only things we have had to do for the car is regular maintenance, oil changes, and new tires occasionally. The car handles really well in city and highway driving. I was and still surprised at how much pickup (acceleration) this car has. The other thing to note is than I have driven this car in one of the most demanding weather environments in the lower 48 states. I live in central upstate NY, which is known for its very demanding winters. We routinely have below 0 degree temperatures in weeks at time in the winter and high 90s and low 100s in the summer. This car takes a beating and keeps on ... (more)
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I get lots of smiles from strangers when they see my chocolate lab (dog) sitting upright in the front passenger side seat.
Pros
Starts every time regardless of the temperature outside. Has held up very well through multiple nasty winters (including this one) where our municipality uses chemicals that are very corrosive to melt the ice and snow on our streets. The paint job has held up very well over the ten years of ownership. Nice amount of interior features. Great gas mileage. Nice handling on city streets and the highway.
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