50 Best 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe for Sale, Savings from $2,489

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe - Great multi use vehicle

I have been most pleased with my Hyundai Santa Fe. It was one of the first models of the Hyundai SUV. I was unsure when I was considering buying, because in late 2000 Hyundai did not have the greatest history in the US. After test driving several other brands, I happened upon this one at a local dealership. It really caught my eye and was exactly what I needed. I was first impressed with the beauty of the vehicle when I first spotted it in front of the dealership. On closer inspection, I noticed beautiful blue/grey leather seats and interior trim. Additionally, it has all the luxury features one would expect. As I was in search of not only an attractive and comfortable vehicle, I also needed utility. I have a small farm and regularly need to transport large feed bags, hay, bag... (more)

Story

One Saturday, shorty after purchasing this car, I was attending a small animal sale, where I spotted a sad, skinny goat. The goat went through the sale and no one was interested. So I approached the seller and paid him the price he wanted. The funny part was, I had to take the goat right then. So, we loaded her up (in the back seat) (and she was a big goat) and off we went with my daughter... (more)

Pros

My Santa Fe is very comfortable and attractive. It features a CD player, radio, air conditioning, high quality leather interior, power windows, steering and brakes, as well as "all wheel drive", automatic 5 speed transmission, tachometer, plus all the standard gauges found on passenger vehicles. The size is perfect for me. It has a very large cargo area in the rear with a hatchback for easy access. Also the rear seats fold down one at a time or both at once to provide additional cargo capability. It seats five adults very comfortably and provides a quiet ride. Plus, it is a workhorse.... (more)

Cons

One negative about the vehicle is that Hyundai recommends the timing belt be replaced every 60 miles, which is more frequently than most other vehicles.

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe - An SUV that will really go the distance.

My Santa Fe is probably the best large vehicle I've ever owned. It has almost 200k miles on it and still runs really great! I'm not the first owner, but I know the previous owner, and I've met the original owner, and both of them say they wish they hadn't sold the car. People are always surprised when I tell them it is a 2001, because for sixteen years old, it doesn't look or drive bad at all! Last winter, my best friend's pickup had to be in the shop for two weeks, and he borrowed my Santa Fe to commute to his job 45 miles away. When his pickup was ready, he didn't want to give the Santa Fe back.

Story

We had just purchase our Santa Fe when I was asked to transport 15 cats in carriers across the state of South Carolina to a no-kill shelter near the coast. I had only driven it around town a little up until that point, so I was a little apprehensive to get out on the road with it, even though the former owner told me she had gone back and forth to Florida several times in it. The shelter that ... (more)

Pros

The Santa Fe rides extremely smooth -- I've been in Escalades, and I don't think that ride is any smoother than my Santa Fe. Everything -- windows, heat and air, stereo all still work great, the upholstery still looks good, and it still gets pretty decent gas mileage for a sixteen-year-old car. The former owners tell me that both the engine and transmission had major servicing at 100k miles but only because the original owner felt like it ought to be done then -- not because it was necessary due to breakdown.

Cons

There is a small issue with the gas tank that makes it difficult to fill the Santa Fe up. The former owner tells me that it's been to the dealership twice, and they couldn't figure out the problem. It's annoying but not a major problem.