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Hyundai Santa Fe

Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:24 pm
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3662 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:24 pm
My perception is that Hyundai has come a long way in the past 10 years in style and reliability. I can research depreciation and resale to find that part out, but....

1. Anyone have real life experience getting one of these to 180k miles with no major problems?

2. Is the 10 year, 100k warranty legit or are there a bunch of hoops to jump through to keep it in tact?
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
48769 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:26 pm to
Can't afford a phantom?
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69059 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:26 pm to
I know four people with Hyundais (one with the Sante Fe) all are over 100k miles. They never gave trouble in our out of warranty.

I would say they are really reliable and they stand behind the cars longer than anyone else because they know they are good cars.


The warranty is legit. It is transferable too. So say you buy a used Hyundai, the warranty comes with it.

Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3662 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:31 pm to
quote:

Can't afford a phantom


I've got 2. Thinking of buying a few santa fe's for some poor people I know.
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7806 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:33 pm to
quote:

Is the 10 year, 100k warranty legit


I believe that this is the powertrain warranty. the bumper to bumper is 5 year 60k
Posted by Them
People's Republic of Bozeman
Member since Nov 2008
11127 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:43 pm to
quote:

The warranty is legit. It is transferable too. So say you buy a used Hyundai, the warranty comes with it.


Only if you buy a certified one. Otherwise you get the industry standards 3/36 B2B and 5/60 powertrain.
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7806 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:46 pm to
quote:

industry standards 3/36 B2B and 5/60 powertrain.


on a Hyundai..........it's 5/50 and 10/100 powertrain.
Posted by tigerfann83
Member since Jul 2015
603 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:47 pm to
I rented one before. Very nice car
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
22290 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 4:48 pm to
No Cayenne?
Posted by Alabama Slim
2009,2011 BCS National Champions
Member since Jul 2007
9932 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:07 pm to
quote:

The warranty is legit. It is transferable too. So say you buy a used Hyundai, the warranty comes with it.


it converts to a 5 year 50,000 mile warranty if you buy it used. at least up to a couple of years ago, maybe it's changed.
Posted by Gr8t8s
Member since Oct 2009
2579 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:29 pm to
Great cars. Warranty is legit. You don't have to baby the cars, they'll take a beating. Just don't buy one planning to trade in within a year or two. Resale sucks balls.

I have 2 hyundais. Both are 80k miles +. Never had to take them in for anything other than standard service.
Posted by AutoYes_Clown
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5173 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:33 pm to
quote:

on a Hyundai..........it's 5/50 and 10/100 powertrain.


You can upgrade the warranty to 10/100 bumper to bumper for $800-$1500 depending on the vehicle. It's well worth it because it covers electronics, nav, etc.

Hyundai are good cars. Their resell still isnt what others are but any of their vehicles are a solid investment for those wanting to keep a car for long term and high mileage. They are not a good fit for people that want to get into a new car every 2 years or think 40k miles is high mileage.
Posted by Chrome
Chromeville
Member since Nov 2007
10299 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:39 pm to
I've owned one for 6 years. Great buy. Went through the Smokies a few times with it and it handled them very well.

ETA. I've just turned the milage over 100k.
This post was edited on 8/6/16 at 6:17 pm
Posted by UncleRuckus
Member since Feb 2013
7639 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:42 pm to
Looked at one today and was kind of surprised that I really liked it. Glad this thread was started because I wanted to hear if owners are happy with them
Posted by 756
Member since Sep 2004
14853 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:52 pm to
Consumer reports lis
t 10 Mid size suv's with better ratings

Kia Sorrento
Toyota Highlander
Nissan Murano
Honda Pilot
Even Ford Edge and Chevy Equinox

You should look at Pathfinder and 4 runner
This post was edited on 8/6/16 at 5:53 pm
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:56 pm to
Greats solid vehicle. No major issues and the warranty us legit.
Posted by Phat Phil
Krispy Kreme
Member since May 2010
7372 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 6:09 pm to
My boss drives a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz crossover with around 200k miles. Since he bought it new, he has been using it as a business travel car for years. He goes out of state all the time with it. From what I heard it's been problem free so far.
Posted by Churchill
Member since Apr 2009
496 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 6:31 pm to
We have a 2007 model. It has 150,000 plus miles on it, and it has not had any work done on it. Original everything under the hood.
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3662 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 7:03 pm to
Yeah man-quick search on auto trader for used pilot vs. highlander vs. santa fe (not the sport model, gotta have 3rd row), all with leather and under 30k miles shows a ballpark price difference around 5k. If there's relative confidence that they'll all get to 150k with no headaches.....i'm liking the santa fe....
Posted by MadDoggyStyle
Member since Feb 2012
3857 posts
Posted on 8/6/16 at 7:51 pm to
If your back can take the beating from the crappy ride, then I guess they are reliable.
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