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Thoughts on the Hyundai Sante Fe?

Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:23 am
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:23 am
Looking at a 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe. 30k miles for $20k.

Want 3rd row seating and the ability to tow 1500 pounds (pop-up trailer). Need to upgrade from a sedan to a family car.

I like the Sante Fe. Drives well. I'm worried about longevity and reliability. We've always driven Hondas.

Any other suggestions in the ~$25k price range?
This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 11:24 am
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120176 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:24 am to
Have had them as rentals

Much better than a dodge journey, jeep compass or most other stuff in that range
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:26 am to
quote:

Much better than a dodge journey, jeep compass or most other stuff in that range


It really did drive nice. I test drove it as a courtesy to the salesman who suggested it.

I would have never thought I'd be considering a Hyundai, but it seemed to have everything we want for a good price.
Posted by Johnny Roastbeef
Somewhere in Bartow County
Member since Sep 2018
1960 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:27 am to
I drive a 2014 Santa Fe. Got it brand new and I love it. No major issues since I bought it
Posted by castorinho
13623 posts
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:28 am to
quote:

Any other suggestions in the ~$25k price range?
you could buy new of the base trim for that
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:29 am to
quote:

you could buy new of the base trim for that


Problem is new went down to 4 cylinder. 2017 still has the 6 cylinder.
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32089 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:34 am to
quote:

Thoughts on the Hyundai Sante Fe?



It's a decent rental car.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43469 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:36 am to
Check out the Volkswagen atlas. The amount of room in it is ridiculous and I am sure the v6 can pull what you want. Reliability is a concern but it is a very good looking vehicle.
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
3474 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:39 am to
We have a Santa Fe and G80 and love both them. Very reliable and great gas mileage on the highway.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Check out the Volkswagen atlas.


Looks like a great choice. I worry about the maintenance costs though. Aren't Volkswagens notorious for being pricey when anything goes wrong?
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37456 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:43 am to
Wife drives one. Loves it
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:43 am to
Hey crazy question - could a Tundra seat a family of 4 and a dog? Without throwing the dog in truck bed? I'm thinking no, but I haven't looked in a Tundra in a long while.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37456 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:44 am to
How big are your kids and how big is the dog?
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:45 am to
quote:

How big are your kids and how big is the dog?


Kids are in carseats. Dog is 55 pounds.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37456 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:46 am to
Then I think they’d fit as long as the dog won’t go nuts
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43469 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:18 pm to
Crate the dog in the back or something. No reason to have a stinky dog rubbing his nasty arse all over your vehicle.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118943 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:19 pm to
Hyundai makes good cars.
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
53729 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:21 pm to
Wife has been driving one for two years. Loves it. Absolutely no issues, and the 100,000 mile warranty is a great incentive.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17129 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:48 pm to
We got a new Santa Fe sport mid level trim for $22k in August.

It’s a solid vehicle. Surprisingly comfortable and fun to drive.

We intend to own it for 8-9 years
This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 12:55 pm
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18331 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:57 pm to
Alright...no scare stories. Headed to buy it.

Thanks OT. You weren’t assholes this time.
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