2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Pros

Price and performance

Cons

Resale value

Purchased As New

Drove off lot with 11 miles and with in 6 weeks had 3,500 miles on it, went to Utah from California in july and aug. 116* thru desert and went thru with air conditioner on and no problem with over heating or power going up the mountains, more then enought room for wife two grandaughters and their luggage. On trip second trip back got 26 MPG. The grandauhters loved the DVD with the head sets.
Would recomend the 2009 Santa Fe to anyone....read morehide

Pros

More bang for the Buck!

Cons

road noise and ride

Purchased As New

I still can't believe I own a Hyundai!!! Take your ego aside and get your magnifying glass out. This Crossover is one to compete with the japanese bohemoths. Only time will tell if it is as reliable as the rooster that wakes some of us every morning.

After a month of owning this vehicle I still scrutinize every angle that makes it a worthwhile competitor in the crossover market. The leather interior rivals that of honda, the interior space, given the 3rd row, totally blew the RAV4 out of the water. The engine is quite peppy for its breed, although not a thoroughbred more a spirited pony.

The only real 4 problems so far that I have experienced.
1. Crossbars - the maximum span between crossbars should be increased. (limited # of cargo boxes can fit on the SUV because the liftgate would hit the cargo box)
2. NAV or DVD (RSE) - CAN'T have both simultanously, WHY?
3. Speed bumps - DO NOT GO OVER 5 MPH ON A SPEED BUMP!!! (trust me, you'll think you broke your suspension)
4. lastly, the SUV pulls to the right when you gun the pedal from a full stop. (what do you expect it is a Front Wheel Drive)

hope my 2 cents gives you the courage to buy a HYUNDAI! Time to compare it to a 2009 Chevy Traverse......read morehide

Pros

Fuel economy has been excellent. Highway 23.9, City 18.9

Cons

Dont really have any problems, would be too pickey.

Purchased As New

When I compared all vehicles and took the "ego" out of riding in a Hyundai. The answer was easy, I saved 12-15 Thousand Dollars by choosing the Hyundai Santa Fe over other models. I have been happy ever sense, that $15000.00 feels good in my pocket vs the other models. I would buy another Hyundai again....read morehide

Purchased As New

I never though I would every buy hyundai , I am honda fan after road test I very happy with its , I hit pedal the price and warranty that beat all the others compact SUV I road tested rav4, honda crv had engine noise I own japanese cars all my life hyundai gave me the quility of workman ship interior room the exterior the seating very comfort the quite ride like sedan I...read morehide