Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD GSI 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Well, we got £2000 off list price and then they threw in about £1000 of extras (I think) and gave us cost price for everything else. That's Hyundai for you!
Costs
Well if you just look at the fuel consumption figures compared to the V6 Trajet then you know I'm a happy chappy! (Enough said).
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On the road
Driving
We've had ours for 2 months and it has been excellent so far. We had a V6 Trajet before and this is just as comfortable. We have done a lot of motorway driving and it just flys or cruises (your choice - we do both) without a sound from the DIESEL engine.
Performance
Lets be honest, it ain't the fastest car and it ain't gonna beat the V6 Trajet but you can feel the power when that very good turbo kicks in! And 4 wheel drive helps!
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Living with it
Reliability
Hyundai reliability has been very good (talking about my Trajet) so I expect this car to be just as good. (Minor faults in the Trajet rectified and sorted ASAP).
Image
When I first saw this car on the road about 3 years ago I said no thanks! But look at me now. Though the car does need extras like proper blacked out windows, steps and chrome front grille - which I have so mine looks better than any! (Getting a spoiler!)
Comfort
Very comfortable. It's the first car I've had in about 15+ years where I haven't got leather but I'm happy. If I want to get it though, easy peasy! Anyway, you can't really feel the bumps and the seating is just right... The car is just so comfortable!
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Security and Service
Security
Well, you're not really gonna find anything valuable in a Hyundai but I'm very happy with it. It has the most annoying alarm tone but at least you know it's your alarm going off. Though it could do with a flashing light in the car to deter theives.
Service
Well my local were very good until I decided not to buy my Santa Fe from them. They said I can't even go there for a service. (Now everything sorted) But I still won't go there unless essential. I'll use the garage I bought the car from!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Happy.
Other
I don't know if it's just me, but I think that the steps are maybe a bit pointless apart from looks.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes