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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Mar 08 '02 - Updated Jul 01 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Muscular looks, Price, Warranty, Interior.
Cons: Powertrain options, No 5-speed with the V6 models.
The Bottom Line: Although performance could be a lot better, muscular looks, an excellent warranty, good price, and an expensive looking interior make this Hyundai is a good buy.
Introduced in 2001 the Hyundai Santa Fe has been selling like hot cakes. Good price, good looks, and an excellent warranty has helped the Santa Fe to be Catapulted into superstardom.
For 2002 the Hyundai Santa Fe comes in 5...
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by oldbikerhen
Sep 10 '05 - Updated Sep 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, looks, performance
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: Seriously look and test drive this vehicle. It was far superior to the others in the same mid-size class. The ride is superb.
We first started looking for a new vehicle in 2002 to replace our family mini-van, which was on it's last legs. The original plan was to check out the Chevy Trackers, but my husband is an extremely cautious and logical man. As well as not caring for ...
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by theawesome1
Jun 03 '02 - Updated Mar 08 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 6 year Bumper to bumper warranty & road service, 10 year transy. SECURITY IS #1
Cons: The gold SUV in the ads is actually an ugly yellowish color called Sandstone.
The Bottom Line: Run don't walk to buy one, it is a dream car!!!
Having done a Hyundai test drive 10/01 on a new SUV called the Sante Fe. I loved it! It comes in 4 or 6 cylinder, FWD, AWD, or 4WD. We had a '99 Elantra so we still have 2 years on the bumper to bumper warranty so no need to shop for a car. But ...
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by mrwasem
Jan 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable SUV drives like a sportscar
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Excellent SUV! You won't regret your purchase.
Prior to purchasing a Ford F-150 4x4 a couple years back, I had owned a Ford Explorer and Chevy Blazer. With our frequent ski trips from our home in the Seattle area, we need a good 4x4 vehicle. With last year's high gas prices, I started researching a...
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by pdt66
Aug 01 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, Value, Handling, Extras, Price
Cons: 181HP - Could Use More
The Bottom Line: The Santa Fe is definitely a best buy in its class with an unbeatable warranty. You won't regret buying! I highly recommend it!
I researched and test drove the Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty and the Toyota Rav 4 and kept coming back to the Santa Fe. In my opinion, it beat them all out as the best all around value and had the most features for your money, with very few...
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by rparkfam
Apr 05 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Superior design, crash test, nice handling, great visibility, easy parking, good pricing, styling, details.
Cons: No side air bags. 181 hp V6 ok, but could use a little more hp.
The Bottom Line: Great price. Good on snow, wet, dry, dirt roads. Perfect in town, comfortable on highway. Great visibility, handling, detailing, styling. Good on safety tests. Owners love it.
We stopped Santa Fe owners in parking lots and at fast food outlets and checked websites (Epinions, Santa Fe Forum) and did a Google search. Owners LOVE this car. Everyone said it was great in snow, in town, reliable and fun to drive. One man said his...
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by parcemi
Jun 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Far more for the money compared to all others in its class.
Cons: Not the best interior cloth material (but it's still completely livable).
The Bottom Line: I absolutely recommend this car. It truly is the best in its class for value.
I conducted serious and lengthy research on all the smaller SUVs. At first I was mentally discarding Hyundai simply because of its past reputation. However, as I read more about each of the cars in its class/price range, I realized that Hyundai has come...
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by littlequincy
Oct 29 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of features for the money. Looks great. As easy to drive as a car.
Cons: Could use some more horsepower, but that's about it.
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this car. You can't beat the features and smooth handling for the money. And how about that great warranty?
My family was looking for an SUV with features and storage capacity that wouldn't break our budget. We found it in the Santa Fe. It includes just about all of the standard features that you would find on more expensive models, at a more economical price ...
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by funkdoctor8
Apr 23 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles wonderfully. Stylish, different, seems reliable.
Cons: Acceleration from stoplight could be better.
The Bottom Line: Definitely would recommend purchase if you are looking for a mid-sized SUV with good value, excellent handling, and something different.
I did loads of research on SUV's when looking to purchase a used car. Initially would have never th ...
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by btfjf
Sep 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price/ Warranty / Interior space / Styling / handling
Cons: Dash lights dim on very sunny day(hard to read odometer)1st gear ratio
The Bottom Line: Buy it- but avoid it if your a big outdoors (meaning back country /heavy off road) person- it is a bit underpowered for some backwoods type of areas.
I have the 4 cylinder/5 speed manual transmission GLS. I have found that though most people feel it is under powered(even with a 6 cylinder engine) I have found that the manual tranny allows me to pick shift rpm's, thereby enabling me to have a little...
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by magickli
Mar 15 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive and affordable
Cons: plastic feel to some of the interior
The Bottom Line: Great looking and great price with a worry free warranty.
It was time for a new car, a replacement for a gas guzzling SUV that was not that old but proving prone to problems. We still wanted the SUV look and capabilities but the prices were out of our range. Or so we thought.
I use to work in the car...
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by katlv
Mar 25 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, plush interior, great pick up, looks great, best value in SUVs
Cons: dont like cruise control position on bottom of steering wheel
The Bottom Line: Compare! Compare! Compare! Dollar for Dollar you get so much more! All the little details are thought out! Unbeatable Warranty! I love it!
I did a lot of research before I bought my new Santa Fe. The GLS has a ton of standard features that you have to pay extra for in other SUVs, from tinted windows and 2-tone paint to V-6, auto & air. The rear cargo area is roomy and there are lots of...
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by haden6
Jan 04 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Attractive, Roomy, Drives Great, Good Mileage
Cons: Have Not Found Any Yet!
The Bottom Line: But One!!!
We were looking at several different cars to buy. We saw a Santa Fe on the road and liked how it looked decided to test drive one. Needless to say we bought it that day! We take alot of road trips and use to rent cars for this but we love our car so much...
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by lucybel
Dec 10 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: LOOKS, comfort, handling, warranty. Can't say enough nice things about this one!
Cons: A little sluggish, Seat does not go back far enough but LOVE it!
The Bottom Line: I would purchase this vehicle again and again! Love it. I love everything about it, handle, comfort, price and LOOKS!
This is absolutely the BEST vehicle I have ever owned! I have owned everything from Chevrolet to Olds, Ford, Plymouth, Honda, all of which were new, and this is by far the best vehicle! The price is great for all the options; heated leather seats, power...
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by kajjun
Jul 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice looking vehicle great warranty Drives really nice down the road smooth like a car.
Cons: have not really come across any complaints yet.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to all my friends and family it is a terrific vehicle backed by a great warranty.
The Santa Fe is a great looking truck for the buck. I chose the white it is a real head turner, people are always asking what is that? The truck travels really nice down the road and the seats are really comfortable for long trips. I like how they...
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