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Used 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Santa Fe

DML54, 01/05/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had my SantaFe for 8 weeks now and I am so pleased. It is my first 4x4, but it has all the comforts of a luxury vehicle. It has also already helped my get to my job at the hospital during 2 snowstorms.I just pulled out of my parking space in 13 inches of snow. I am very impressed with the traction control. I feel very safe.

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5 out of 5 stars

great car for price

advent, 03/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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drives well/handles great in bad & good weather Bob Bell & Hyundai wrote & emailed asking how I liked it& if they could anything I've been driving seen I was 16 and I'm a sr. now I've always been a Ford man/this car has changed my thinking God Bless Jerry

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my SantaFe...

DonnaMarie, 12/10/2003
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my first 4x4 and I am very pleased with its performance. We just had a foot of snow and I was able to pull right out of my parking spot without using a shovel. It handles very well and with the leather package and CD player I feel like I'm in a luxury vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My GLS

SoulShker, 03/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I got the GLS 2.7 with the moonroof and the ski rack. I love it. It's so much fun to drive. The stock stereo rocks and it gets so much better gas miliage than my truck. I am very pleased with my purchase. I'd recomment it to anyone that wants a stylish SUV that is fun to drive under $25k.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Well done!

TheEngineer, 03/17/2005
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My review is based on my past experience with cars. I currently drive a Lexus LX470, Accord, Lexus LS, and a Audi 90 Q (the audi I actually gave up a long time ago and it sits in my garage). As for qulaity, from the short time I had it is SUPERB ! I thought only the Japanese could deliver this level of quality. My first Korean import and I am happy though I do worry about the significant portion from Canada (bad experiences in the past with Canadian parts). The fit and finish is right up there with the rest of my cars. I would not mind paying for extra safety features such as side impact air bags and a safety cage. A XM radio with USB MP3 feature would be great. Less Curves.

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5 out of 5 stars

very comfortalbe

janie marie rush, 01/04/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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love it alot! very much enjoy it.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best

kent e smith, 11/12/2003
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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tryed saturn and kia these is the best I found with options and milage in the suv 2hours a day or more no problem

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving It!

Kalahoolagirl, 01/05/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had the vehicle for over a week now: it drives great and the comfort is awesome. Moving form a Kia Sportage to the Santa Fe is liking moving up to a luzury car. I purchased a fully loaded vehicle - encluding the entertainament pkg -for only a few thousand more than my Sportage. The road side service and warranty pkg was not to bad either. This vehicle was worth the shopping around I did. Great product for a great price.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Not Impressed!

jime, 01/08/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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My significant other bought this vehicle. I can not drive it! The steering is stiff and hard to handle... seems like it has no power steering... I need that. I get back aches from the seats... seems like there is no lateral support for my back and bottom, as I slide side to side in the seats, and my back side is not small...

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4.63 out of 5 stars

No surprise - Korean vehicle done well!!

hockeysignor, 12/16/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Now has over 5K miles. Still very tight (no squeaks/rattles). Still, very impressed with the build quality. I took a leap of faith and, so far, it has worn well. It drives/rides very smooth (especially w/passengers and at highway speeds). It has a full-size feel (more like a car than a truck, which makes sense since it's based on the car platform - Sonata). Getting around 20 mpg w/3.5L engine (75% highway). One thing I have noticed, the climate control compressor is always engaged (unless you completely shut off the whole system). This is why mileage is not better. Maybe would add another 15% mpg (might be significant for some). All in all, if resale holds (which it has, so far), a very good value.

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