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Used 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

carroll Huffine, 11/12/2003
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I am very pleased with the vehicle - it is the best overall car I've owned - It lets you sit up higher and see the raod - it's fun to drive and looks like a much more expensive vehicle.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great SUV except MPG

tgalinski, 01/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great for the money. Great in the snow. Sound system, heated seats, moon roof and added remote start with alarm are terriffic. Power seats would be helpful and/or ability to extend leg room of drvers seat. I' m not that tall but uncomfortable on long distances. Gas milage sucks much less than advertized!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Santa Fe Is a Great Buy

Mxms344, 04/30/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Santa Fe excells in every category except for one in my opinion. The fuel economy is not what I was expectiong from a 4 cycl. engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. But that being said the comfort of the ride and the spacious interior matched with the affordability and reliability greatly over shadow the fuel economy.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Santa Fe

Lovin' my Santa Fe, 01/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I picked up my Santa Fe in July of 2003. I purchased a 2002 Demo,3600 miles, silver in color, that was a 4 cylinder automatic.The funny thing is that I wasn't in the market to trade in my 2000 Sonata GLSV6 and I certainly didn't want a 4 cyl SantaFe. After my test drive I was hooked on this little beauty. The dealership gave me an awesome deal and I am VERY HAPPY!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love the Santa FE!

Santa FE, 05/01/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have loved my Santa FE. It is a great car. It is stylish, economical, and has been a great investment. I would recommend it to anybody.

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5 out of 5 stars

buying a hyundai

ricky28, 05/01/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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its a great car highly recommend hyundai santa fe

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4.88 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT! RIDE!!!

PBear726, 11/13/2003
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I LOVE this vehicle!! Reasonable price for an SUV!! Safety ratings are very good, especially for an SUV!! VERY IMPRESSIVE, STYLISH Appearance! People on first glance think it is a more expensive SUV!! Very comfortable riding! I can't stop, saying enough GREAT things about this vehicle!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

NOT BAD, NEEDS BETTER SOUND

CPABILL, 01/12/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased this vehicle as a second vehicle, my other car is a convertible, not much room. I like just about everything about it, but, and there is alway a but, the reason the gas milage is so low is the beafy 3.5ltr engine, does not put out HP, it is torky. compare other 3.5ltr engines and they are putting out 225 to 280hp, this engine is putting out only 195hp. The sound system is week, it is supposed to have a seperatly powered subwoofer in each door, that means you should be able to feel the music, even at low volume, not true with this one.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I Love It!

Derekwc, 05/03/2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I finally bought my dream car. It has body design like No other SUV on the market - not boxy not square but sleek and bubbly. It is a fun light midsize suv for anyone. Hyundai has become my hero as far as make is concern; this is the second Hyundai I have purchased and am even more pleased with this than the first. Well build, Excellently priced, fun, stylish, and everyone asks me how a guy like me can afford such a nice car. I named him Deshawn.

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