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Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

great suv

carnut09, 12/03/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great vehicle to drive. Surpasses my 2002 Honda CRV EX that I had. Car is well put together. Engine is so smooth.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best

dave, 04/15/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Easily the worlds best SUV. Destroys everything from a Toyota to a Hummer. The Santa Fe may be the greatest vehicle the world has ever seen.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Santa Fe

dramaqueen, 11/16/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car for someone who needs a smaller SUV. Not too expensive and reliable. Has some nice styling in the interior.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Santa Fe

CSprinkle, 04/29/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Really enjoy - fun to drive. Enought pep for the mountains but no V-8.

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5 out of 5 stars

great truck

girlfrn, 11/17/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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i recently got rid of a 2003 ford focus zx3 for this truck. i loved my car but i love this truck even better. the warranty is great and i love the truck. the look, the feel and the way it drives.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Cool SUV

Mom & Pop, 11/16/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Have had our Santa Fe for three months. Have taken two trips from Ohio to New Jersey and back. Ride is every bit as comfortable as our Grand Marquis. Cruised Interstate 80 across Pa. at 75 mph and it handled quite well. Mileage was about 26 mpg as advertised.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Vehicle!!!

Suzie, 12/17/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have always been a Hyundai customer. I bought my first one when I turned 18 and have been a customer ever since. I am more than impressed with the styling and performance of the Santa Fe. I have told everyone I know what a great value this car is. I love it!!!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The good and the not-so-good

Denis, 05/01/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I enjoy my Santa Fe very much. The 3.5 engine has plenty of zip and the car handles very well. Biggest drawback is getting into car. The natural tendancy is to lean forward to clear the door with your head but the overly raked windshield makes this manuever ill-advised. The rear seats not only fold down (although not 100% flat), they also recline which make them much more comortable than the Subaru Forester which I considered. Standard safety features are outstanding such as side air bags & reinforced doors,ABS 4 wheel disc brakes, heated power mirrors. My Santa Fe came standard with AC, powerful CD/Cassette, AM/FM, Cruise, power everything except seats, remote entry w/alarm & much more

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4.88 out of 5 stars

you can't get more for your money

russell champlin, 12/10/2004
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the second Hyundai I have purchased. The quality and reliability of this vehicle makes you wonder what the other car companies are doing with all the extra money they charge you fora similiarly equipped vehicle. The week after I bought this car my parents were so impressed they had me buy them a Sonata over the internet, "sight unseen." They can't believe the car they got for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value, Car like Ride..........

IlovemySantaFe, 01/07/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I am so happy with my new Santa Fe I had to come on-line and write a review. It has everything I wanted and more, excellent value and warranty and the sales experience were quick and painless. My salesperson Bobby explained everything and showed me all the features and benifits of buying a quality Suv. Most important Hyundai has done so much to improve the quality of their cars and with their warranty I have no worries.

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