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Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Sandy R., 10/11/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first SUV, every winter I wish I had a 4-wheel drive so I researched online and decided on the Santa Fe. Very glad I did, I love it! I've gotten a lot of compliments. I already owned an Elantra so I got the owner loyalty rebate along with the special incentive rebate that was going on at the time.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Sant Fe - AWD 4x4

Ken Pribil, 03/04/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle is a pleasure to drive. The only drawback is the CD stereo. In order to hear its quality, and power, it must be played loud. Everything else is great. I only wish that they would make an offer an extended version. Then it would be perfect.

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5 out of 5 stars

'05 Santa Fe 4Cyl FWD *(Canadian Model)

Andy Hutcheson, 01/08/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Have owned this Santa Fe for 3 months. Surprisingly pleased with the performance and gas mileage. Currently getting 31.88 mpg with mostly "around town" driving...only 3 trips over an hour in duration. Vehicle has lots of get-up-and-go due no doubt to a very well geared 5 speed manual transmission.Exterior style and ergonomics of interior very pleasing. Feels very solid and tight on the road. Have no reliabily info yet.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Santa Fe

Cynthia , 05/28/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had my 2004 Santa Fe for 8 months now. I love it. I have plenty of room for my family of 4. It is great for traveling and shopping. Going through drive through restrants is a breeze. So is loading and unloading groceries from the back. We just got back from a trip to the Smokie Mountains. My husband commented that it was a joy to drive. Smooth handling like a car. The only draw back is when going through parking lots, tourists didn't hear the engine and we had to wait for them to get out of our way.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great mid-size SUV to own

Queenandsadie, 03/05/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The fact that the vehicle has plenty of room, good stereo system, sun roof and window are a plus. Good turning radius! Plenty of cargo room if back seats are dropped down. The VERY BEST WARRANTY I have seen. Universal Nissan staff are quick to respond and go out of their way to be of service. I am very pleased with this purchase.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

fun,affordable luxury

luvmysantefe, 03/05/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The Sante Fe is truly my favorite SUV of them all, it handles unbelievably well in winter conditions, the sleek look makes it a real eye catcher and the heated leather seats are a luxury. The interior is very roomy, plenty of cargo space. It's a little hard on fuel. An overall fun affordable luxury SUV.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Santa Fe

Mike, 03/09/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I just traded in the Elantra for the Santa Fe and I love it. Great in bad weather.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I own it and I luv it

Dave, 03/11/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Smooth ride and quiet operation. The 3.5L is a fast, efficient, and stable performer. Interior layout is roomy and comfortable except my dog has trouble sitting on the console. The back seat area is roomy for even large adults and there is plenty of luggage space. The dash layout is easily viewed during operation. I'm looking forward to my next long trip to find out the real feel.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

LorieB, 02/02/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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If it was just me, I would keep it and drive it into the ground! I also love the bright red color!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better than expected

DonCisco, 06/11/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I used to drive a company car, after 10 yrs of "worry free" driving, I looked at every possibility out there. Test drove everything from Scion a's to Escape's, RAV4's. I knew I needed something to drive but had no idea what. I started paying attention to the cars in the road, and kept seeing Hyundais, Elantras; Santa Fe's, so I decided to check them out. With a limited budget I had to get the most I could with the money I had. I finally decided on a 1yr old Santa Fe with 10K miles. The price was definitely fair, and ever since I have enjoyed this car more than any of the other free cars I've ever driven. Whenever something has to be fixed, the warranty picks it up, and I am left very happy.

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