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Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car for the money

Dee, 02/12/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I got more for my money than someone buying the Honda CRV. Mine came with a V6, CRV does not, mine is 540 lbs heavier than the CRV which gives it a better ride. Mine has a 3.5 L engine, CRV is about a 2.4 L engine. Plus I got the roof racks (side rails) included. CRV it's an extra. I drove a new CRV and I like the feel of Santa FE much better. An all around sturdier car than the CRV, in my opinion.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Santa Fe

P Leaf, 03/19/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Fantastic auto --Love the red color They could boost the sound system

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV Value

KYRHETT, 03/22/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Santa Fe has been a great vehicle to drive. Handles nicely, peppy 3.5L engine, great visibility, nice design and the 5 year, 60K miles warranty was a big incentive to buy. Now I will have a vehicle still under warranty when the payments aare finished.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

"LOVE THIS CAR"

galyean, 03/23/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife researched and sort out this car. We've always bought Chrysler products (still do) but this is a car that has impressed both of us. It seems more like a Lexus to us with all of the accesories that are standard on this vehicle. We are impressed with this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Huyndai...

robin, 06/29/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I was a Toyata girl for more than 14yrs.I decided to trade the 2000 mini van in for a small suv. The Highlander was my choice,however I saw the sante fe all over the road and heard of the great warrantee. I went for a test drive and the purchase was a no brainer.It drives great,looks good and is fun ,handles great in bad weather and best of all you get it all with affordable pricing.I never thought I would switch from Toyota,but I did and I am happy about it. Huyndai has come a long way. You get a lot for your buck....

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Experience with the Sante Fe

Wthorn, 03/24/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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In my opinion the Sante Fe is a great value. It handles great, and has sufficient power. I even tow a small camper with it, loaded with supplies. It has a well designed interior with fold down seats for more cargo area when needed. Gives you a decent ride, even when fully loaded. Roof racks are a plus and comes with the best warranty available. And it is equipped where others are options. I'm satisfied with mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

So far So good!

KT, 03/23/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I loved the body styling compared to the box like appearance of other SUVs in its class. The interior is pretty comfy. The leather seats are not very soft but the give good support. I am disappointed that the passenger seat does not heat up as represented. The driver seat nicely heats and warms your lower back. Steering is tight. The gas pedal is too touchy. Barely pressing the pedal and it jumps into action full speed ahead! It is difficult to get used to and a bit annoying. Today I loaded a tall size hot water tank into it. Dropped the back seat and pushed the front seat forward and in it went with room to spare. Smiles all around! My friends find the back seat very comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

Kaz, 02/14/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I love the Santa Fe. Affordable price, good warranty, competitive performance.. Korean cars have gotten a lot better over the past 10 years

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS SUV

Amanda, 06/27/2005
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car 3 days ago. I have driven it 270 miles already. I am on a quarter of a tank. I think that is decent. I had an Elantra before this that got 320 miles to a tank. So for the size of the vehicle not too bad. The interior is so classy. Any one who didn't know the price would think you spent a fortune on this vehicle. Seats are so very comfy. And short people don't have to sit on top of the steering wheel to see where they are going or to reach the petals. Overall I LOVE THIS VEHICLE

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