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Used 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First Time Hyundai owner

J B, 02/01/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Satisfied with my purchase; good quality for the price; stylish interior and exterior; comfortable drive; for this size vehicle, I expected to get better gas mileage

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2009 Santa Fe Limited AWD

MassHyundaiBuyer, 06/28/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Did a lot of research on-line through CR and Edmunds. We have three kids and wanted something sporty with a third row seat. We also did not want a mega SUV with poor gas mileage. In doing the research, the choice was obvious. The Santa Fe has excellent ratings and the price is thousands less than comparable vehicles. We now had the car for one week and we love it. The third row has plenty of room and can split, to maintain storage. The engine is quiet and the ride is smooth. The car has a nice high view of the road. We use to have a station wagon, and we thought we might be losing some cargo space. This was not the case. There is plenty of cargo space and the car is not overly long.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

09 Santa Fe SE

Randy Miller, 08/30/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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One month in - No gripes. Reviews about lag in trans depend on how you drive. Easy driving - no lag, Hard accel - initial lag at downshift with quick recovery. Firm ride but smooth. Good features for $$. Concern about warranty - saw something about only good at dealership where purchased, but haven't confirmed. Compared to Toyota, Honda, Kia, Nissan before purchase and felt Hyundai was "best value". Dealer wasn't eager to lower price due to demand caused by $4clunkers, but still managed to get below TMV price. So far - so good. Features are nice & easy to use. Good layout. Seat slightly firm, but OK on first 300 mile road trip. Seems to be good value for the money.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very Happy- but room for Improvements

CCM, 09/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife and I chose the Santa Fe for many reasons vs. the competition. The over-all value we felt we received with this vehicle meets our expectations. The 3rd row seating with the DVD player entertainment system is a BIG plus! The vehicle handles well, and has decent pick-up. I am slightly disappointed with the 1st of 5 gears; It feels like it hesitates a little from a stand-still. The "Range" feature of the trip computer is misleading- When I think I am about to run out of gas, and when I fill-up, I only put in 16.8 gal, not the 19.8 it holds! Overall, the vehicle is very quiet, has a great Infinity sound system, fun blue dash lighting (and cup holder), and user-friendly controls.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Quality!

Sabrina, 02/20/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I went to the dealership to buy a 2003 traded in Santa Fe. I walked out with a 2009 Santa Fe. Best choice i ever made. I have had my car almost a week now and love this SUV. The most comfortable ride i have ever been in. Johnson Hyundai made my buying experience so comfortable that i would not hesitate to go back and buy from them again. They truly mean what they say and stick to it. I would rate the Santa Fe and Johnson Hyundai of Cary, NC above 10 any day of the week. Thanks for everything!

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