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John Richards, 07/24/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife fell in love with the Santa Fe a year ago.She never showed much interest in the many cards that we owned including Cadillacs and a Lexus (es 330 2004) The Santa Fe is as quiet as the Lexus. We love everything about the car. It is comfortable and extremely well made. I added molding to the side which added to the look. We had spoken to many Santa Fe owners and everyone said they love it. No one had any negative comments
DO NOT RECOMMEND
Am, 08/27/2017
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 2 years (first car I've ever owned). About a month after I bought the car a vibration/shaking problem occured at about 15-20 mph. We have been to 7 different automotive places (including where we bought it from!!!) and NO ONE has been able to figure out the problem so I've been stuck with the problem for about 2 years. Recently, (and I've read other reviews about this) the fuel gauge is failing to tell me how much gas I actually have. Whenever I just had filled up at the gas station, the gauge stayed where I was before I had filled up. A new vibration/shaking has occured on the drivers side and only does it at certain points (weird, I know). However, I took it to walmart they said the left tire, it had been out of balance and it was fixed that day. The next day the same problem occured and I immediately took it somewhere I had gone before and of course when driving it they couldn't feel anything and the car didn't make any noise or feeling like it had been. They visually inspected it and found nothing wrong (I know that must sound crazy but I promise it REALLY happened). Selling this car ASAP. After reading these reviews, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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Never buy this car
Myhundai sucks , 08/18/2019
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Similar to everyone else’s review , bought the car pre owned 2009 model with 30,000 miles . 2 weeks into owning car radio stopped working when I would turn on the car, usually reactive to hot or cold temperature changes. Then Gas gauge stopped working 2 years after owning the car . Haven’t fixed due to the fact it would cost me close to 1000$ to fix. Shortly after only one of my windows will roll up or down without getting stuck . Also 3 years in to owning the starter would make a loud sound found out I needed to replace that would cost me 350 and would continue to do further damage to the car if not fixed. Not to mention 1 year into owning check engine light would continue to have a false read at all times . My Sante fed is paid off in 2 months and has 1000 in repairs to fix the gas gauge have to get all new tires . Fix the windows as well as the last 4 months I have been unable to drive because it’s summer time and now my air conditioner has stopped working as well as heater . Will not blow air at all . Will never be purchasing anything related to this brand ever again . I’m young and don’t have the funds to be fixing all of these things that have gone wrong and have worked so hard for 6 years to pay this off only to have to give it up due to the amount of issues I still have to deal with . Buyer beware . I have been told Hyundai is related to Kia ... I would be cautious to purchase anything of that brand either . My mom had to give up her 2013 Kia sedan as well due to the alarming amount of issues with it as well .
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Best Car Purchase I have ever made
k, 06/21/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read all the reviews for all the vehicles in this class and visited Ford, Nissan, Honda, Chevy, Buick, etc. This car is beautifully luxurious inside and a very comfortable ride. My husband hates suvs and admitted he really likes this car. A friend who owns a 2002 version summed up her experience with "I love this car as much as the first day I bought it" - that's 7 yrs of ownership. If you want luxury, reliability, fun drive, room for the dog and your kids' friends, have comfortable ride for 5 adults-all staying in the mid 20,000 range -check out this car. I got my 2009 limited with nav and 12 miles for 26k. I don't think anyone can beat Hyundai these days-I was just as surprised as you are!
If it only had a more comfortable ride...
steelydan, 02/04/2013
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This review applies only to the SE and Limted trims with the 18" wheels........NOT THE GLS trim with 16" wheels......BIG DIFFERENCE. My wife drives the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, good thing, because I would have traded in this rough riding bronco by now...... The engine is sweet, brakes good, interior is well thought out, exterior is good. The biggest and , unfortunately, most notable con is the HARSH ride over the many bumps and potholes on our crappy streets here in West Houston. The 18" wheels are a performance choice for the Santa Fe, as they are the wheels for the SE and Limited trims, not the base GLS trim. It is unfortunate that the BASE model Santa Fe is a more comfortable ride !!!
New 2009 Santa Fe
Mikie, 07/16/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my Santa Fe July 15,2009. I purchased the GLS w/Auto trans and only 3 options. Floor mats,mud guards and cargo net. You get a lot of standard features with the base GLS. Msrp $24,300, Cash for Clunkers $4500, $2000 rebate, Purchase price $17,399 out the door.
2009 Santa Fe Limited
D. Ray, 12/13/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Alot of car for the money. I have only owned this vehicle for one week, but I believe that Hyundi is equal to Toyota and Honda in quality. Hyundai beat out Toyota, Honda, and Ford in price. I had a Honda Salesman tell me that they could not compete with Hyundai prices. I got a 2009 Santa Fe Limited, with $800 dollars worth of accessories for 25,800.
Costly repairs at relatively low milage
Dan, 05/28/2020
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car at around 60k miles. Now at 88k miles and it has needed the following: new suspension, steering shaft, control arms, ball joints, brakes, tires, and fuel gauge (fuel gauge issues are common for this model) I can't keep up with the constant repairs and I am in search of a new car. It's a shame because I love how the car drives. It is smooth on the road and does not cause me motion sickness like other SUVs.
Not Great
Ed, 05/23/2020
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased at 60k miles. Between 60k and 80k miles I've had to replace the fuel gauge, brakes, steering shaft, control arms and ball joints. I'm looking for a new car now because of all the issues I've experienced with the '09 Santa Fe.
The Begining
D, 01/28/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this (New) 2009 Hyundai, Santa Fe and thought I would rate it now, six months and then at the one year mark. I hope you will find it useful in selecting your next vehicle. I am not in any way associated with Hyundai, and no one in my family works for or has any association with Hyundai Inc. I know the site says dont write about the purchasing, but that was one of the reasons why I selected this vehicle over its competitions. It's value and warrantee were huge draws. I actually selected my new SUV from the inventory online and set the price before I even went to the dealership. Even Taxes, Tags, Titling, Destination costs, everything! I said Ill pay this they said "OK".
09 Santa FE
marksj, 05/17/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great feel on the road. Drivers seat is very comfortable. Has several adjustments to make it feel that way. Very quiet inside the car. You cannot even hear the engine run. Seat cloth seems durable and feels good.
Somethings Strange.
Dalton, 11/03/2018
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
The TPMS light comes on from time to time then goes away. Check engine light came on and when I hooked a scanner to it it turned off. Vibrates pretty bad on the highway. Acceleration is great, transmission is smooth, ride is pretty smooth, and seems pretty safe. My biggest complaint is the gas gauge, one day I had a full tank and the next morning it said I was out of gas with the low fuel light on. Shut off the car and turned it back on and it said I had a full tank. It seems like some times it doesn’t read right. My speakers are weird. One day the front one sounded like it blew the next day it was a rear one. Some times they work fine and some times they don’t, some times they sound horrible above 10 and some times they are fine. Also I don’t like that it’s so expensive to get a new key fob and have it programmed. Also I have pressed the door buttons for my interior lights but they don’t seem to come on. Also another problem is the drivers side back rest, it will lay all the way flat but it has a hard time coming back up and you have to get out of the seat. I have owned this car a month and put 3,000 miles on it and so far I’m not impressed and I don’t feel the safest in it. The front end some times makes a weird noise when I turn the wheel and it will shake when driving and pull towards the passenger side but the dealership said nothing was wrong with it. I’m extremely glad I bought a warranty for it that’s bumper to bumper.
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love this vehicle
Linda, 10/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle mainly due to the warranty and reliability. I also have a 2004 Sonata and have had no problems.This is a fun vehicle to drive with enough room for hauling. I love all of the features and strongly recommend it.
New SUV/Santa Fe Owner
sanantonio,tx, 06/02/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drives well. I used to be a Nissan owner, previously owned Maximas. Loved Nissan and looked at Murano but decided on Santa Fe based on the great look, amenities and price. So far I like the way it drives. Price of gas is about the same as the Maxima, as I used to buy premium gas w/the maxima.
Great car for the price
Martin, 11/08/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Researched many different models before settling for Hyundai.I have had the car for two weeks now and have more than 1000 miles on it. It is very comfortable. Unlike my Honda Accord that I heard some rattling noise from the dash from day one, I have not noticed any noise or rattle.Fit and finish is on par with a lot more expensive cars in its class.I have become so impressed with Hyundai quality that I am considering another one for my wife. Great job Hyundai.
First Import Auto
Santa Fe Owner, 08/04/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the last 30 years I was loyal domestic cars owner. However the last experience with my 2003 Chevy Venture has changed my mind. I have decided to buy import. So far I like my Santa Fe. It's fan to drive and very functional.
Super ride
Shayne, 08/06/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought this for my wife after looking at and driving many others. We looked at Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester. Both did not come close to the drive, features, and fit/finish the Hyundai had. We love the features on the Limited model and didn't need the nav or dvd packages. You might find other makes that have similar features but will probably be a lot higher in price. Awesome vehicle for the price!!
Love My Santa Fe!
J, 11/09/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased my new Santa Fe SE AWD in August and could not be happier! This is a definite upgrade from my previous car, a 2005 Corolla. I have wanted to upgrade from the Corolla to an SUV for about two years now. I test drove virtually every new compact and midsize SUV on the market today during that time. I used to never think I would own a Hyundai, but after a test drive of the new Genesis coupe during a promotion in June, I decided to look at the Santa Fe and am glad I did! I love the power and performance, but my favorite feature has to be the upgrade in space over the Corolla. Hyundai has definitely won me over because the value cannot be beat! Drive one and experience for yourself!
Changed Opinion
Kenny, 08/10/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I was raised on Ford and Chevy. Naturally I was skeptical when looking at a Hyundai, but I'm pleasantly surprised so far. We just bought it two days ago and so far I'm happy. The price is awesome compared to other brands. It rode just like the Highlander we test drove before-hand. Plus it looks like a Lexus. WE looked at Ford Flex, Toytota Highlander, GMC Acadia, and the Mazda CX-9. This beat them all. I like the iPod interface and the blue interior lighting. All in all, I'm happy with vehicle and hope it will last us a while and possibly become our daughter's first car. These cars have come a long way from their days of disposable vehicles.
I LOVE THIS CAR
roadturtle, 11/12/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned a lot of SUV's. This Santa Fe is a pleasure to drive. Easy to get in and out of. Being a senior citizen this is very important. With the v-6 I have plenty of power to pass, or pull my trailer. Awesome quality with a warranty that assures you that Hyundai believes in their product too. I would highly recommend this car to anyone.
so far so good
MAZZ1, 06/10/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my 09 Santa Fe new. The ride is comfortable and smooth. Handling is secure. Fit and finish is very Nice. Only thing I don't like is that acceleration is sluggish.
My friends thought it was a Lexus!
Ed, 08/10/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Did the Cash For Clunkers program; $27945 sticker, $3500 CFC, $2000 Hyundai rebate, $1100 additional dealer discount = $21345 total paid plus fees. First day driving it, my friend sees it and says "Dude, you got a Lexus?" True story. I love the way it drives. Good visibility from the drivers seat. AC works great. Smooth acceleration and shifting. More than ample cargo space. Have never had a vehicle with this many great features including AM/FM/XM/CD radio w/steering wheel mounted controls, powered drivers seat, powered moonroof, and Bluetooth equipped.
I'm officially brand loyal!
Tom, 11/26/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my third Hyundai and must tell you that they continue to exceed my expectations. I purchased a used 2003 Santa Fe on the recommendation of my good friend who works for BMW. I was looking for a commuter car to take me from my North New Jersey home to my NYC office each day. 150,000 miles later and very little maintenance I decided to purchase another Santa Fe. I love the evolution of this vehicle. It looks great, handles great and is fun to drive. At the end of the day, you can't beat the warranty and I must say their service has been excellent. Maintenance a very reasonable as well!
great suv for the money
Ken, 08/11/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Wife loves it. smooth quiet ride. GLS model with only bluetooth option. Pearl White color is very cool. Great car for family and for taking trips. With the cash for clunkers and factory rebate and dealer savings, can't go wrong with purchasing this vehicle.
Impressed...
DanoNH, 08/18/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We all remember the early Hyundais of the late '80s... total junk. I am admittedly impressed with the design, ride, noise level, performance and quality so far of my new 2009 Santa Fe AWD Limited. I would definitely recommend pitting at least 2 dealerships against each other's quotes to price match (or beat) as I did. Doing this, I got the limited model for slightly less than the SE retail price after rebates and the "Cash for Clunkers" deal.
Love My Santa Baby!
Straxt, 12/12/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought it after trading in a Mazda Miata Convertible. . . which I dearly loved! But grandchildren have arrived and I must do the grandmotherly thing. This vehicle had the highest safety rating and had great reviews on Edmunds. So there was no great debate on which way I would go.
Great Value
David Cocanougher, 12/29/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought the Santa Fe after my wife's van was totaled. My wife is short so driving position and comfort were VERY important for her. Looked at ALL the competition. Came down to a used Toyota Highlander or new Santa Fe for about the same cost. Honestly, we liked the Highlanders better, but the Santa Fe was the best value, had less road noise, and had many features the Toyota didn't, including a long warranty. Just got back from an 1100 mile family trip (4 of us). Great ride, but disappointed with gas mileage. Only getting about 19.5 on the highway. But if the Electronic Stability Control was turned off, got about 22 mpg. This has to be fixed!
2009 Santa Fe GLS 6cyl 4AT
jeanneshyundai, 07/31/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased a new Hyundai in July due to the Cash for Clunkers program. I had a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, that I have loved, but it was getting ready to hit 200K. I drove several different models from the Kia Sportage, to the Toyota RAV4, Chevrolet Equinox, and the Santa Fe. On my second fillup I got 24 mpg-unbelievable!The inside is well designed except for the seats are not comfortable; driver's side. They are very stiff and not nearly as comfortable as the Jeep or other American cars. Please include fog lights as standard on this vehicle. The paint job is beautiful and I am thrilled about the warranty! Love the sound system and I usually put custom sound systems in the car after purchase.
Owned One Now Own Two
Liquid, 12/28/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I Live in all 4-seasons, have 4 vehicles (2-trucks, and 2-family movers). I have purchased two Hyundias with the 3.3 V-6, FWD, and love them both. Bang for the buck, Hyundia gives your George Washington's a smile. If i were a salesman I'd sell this like sleds on a snow day without school. Look at the competition, vote with your dollar, and tomorrow you'll be happy in your Sante Fe...If you buy the 3.3 v-6, cuz we're American and need the power! :)LoL
Best car and best price
FordPLG, 06/14/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Best car in the class, especially the very nice interior, and the very rich standard features. Beautiful style. Best price with very clear sales information.
Great SUV
justfawcett, 08/26/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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This has been a great car. It got about 26/27 mpg on highway and about 22/23 combined since I do mostly local driving. It is comfortable, quiet, and fun to drive.
2009 Santa Fe SE AWD
JBird, 01/18/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded a 2007 Subaru Forester for the Santa Fe to get some added interior and cargo space and so far I'm very pleased. Got a terrific end of year deal too. Almost bought a GLS. Very happy I did not. The GLS is underpowered, plus the SE has all the looks of the Limited minus leather for a couple thousand less. I have one major peeve and a couple minor peeves. The major peeve is no daytime running lamps. For a 2009 vehicle, this is a must have safety feature. Minor peeves are Hyundai should give drivers control over the sensitivity of the automatic headlights sensor, and headroom is cramped if you opt for a sunroof.
Great Vehicle
John, 08/16/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Shopped hard, drove the 2010 Equinox and Rav-4, wanted to buy American but the Santa Fe won out with the overall value. The best warranty -- $4500 Cash For Clunkers -- $2000 Cash Back -- Under Invoice Pricing from USAA. Priced it against same vehicle previously owned at auction = about the same price. Great ride, fit and finish, quiet, sacrifice a little on the gas mileage and electronics do dads but overall this is a great vehicle. I am going to try the synethetic oil and K&N filter suggested by another review to see if we can get the same 26 MPG. Dealer experience was excellent, helpful with no pressure or gotchas at the end. Looks and feels like a Lexus!
everything is great except mpg
joemoose, 01/26/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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engine is very quiet...cabin is also extremely quiet...handles great...windows and doors close nice and tight...plenty of leg room and 2nd row seat backs recline for added comfort...sound system more than adequate...so far my only complaint is city mpg, about 11 mpg,I can only hope this improves with initial break in period...I haven;t been on a road trip yet to see an overall average
My daughters first Car
Concerned Florida Resident, 03/27/2022
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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My daughter is a proud owner of a 2009 Hyundai SantaFe and I test drove it personally a week ago today after she purchased it it drives great!! I do have a concern that it needs filling of all fluids and she's had it week!! I raise my eyebrows to that..so Monday to the Dealership we go!!! Im open for comments btw!!!!
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Very Pleased
David, 08/27/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We really like our Santa Fe. It's our "family car" in Colorado. It seemed to be bigger than the CRX or RAV but smaller than the Explorer and comparable models. Nice size then, not too big, not too small. Gas mileage not too bad at 19.5 overall, mostly in the city, in Colorado. AWD drives like a tank in the snow on original tires. Won't be changing to snow tires in the winter anymore, yippee. Very quiet, smooth ride. Not really a sporty ride, but works well for me, I was hoping for a smoother, cruiser feel in the family car. Great price for a pretty good looking car that's already got crumbs, shoe marks and general family use. We are very happy with the purchase.
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
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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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.
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.
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!
Its New and Fun!
Jerry P., 08/02/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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After 6 months of research on SUV's, I chose the Santa Fe for it's style, performance, price, warranty program, leg and head room (I'm 6'-4"). No sunroof addition which allows 5 extra inches of head space. The AWD is very responsive and the 3.3L, 6cyl is well worth the upgrade.
snow machine
northjay, 10/09/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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We took the Santa fe GLS into the high mountains of Colorado in a big snow storm performance was all most flawless excellent all wheel / 4 wheel drive
Love it, love it, love it!
C. Cook, 10/02/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Great looking SUV and runs, drives and handles even better. Ride is a little firm on rough roads, but excellent on a good highway. The 3.3 V6 performs much better than the 2.7 with the same highway MPG rating. We LOVE the great looking beige premium cloth interior as well as the other upgrades that come with the SE package. The Limited package is nice, but we just don't like leather seats and one summer in Alabama will enlighten you as to why!
Whatta a honey!
Melster, 09/04/2023
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought new in 2009. At 113 600 miles, it's the most reliable, problem free vehicle we've ever owned. Awesome carry space. comfortable seating & reasonable mpg, too. Driving only 4 000 mpg we may never sell.
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Reliable and undervalued
Rob T, 09/21/2022
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought our 3.3L SE in 2018 with 132k miles. It now has 153k miles and we've only needed to replace some endlinks and repair the shifter linkage (a common problem). Otherwise, it's been very reliable. We're getting 15-16 MPG overall, probably it needs a tune up. The original white paint is awful, and a pressure washer will blow it off. Canadian Santa Fes have a reputation for rusting, and we see some of our body panels showing rust. I brushed Extend Rust inhibitor on those spots, and they're fine. It's a truck, and the standard 18" wheels make it ride like one. I've downgraded to 16" rims from the previous generation Santa Fe, and it rides more smoothly but still leaves much to be desired. We don't have the maintenance history from the prior owners, but I believe the engine was worked on. We're debating if we should sell it and get something newer, but it's cheap to run and it's high safety rating gives us peace of mind.
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Nice mid-sized SUV
mikec, 06/06/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We replaced my wife's 2002 Mazda Tribute with this after a great deal of research. Love the quality and build. Very comfortable; rides like a car not a truck. The Premium sound system in the Limited is among the best I've ever heard (and I drive Lexus) Satellite Radio is nice extra that's standard. What sold us, too, was the outstanding warranty. V6 engine is quite sufficient for this vehicle and auto trans is smooth. Overall, very pleased with this purchase and the $2000 incentive from Hyundai made the purchase of this cost about as much as the Tribute did 7 years ago!
Great buy
Manny, 07/27/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I just purchased a 2009 Limited AWD Santa Fe, and I am so glad I did. It looks and drives like a luxury SUV. It really has all possible safety features available today, and feels secure. I would recommend any of the new Hyundai because of the huge improvements done in these recent years.
2009 Santa Fe SE - Easy on the Pedal
Atlanta SE, 04/03/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We were able to acquire a new 2009 SE, and got it for a reasonable price given the need of the dealership to be rid of their 09 models, with 2011 models just around the corner. We initially drove the GLS with 2.7V6/4speed auto. We upsized to the 3.3V6/5speed both for passing power and a smoother transmission (abrupt shifting seemed to be a complaint for 4-speed). Yes, the reviews are correct in that the fuel economy is not great, but it all depends on how you drive. We have only had the car for 400 miles, but with a light foot, I averaged around 24.5 mpg with mixed driving. If you are prone to punching it at red lights and going 80 mph on the interstate, you will not be MPG happy.
2009 Santa FE for a BIG Man
Dave S, 04/14/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I really like my Santa Fe however, I find the seat to not go back far enough. That said, the only vehicle that is comfortable for me is my Ford SuperDuty Truck. I stand 6'8". I do think they could have allowed the seat to go back just another 2". The vehicle is very well made and a joy to drive (except for my hurting knees). The mileage could be better. But I have found the odometer to be off by almost 10% LOW. Which means my mileage is probably 21 rather than the 19 shown on the computer. We only have 8K miles on it and there seems to be some clunking under the back end when going over rough road. Probably a loose shock. Haven't taken it in yet to have the dealer look at it.
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