Hyundai Santa Fe (Gen. 2) Thread

**O!lman** · June 4th, 2007 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by jlo

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - SF 2.2 Crdi
Year purchased - March 2007
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - None so far
Any recurring problem encountered - None
Comments on reliability - Time will tell to judge, masyado pang bago

Sir Bongsac,
Hagibis ka yata mag-drive...I've been to Baguio just a few days back(from June 1-3)...Alabang to Baguio City(via Kennon) took us 8 hrs dahil may excavation works sa Urdaneta(congested), Return to Mla took us 6 hrs.

On my way to Baguio, may nakasabay akong naka-Fortuner 2.7G at 3.0V na gustong subukan ang Santa Fe ko sa NLEX...hehehe. Pina-overtake ko muna para naman sumaya, then iniwan ko na *185Kph

**yuichi** · June 4th, 2007 02:47 PM

Car Model - 2.2 CRDI Gun Metal
Year purchased - October 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - none
Any recurring problem encountered - not really a problem but i hope the footbrake is stronger.
Comments on reliability - for 8mos its still good as new.
for the same time frame, i've had more problems with my former cars, Civic and City.

**yuichi** · June 4th, 2007 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by centum

Car Model - SF 2.2 Crdi
Year purchased - March 2007
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - None so far
Any recurring problem encountered - None
Comments on reliability - Time will tell to judge, masyado pang bago

Sir Bongsac,
Hagibis ka yata mag-drive...I've been to Baguio just a few days back(from June 1-3)...Alabang to Baguio City(via Kennon) took us 8 hrs dahil may excavation works sa Urdaneta(congested), Return to Mla took us 6 hrs.

On my way to Baguio, may nakasabay akong naka-Fortuner 2.7G at 3.0V na gustong subukan ang Santa Fe ko sa NLEX...hehehe. Pina-overtake ko muna para naman sumaya, then iniwan ko na *185Kph

ser WB. kelan ka pa?

**minero** · June 4th, 2007 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by jlo

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - this will not count for you because I have the gas model. I just want you to know that I am a happy Santa Fe owner.
Year purchased - Aug 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - none
Any recurring problem encountered - none
Comments on reliability - very reliable so far. Very comfy too. Went to Isabela and I am pretty impressed on how the Santa Fe handled the zig zag road to Santa Fe, N.V. Was not able to drive to Baguio yet but my wife did last May 26. She is pretty confident driving the Santa Fe from Manila to Baguio with our 2 kids. Taga roon siya so she knows Kennon road

**oldblue** · June 4th, 2007 04:33 PM

andami pala satin sabay sabay nabili SF

**O!lman** · June 4th, 2007 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by yuichi

ser WB. kelan ka pa?

Kararating ko lang kahapon from Baguio. Heto nga pala yung bagong kabit na stepboard sa Santa Fe ko.

**yuichi** · June 4th, 2007 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by centum

Kararating ko lang kahapon from Baguio. Heto nga pala yung bagong kabit na stepboard sa Santa Fe ko.

wow! nice stepboard ser

.

**saipeme** · June 4th, 2007 06:27 PM

ganda ng mga suv nyo sir...balita ko may promo daw sa hyundai ngayon sa financing free insurance,chattel,3yrs lto and less 50k sa santa fe...is it true?

**Ventoy** · June 4th, 2007 06:44 PM

This time I think I have to sell my SR REVO to have one . I finally decide to acquire this SF me and my wife. This year I hope we can avail if such promo exists.