Some_Guy_ Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 With skyrocketing gas prices, and some 240000 miles on the truck, I decided it was time to let her go. I traded for a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. I know I could have done better than that for fuel economy, but there's something to be said for style and comfort as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECwakeboarder Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 Had one, fell apart. Replaced the whole car with a new one, that fell apart. Friends parents had one, fell apart. The newer ones aren't as bad though from what I understand. Good luck with it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 At least you have that 10 year warranty right . My neighbors bought one of the new ones and it seems to be holding up well. The only problem is they got Tboned by a drunkie and it went into the shop for a ouple of weeks but its right back on the road now pwning all the... turtles and stuff at the dragstrip. I half wish I had a fuel efficient car witha 10 year warranty right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some_Guy_ Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 At least you have that 10 year warranty right in 2001 they had a 5 year/100,000 km. Since this particular one is over the 100,000 kms, I bought a 3 year powertrain and "value pack" warranty which also covers stuff like steering and suspension from lubrico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 Congrats on the new ride (at least its not a chevy ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 isn't that the hyundia version of the acura MDX / new Kia Sportage? if so why do people give the hyundia crap but they're all blithering idiots prasing the acura? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 Acura MDX: 3.5L V6 265hp 188in long 77in wide 106in wheelbase Hyundai Santa Fe: 3.5L V6 200hp 177in long 73in wide 103in wheelbase Kia Sportage: 2.7L V6 166hp 177in long 71in wide 103in wheelbase They seem to be fairly different cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 a whole 65 horses...i use that just to run my A/C. I prefer the one that's 5 inches wider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 Not my choice of SUV (I prefer Nissan), but it's not bad at all. At least it's not American. *waits for flames* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 Not my choice of SUV (I prefer Nissan), but it's not bad at all. At least it's not American. *waits for flames* 531793[/snapback] lol Aww....it's OK... the only flames you'll see are the ones engulfing your vehicle as my scorching-hot rubber hits it after we take off from the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 lol Aww....it's OK... the only flames you'll see are the ones engulfing your vehicle as my scorching-hot rubber hits it after we take off from the lineup. 531800[/snapback] Just wait until bigred reads my post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Acura MDX: 3.5L V6 265hp 188in long 77in wide 106in wheelbase Hyundai Santa Fe: 3.5L V6 200hp 177in long 73in wide 103in wheelbase Kia Sportage: 2.7L V6 166hp 177in long 71in wide 103in wheelbase They seem to be fairly different cars. 531749[/snapback] I looked into it. they're all actually based on the same platform (similar to the expidition / F150 type of thing). the width at the wheels is actually the fenders... not at the center of the wheel... which is the same on all of them. the wheel base on the MDX is slightly longer, much like the EXT models of the yukon vs the standard edition. they're all part of hyundai motor sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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