Ordering and Buying

Great Dealer - Southern NH / Northern MA

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptainCWA) — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:41:47 PST

I just bought my second Santa Fe yesterday up at Nashua Hyundai in Nashua, NH. I highly recommend them. I dealt with Ron Rondeau, who also sold my parents a 2008 Santa Fe a couple years ago. I can't vouch for other members of the sales staff, but Ron is excellent. Their service department is also very good, and the service manager, Dave Nadeau, is generally very helpful. Compared to some service managers I've dealt with, Dave is reasonable and has never given me a problem having warranty work performed. I actually have to go almost an hour out of my way to get there, but I feel its worth it. If you live in southern NH or northern MA, I strongly suggest checking them out.

Any experience w extended service, care and Wheel/tire warranties?

feeds@kickapps.com (neutrinowriting) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:40 PST

I just bought an '07 Sante Fe Ltd w 48k miles

There is a 5-year wheel/tire road hazzard warranty that pays $40 per event, $5k max

A bumper to bumper Platinum warranty umbrella over and above the 10 year standard warranty

and a routine maintenance plan

Any experience with all or any of these appreciated

mike kelly hyundai in butler, PA?

feeds@kickapps.com (hallie84) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:49:48 PST

hello everyone! i am new here to the forum, from butler, pennsylvania. i'm about to buy an 09 santa fe (GLS, i think) but i'd like a few dealer recommendations first if anyone is in the butler county area. the only one i have really heard of is Mike Kelly Hyundai - has anyone been there? any recommendations would be helpful, as i've had a lot of previous bad dealer experienced and don't want another one! thanks a lot.
-hallie

Shawnee-Mission Hyundai - Merriam, Kansas

feeds@kickapps.com (lovemysantafe) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:34:49 PST

I normally don't speak fondly of a dealership unless I am supremely impressed but since this thread is here, you can tell I must be happy.

I was in the Kansas City area for six weeks for a railroad training course and brought my trusty Santa Fe with me. In the time I was in KC, the Santa Fe need an oil change and an unexpected windshield replacement. The service department gets an A+ in every respect from their comfortable leather couches, vending machines and spacious waiting area to their staff who take a vested interest in you and your vehicle to make sure it's done right. Not only did they fit my windshield replacement in on short notice but their final price was around $50 under the original quoted price! I found myself browsing the new cars on the showroom floor and I had a salesman approach me and ask if I needed any assistance. I told him that I was just waiting on my car being serviced and rather than follow me...

Charcoal Cabin Air Filter? Anyone use one?

feeds@kickapps.com (twospirits) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:18:55 PST

Once again I am having to replace the cabin air filter in my 2007 LX Santy, and doing some searches on ebay, I noticed there is a charcoal cabin air filter. (Although personnally it looks like a used cabin filter)

Has anyone use a charcoal cabin air filter in their santy? according to the webpage it seems like it more effective than the oem particle type filter.

TS out

'01 Santa Fe w/ 140k...

feeds@kickapps.com (BellaSanti) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:15:25 PST

I'm looking to buy a used Hyundai and came acrossed a few in my range, 2 being 2001 Santa Fe's, and I've always wanted this vehicle... CarFax report good. The one I am considering looking at was serviced regularly and had NO "reported" accidents and/or major problems... My only concern is it's @ 143k miles. The majority of the vehicles in my $4k-$4500 range have well over 100k. Anyone having any major problems with theirs that have over 100k.

Also this particular 1 is at a dealer priced at $4495, is decent for the amount of miles in your opinion, or would you think less?

120,000 mile drive train warranty owners

feeds@kickapps.com (H Monk) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:54:57 PST

Back in 2002 when many of us were offered those 3 warranty extension choices due to the little fib on HP ratings, I opted for extending my engine/drivetrain to 120,000 miles. I figured Hyundai was betting on few people holding on to their rig that long and MAYBE when we got close, we might be getting some sweeteners on a new rig. Well, my 2002 AWD GS now has 105,000 miles and I'm still waiting for the sweet trade in deals to come rollin in any day now. Maybe I haven't heard anything since the dealer I bought from went away.

I'm coming close to some major expenses (second timing belt, plugs & wires, another total fluid change out, and maybe even a new paint job). So when is Hyundai going to start begging me to trade in my 2002 on a new one? I sure wouldn't want to go through a routine timing chain change out like Shup or drop $ 2,000 in routine maint then have someone total my 2002. No doubt my insurance company would want to call it even at $ 5,000 or...

UDATE UPDATE Auburn Valley Hyundai warning

feeds@kickapps.com (shup) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:07:19 PST

I would like to keep this posting alive for the purpose of letting people in the NW know about this dealer. This is what happened when we took our 04 Santa Fe into them for a 60,000 service. We ended up having to take our santy to another dealer to get it fixed after Auburn Valley Hyundai screwed up not only our motor but a new short block they put in and our transmission case they broke and glued back together and let us drive off and didn't tell us about. They had our car from 05/05/08 through 08/04/08 in which we had a Hyundai service rep and Hyundai helping us with this and were the service rep had to have our car taken to another dealer in order to get it fixed. Auburn Valley kept tellind us parts were on back order is why it took so long.

This is what Korum Hyundai found when they looked at our santy.

Auburn Valley Hyundai

feeds@kickapps.com (shup) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:29:04 PST

Just a heads up for people here in the NW. If you need something done to your car don't take it to this dealer.

We took our 04 Santafe in to have the 60 done to it on May 5th and just got it back July 17th.

They did the 60 and the tensioner broke within 20 miles.( thats what they told us ) They have had this in their shop and had tried to fix it 4 times. They have tried to give it back to us still damaged 3 times. A district service manager came and looked at it the 3rd time and said it didn't need a new motor so they tried it again and ended up putting a new short block in it on the 4th.

Mind you all this time they made us feel that they weren't going fix it after the first time because of existing problems with motor and extended warranty. Had to prove we had the warranty and almost came to having to show all oil and filter receipts. Only because ( I feel anyway ) I made...

help wanted from USA !!!

feeds@kickapps.com (fmfm) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:59:27 PST

Hello every one

i have a problem; the inner boot of the front right axle is torn. simple job; right? i dont think so.
ive been looking for the boot now for a month, the dealer wont provide since its 6 cylinder engine and no other part shop got it.

so if anyone in USA could buy it and ship it to me i would be grateful, of course all expenses will be paid.

so if any one ready for this ill be really thankful.

attached is an illustration of the bloody (its actually greasy) boot

Hyundai car quote - please help me negotiate

feeds@kickapps.com (bilalbilah) — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:30:53 PST

Hi. I've been working through some quotes via email with a few Hyundai dealers in my area (New Jersey), mostly with the internet type reps at the dealership (to avoid haggling with the sales reps in person). I did a "request quote" through edmunds page to start the process.

Anyway the lowest two or three are in the same ballpark. I could sure use your help in telling me where I could negotiate further, or if the quote is fair.

2008 Santa Fe SE AWD
__________________________________MSRP___________Invoice (edmunds)
Base________________________________25,850_________24,550
Destination charge________________________695___________695
Accessories_____________________________635___________529
= total_______________________________27,180_________25,774
discount (mostly rebates & incentive)______________________-3,752
= Price quote, before fees________________27,180_________22,022

...

my story with seoulfulracing

feeds@kickapps.com (fmfm) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:24:38 PST

Hi

i bought a grille from seoulfulracing site since more than two months. according to them it takes up to 6 weeks.

so ive waited and waited, at the end after sending many e-mails and continues neglecting of them all what they said, and i quote:

"Well we have abolutely have no control over shipping after the products leave our office it's all totally upto shipping carrier

Please contact your local postoffice regarding this"

just nice.

so my advice don't deal with these a. holes
you may just dumb your money in the toilet easier

Found some great prices for Santy Stuff

feeds@kickapps.com (aftrbrnr) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:28:01 PST

We just got an 02 Santy (our first) and have been getting things here and there for it (nerf bars etc...) but the wife wanted a hood deflector and something to keep groceries from sliding around in the back. After shopping like crazy online I found some really good prices at www.hyundai-parts.com (nope - I don't work for them).

Anyway, I ordered yesterday (Sunday) so I'll let you know how it all works out when I get the stuff.

AftrBrnr

Steel Hyyndai, Halifax, Nova Scotia

feeds@kickapps.com (SShadow1974) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:46:53 PST

So far these guys have treated me right.
Right off the bat I got my '04 for only 16k - from the pricing I had been looking at from other places, this was a good deal.
They threw in roof rack load bars for nothing.
They have addressed every question professionally and throughly.
They're going to be having my Santa Fe over night on Thursday to witness a squeaking (not a squealing) that is coming from the belt area first thing in the morning which disappears after the engine gets to operating temperature. It's also getting new bushings in the rear (getting a squishy-squeaking when the rear shocks expand/contract going over large bumps in the rain). And they're giving me a loaner overnight so I don't have to be without a vehicle.

And today, I just picked up what the parts guy and the sales guy thinks may be the last retail bug deflector that will fit an '04 body Santa Fe in Canada. Apparently there was only 5 left in the main depot, and they bought em - and...

Romero Motors Ontario CA

feeds@kickapps.com (siriusuv) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:08:35 PST

I've bought a 2nd Santa Fe (2007) from Romero, who deserve a positive comment. Tracy Franklin is fleet/inet mgr and she has been a great help both times, in Sept 02 and May 07. I told her exactly what I wanted and how much I would pay and twice now I've made perfect, trouble and hassle-free deals! In May we sat at her terminal and looked at invoices from around the Western Region in order for me to find the exact car I wanted. I eventually took a 2nd choice on color (now happy I took Silver Blue rather than Slate Blue) because we determined from the regional dealer rep that such a combo as I wanted was not on the market and I didn't want to wait more than another week. Even after delivery inspection and I had driven couple hundred miles, I discovered a paint chip spot on the rack track and a pin head sized rust spot on a hood corner, they delivered me to the airport and repainted it without any questions. Great place to buy a Santy East Side of the LA market!

Please help me get a Santa Fe

feeds@kickapps.com (robzilla2007) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:55:20 PST

I am looking to get a 2003 or better Santa Fe with under 110,000km for around $11,000.00

Please help me canadian Santa Fe owners

03 Sante Fe parts for sale!

feeds@kickapps.com (geo71oh) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:36:42 PST

Hey all, Don't know if this is the right spot to post but I have a few parts for sale. I upgraded my lights and tail lights. I have for sale the original stock head light assembly both sides as well as the rear tail light assemblies and the rear reflectors that are in the bumper. They are used but in great shape. If you need any of these or whatever drop me an e-mail with Sante Fe parts in the subject and I can gove you a price for what you need.
Thanks
geo
geo71oh@msn.com

2.7 AWD V6 air filter...

feeds@kickapps.com (Randomas32) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:43:02 PST

Hi guys...after a long time of using a short ram air intake to my santy i decided to remove it due to fear of hydrolocking..I am planning to purchase a KN drop in panel air filter..Do you happen to know any good online shop where i can buy it in a good price..

PS I live in Greece (EUROPE) and i ll pay by visa card..Furthermore the local dealers are asking way too much $$$ for an air filter cause its a kind of rare item in their stores

Thanx in advance...

Random...

Please buy From TFR Accessories

feeds@kickapps.com (da2005pizimp) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:07:25 PST

I RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH TFR, BUT AFTER LOOKING IT OVER AND HAVING THEM EMAIL ME EVERYTHING IS GOOD TO GO. GOT THE DASH KIT IN TODAY AND IT LOOKS PRETTY NEAT, FITMENT LOOKS BETTER THAN MY WOOD DASH KIT. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A+++++ VERY CLASSY GUYS THERE.

New 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe price

feeds@kickapps.com (jaksmommy) — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 09:50:24 PST

I am interested in a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. I found a local dealer that still has 16 NEW 2005 Santa Fes. Any idea what they might take as a bottom line amount? I am in Tulsa. Any help would be appreciated.