If there are any new Australian SF owners just perusing..... Why not.....Sign up (It's free) We would love to hear from you.
Even NZ owners welcome.
Catchya Geoff
Even NZ owners welcome.
Catchya Geoff
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 Geoff White |
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Posts: 146 (11/12/02 04:05:54) |
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sdunks |
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Posts: 437 (11/12/02 20:15:49) |
Hi Geoff,
No new SF owners here just us old ones. How's things? Just had mine in for her first service and had to take it back for the trasmission oil leak and had to loose her for the day, got to drive around in an accent, it felt like I was sitting on the road, I can't believe how low to the ground you are, it was so much nicer getting mine back at the end of the day, I felt like I was on top of the world. Wouldn't give it up for anything. Hope all is well with you. Sue 
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Geoff White |
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Posts: 146 (11/18/02 22:51:56) |
Hi Sue,
All is well thanks. It seems that the interest in the Forum/SF is waning here in OZ if not all over. There doesn't seem to be as much activity over the hole forum! Anyway... these things happen. Mine is going well, so nothing to report. Catchya Geoff |
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cr500dude |
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Posts: 22 (09/04/03 16:04:41) |
In about 4 days (9th sept) I will be a new owner. Thats when I will be ordering it, picking it up in about 3 weeks. I,m looking at getting a GLS either in white or silver.
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rugbykiwi |
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Posts: 70 (09/05/03 18:50:23) |
 I think you are right Geoff there is not much activity on the Aussie side, maybe we are just all satisfied I guess. I must add that after all the problems I had with my 2.4 manual I am absolutely satisfied with the new V6 that Hyundai swapped me into. Have done over 10,000 ks now it is just a pleasure to own. Have it on full synthetic engine oil now and I reckon it runs even smoother than before. Did my mpg a couple of weeks ago over three tank fulls and got 27.01 mpg so I can't complain. Pity we can't get a few more NZers on this site.....cheers.....rugbykiwi...
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cr500dude |
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Posts: 22 (09/09/03 00:18:32) |
Bought mine today. Well put the deposit down anyway. Ive ordered a silver GLS and got it optioned with wood grain kit, electric sunroof, tinted windows. Will get bullbars and side step later on. I went for a test drive in another new one and found it didnt have much pick up until it got plenty of revs, but it should be comfotable.
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cr500dude |
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Posts: 22 (10/01/03 00:54:16) |
Picked mine up yeserday (30th sept). I suprised the missus with it. Very happy so far. I might upgrade the speakers and headlight globes and maybe some accoustic matting around the engine bay and that will do me. Oh yeah I put a TJM bullbar on today as well.
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Geoff White |
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Posts: 146 (10/19/03 01:10:25) |
Hi CR500dude,
Welcome to the "elite" SF forum. Any chance of posting a picture of your Bullbar  Catchya Geoff |
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ivanhoe |
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Posts: 98 (02/08/04 19:55:45) |
Hi all
i picked up my new Sante Fe a week ago and so far am very happy with it. '04 V6 Cerise Red GL and added side steps and the nudge bar. I have been reading the various postings and read some interesting stuff that i will need to spend some more time digesting and investigating. K&N air filters seem to be a favourite of many of you. Now that some of you have had yours for a while are the results as good as you had hoped? Also interested if anyone has put more sound absorbing material on the engine firewall to alleviate what i see as perhaps the only problem in that the car has a bit more engine noise than expected, i am use to driving sedans(last one was a Hyundai Granduer) and perhaps the noise is just a function of an SUV versus a sedan? cheers for now 
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MetalMessiah78 |
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Posts: 7724 (02/08/04 23:38:43) Moderator |
First of all ivanhoe, welcome to the forum. I haven't tried the K & N Filters yet, as they are not available for the 3.5L yet here in the states, but I'm sure that others will chime in with their experience on them soon.
As for soundproofing the hood, there is actually a lengthy thread here. Sound proofing of hood Welcome once again to the forum. It's good to hear that you are very happy with it.  |
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philipash |
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Posts: 6 (03/30/04 12:52:27) |
just bought a new sf in black with leather seats had people ask is it a lexus when i say its a hyundi they are really shocked .
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hardydoug |
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Posts: 1111 (03/31/04 13:21:22) Moderator |
philipash
Welcome to the santa fe forum, I agree the santa fe looks awesome in black, good choice of colour, they didn't do a black version when I got mine so I have the silver one. It's just great when someone looks at the santy and is puzzled, wondering what it is  it's got it's own unique styling.Enjoy the forum and if you've got the questions, then we have answers. |
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philipash |
welcome | ||
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Posts: 6 (04/01/04 03:51:15) |
hi hardydoug thanks for the welcome am from wales uk where are you from
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hardydoug |
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Posts: 1111 (04/01/04 12:12:26) Moderator |
philipash
Just up the road a bit in Lancashire  small world ehhhh Now where's that Andy2035 got to, he's in wales somewhere? |
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philipash |
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Posts: 6 (04/12/04 02:12:43) |
will pop up in 5 mins lol have the coffee on
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hardydoug |
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Posts: 1111 (04/12/04 04:50:51) Moderator |
philipash
I'm going down to Milton Keynes this Friday, thats the 16th April, and another trip on Sunday the 18th ....may be trying to get a meet with Andy2035 somewhere along the way. I'll try to let you know where and what times later on if you want, it will more than likely be on the M6. |
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philipash |
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Posts: 6 (04/16/04 01:36:46) |
sorry away this weekend visiting friends in brecon will speak to you soon phil
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bogey knight |
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Posts: 6 (06/14/06 03:35:48) |
I'll try a reply to see if site is still alive.
Livin' on the bay south of Brisbane. Just traded current wheels (2003 Ford XR6Turbo) on the new Santa Fe Elite (May Release in Australia). Ford finally @#%$ me off one too many times. (Gettin' too old for the turbo anyway and too close to max points !) To be honest the previous model Santy didn't do it for me - too "chunky". Actually went in to look at Susy Liana Hatch as dealer did so good a deal when we got he wife's Swift late last year. Saw the Santy in showroom - wow - what's thaaat ! Boss took us for a ride in his Santy Elite - that did it ! Took a couple days to check out options (Volvo 4wd /Subys etc.) back for another ride -done deal. Due friday Ebony Black - mica Elite. It has the lot ! All we had to get was the tow bar. Cant believe the difference in the new model - longer - wider - smoother - upgraded 2.7 ( I sure dont need more power.) Any Santy clubs /groups around brisbane ? Bogeyman |
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MetalMessiah78 |
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Posts: 7724 (06/14/06 05:40:42) Moderator |
Welcome to the forum bogey knight. I might be wrong here (I usually am), but I think that you are the first member to have a new model Santa Fe. If you have done any reading here on the forum, you know that pictures are mandatory!! Congratulations, and welcome once again to the forum.
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bogey knight |
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Posts: 6 (06/14/06 14:16:32) |
Metal Messiah,
Thanks for the intro. Will post piccys once delivered. Bogey Knight |
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1st SF |
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Posts: 2 (08/13/06 20:06:04) |
Hi There. Just bought the neighbours 2001 SF 2.4ltr manual. Bought it on the strength of a lot of what I had read here. Love the SF so far. I was inetersted to read about the filters and the clunking. The links for the TSB no longer valid. Will post a pic or two when I have them. Cheers PJ
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