Just bought my first Hyundai last week, an '09 Santa Fe that had been used as a rental, so it had 21K miles on it. It is a GLS FWD automatic with the popular equipment package, and is in the dark cherry color, with beige interior. I really am impressed with this vehicle.

I had been researching for over a year for a replacement for my much-despised but paid off 2002 Chevrolet Venture. Based on my experience with said Venture, plus another Chevrolet we've owned for seven years now, I knew I wanted to run far away from GM vehicles. So, of course, looking for better value and reliability, I looked at Honda and Toyota. Then I decided to look at SUVs instead of mini vans, and a quick comparison of the available vehicles led me right to the Santa Fe. I prefer to buy a vehicle that is a year old, so that it still has most of the warranty left, only has a few miles, but is a lot cheaper than new.

We'll see how things go, but in a few years when we are ready to get rid of our other Chevy, I imagine we'll be checking out the Hyundai once again.

On a side note, when we switched our car insurance from the '02 Venture to the '09 Santa Fe, I expected an increase in cost. My insurance did go up $8 per year. That's all! We had the agent double and triple check that figure. I was very pleased about that!

 

Welcome new Member and Hyundai Owner...
The Sante fe is one of the better looking models on the streets..they have been since they 1st came out..