A New Santa Fe

[Whaler]

We decided that the Beetle was to small and went car shopping yesterday. Through my research I had narrowed the choices down to either Toyota or Hyundai. We hit the Hyundai dealer first and I drove a Santa Fe Limited and fell in love with it. It was the perfect color and equipped just right except it was AWD which I have no need for. They worked a deal but the difference was more than I wanted to pay. I asked them to work one on the same rig but FWD. We went to lunch and then back about an hour later. Instead of a FWD they reworked the AWD deal and knocked another $3,000 off. We drove it home.
It was probably the most pleasant car purchasing experiences I have ever had. Not only did I get a deal that I feel was excellent but I was made to feel like a friend rather than a customer.

[crokett]

Ahh, the power of a woman....

Not too long ago you were single and living in a retirement community. Now you are married, have a house, dog, new shop and a new car. When are you gettin' that new boat?

[frumper64]

Good for you

I think you will enjoy the Hyundai. My son bought a Sonata a couple of years ago and both the car and the dealer (Huffines in Plano, Tx) have been outstanding. He couldn't be happier with it.

[dbhost]

Why not an American brand? Especially now...

I'm no big fan of GM, never have been, but Ford makes a good product. That Escape is a nice little ute, and it gets pretty good mileage for what it is...

[Whaler]

Why not an American brand? Especially now...

I'm no big fan of GM, never have been, but Ford makes a good product. That Escape is a nice little ute, and it gets pretty good mileage for what it is...

The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in a state of the art facility in Alabama, Consumer Reports also rates it far above the Ford.

[ragswl4]

Why not an American brand? Especially now...

I'm no big fan of GM, never have been, but Ford makes a good product. That Escape is a nice little ute, and it gets pretty good mileage for what it is...

Not trying to be devisive but isn't the Escape actually a Mazda product rebadged as a Ford?

[JSUPreston]

The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in a state of the art facility in Alabama, Consumer Reports also rates it far above the Ford.

As a resident of Montgomery, AL, where the Santa Fe is built (live less than 10 miles from the plant), I would like to thank you for supporting my local sheriff.

[HarmsWay]

No need for AWD even after all that snow last year? I bought my first AWD (actually 4WD) 20 years ago and I don't think that I'd buy a vehicle without it. BTW, my 'German' SUV was also made in Alabama I think.

Bob

[JSUPreston]

BTW, my 'German' SUV was also made in Alabama I think.

And since your's was made just outside of Tuscaloosa, we would like to thank you for your financial contributions to the Bear Bryant monuments.

[cgallery]

Somehow Dick has gotten away w/ ignoring the "when are you getting that boat" question. You KNOW its coming!

[Hoover]

We bought a Santa Fe a 2001 model. It has been a great automobile. We replaced the factory tires they lasted 102,000 miles. We now have over 106,000 miles and it keeps right on doing great. Love the AWD.

[Whaler]

NO BOAT! Been there and done that. I have had a boat of one kind or another most of my adult life plus most of it was working in the marine industry. I love boats and being on the water but at my age I am not nimble enough anymore.

[Sam Conder]

NO BOAT! Been there and done that. I have had a boat of one kind or another most of my adult life plus most of it was working in the marine industry. I love boats and being on the water but at my age I am not nimble enough anymore.

Hehehe... just wait until SHE wants a boat. You'll be ship shape in no time!

Just funnin' with ya!