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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #80 on: April 07, 2007, 07:55:44 pm »
[quote author=Loudpedal link=topic=50868.msg377421#msg377421

Yeah, the Veracruz is very interesting.   Also, I recently saw pics of the next years full size car offering from Hyundai, it's quite something.    I think Hyundai is on the cusp of real greatness.   
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #81 on: April 08, 2007, 01:48:04 pm »
I'd love to see the Veracruz engine in the Santa Fe as the new top of the line model. A little like when Hyundai put the 3.5L in the previous Santa Fe.   

I know... It'd be an overkill for most customers... but good competition for the RAV4 V6.

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #82 on: April 08, 2007, 09:28:08 pm »
I'd love to see the Veracruz engine in the Santa Fe as the new top of the line model. A little like when Hyundai put the 3.5L in the previous Santa Fe.   

I know... It'd be an overkill for most customers... but good competition for the RAV4 V6.

I was thinking about the same thing over dinner.   The conclusion that I arrived at, between the main course and dessert, was that the Veracruz would likely get the 3.3 as a "small" 2nd engine option rather than the Santa Fe getting the 3.8. 

The Tuscon comes with 2 engine choices, as does the Santa Fe.  Mind you, there is a significant difference in hp between their engine options.  Not so much between the 3.3 and 3.8   Perhaps the Veracruz won't have 2 engine choices after all...   
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #83 on: April 09, 2007, 07:35:42 am »
only one engine choice at the moment in the  Veracruz
They do have hand out at dealer about what is available new Veracruz

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #84 on: April 09, 2007, 11:10:10 am »
Sir, Does the $31,880. includes the transport?

Thanks again!

Sorry, no, does not. Average $1,545 extra for that, but varies.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #85 on: June 11, 2007, 10:32:14 pm »
The fact that the AWD not always on save on gas. Has i'm reading almost all the comments, i fell like no one have a SantaFe 2007.  I wish i can put a picture of mine. I had to it 4 chrome mag wheels made by fast companie and it's look great or better.  I have it since the 30 st of march 07 and got 6500 km already. I would say it was a good choice i've made.  It's the same model that had been on long term. Now the bad things.  It's not a steering problem but a front kind of jello suspension. But you don't have to worry the ESC is taking care of the situation and of course there is a limit that i hope i will experience one day. Secondo, the front seats are stiff, the veracruz has better one. I used mine for working and sometimes my hands are dirty and the interior door panels are kind of beige or sand and on that i would say that the handle (also not hign enough) at least should have been black.  The steering is telescopic but it's seems not enough for me. Third not enough torque so when you push the pedal it's kind of lazy but on another hand it saves gas.

The good, the rest of it, i really enjoy to drive everyday, everynight, in my dreams, no.

If someone can tell me if it's possible to put a picture pls let me know.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #86 on: July 26, 2007, 07:09:34 pm »
I just bought a 2007 santa fe gls like this one but its black, i see in the pictures that they have the fog lights on, I cannot figure how to turn them on.

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #87 on: July 26, 2007, 07:52:17 pm »
I just bought a 2007 santa fe gls like this one but its black, i see in the pictures that they have the fog lights on, I cannot figure how to turn them on.

Have you read the owner's manual?  ??? You might want to look for a ring on the stalk controlling the headlights.

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #88 on: July 26, 2007, 09:32:20 pm »
I just bought a 2007 santa fe gls like this one but its black, i see in the pictures that they have the fog lights on, I cannot figure how to turn them on.

Have you read the owner's manual?  ??? You might want to look for a ring on the stalk  controlling the headlights.

No way , fog light usually have a button on the dash
Does not everyone have extra copy of  the owner's manual by the john ??? :rofl:

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #89 on: July 26, 2007, 09:48:29 pm »
"No way , fog light usually have a button on the dash"

Sorry, but mine is located as I suggested.  ;D ;D  In fact, the only one I've had on the dash was British and from the 1950s.  :rofl2: :rofl:

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #90 on: July 26, 2007, 09:50:51 pm »
"No way , fog light usually have a button on the dash"

Sorry, but mine is located as I suggested.  ;D ;D  In fact, the only one I've had on the dash was British and from the 1950s.  :rofl2: :rofl:
'98 328I,'98 Grand Prix, '99 STS, ,00 323CIC, '00 GMC pick up all had button on the dash for the fog lights ;D

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #91 on: July 26, 2007, 10:06:41 pm »
"No way , fog light usually have a button on the dash"

Sorry, but mine is located as I suggested.  ;D ;D  In fact, the only one I've had on the dash was British and from the 1950s.  :rofl2: :rofl:
'98 328I,'98 Grand Prix, '99 STS, ,00 323CIC, '00 GMC pick up all had button on the dash for the fog lights ;D

05 Mazda3 and 07 Outlander both have the ring on the stalk. It looks like with the new Millenium things have changed.
I would be surprised if Santa Fe is different.

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #92 on: July 27, 2007, 09:37:37 am »
All the Hyundais I've driven have a button on the dash, between the steering wheel and the door.

Imagine it's the closest beige one to the wheel with the little light on it http://www.cartalkcanada.com/cgi-bin/schlabo/sp.pl?info=2007%20Hyundai%20Santa%20Fe%20GLS&src=http://www.canadiandriver.com/ctc_gallery/images/hyundai/2007_hyundai_santa_fe/07santafegls_26-1112.jpg

EDIT: Yep http://www.canadiandriver.com/ctc_gallery/index.php?level=picture&id=1115
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #93 on: July 27, 2007, 09:40:24 am »
... ::)"The New Millenium!!!".....where do i get it.... :P......dash switch on mine fer fogs..use them twice a year.... :-[
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #94 on: July 27, 2007, 09:58:04 am »
How nice of me to even take a picture of that :)  And thanks to SAM for pointing it out for our reader.

I just hope our reader only turns them on in FOG! :P

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #95 on: July 27, 2007, 10:54:21 am »
How nice of me to even take a picture of that :)  And thanks to SAM for pointing it out for our reader.

I just hope our reader only turns them on in FOG! :P

Amen to that!  :thumbup: :thumbup: ;D

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #96 on: July 27, 2007, 11:20:04 am »
How nice of me to even take a picture of that :)  And thanks to SAM for pointing it out for our reader.

I just hope our reader only turns them on in FOG! :P

Amen to that!  :thumbup: :thumbup: ;D

You mean, like you Wing? Forget fog, it was daytime when you took your shots!!!   :rofl:

Ohh, I knooooooooow, you were testing the features, right?  ;)

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #97 on: July 27, 2007, 11:26:35 am »
Actually turning the lights on add POP to the picture I turn them on for the shots ;)

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #98 on: July 27, 2007, 11:29:56 am »
That's pretty cool all the buttons are lit-up.  I guess it's one more indicator of the thought Hyundai is putting into the little details.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
« Reply #99 on: July 27, 2007, 11:32:16 am »
That's pretty cool all the buttons are lit-up.  I guess it's one more idicator of the thought Hyundai is putting into the little details.

I like that a lot. In my 2007 Camry LE, I wished it was the same for power mirror, door lock, window buttons/switches. Same issue with the RAV4.