Santa Fe 2010 AT vs Everest 2012 AT

**Mentos** · June 13th, 2019 02:01 AM

We are really in a process of evaluating what to buy between the two, both ranging to our budget of 400k - 450k for a 2nd hand car.
Sana merong mag share ng personal owner experience, cons and pros.
And what issues that we need to watch out before buying a unit, lalong lalo na yung madalas na sira kaya benebenta ito ng 1st owner.
Hope you can help us decide, lalong lalo na yung unit owner.
TIA

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**Wave24/7** · June 13th, 2019 03:47 AM

What made you choose those two particular cars? You probably know that parts from those brands might be harder and bit expensive to get compared to their Japanese counterparts.

**GTi** · June 13th, 2019 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Mentos

We are really in a process of evaluating what to buy between the two, both ranging to our budget of 400k - 450k for a 2nd hand car.
Sana merong mag share ng personal owner experience, cons and pros.
And what issues that we need to watch out before buying a unit, lalong lalo na yung madalas na sira kaya benebenta ito ng 1st owner.
Hope you can help us decide, lalong lalo na yung unit owner.
TIA

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I doubt your budget will get you the year model that you are looking for. Probably add a couple years more in age.

We have a 2007 Santa Fe. And its currently my daily driver. Good car. Performance and handling are good. Absolutely no black smoke, big kick when burying the throttle, sedan like handling characteristics. Fuel consumption is decent enough. Suspension, while comfy, is not as durable as the Japanese. Have people sit on the 3rd row and see if it immediately hunkers down. That would be the bump stoppers, and if you're unlucky, also the shocks. Watch out for any odd sounds while going through different road surfaces and angles. Stab links are often the culprit. Easiest to detect would be the engine and tranny supports. Vibration of any sort while running is often indicative of busted supports. Recognized "sakit" of this model would be the in-tank fuel pump. Some of the lines tend to get disconnected in the long run causing it to stall when the fuel level gets below 1/4. Some do DIY reconnecting of the detached lines. I replaced the entire pump for peace of mind. Oh, and if the roof leaks during rainy season, it may be the that the seals on the roof rack have deteriorated. Resealing with silicon will do the trick.

This may be a long list, and there may be more. But no car is without its flaws, especially at this age. And I am quite willing to live with these.

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**yebo** · June 13th, 2019 05:44 AM

I owned a 2009 sta fe. Check the serpentine belt assembly. If there is any "kalampag" during idle then the belt, idler and tensioner may be due for replacement. This can be very problematic if not replaced as it can damage the ac compressor and water pump bearings.

**Mentos** · June 13th, 2019 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Wave24/7

What made you choose those two particular cars? You probably know that parts from those brands might be harder and bit expensive to get compared to their Japanese counterparts.

It's the ground clearance and FC, as per my partial research it averages 10km/L sa city driving.
That is why, we are looking for owners review what to avoid or look into para ma reduce ang malaking gastusan in terms of spare parts.

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**Mentos** · June 13th, 2019 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

I doubt your budget will get you the year model that you are looking for. Probably add a couple years more in age.

We have a 2007 Santa Fe. And its currently my daily driver. Good car. Performance and handling are good. Absolutely no black smoke, big kick when burying the throttle, sedan like handling characteristics. Fuel consumption is decent enough. Suspension, while comfy, is not as durable as the Japanese. Have people sit on the 3rd row and see if it immediately hunkers down. That would be the bump stoppers, and if you're unlucky, also the shocks. Watch out for any odd sounds while going through different road surfaces and angles. Stab links are often the culprit. Easiest to detect would be the engine and tranny supports. Vibration of any sort while running is often indicative of busted supports. Recognized "sakit" of this model would be the in-tank fuel pump. Some of the lines tend to get disconnected in the long run causing it to stall when the fuel level gets below 1/4. Some do DIY reconnecting of the detached lines. I replaced the entire pump for peace of mind. Oh, and if the roof leaks during rainy season, it may be the that the seals on the roof rack have deteriorated. Resealing with silicon will do the trick.

This may be a long list, and there may be more. But no car is without its flaws, especially at this age. And I am quite willing to live with these.

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You are right sir, every car has its flaws specially if it is older than 10years.
Santa fe has a reputation if FC is concern, and the comfort of sedan feeling.
I can live also with its flaws.
Thank you for the input.

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**Mentos** · June 13th, 2019 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

I owned a 2009 sta fe. Check the serpentine belt assembly. If there is any "kalampag" during idle then the belt, idler and tensioner may be due for replacement. This can be very problematic if not replaced as it can damage the ac compressor and water pump bearings.

Thank you for the input sir, i'll make sure that it will not pass us.

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**GTi** · June 13th, 2019 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

I owned a 2009 sta fe. Check the serpentine belt assembly. If there is any "kalampag" during idle then the belt, idler and tensioner may be due for replacement. This can be very problematic if not replaced as it can damage the ac compressor and water pump bearings.

At what mileage have you experienced this? What kind of kalampag ba? Screeching?

Originally Posted by Mentos

It's the ground clearance and FC, as per my partial research it averages 10km/L sa city driving.
That is why, we are looking for owners review what to avoid or look into para ma reduce ang malaking gastusan in terms of spare parts.

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I see. What route would you be using the vehicle in? I doubt even the Hyundai Accent can consistently do 10km/L in pure, hellhole, bumper to bumper, short distance Metro Manila city driving. If mixed city/highway it might be possible. Pure highway at a consistent 100-120km/h will yield 12-13km/L.

The Santa Fe is basically a Sonata on stilts, so don't expect much in terms of ground clearance and flood fording. In fact, I think the Innova has just as much, if not more ground clearance and wading depth. In this aspect, the Everest is a submarine in comparison.

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**yebo** · June 13th, 2019 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

At what mileage have you experienced this? What kind of kalampag ba? Screeching?

Kalampag, as in "pag-pag-pag". Well siguro kung english speaking yung nakikinig baka "flap-flap-flap". Open the bonnet and you can actually see the tensioner moving in rhyme with the sound.

Known problem yan on 1st and 2nd gen santa fe, vera cruz and their kia cousins. Swertihan, not all get it but if it rears its ugly head you'd be swearing not to buy another korean again. Swerte ako e.