Hyundai Santa Fe (Gen. 2) Thread

[minero]

Bili ka sa ACE hardware ng Stebel Magnum-2 dahil mas mura doon compared sa Casa(half the price lang yung sa Ace). Sa Hyundai Alabang ko pinakabit(Php 150 lang bigay ko kay Utoy), medyo madugo lang ang pagkabit dahil babaklasin ang Headlights ng Santa Fe. But there is no need to buy a new Relay dahil may built-in Relay na yung Santa Fe natin...Salpak na lang yang Stebel Magnum-2...Kailangan mo lang ng insulated female connectors para secured yung wiring connection.Kung wala kang mabiling connector, bigyan na lang kita!

Thanks for the info and the offer centum. Pag uwi ko Pilipinas papakabit ako...

[salsaman_60]

sirs hingi lang ako ng suggestions regarding tint, anung tint ang pinalagay nyo? anu sa front windshield? sa sides? sa back? di ako makadecide e, gusto ko wala pero sa panahon ngayon kailangan na kailangan, ang choices e magic tint pati black(dark at medium) thanks!

[yuichi]

sirs hingi lang ako ng suggestions regarding tint, anung tint ang pinalagay nyo? anu sa front windshield? sa sides? sa back? di ako makadecide e, gusto ko wala pero sa panahon ngayon kailangan na kailangan, ang choices e magic tint pati black(dark at medium) thanks!

personal preference mo na yan. in my case, yung rear lang meron, neutral black pa . yung front at windshield ala, di sanay mata ko sa may tint eh.
dami ako nakikita talagang heavy tint. basta importante light or neutral lang sa windshield.

[O!lman]

Bagong Tint yung Altis ko dahil nagtuklapan na yung free tint na nilagay ng TAI. Lumar ang brand nya at nagustuhan ko yung Medium Bronze. Ingat lang sa pagbili ng 3M brand dahil daming fake at meron pang made in Singapore(the one being given for free sa mga casa).

[jlo]

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

[Horsepower]

Car Model - 2007 SF CRDi VGT

Year purchased - July 2006

Any one time major/minor problems encountered -

1. park light won't work. Turns out that the bulb inside just got dislodged.

2. Fuel Filter got water because it was borrowed and got filled up in a dilapidated Petron branch in Rosario, Cainta. CASA replaced it and the car is okay again. When i read the manual months later, it's too late, it says there that we only need to drain the Fuel Filter thru a drain nut in case it got water and NOT replace it. That's a PhP 5k mistake. Told the CASA about it and they said that it's always required to replace in events like that. Next time (hopefully there's none again), i'll do it myself. The manual has a detailed instruction on how to do it.

of course, the casa might be right or they may be speaking from past experience with past car models.

Any recurring problem encountered - park light bulb inside got dislodged again. I'm going to watch how they do it this time because im going to fix it myself.

Comments on reliability - it's pretty okay. Engine doesn't choke, it's fast, can do 200kmh with 7 adult passengers, very stable at very high speeds. Very good brakes, Economical.

One thing though, the horn is hard to press. Im not sure why.


The whistle you hear is the BorgWarner Variable Geo Turbocharger which engages around 900-1000rpm.

[safala]

Car Model - 2007 SF CRDi VGT

Year purchased - July 2006

Any one time major/minor problems encountered -

1. park light won't work. Turns out that the bulb inside just got dislodged.

2. Fuel Filter got water because it was borrowed and got filled up in a dilapidated Petron branch in Rosario, Cainta. CASA replaced it and the car is okay again. When i read the manual months later, it's too late, it says there that we only need to drain the Fuel Filter thru a drain nut in case it got water and NOT replace it. That's a PhP 5k mistake. Told the CASA about it and they said that it's always required to replace in events like that. Next time (hopefully there's none again), i'll do it myself. The manual has a detailed instruction on how to do it.

of course, the casa might be right or they may be speaking from past experience with past car models.

Any recurring problem encountered - park light bulb inside got dislodged again. I'm going to watch how they do it this time because im going to fix it myself.

Comments on reliability - it's pretty okay. Engine doesn't choke, it's fast, can do 200kmh with 7 adult passengers, very stable at very high speeds. Very good brakes, Economical.

One thing though, the horn is hard to press. Im not sure why.


The whistle you hear is the BorgWarner Variable Geo Turbocharger which engages around 900-1000rpm.

HP, mukhang naisahan ka ng casa. It's really simple to fix pag nagkaroon water ang fuel filter. You're right, the manual says it all. If you really want to do some DIY on your SF, if you have not gone to this website www.hmaservice.com, please do so. You will find there a lot of information and a shop manual for everything from body, engine, eletrcial, service bulletins. I find it useful as i love to tinker wilh cars.Since this is a US site, walang CRDI engine.

[oldblue]

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - Sta Fe 2.2 VGT Crdi
Year purchased -Aug 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - none yet
Any recurring problem encountered -none so far
Comments on reliability - as reliable as our CRV

[chuaa]

sta fe 2.2 vgt
aug 2006
just the transmission locking on 2nd gear (marcos highway)
none recurring problem
doesnt feel like your driving a diesel engine...

[bongsac]

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - Sta Fe 2.2 CRDI
Year purchased -Aug 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - one busted brake bulb
Any recurring problem encountered -NONE
Comments on reliability - 10 months had passed it still feels good as new, also been to Baguio 5 times, 2xMarcos 3X Kennon, but i didn't experience 2nd gear lock or hesitation..lucky me i guess... average travel time to baguio 4-4.5 hrs. from Alabang / vis a vis.

[O!lman]

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - SF 2.2 Crdi
Year purchased - March 2007
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - None so far
Any recurring problem encountered - None
Comments on reliability - Time will tell to judge, masyado pang bago

Sir Bongsac,
Hagibis ka yata mag-drive...I've been to Baguio just a few days back(from June 1-3)...Alabang to Baguio City(via Kennon) took us 8 hrs dahil may excavation works sa Urdaneta(congested), Return to Mla took us 6 hrs.

On my way to Baguio, may nakasabay akong naka-Fortuner 2.7G at 3.0V na gustong subukan ang Santa Fe ko sa NLEX...hehehe. Pina-overtake ko muna para naman sumaya, then iniwan ko na *185Kph

[yuichi]

Car Model - 2.2 CRDI Gun Metal
Year purchased - October 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - none
Any recurring problem encountered - not really a problem but i hope the footbrake is stronger.
Comments on reliability - for 8mos its still good as new.
for the same time frame, i've had more problems with my former cars, Civic and City.

[yuichi]

Car Model - SF 2.2 Crdi
Year purchased - March 2007
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - None so far
Any recurring problem encountered - None
Comments on reliability - Time will tell to judge, masyado pang bago

Sir Bongsac,
Hagibis ka yata mag-drive...I've been to Baguio just a few days back(from June 1-3)...Alabang to Baguio City(via Kennon) took us 8 hrs dahil may excavation works sa Urdaneta(congested), Return to Mla took us 6 hrs.

On my way to Baguio, may nakasabay akong naka-Fortuner 2.7G at 3.0V na gustong subukan ang Santa Fe ko sa NLEX...hehehe. Pina-overtake ko muna para naman sumaya, then iniwan ko na *185Kph

ser WB. kelan ka pa?

[minero]

Hi - been reading this forum for quite sometime, for reason that I will be buying new car soon and about 80-90 %, am inlcined to buy the Sta Fe. I have test driven it, and am quite impressed with the very quiet engine, which sort of whistles when you revv it. It doesnt sound like a diesel engine at all. Plus the soft ride and powerful 2.2 L engine.

Although I have seen quite a big improvement in the Hyundai model line up, in terms of the design and look specifically (and features), still have this nagging feeling on the reliability issue of Korea made cars.

Can I requests all Sta fe owners in this forum to provide feedback on their Sta Fe cars, basically a short survey, and you may reply in the form of:

Car Model - xxx
Year purchased - xxx
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - xxx
Any recurring problem encountered - xxx
Comments on reliability - xxx

Thank you and hoping for a good number of replies.

Car Model - this will not count for you because I have the gas model. I just want you to know that I am a happy Santa Fe owner.
Year purchased - Aug 2006
Any one time major/minor problems encountered - none
Any recurring problem encountered - none
Comments on reliability - very reliable so far. Very comfy too. Went to Isabela and I am pretty impressed on how the Santa Fe handled the zig zag road to Santa Fe, N.V. Was not able to drive to Baguio yet but my wife did last May 26. She is pretty confident driving the Santa Fe from Manila to Baguio with our 2 kids. Taga roon siya so she knows Kennon road

[oldblue]

andami pala satin sabay sabay nabili SF

[O!lman]

ser WB. kelan ka pa?

Kararating ko lang kahapon from Baguio. Heto nga pala yung bagong kabit na stepboard sa Santa Fe ko.

[yuichi]

Kararating ko lang kahapon from Baguio. Heto nga pala yung bagong kabit na stepboard sa Santa Fe ko.

wow! nice stepboard ser .

[saipeme]

ganda ng mga suv nyo sir...balita ko may promo daw sa hyundai ngayon sa financing free insurance,chattel,3yrs lto and less 50k sa santa fe...is it true?

[Ventoy]

This time I think I have to sell my SR REVO to have one . I finally decide to acquire this SF me and my wife. This year I hope we can avail if such promo exists.

[oldblue]

here's mine. since August pa yan pero hanggang ngaun brand new look pa!