Hyundai Santa Fe (Gen. 2) Thread

[yourman]

i've been talking to the various dealers and they are all abiding by the one price policy of HARI for the sta fe..

i think its unfair to remove the price war amongst the dealers.. the only benefactor of the stiff competition are us buyers, but HARI found a convenient way of justifying their strict one price policy by using the extended warranty to 5 years.

i really believe that if HARI really wants to extend its warranty because they belive in their vehicles, they should not remove the perks and discounts their dealers are offering. hearing the sales reps of the diferent dealers, you can sense that they would like to continue giving these perks to really please their customers.

now, all dealers are offering a 10t discount ONLY. the tint (not 3m anymore) and mattings will be deducted from the 10t discount. No rain gutter, no back up sensor, and no free LTO. UNFAIR...

the sta fes sold after July 1 are exactly the same units sold prior to that date but enjoyed the 40t discount plus free 3m tint, rain gutter, back up sensor, matts and LTO..

i cant see the logic behind the strict instructions of HARI to its dealers..

[oldblue]

dapat ang ibigay ng Hyundai free airbag hahaha

[stafeyer]

[SIZE=3]Hi Guys,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I’m pleased to share with you some pics of my newly installed SF Spoiler. (Installed last weekend) I got the one without the built-in LED light because I wanted to do justice to the existing third light. (...actually sobrang mahal kasi yung may LED, he-he) Got it from Hyundai Erod for 7K. This includes painting and installation. (When I checked yesterday the price shoot up to 9.8T on the price tag – Do try to bargain with them) It took 3 days to do the paint job kasi trial and error sila. They actually encountered some difficulty painting the exact blue titanium color shade so I volunteered to leave my SF with them for one afternoon para mahabol yung color. When I got back after 4 hours, the spoiler was already painted with the correct shade and installed. They bored 2 holes through the drill hole guides found at the back of the hatch. They also put some touch up paint around the holes to prevent corrosion. The spoiler is screwed securely in place using only 2 screws with washers. The technicians also mentioned that they put a layer of adhesive around the area for added strength and water resistance. My friends say that it looks really Way Cool. Wow! that’s Extra Pogi Points for our already handsome SF!!!. So what are you waiting for? Pakabit na! Enjoy the ride guys and Drive Safely. [/SIZE]

[safala]

A Hyundai SA texted me yesterday and they are offering 50th discount on starex grx and jumbo and 40th on starex pro. And yes, with a 5 year warranty.

[dinan]

[SIZE=3]Hi Guys,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Got it from Hyundai Erod for 7K. This includes painting and installation. (When I checked yesterday the price shoot up to 9.8T on the price tag [/SIZE]

Nice.. You got a good price. when i got my rear fog connected there last march. They had them in stock selling for 10k plus 5k installtion. I wanted to get it but a friend was going to get it for me cheaper abroad. Never really got back to them after that. But for 7k with painting in installation.. okay na yan!!! ha...

[TFR]

Very nice!!! Can you post full photo of your Sta Fe?

[Horsepower]

Been also thinking about the spoiler but the problem I see with it is that the view of the third light would be blocked for trucks and other high riding vehicles - especially in congested traffic. That, for me is a serious disadvantage for this type of accessory unless the spolier is installed right from Hyundai Korea which has the third brake light installed on the spoiler itself and none on the hatch(of course!).

I guess HARI should seriously consider custom options for their vehicles. I want flexibility and freedom to choose among my needs and wants.

[minero]

Been also thinking about the spoiler but the problem I see with it is that the view of the third light would be blocked for trucks and other high riding vehicles - especially in congested traffic. That, for me is a serious disadvantage for this type of accessory unless the spolier is installed right from Hyundai Korea which has the third brake light installed on the spoiler itself and none on the hatch(of course!).

I guess HARI should seriously consider custom options for their vehicles. I want flexibility and freedom to choose among my needs and wants.

Sabi ni sir Stafeyer meron daw available with 3rd brake light. Magkano kaya ito?

Sir Yuichi heto na hinihintay natin!

[yuichi]

Sabi ni sir Stafeyer meron daw available with 3rd brake light. Magkano kaya ito?

Sir Yuichi heto na hinihintay natin!

wow! tara ser palagay n tayo....tawagan ko Hyundai Erod muna to check.:groupwave:

[IGLOCK]

[SIZE=3]Hi Guys,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I’m pleased to share with you some pics of my newly installed SF Spoiler. (Installed last weekend) I got the one without the built-in LED light because I wanted to do justice to the existing third light. (...actually sobrang mahal kasi yung may LED, he-he) Got it from Hyundai Erod for 7K. This includes painting and installation. (When I checked yesterday the price shoot up to 9.8T on the price tag – Do try to bargain with them) It took 3 days to do the paint job kasi trial and error sila. They actually encountered some difficulty painting the exact blue titanium color shade so I volunteered to leave my SF with them for one afternoon para mahabol yung color. When I got back after 4 hours, the spoiler was already painted with the correct shade and installed. They bored 2 holes through the drill hole guides found at the back of the hatch. They also put some touch up paint around the holes to prevent corrosion. The spoiler is screwed securely in place using only 2 screws with washers. The technicians also mentioned that they put a layer of adhesive around the area for added strength and water resistance. My friends say that it looks really Way Cool. Wow! that’s Extra Pogi Points for our already handsome SF!!!. So what are you waiting for? Pakabit na! Enjoy the ride guys and Drive Safely. [/SIZE]

Great looking spoilers! How many design choices did they have? I plan to get one too for my SF.

BTW have you come across a stainless protector for the plastic "stophatch" or "stopbreak" (according to Winterpine Rep). This is the plastic bottom part with the SF logoon on the car body near the front doors of the SF. I noticed that it scatches easily when the shoes have contact with it. I saw this stainless metal protector somewhere in the Net but couldnt remember where.

TIA.

[O!lman]

wow! tara ser palagay n tayo....tawagan ko Hyundai Erod muna to check.:groupwave:

Baka pwedeng group purchase para may discount! sama din ako!

[Horsepower]

minero, yes, but the problem is, meron na sa hatch. kung meron pa sa spoiler, medyo panget na tingnan kasi doble.

[minero]

minero, yes, but the problem is, meron na sa hatch. kung meron pa sa spoiler, medyo panget na tingnan kasi doble.

i also prefer the one as ser Stafeyer. pangit nga kung redundant ang 3rd brake light

[minero]

Baka pwedeng group purchase para may discount! sama din ako!

ngek september pa uwi ko. mauna na kayo. huwag lang maubos

[yuichi]

ngek september pa uwi ko. mauna na kayo. huwag lang maubos

ser basta SF owners lab namen, kaya ipapatira ka namin

[Horsepower]

kaya pag bili ko nung 4x4 CRDI na SF (we only have the 4x2 version) , try kong pa-customize yung accessories right from Korea. Ok lang ang waiting time, at least satisfied ako. This is just like the marshmallow test for kids. LOL.

kahit 18" wheels, all the electronic options, HID, spoiler at sunroof, ok na. hehe.

Insha'Allah (God willing), i will get the same here in Saudi, only gas version which is ok since a full tank is so cheap you'll top the tank everyday. heehehe.

[stafeyer]

Very nice!!! Can you post full photo of your Sta Fe?

Thanks TFR,
I will try to post full photos soon. The weather is not cooperating. Thanks again.

[schwartz]

sir, i also checked the outlander. it was also inviting, the interior and exterior is much better than the previous model. compared with the other compact suvs, i will go for the outlander. i drive an xtrail and upon seeing the all new crv, rav4 vitara and outlander, my xtrail became outdated and last on the wishlist.

however, comparing the outlander with the sta fe is a no contest cause the outlander is 5 seater only and does not have a diesel variant.. if these 2 criteria are non issues, then go for the outlander.. but i think hyundai is ahead of mitsubushi now in terms of global sales...

even in the phils, hyundai is ahead of mitsubishi now in terms of sales and quality of vehicles, imagine the 5 yr warranty of hyundai now..

bottomline, it is still your choice.. just points to ponder before you spend your well earned million and a half..

will d sante fe do good in off road conditions? let say 500m of daily off road travel...

[stafeyer]

Great looking spoilers! How many design choices did they have? I plan to get one too for my SF.

BTW have you come across a stainless protector for the plastic "stophatch" or "stopbreak" (according to Winterpine Rep). This is the plastic bottom part with the SF logoon on the car body near the front doors of the SF. I noticed that it scatches easily when the shoes have contact with it. I saw this stainless metal protector somewhere in the Net but couldnt remember where.

TIA.

Thanks IGLOCK,
So far I have only seen two types of spoilers on display at Hyundai Erod.
One has the built-in LED, the other is exactly what I got (w/o LED).
When I last checked, the price of the LED equipped spoiler is about 14+K with painting and installation but you have to check it with them because they change prices frequently.

regarding the metal protector you mentioned, please send more info as i have not come across this yet. Thanks again.

[stafeyer]

Nice.. You got a good price. when i got my rear fog connected there last march. They had them in stock selling for 10k plus 5k installtion. I wanted to get it but a friend was going to get it for me cheaper abroad. Never really got back to them after that. But for 7k with painting in installation.. okay na yan!!! ha...

thanks dinan,
i guess i was just lucky they gave it to me at that low price. I sensed that they were having an end of the month clearance sale when i got it.
nagulat nga ako when i saw the price tag last monday na 9.8K na.
i'm sure matatawaran pa yan.

did you get your rear fogs from erod or from other sources? how much?
are they the LED type na? May nakaabang na bang wires sa bumper?
thanks again.