Hyundai Santa Fe (Gen. 2) Thread

[Rej248]

just a thought...if you standardize the discount...den
*Sir chuaa . your comments are most valid

why dont you just adjust the sale price down across the board...isnt that the same? the problem with philippine buyres is that we always seem happier when we get "discount" ...we got used to buying in tiangge...laging may tawad...

Discounting has always and will be a marketing tactic. Typically temporary in nature and amount varies so that they do not need to make any permenent price reductions na mahirap na bawiin once given. For me nothing wrong with asking for discounts as long as overall you perceive that you get more value than you pay for.

i think it is the prerogative of the dealer to give discount or not...the discount should then be taken away from the selling commission of the dealer...of course, the main distributor (HARI) will always have the prerogative of dictating whether they will allow the dealers to give discount or not...if dealers violate, then they get cut...its their way of protecting their image.

Yes, you are right. Discounts given by dealers means sacrificing some from their bottom line earnings to generate more top line revenue. Overall absolute profit as a result in increased unit sales is the intention. And yes, its HARI's (as the principal) prerogative to set the rules of engagement among dealers.

for all you know, they will just adjust the price up across the board...then eventually allow dealers to give discount again...so back to square 1...its all a marketing ploys...and its up to the buyers whether they will bite this or not...bottom line is...

The discounts are useless if they increase the price. My note on standardizing price discount is also an industry practice, citing toyota and honda. Dealers however still use the FREEBIES to entice buyers. One thing good about a free economy and NO to price manipulation via anti-trust laws like in the US works for the consumer.

so bottom line is...whether there is discount or not...do you think the price is worth the product (net net...whether they call it "discounted" price or not....). if you believe price is too high...then dont buy...and look at your other options...if you have any...

Yes, currently i find the price pegged at 1.528 M w/o the discount and freebies a bit high and am evaluating my options which there are most definitely. And correct if the net-net or pocket price meaning the SRP less discounts less freebies exceeds the perception of the value I'm going to get buying an SF then I'll still go for it.

Sir chuaa, thank you for your insights.

[safala]

Good news! Good news!

3d mats now available, ill be getting the first shippment tomorrow. i'll post actual pics asap. 5-pc per set ,color is in Gray, just not sure if light or dark yung naship, will inform you guys soon with the price (maybe around P5,000-P5,500).

Dumating na 3d mats? picture naman saka presyo... Thanks

[yourman]

mga sir, inquiry from a future sta fe owner - so far, what kind of accessories have you installed in your sta fe and what else do you plan to install or change/improve in your sta fe. And lastly, what is the most sulit accessories to install in the sta fe. Pahabol, for those with Ipod, how do you listen to your Ipod using the sta fe's HU. Thanks in advance..

[oldblue]

wala ako dinagdag since August. stock na stock sya. Ipod kung masikmura mo pabaklas built-in HU. gumagawa na lang ako ng CD MP3

[TFR]

Puede mo rin kabit ipod through the cassette deck. Pero why go through the hassle. Burn it na lang.

[schwartz]

hey guys we've decided to get d 4x4 SF..... now its only a choice between d gas v6 and d 2.2crdi...

san kya dealer mganda offer/promo?

[yourman]

sir try to canvass from as much dealers as you can visit before making the decision.. but with the strict 1 price policy enforced by HARI, you will get almost the same offers from the dealers..

the choice between crdi or v6 gas really depends on your fuel budget when you are already using it..

[schwartz]

sir try to canvass from as much dealers as you can visit before making the decision.. but with the strict 1 price policy enforced by HARI, you will get almost the same offers from the dealers..

the choice between crdi or v6 gas really depends on your fuel budget when you are already using it..

SA told us abt d 1price policy.... too bad for d buyers....

[schwartz]

for d SF owners here.....
wats ur top speed for:
2.7v6 4x4?
2.2crdi 4x4?

[IGLOCK]

Guys,

I have read in the Fortuner thread about rampant theft of spare tires. Is this possible too with the Santa Fe? Has any SF owner lost theirs? People at that thread talks about losses happening on secured private parking lots. This must take only a few seconds for theives to succeed.

How do we secure our SF spare tires? Any special lock you can recommend?

TIA!

[IGLOCK]

hey guys we've decided to get d 4x4 SF..... now its only a choice between d gas v6 and d 2.2crdi...

I test drove the 4x4 Gas and 4x4 Diesel. I found the 5 speed CRDI better. Also, with 25% cheaper fuel for the diesel, it gives me more satisfaction when driving. Test drive as many times you need... its worth the trouble.

[schwartz]

I test drove the 4x4 Gas and 4x4 Diesel. I found the 5 speed CRDI better. Also, with 25% cheaper fuel for the diesel, it gives me more satisfaction when driving. Test drive as many times you need... its worth the trouble.

too bad... according to SA of one of d dealers in province wla daw 4x4crdi variant...... kya we decided sa manila n lng mg-inquire

[oldblue]

Guys,

I have read in the Fortuner thread about rampant theft of spare tires. Is this possible too with the Santa Fe? Has any SF owner lost theirs? People at that thread talks about losses happening on secured private parking lots. This must take only a few seconds for theives to succeed.

How do we secure our SF spare tires? Any special lock you can recommend?

TIA!

mababa naman santa fe kaya mahirap nakawin. and also fortuner ata puwede kunin spare tire kahit walang access sa loob. Santa fe meron

[Gun_Metal]

The Santa Fe was just a copycat of the Infiniti FX. I wonder how legal battles are doing?

[Horsepower]

It's far from Infiniti FX. I see Infiniti FXs everyday here in my area and it's nowhere near the looks. SantaFe's looks even the headlights were based on the Sonata.

[Gun_Metal]

It's far from Infiniti FX. I see Infiniti FXs everyday here in my area and it's nowhere near the looks. SantaFe's looks even the headlights were based on the Sonata.

Sure, tell yourself that. I guess the automotive articles about it were just lies then?! Just google it bro.

[niky]

The Santa Fe and the Infiniti FX look alike in terms of headlights and tail-lights, but the overall shape of the FX is sleeker and ***ier.

If there is a copyright case against it, I can find no record of it online, and I don't recall any mention of it in the news portals within the last six months.

[oldblue]

malabo naman kinopya ng Sta Fe ang Infiniti. mas maganda pa Santa Fe di hamak ... Yun outlander ang sa tingin ko kumopya dun kasi yun ibang owners ng outtie dito pilit na kinukumpara tsikot nila sa Infiniti

[number001]

The Outlander has a narrow , flat slab-sided profile, whereas the Infiniti FX has a rounder and curvaceous profile

[boybi]

malabo naman kinopya ng Sta Fe ang Infiniti. mas maganda pa Santa Fe di hamak ... Yun outlander ang sa tingin ko kumopya dun kasi yun ibang owners ng outtie dito pilit na kinukumpara tsikot nila sa Infiniti

Grabe na to. Wala ka na yatang naiisip buong araw kundi ang Outlander. Tsk tsk.