Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
Hi people
Ok. I'm this close to buying one of the above mentioned vehicles. I presently own a 2001 Accent GSI which I love to drive but now that we have a toddler and having to bend my back everytime I have to put the 30lb sack of potatoes in his car seat, I need something more practical. With Hyundai having its 0% four year financing, 5 year bumper to bumper and roadside assistance, and a free portable DVD player...hehe (in Canada anyway), it would be crazy for me not to buy one of their cars. The dilemma is this: The Tucson, however newer and better equiped, has almost the same type of mpg as it's older sister. The older has more cargo space and a solid frame (don't care so much for the extra passenger seating space with my average 8.5' frame and toddler legs only go so far) Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good choice... Cheers! Alex |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This
>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >choice... Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard transmition Alex |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This
>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >choice... Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard transmition Alex |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would go
with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and you have the extra power if ya need it.. Pete.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >>choice... > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > transmition > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would go
with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and you have the extra power if ya need it.. Pete.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >>choice... > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > transmition > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would go
>with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and >you have the extra power if ya need it.. >Pete.. Hi Pete Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it for me! I like to drive... Alex |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would go
>with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and >you have the extra power if ya need it.. >Pete.. Hi Pete Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it for me! I like to drive... Alex |
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I think you primary decision needs to focus on whether you'd like the
additional space or the lower cost and better fuel economy. I'd also make sure you test drive the Tucson in all versions you're considering (2.0 man and whatever else) as well as the 2.7 Santa Fe. If you're not going to be towing anything, I think the 3.5 in the Santa Fe is overkill. |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
I think you primary decision needs to focus on whether you'd like the
additional space or the lower cost and better fuel economy. I'd also make sure you test drive the Tucson in all versions you're considering (2.0 man and whatever else) as well as the 2.7 Santa Fe. If you're not going to be towing anything, I think the 3.5 in the Santa Fe is overkill. |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
the Tuscon has scored 5 stars for side and front which is actually better
than the santa fe i think, ive read some where the tuscon has more passenger space, but a lil less cargo space. the tuscon has standard stability controll and traction controll.. something the santa fe doesnt have. but if i were you, i'd also look at the kia sportage, same vehicle just different trims... The sportage has standard side and head air bags something which you only get in the tuscon if you buy the highest end model...... portable dvd players are cheap, so that wouldnt really sway me to buy a certain vehicle over another that has more standard saftey gear... 149.00 for a portable player at canadian tire.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410432.784458.285990@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com... > Hi people > > Ok. I'm this close to buying one of the above mentioned vehicles. I > presently own a 2001 Accent GSI which I love to drive but now that we > have a toddler and having to bend my back everytime I have to put the > 30lb sack of potatoes in his car seat, I need something more practical. > With Hyundai having its 0% four year financing, 5 year bumper to bumper > and roadside assistance, and a free portable DVD player...hehe (in > Canada anyway), it would be crazy for me not to buy one of their cars. > > The dilemma is this: The Tucson, however newer and better equiped, has > almost the same type of mpg as it's older sister. The older has more > cargo space and a solid frame (don't care so much for the extra > passenger seating space with my average 8.5' frame and toddler legs > only go so far) > > Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > choice... > > Cheers! > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
the Tuscon has scored 5 stars for side and front which is actually better
than the santa fe i think, ive read some where the tuscon has more passenger space, but a lil less cargo space. the tuscon has standard stability controll and traction controll.. something the santa fe doesnt have. but if i were you, i'd also look at the kia sportage, same vehicle just different trims... The sportage has standard side and head air bags something which you only get in the tuscon if you buy the highest end model...... portable dvd players are cheap, so that wouldnt really sway me to buy a certain vehicle over another that has more standard saftey gear... 149.00 for a portable player at canadian tire.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410432.784458.285990@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com... > Hi people > > Ok. I'm this close to buying one of the above mentioned vehicles. I > presently own a 2001 Accent GSI which I love to drive but now that we > have a toddler and having to bend my back everytime I have to put the > 30lb sack of potatoes in his car seat, I need something more practical. > With Hyundai having its 0% four year financing, 5 year bumper to bumper > and roadside assistance, and a free portable DVD player...hehe (in > Canada anyway), it would be crazy for me not to buy one of their cars. > > The dilemma is this: The Tucson, however newer and better equiped, has > almost the same type of mpg as it's older sister. The older has more > cargo space and a solid frame (don't care so much for the extra > passenger seating space with my average 8.5' frame and toddler legs > only go so far) > > Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > choice... > > Cheers! > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
Your toddler is getting bigger every day. His "toys" are getting bigger
with him. I was seriously looking to purchase a Nissan Maxima. Then reality set in. I live in the Arizona desert. My home is on a dirt road and all the roads that lead to it are dirt and they get washed out during Monsoon season. I like landscaping and home improvements. I have two LARGE dogs. I am a large format photographer and amateur astronomer. My husband is a carpenter. We also like bike riding. I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. cheg wrote: > Hi people > > Ok. I'm this close to buying one of the above mentioned vehicles. I > presently own a 2001 Accent GSI which I love to drive but now that we > have a toddler and having to bend my back everytime I have to put the > 30lb sack of potatoes in his car seat, I need something more practical. > With Hyundai having its 0% four year financing, 5 year bumper to bumper > and roadside assistance, and a free portable DVD player...hehe (in > Canada anyway), it would be crazy for me not to buy one of their cars. > > The dilemma is this: The Tucson, however newer and better equiped, has > almost the same type of mpg as it's older sister. The older has more > cargo space and a solid frame (don't care so much for the extra > passenger seating space with my average 8.5' frame and toddler legs > only go so far) > > Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > choice... > > Cheers! > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
Your toddler is getting bigger every day. His "toys" are getting bigger
with him. I was seriously looking to purchase a Nissan Maxima. Then reality set in. I live in the Arizona desert. My home is on a dirt road and all the roads that lead to it are dirt and they get washed out during Monsoon season. I like landscaping and home improvements. I have two LARGE dogs. I am a large format photographer and amateur astronomer. My husband is a carpenter. We also like bike riding. I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. cheg wrote: > Hi people > > Ok. I'm this close to buying one of the above mentioned vehicles. I > presently own a 2001 Accent GSI which I love to drive but now that we > have a toddler and having to bend my back everytime I have to put the > 30lb sack of potatoes in his car seat, I need something more practical. > With Hyundai having its 0% four year financing, 5 year bumper to bumper > and roadside assistance, and a free portable DVD player...hehe (in > Canada anyway), it would be crazy for me not to buy one of their cars. > > The dilemma is this: The Tucson, however newer and better equiped, has > almost the same type of mpg as it's older sister. The older has more > cargo space and a solid frame (don't care so much for the extra > passenger seating space with my average 8.5' frame and toddler legs > only go so far) > > Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > choice... > > Cheers! > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia,
which u cannot in the santa fe "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >>choice... > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > transmition > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia,
which u cannot in the santa fe "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >>choice... > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > transmition > > Alex > |
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I believe you're wrong on the air bags. I believe all are standard on the
Tucson and I don't believe it's optional to add any more than are present. |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
I believe you're wrong on the air bags. I believe all are standard on the
Tucson and I don't believe it's optional to add any more than are present. |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
"Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, > which u cannot in the santa fe > "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > >>choice... > > > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > > transmition > > > > Alex > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. Jon |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
"Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, > which u cannot in the santa fe > "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > >>choice... > > > > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > > transmition > > > > Alex > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. Jon |
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the santa fe in canada does not have 4wd with the 4 cyl engine
"Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >>choice... >> > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard >> > transmition >> > >> > Alex >> > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > Jon > > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
the santa fe in canada does not have 4wd with the 4 cyl engine
"Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >>choice... >> > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard >> > transmition >> > >> > Alex >> > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > Jon > > |
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http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx
"Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >>choice... >> > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard >> > transmition >> > >> > Alex >> > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > Jon > > |
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http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx
"Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >>choice... >> > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard >> > transmition >> > >> > Alex >> > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > Jon > > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
> Hi Pete > > Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon > themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor > decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it > for me! I like to drive... > > Alex > Three cheers for those of us who LIKE manual transmissions. You should have seen how puzzled the sales dude was back in 1986 when I insisted that I wanted my Taurus with a manual transmission (yes, Ford offered them in the Taurus for several years). I never regretted that decision as the manual made the Taurus much more fun to drive and helped make the anemic 4 cylinder Ford had back then useable. I later gave that car to my sister when it had about 90,000 miles on it and she put that much more on it without ever having a transmission problem. I'm pretty sure that none of Ford's crummy automatics from that era made it that far! Long live manual transmission. Hip, Hip, Hooray! John |
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> Hi Pete > > Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon > themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor > decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it > for me! I like to drive... > > Alex > Three cheers for those of us who LIKE manual transmissions. You should have seen how puzzled the sales dude was back in 1986 when I insisted that I wanted my Taurus with a manual transmission (yes, Ford offered them in the Taurus for several years). I never regretted that decision as the manual made the Taurus much more fun to drive and helped make the anemic 4 cylinder Ford had back then useable. I later gave that car to my sister when it had about 90,000 miles on it and she put that much more on it without ever having a transmission problem. I'm pretty sure that none of Ford's crummy automatics from that era made it that far! Long live manual transmission. Hip, Hip, Hooray! John |
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katrinaxx wrote:
> Your toddler is getting bigger every day. His "toys" are getting bigger > with him. > > I was seriously looking to purchase a Nissan Maxima. Then reality set > in. I live in the Arizona desert. My home is on a dirt road and all the > roads that lead to it are dirt and they get washed out during Monsoon > season. I like landscaping and home improvements. I have two LARGE dogs. > I am a large format photographer and amateur astronomer. My husband is > a carpenter. We also like bike riding. > > I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... John |
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katrinaxx wrote:
> Your toddler is getting bigger every day. His "toys" are getting bigger > with him. > > I was seriously looking to purchase a Nissan Maxima. Then reality set > in. I live in the Arizona desert. My home is on a dirt road and all the > roads that lead to it are dirt and they get washed out during Monsoon > season. I like landscaping and home improvements. I have two LARGE dogs. > I am a large format photographer and amateur astronomer. My husband is > a carpenter. We also like bike riding. > > I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... John |
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"Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:roBnf.1513$PQ3.352333@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx > > "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message > news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, > >> which u cannot in the santa fe > >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message > >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > >> >>choice... > >> > > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > >> > transmition > >> > > >> > Alex > >> > > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > > > Jon > > Wait! You mean they sell these things outside the US too? :-) Sorry, wasn't thinking globally. You are correct. They don't even sell the 4 cyl. in the US. Jon |
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"Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:roBnf.1513$PQ3.352333@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx > > "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message > news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... > > > > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . > >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl tuson/kia, > >> which u cannot in the santa fe > >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message > >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This > >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good > >> >>choice... > >> > > >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. standard > >> > transmition > >> > > >> > Alex > >> > > > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. > > > > Jon > > Wait! You mean they sell these things outside the US too? :-) Sorry, wasn't thinking globally. You are correct. They don't even sell the 4 cyl. in the US. Jon |
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im glad our accents 5 spd, very handy on the highway i can keep up with the
big boys pretty good even on hills, keep them revs up... "John Horner" <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:7EBnf.27405$7r6.7351@trnddc07... > > >> Hi Pete >> >> Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon >> themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor >> decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it >> for me! I like to drive... >> >> Alex >> > > Three cheers for those of us who LIKE manual transmissions. You should > have seen how puzzled the sales dude was back in 1986 when I insisted that > I wanted my Taurus with a manual transmission (yes, Ford offered them in > the Taurus for several years). I never regretted that decision as the > manual made the Taurus much more fun to drive and helped make the anemic 4 > cylinder Ford had back then useable. I later gave that car to my sister > when it had about 90,000 miles on it and she put that much more on it > without ever having a transmission problem. I'm pretty sure that none of > Ford's crummy automatics from that era made it that far! > > Long live manual transmission. > > Hip, Hip, Hooray! > > John |
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im glad our accents 5 spd, very handy on the highway i can keep up with the
big boys pretty good even on hills, keep them revs up... "John Horner" <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:7EBnf.27405$7r6.7351@trnddc07... > > >> Hi Pete >> >> Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon >> themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor >> decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it >> for me! I like to drive... >> >> Alex >> > > Three cheers for those of us who LIKE manual transmissions. You should > have seen how puzzled the sales dude was back in 1986 when I insisted that > I wanted my Taurus with a manual transmission (yes, Ford offered them in > the Taurus for several years). I never regretted that decision as the > manual made the Taurus much more fun to drive and helped make the anemic 4 > cylinder Ford had back then useable. I later gave that car to my sister > when it had about 90,000 miles on it and she put that much more on it > without ever having a transmission problem. I'm pretty sure that none of > Ford's crummy automatics from that era made it that far! > > Long live manual transmission. > > Hip, Hip, Hooray! > > John |
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all I have driven in the past were standards as well.. but I enjoy the
automatic.(must be getting old.;-)) previous had an 04 Elantra GT 5speed and a 2000 Elantra Wagon 5speed.. both great cars.... Pete.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134412076.266696.168540@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com... > >just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would > >go >>with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and >>you have the extra power if ya need it.. > >>Pete.. > > Hi Pete > > Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon > themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor > decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it > for me! I like to drive... > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
all I have driven in the past were standards as well.. but I enjoy the
automatic.(must be getting old.;-)) previous had an 04 Elantra GT 5speed and a 2000 Elantra Wagon 5speed.. both great cars.... Pete.. "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1134412076.266696.168540@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com... > >just got an 06 Santa Fe. LOVE IT!!!!! but fer the lil bit extra I would > >go >>with the V6 rather than the 4 cyl.. gas mileage difference is minimal and >>you have the extra power if ya need it.. > >>Pete.. > > Hi Pete > > Yeah, I'd like to get the V6 as well if Hyundai hadn't taken upon > themselves to decide V6 drivers didn't deserve to drive stick...poor > decision IMO and shiftronic or whatever it's called just doesn't cut it > for me! I like to drive... > > Alex > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
i wish we could afford a new tuscon/sport/new santa fe, tired of getting
hung up on the snow ;P "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408fseF19fdnnU1@individual.net... > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:roBnf.1513$PQ3.352333@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx >> >> "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message >> news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... >> > >> > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl >> >> tuson/kia, >> >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >> >>choice... >> >> > >> >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. >> >> > standard >> >> > transmition >> >> > >> >> > Alex >> >> > >> > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. >> > >> > Jon >> > > > Wait! You mean they sell these things outside the US too? :-) > > Sorry, wasn't thinking globally. You are correct. They don't even sell the > 4 > cyl. in the US. > Jon > > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
i wish we could afford a new tuscon/sport/new santa fe, tired of getting
hung up on the snow ;P "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message news:408fseF19fdnnU1@individual.net... > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:roBnf.1513$PQ3.352333@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> http://www.hyundaicanada.com/HYUNDAI.../Showroom.aspx >> >> "Zeppo @hotmail.com>" <zeppo_m<nospam> wrote in message >> news:408090F17gt0fU1@individual.net... >> > >> > "Jody" <locamrcow@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> > news:3Vlnf.1038$PQ3.262233@news20.bellglobal.com.. . >> >> id go for the kia, u also can get allwheel drive in the 4cyl >> >> tuson/kia, >> >> which u cannot in the santa fe >> >> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1134410945.094556.87800@g43g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... >> >> > >Please, O Hyundai Gurus, tell me which path I should take! This >> >> >>purchase should be happening this week and I want to make a good >> >> >>choice... >> >> > >> >> > Sorry, I should have added that I was considering the 4 cyl. >> >> > standard >> >> > transmition >> >> > >> >> > Alex >> >> > >> > All models of the Tuscon and Santa Fe are available with 4WD. >> > >> > Jon >> > > > Wait! You mean they sell these things outside the US too? :-) > > Sorry, wasn't thinking globally. You are correct. They don't even sell the > 4 > cyl. in the US. > Jon > > |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>> I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD.
>> > > > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good > choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes > driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... Driving onto neighbour's lawn can be fairly dangerous... don't underestimate SUVs! :) |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
>> I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD.
>> > > > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good > choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes > driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... Driving onto neighbour's lawn can be fairly dangerous... don't underestimate SUVs! :) |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
"Peter" <peter@greatnowhere.com> wrote in message news:dnoug2$d8o$1@news1.greatnowhere.com... > >> I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. > >> > > > > > > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good > > choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes > > driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... > > Driving onto neighbour's lawn can be fairly dangerous... don't underestimate > SUVs! > > :) > > Yeah - one could easily cut down a tire on one of those beer cans hidden in the tall bluegrass, or even hit the '62 Chevy that's hidden in it. Not for faint of heart, to be sure. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net |
Re: Need opinions please - Tucson vs Santa
"Peter" <peter@greatnowhere.com> wrote in message news:dnoug2$d8o$1@news1.greatnowhere.com... > >> I bought a Santa Fe, 3.5L, 4WD. > >> > > > > > > Wow, someone who actually needs an SUV. Sounds like you made a good > > choice. Now as for those urban cowboys who think off-road includes > > driving onto the neighbor's lawn ...... > > Driving onto neighbour's lawn can be fairly dangerous... don't underestimate > SUVs! > > :) > > Yeah - one could easily cut down a tire on one of those beer cans hidden in the tall bluegrass, or even hit the '62 Chevy that's hidden in it. Not for faint of heart, to be sure. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net |
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