Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
07-26-2006, 09:00 PM
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Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
works for me.
The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
Thanks in advance.
PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
works for me.
The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
Thanks in advance.
PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
07-26-2006, 11:22 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
I thought the Tucson was smaller then the Sante Fe?
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:at3gc25sfujbhdba714amjekq592ig92le@4ax.com...
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
07-26-2006, 11:22 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
I thought the Tucson was smaller then the Sante Fe?
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:at3gc25sfujbhdba714amjekq592ig92le@4ax.com...
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
07-26-2006, 11:22 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
I thought the Tucson was smaller then the Sante Fe?
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:at3gc25sfujbhdba714amjekq592ig92le@4ax.com...
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
"Peter" <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:at3gc25sfujbhdba714amjekq592ig92le@4ax.com...
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
> Obviously the former year left over 2005 would logically be and is
> being discounted. But is there something that much better about the
> Tucson ? Or is it that the Tucson has just about everything that the
> Santa Fe has, but at a lower price, and therefore is a better deal, is
> more popular and would bring greater customer satisfaction in value
> for the money, and thus a good Power survey response ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> PS would any of you see (again) all that much improvement between a
> 2005 Santa Fe and or Tucson and a 2007 ?
>
07-27-2006, 12:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Peter wrote:
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 12:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Peter wrote:
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 12:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Peter wrote:
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
Briefly --
The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
ratings?)
The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
The SF has more cargo space
The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
will be more upscale.
Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 06:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Thanks,
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 06:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Thanks,
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 06:35 AM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Thanks,
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
This is very helpful and appreciated.
Peter
On 26 Jul 2006 21:35:42 -0700, "James" <wimpyVO2max@gmail.com> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>>
>> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
>> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
>> works for me.
>>
>> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
>> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
>
>Briefly --
>
>The SF is an older design than the Tuc (explains difference in JDPower
>ratings?)
>The Tuc has a little bit more legroom front and back than the SF
>The SF has more cargo space
>The Tuc has more airbags and a better crash rating than the SF
>The Tuc has active stability control (anti-rollover). SF does not.
>The Tuc gets slightly better MPG than SF (both with 2.7L V6)
>The Tuc is 7 in. shorter. A real plus if garage space is tight.
>
>2006 is the last year for the SF. The '07 SF is a complete redesign and
>will be more upscale.
>
>Since the 06 SF's are being phased out, Hyundai has a $3,000 incentive
>for July. Tucson's incentive is $1,000.
>
>If safety is important to then the Tuc is the way to go. If not, and
>you want the absolute best bang for the buck, then the SF with $3000
>off might be a better deal, although the stellar quality ratings for
>the Tuc is hard to pass up.
07-27-2006, 07:02 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Just a couple of things to add:
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
07-27-2006, 07:02 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Just a couple of things to add:
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
07-27-2006, 07:02 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
Just a couple of things to add:
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
Bought an '06 Santa Fe in April of '06
Test drove the Santa Fe and the Tucson, a number of times.
Both were Limiteds. The Tucson was (is) nice, however, there
is a world of difference between the Tucson 2.7 and a Santa Fe
3.5. The 3.5 flies and the 2.7 has a problem in traffic on a busy
interstate. Also there's a big difference between a 4 speed and
a 5 speed.
In the end we went with the Santa Fe. My wife's major complaint
with the Tucson was the pick-up. He next big complaint was the
lack of a power seat. She's used to one and that killed the Tucson
for her.
All in all the Santa Fe, in my opinion, is the nicer of the 2 cars.
And I think it has a lot to do with the size of the Santa Fe. But,
they are both really nice cars....we just happend to love the Santa
Fe.
07-27-2006, 11:32 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
On 2006-07-27, Peter <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
The Consumer Reports autos issue in April covered the results of their
reliability poll. If memory serves me right, the Santa Fe was rated way
above average in reliability. The Tucson was rated way below average. In
fact, the Santa Fe is Hyundai's most reliable model, and the Tucson was
Hyundai's least reliable model.
Take that bit of data however you like. Whatever problems people might have
with CR as a magazine, the sheer size of their survey sample (1 mil+
vehicles) is hard to dismiss. Nothing I've heard so far challenges the
statistical validity of their reliability survey.
Chris
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
The Consumer Reports autos issue in April covered the results of their
reliability poll. If memory serves me right, the Santa Fe was rated way
above average in reliability. The Tucson was rated way below average. In
fact, the Santa Fe is Hyundai's most reliable model, and the Tucson was
Hyundai's least reliable model.
Take that bit of data however you like. Whatever problems people might have
with CR as a magazine, the sheer size of their survey sample (1 mil+
vehicles) is hard to dismiss. Nothing I've heard so far challenges the
statistical validity of their reliability survey.
Chris
07-27-2006, 11:32 PM
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Re: Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
On 2006-07-27, Peter <notspam-sec4251@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
The Consumer Reports autos issue in April covered the results of their
reliability poll. If memory serves me right, the Santa Fe was rated way
above average in reliability. The Tucson was rated way below average. In
fact, the Santa Fe is Hyundai's most reliable model, and the Tucson was
Hyundai's least reliable model.
Take that bit of data however you like. Whatever problems people might have
with CR as a magazine, the sheer size of their survey sample (1 mil+
vehicles) is hard to dismiss. Nothing I've heard so far challenges the
statistical validity of their reliability survey.
Chris
> Is the Tucson all that much better than the Santa Fe ?
>
> I have been offfered, by a Hyundai dealer, a substantial discount from
> the sticker price of a 2005 (not 2007) Santa Fe. It looks nice and
> works for me.
>
> The Tucson is what seems to be getting all the press and the J. D.
> Power approval ratings. Is there that much difference ?
The Consumer Reports autos issue in April covered the results of their
reliability poll. If memory serves me right, the Santa Fe was rated way
above average in reliability. The Tucson was rated way below average. In
fact, the Santa Fe is Hyundai's most reliable model, and the Tucson was
Hyundai's least reliable model.
Take that bit of data however you like. Whatever problems people might have
with CR as a magazine, the sheer size of their survey sample (1 mil+
vehicles) is hard to dismiss. Nothing I've heard so far challenges the
statistical validity of their reliability survey.
Chris