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What Did You Do For Your Santa Fe Today?

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#1 ·
Put a big Xmas bow where the required-in-Virginia front plate will eventually go and ordered a reversible cargo mat.
 
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#53 ·
Brought it home from the dealership today and loaded my junk that I removed from my trade. Ordered my weathertech floor liners. By the way I traded in a 2007 $85k Lexus Ls 460 towards my 2.0T Ultimate. I was tired of driving a low ground clearance car with old technology. I also traded my high mileage 2006 ML350 along with it. I don’t need that dripping oil in my garage anymore since the rear wheel drive Lexus is gone. For the past 2 years I found myself driving my wifes Jeep alot and was over the limitations cars have.
 
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#54 ·
I just received an E-mail from Hyundai regarding the T3M Santa Fe 24L ECM ESC Update 18 01 043 Service Campaign:

"We do apologize for the delayed response, upon further inspection of the service campaign that was completed on your vehicle. What was fixed was the engine starting performance and the idle stop and go operation improvement. If you have any further concerns we recommend for you to contact your dealership for further assistance."
For open campaign information, please visit: www.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome


I haven't noticed anything different in my vehicle's operating characteristics. I never use the ISG.
 
#57 ·
Thanks for more words around this. The link doesn't show anything for mine not even this service campaign and I haven't noticed any startup problems (or with the ISG which rarely kicks in since it's COLD & I think temp control prevents it to let car run and warm us up !). I plan to wait until I need to stop at the dealer, may be a while as car is running fine.
 
#58 · (Edited)
I hear you. I’m trying to wait for the factory all weather mats. I’ve always had them in my other new rides. I’m tempted to try another type such as Loyd or similar.

I’ve had Weathertech and prefer something softer/quieter. Full coverage mats like Weathertech are not necessary in my area as we get very little snow.
 
#79 ·
This kind of funny as I emailed Hyundai Consumer Care inquiring as to if or when the all-weather mats would be available. Below is their response. Not exactly confidence inspiring, just total bs, at least it just mats. I’m moving on to after market mats either 3D Maxpider or RubberTite.

“Based upon the information you provided, we recommend you speak with the parts department of your local Hyundai dealership to discuss the availability of rubber mats.”

“ We apologize for the inconvenience, however, Hyundai Customer Care Center is unable to provide part and accessory information over the phone or through email. Our dealerships are also the best-trained and most-qualified to service and maintain your Hyundai vehicle.”
 
#66 ·
Also swapped my interior lighting to LED. Huge difference. Looking into swapping my Headlights depending on how difficult the housing is set up. Anyone look into this? Also noticed during my interior swap that my glove box does not have a light. Any remedies?
 
#67 ·
I must be in the minority here. I bought the bulbs listed above and did the swap in the front vanity and map lights and I much prefer the incandescent bulbs warmer color. The LEDs seemed too harsh for me like being in a doctors office lol. I’m sure they make different color brightness for the LED bulbs but at that point I may as well stick to the standard bulbs. They were a lot brighter though.
 
#74 ·
I bought a small motion activated Led light that I installed in my glove box. It comes on as soon as the glove box is opened, then shuts off after it's closed. I mounted it on the right wall of the glove box with the self-stick mounting bracket. It was $8.99 for three lights, works great.
Amazon.com: Motion Sensor Light

I like it. Is it small enough to put one in the center console?
 
#77 ·
Follow up on the Audak Festoon LED Bulb 30MM 2835 8SMD for my Ultimate FWD 2.4L. I ordered a pack of these to replace the vanity bulbs and cargo area light and afterward saw zizo123 post above about the cargo area light being 36mm instead of 30mm. Decided to try anyhow and take a look. Not sure what to say, but the 30mm fit just fine in the cargo area light assembly even though the original bulb was 36mm. I will find out I guess when I hit my next pothole if it falls out.


Installation tip: Manual shows just removing the clear plastic lens to remove and install bulb, which was a huge pain for me. It is much easier to to remove the entire assembly by prying with a flat head screwdriver, disconnect electrical connection, install new bulb, reconnect then snap back into place.
 
#78 ·
From day one I have not liked the performance of the wipers. The coverage on the drivers left side doesn't bother me (much), but there's a spot in the lower center of the windshield that never gets cleaned. The driver's wiper covers that area, but doesn't contact the spot well enough.


I replaced both wipers with Beam style blades, and the difference is significant. Today was the first day to test them in snow, and I'm quite pleased.



These are the ones I bought- [ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O2IN936/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/ame] I've seen the passenger side size vary from 13" to 16" depending on the website, but I can confirm that 16" works fine. The reviews on these blades are mixed, so time will tell. Compared to other blades, they were quite reasonable.
 
#80 · (Edited)
I installed the black Loyd RubberTite floor mats and cargo mat this week. I’m very pleased, they fit perfectly, factory post fit is identical,they do not cover the dead pedal, no odors. They might not be ideal for areas with a lot of snow but for my area they are fine. Their circular pattern concerned me bit prior to ordering but IMO they look great in the Santa Fe.

https://www.lloydmatsstore.com/rubbertite-floor-mats
 
#92 ·
HEADLIGHTS - learned something new

I use Auto Headlights 99% of the time but today after icy snowy Saturday night & foggy morning, I put the lights ON driving into town since just having DRL LEDs didn't seem bright enough.
Walked my wife in from church parking lot on solid ice, whoops forgot to turn off lights (but didn't hear the SF beeping at me like our Camry does if you leave headlights on?).
Walked part way back to car and lights were off, hmmm? Well walked back to wife and checked MyHyundai app but it doesn't have a headlight indicator.

Hours later back in car the light switch was ON, wow, better read manual! Hyundai's different then the Camry or other Jeep's I've owned, good I guess, from manual:

Headlamp delay function: If the key is removed from the ignition switch or placed in the ACC position or the LOCK/OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps(and/or parking lamps) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, if the driver's door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds. Also, with the engine off if the driver's door is opened and closed, the headlamps (and/or parking lamps) are turned off after 15 seconds. The headlamps (and/or parking lamps) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the remote key or smart key twice or turning the head-lamp switch to the OFF or AUTO position. ... and if you want them to stay on just switch them on holding drivers door open. SMART, just needed to read manual.
 
#94 ·
I went to the Minneapolis St Paul auto show yesterday, had not been there for at least 7 years. Hyundai had a huge presence there including lots of ads in the skyways into the stadium (had told my son we had to turn left at the Santa Fe sign to our parking ramp, then saw two more Santa Fe signs ... whoops).

When I bought my 2.4 AWD Limited last October I'd driven Outback, Cherokee, CX-5 and the 2018 RAV4. Skipped CRV due to oil/gas mix major problems in turbos.
The Santa Fe was a hands down winner. So while at the auto show I sat in the :
- new Honda Passport, was a stripped down model @ $36,000 but what a loser. Tiny screen, no center console armrest. Really felt cheap vs SF.
- new Chevy Blazer. Interesting but pricey. My first car was a Chevy 50 years ago but have been messed by the lack of GM quality in the 90s, no more for me.
- some high end models like Audi Q5, Caddy CT5. They were all smaller than the SF inside for $20,000 more and of course much higher cost of ownership.
- a friend told me I blew it looking at Jeep Cherokee, the Compass was much better. But to me Compass is much smaller inside, no comparison (and Cherokee much smaller than SF but I do like their Pentastar V6).
- I had heard I shuda driven a Subie Forester vs the Outback. Maybe I blew it, the Forester seemed very roomy like a Santa Fe. Still need to deal with the CVT, but a great AWD system in Forester. However no problems with SF AWD and used AWD-LOCK multiple times this winter on snowy icey county roads just fine.
- Kia Sorento. Interior was 90% the same as a Santa Fe, only the center console & info screen seemed different. The high end model was $48,000, about $10k more than the Santa Fe. Seemed to be mainly for the V6 & a 3rd row seat. I liked it but not for that much more money, might have liked the V6 but not a 3rd row.
- RAV4. There were three 2019 models at the show. I thought if I'd been able to wait a few more months I might have bought one: I own a Camry and Toyota's jacked up their reliable 2.5L engine to 200 hp in RAV4. But the SUV really felt small to me vs the Santa Fe. No regrets at this point w/SF, we'll see in 8 years.

Bottom line: I got in my Santa Fe to drive home. The new car smell is mostly gone but I'm still very satisfied with this purchase vs competition I didn't even compare last Fall.
 
#98 ·
- a friend told me I blew it looking at Jeep Cherokee, the Compass was much better. But to me Compass is much smaller inside, no comparison (and Cherokee much smaller than SF but I do like their Pentastar V6).
- I had heard I shuda driven a Subie Forester vs the Outback. Maybe I blew it, the Forester seemed very roomy like a Santa Fe. Still need to deal with the CVT, but a great AWD system in Forester. However no problems with SF AWD and used AWD-LOCK multiple times this winter on snowy icey county roads just fine.
- Kia Sorento. Interior was 90% the same as a Santa Fe, only the center console & info screen seemed different. The high end model was $48,000, about $10k more than the Santa Fe. Seemed to be mainly for the V6 & a 3rd row seat. I liked it but not for that much more money, might have liked the V6 but not a 3rd row.
- RAV4. There were three 2019 models at the show. I thought if I'd been able to wait a few more months I might have bought one: I own a Camry and Toyota's jacked up their reliable 2.5L engine to 200 hp in RAV4. But the SUV really felt small to me vs the Santa Fe. No regrets at this point w/SF, we'll see in 8 years.

Bottom line: I got in my Santa Fe to drive home. The new car smell is mostly gone but I'm still very satisfied with this purchase vs competition I didn't even compare last Fall.
The Subaru Forester was my top choice after internet research. We drove it back to back with the Santa Fe; both top end trims. All the online reviews said the Subie was quiet and had a good ride. Maybe compared to last version. but we did not like it. Very slow and the CVT induced engine whine was annoying. Like stepping on the gas and having a blender start but still move slowly. I thought it was OK for city errands. I asked my wife if she would take it for trips longer than an hour. She said no, I agreed.

The RAV4 is a good vehicle, but we thought it pricey, less refined and lacking in some content. Mileage is better and no turbo lag, but the lack of discounting made the Santa Fe a better value.

Sorrento's have big discounts right now, especially with the Telluride coming. Good vehicle and not much bigger than Santa Fe

I don't agree with your friend, The Compass is a budget Cherokee. Our current family hauler is a Dodge Durango Citadel. At the time, we traded in an Acura MDX to get captains chairs in the second row to carry skis. It was one of the few SUVs with captain's chairs available. The 3.6 Pentastar is a good engine, especially paired with the Chrysler licensed ZF 8 speed tranny. The 5.7L hemi V8, even better. Rear wheel drive vehicle with massive tow capacity. However, software is a bit buggy.
 
#95 ·
I traded in a 2019 Forester Sport for the Santa Fe. I didn’t like the vibration through the floorboards it made. All of the 19s I tested had the vibration. Also, I will never consider a car (again) that has a CVT. Dealbreaker. Also the fit and finish of Subaru in general doesn’t hold a candle to Hyundai.
 
#103 ·
got my 20s put on (with 5mm spacers added) ... with 255 45 tires ... which i should of went with 40 ratio because i have about an inch before it hits my wheel-well .. not sure why my 3rd pic is upside down ... but i used a paint pen to make the name brand of my tire stand out .. cool little small addition .. 20% tint coming this weekend as long as the rain holds off
 

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