Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 - 2012) 2.2 CRDi Premium (7 Seats) 5d (2011/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like a 4x4.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Never asked them.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably because of the space, fuel consumption and ease of driving abroad.
What are you likely to buy next?
Hyundai Santa Fe or ix35; Nissan Quashqai; or Skoda Yeti.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£21,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Brilliant! £3000 online discount from "Buy a new car online" based in Stroud.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
£3000 online discount; 7 seats; 4x4; good fuel consumption; powerful engine.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pretty good although the driver' seat is not very comfortable and too near the roof for a tall person.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The gearbox/clutch mechanism broke down in Switzerland and it took 10 days to fix. At one point it was going to take three weeks with a part being sent from Korea!
What's most practical about your car?
Seat configuration and ease of moving them.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control when abroad. Rear parking sensors.
