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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

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John K.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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08/01/2016
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

All in All My Hyundai Santa Fe is a good car more power than old car which was an eight cylinder
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Patricia W.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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08/14/2016
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My first hynandi

Nice car great on gas for suv
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Scott B.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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08/25/2016
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Good, solid car

Car is now 8 years old with 120,000+ and have had no major issues at all beyond routine maintenance. It's comfortable & reliable.
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Leroy J.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/25/2016
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Santa Fe

I love my Hyundai. It has been my favorite car so far. ( of the 8 vehicles ) It has a nice ride. Not the gas mileage it said on the sticker but ok. There is room for guess to be comfortable in the front and back seats.
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Brad D.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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09/14/2016
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Dependable Performance

Overall the 2008 Hyudaai Sante Fe is a dependable, solid performer. The engine is more than reliable with above average power with no major issues to speak of. The AWD feature is much appreciated in the cold Winters & lake effect snow belts of West Michigan. Yes, the O2 sensor went bad & some wheel bearings had to be replaced but still very satisfied with this vehicle.
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Melanie M.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/22/2016
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2008 Hyundai Santa FE

This has been a good car for my wife. Warranty has been great and Lehigh Valley honors it without any hassles. My only complaint is that the drivers seat does not go back far enough for me to drive comfortably. I'm about 5'-10" and weigh about 230 lbs. We test drove a 2016 and this was the first thing I checked. It has been corrected on the new model. Hasn't been a problem though since it's my wifes car. We would buy another Hyundai. Lehigh Valley Hyundai has treated us right.
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Violet R.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/25/2016
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Power steering issue

Repeat power steering issue, the only other issue is loud road noises. Limited back seat space.
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Chris B.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/27/2016
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2008 Santa Fe

I love this care. It has had very little service issues. I am going to buy another one soon.
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David B.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/03/2016
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Reliable, but weak paint and trim

I bought my Santa Fe new at the end of 2008. It has all the bells and whistles that were offered at the time. After a few sensor issues and a rear-end squeak recall, I had no problems until the fuel sending unit had to be replaced recently. Very spacious and user-friendly, however, the front seat is cracking, the paint is chipping and the interior armrests are wearing a bit thin. Overall, I am happy with my car, but not enough to buy it again.
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Lynn R.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/05/2016
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Great SUV, I Love It.

This is my 2nd Santa Fe and just love my car. I never have any trouble with it and it holds up very well. I especially love the blue interior lighting, it's one of the main reasons I bought the car to begin with. I only gave it four stars because the leg room isn't all that much. I'm only 5'4 and my seat is as far back as it can go and I still reach the pedals, it's just if my airbags go off I'm too close to the steering wheel. But, there is nothing I can do about it. I still enjoy driving my car and l mentioned, this is my second Santa Fe and it's 8 years old and driving like a charm.
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Frances F.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/17/2016
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roomey

handling well
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Lucy C.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/29/2016
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Eric M.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/12/2017
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Great ride but reliability shows with time

Great ride and perfect size but some reliability issues start to show with time. Had to replace steering system, fuel monitoring system, and minor issues with heating/ac. These repairs were not covered by warranty and were over $2000. I also had engine problem $1500 but luckily this was covered under warranty. The leather seats have also started to split.
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Rhyna W.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/18/2017
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Love my Santa Fe

My car has been a great car to drive, very reliable
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Kimberly S.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/13/2017
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Love my Santa Fe

The Santa Fe is a perfect fit for someone wanting an SUV that is not cramped like the compacts and not a gas hog like the full size. I enjoy the smooth ride, the user friendly console and the space available when the seats are down for cargo. I LOVE the cupholders. I know that sounds ridiculous, but you can put ANYTHING in them and it fits. I have an older one and have had some repairs here and there, but nothing majorly expensive. Had some frustrating issues until I had some recalls taken care of. I recently looked at trading in for something different. I looked at Subaru, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and really nothing is as comfortable as my Santa Fe. The Sport model is now what is compatible with my '08 model. I'm going to drive her till I can't. She is paid off, dependable and still attractive!
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John K.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/14/2017
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Santa Fe

Overall vehicle is good; very disappointed from own experience as well as from other owners I know, as well as researching On Internet, the huge failure rate of the fuel sensor gauges and lack of a recall due to apparently a faulty part. Almost $600 repair needed to fix and it sounds common enough that should have been a recall.
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Charlotte S.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/06/2017
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Ok vehicle

Even though it needs to be recalled due to several mechanical hiccups this is an awesome vehicle. I rides smooth and is good on gas.
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Lucy C.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/16/2017
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A good vehicle

the cost of keeping up Maintence will be worth it besides the oil change .
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Timothy T.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/28/2017
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Perfect for my needs

This has the space my truck didn't have and even pulls my boat better. So far I only had a few problems with the vehicle but they were fairly minor. These are notorious for the fuel sensors going bad. Other than that I had the alternator and a valve cover replaced. Other than that I have a check engine light that comes on for emissions when my fuel level gets low. I suspect the seal wasn't installed right when fuel sensors were replaced.
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Robert W.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/18/2017
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40,000 miles and no issues besides regular maintenence

It was a replacement for a Lexus that was totaled in a wreck. After much research and not wanting a car payment with insurance settlement. We bought this car for my wife who is very happy with it.
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