And which engine/model is the best in reliability; ease of maintenance, and fuel mileage
My Mom is dead-set on wanting a Hyundai Santa-fe; can only afford somewhere in the 04-07 model year ranges
I understand the 04-06's are similar; and the '07 is a newer model design.
Help me learn what is the best year; engine, etc and what the quirks are of each year/engine/transmission.
The SUV would HAVE to be an automatic, no question
All comments are wonderful
My understanding is the 2.7L is better for fuel; whereas the 3.5L is labeled as a gas hog.
The suv would be used for 75-80% highway in Colorado weather; would definitely endure 20 miles of what can be a mud road in winter; towing is not a concern.
Don't mind a vehicle a slight tad heavy for the engine output, as long as it's not too bad in that regard; only if gas mileage makes up for the difference however.
My Mom is dead-set on wanting a Hyundai Santa-fe; can only afford somewhere in the 04-07 model year ranges
I understand the 04-06's are similar; and the '07 is a newer model design.
Help me learn what is the best year; engine, etc and what the quirks are of each year/engine/transmission.
The SUV would HAVE to be an automatic, no question
All comments are wonderful
My understanding is the 2.7L is better for fuel; whereas the 3.5L is labeled as a gas hog.
The suv would be used for 75-80% highway in Colorado weather; would definitely endure 20 miles of what can be a mud road in winter; towing is not a concern.
Don't mind a vehicle a slight tad heavy for the engine output, as long as it's not too bad in that regard; only if gas mileage makes up for the difference however.