« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Down

Author Topic: CR-V or Santa Fe  (Read 10484 times)

Offline sttei

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Posts: 5
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
CR-V or Santa Fe
« on: October 25, 2005, 06:28:36 pm »
Looking to purchase small suv in very near future.  Have narrowed it down to 2006 Honda CR-V se or 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe gl2.7awd.  Any thoughts from people who own or who have driven?  Thanks for any input.
Logged

smainville

  • Guest
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2005, 06:39:40 pm »
Both models are good sellers, the Santa Fe is in its final year and the CRV has two years to go.  For my personal taste the CRV looks far far better, will retain it's resale value a lot lot more (if that matters).  The CRV is safer, the Santa Fe  tips in testing done by the NHTSA.  Fuel economy is excellent on the CRV while not so good on the Santa Fe, the reliability of the CRV should also prove to be better as well.  You should check with your insurer regarding rates to avoid surprises, the CRV rates are reasonable and I don't know about the Hyundai.  On the negative side for the CRV, it's probably pricier.
Logged

Offline The Mighty Duck

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Kingston, ON
  • Posts: 7194
  • Carma: +14/-8
  • Gender: Male
  • f*** that duck
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2009 Honda Fit
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2005, 06:42:18 pm »
I think the Sante Fe is a far better looking vehicle...  but for practical purposes, you're probably better off with the CR-V.  If I may, why not the RAV-4?
Logged

Offline ovr50

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Kelowna, BC
  • Posts: 18426
  • Carma: +9/-120
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2005, 07:03:04 pm »
Check out the weight of the Santa Fe, I think it's very heavy for its size. Apparently the V6 has to work pretty hard to move it rapidly. I would look at a newer Hyundai (say the Tucson) or go with the CRV (and I'm not a CRV fan either). Did you try the Nissan XTrail or wait for the new RAV4? Just thoughts.
Logged
2011 BMW X3 35i Vermillion Red, MSport
and
2012 Toyota Camry SE V6 in Alpine White

Offline bmorton

  • Auto Obsessed
  • ***
  • Posts: 884
  • Carma: +2/-0
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2005, 07:35:23 pm »
They're actually both in their final year with their current design. I'd probably go with the CR-V if I had to choose now. The standard stability control is a plus in my book. The Honda certainly will hold its value better.
Logged

Offline hondasalesguy

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Tri Cities (Cambridge - K/W)
  • Posts: 1886
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2005, 07:42:35 pm »
Consumer Reports, which had the Forester at the top of the pack in 2004, has put the CR-V alongside the Forester now due to addition of side and side curtain airbags, 16" wheels, and Vehicle Stability Assist. I'm biased as hell, but the CR-V does stack up well when you take into account reliability, resale value, safety ratings, fuel economy, and build quality. The Santa FE is pretty dated right now, due for a complete redesign at which time it will move upmarket to compete against the Pilot/Highlander. Right now the Tuscon is more competitive to the CR-V if you are talking about Hyundai product.
Logged

mr_meow

  • Guest
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2005, 07:52:36 pm »
Look Just buy the Honda CR-V over the Hyundia - You're have years of trouble free motoring instead of headaches and you won't loose to much when you decide to sell - just forget the Hyundia -  the Santa Fe isn't that small - Look at the RAV-4 its a much better choice even
.
« Last Edit: October 25, 2005, 07:56:17 pm by Mr Meow »
Logged

smainville

  • Guest
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2005, 07:53:58 pm »
Quote from: bmorton on October 25, 2005, 07:35:23 pm
They're actually both in their final year with their current design. I'd probably go with the CR-V if I had to choose now. The standard stability control is a plus in my book. The Honda certainly will hold its value better.

The current CRV came out in 03, the cycle is normally 5 years, therefore 08.

HSG, yes, no?
Logged

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Oakville
  • Posts: 21599
  • Carma: +45/-34
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD. 2004 Honda S2000
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2005, 07:54:42 pm »
AS HSG indicates the Subaru Forester is rated the highest in the most recent Consumers Reports. If considering a Hyundai I would look hard at the Tucson before the Santa-Fe.
Logged

Offline Sienna Stylin'

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Location: Ottawa, ON
  • Posts: 95
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2005, 08:00:26 pm »
I echo the Tucson over the Santa Fe comments. When we looked at both, it beat out the Santa Fe in pretty much every area. Also as mentioned, wait for the new Rav4 to come out, and add it into the mix.

Thus, arriving at my nickname, as I too will be making this decision soon. :)
Logged
Formerly CR-V/Tucson/Rav4

Offline hondasalesguy

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Tri Cities (Cambridge - K/W)
  • Posts: 1886
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2005, 08:00:46 pm »
Actually the current gen CR-V came out in fall of 2001 as a 2002 model. It received the MMC (mid model change) last year for the 2005 model year. If Honda sticks to its normal 5 year cycle the all new CR-V wil debut in 1 year, as a 2007 model.
Logged

smainville

  • Guest
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2005, 08:07:02 pm »
sorry bmorton I was wrong :-[
Logged

Offline bmorton

  • Auto Obsessed
  • ***
  • Posts: 884
  • Carma: +2/-0
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2005, 08:24:36 pm »
No problemo.  8)  I have a family member looking at small SUVs in this segment as well (seems like tons of people are). The current CR-V doesn't seem that dated to me, but with a brand-new RAV4 coming this year, Honda will need to refresh it to keep up.
Logged

Offline hondasalesguy

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Tri Cities (Cambridge - K/W)
  • Posts: 1886
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2005, 08:28:10 pm »
they just DID a refresh 12 months ago for the 2005 model year...nobody can make significant changes to their vehicle every year. For 2006 the news is the SE package giving you alloy rims, fog lights, roof rack cross bars, and side step rails, for $1100 more than last year''s CR-V LX model.

A year from now the 2007 CR-V will likely have between 180 - 200 HP, a Hybrid version, and an updated 4WD program.
Logged

Offline jeeper

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 1395
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2005, 09:21:11 pm »
as other stated, i would be looking at the Tucson either...seems an excelent deal with lots of options
Logged

Offline sttei

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Posts: 5
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2005, 09:28:43 pm »
Thanks for all the speedy replies.  Have been leaning towards the CR-V, plan to go drive it again tomorrow then hopefully negotiate a good price.
Might go and look at Tuscan if negotiations don't go well!
Cheers!
Logged

Offline hondasalesguy

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Tri Cities (Cambridge - K/W)
  • Posts: 1886
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2005, 11:13:01 pm »
Even if the payment or total bottom line figure on the CR-V is more than a comparably equipped Tucson, remember that any Honda will tend to make most if not all of that up on resale.
Logged

Offline JD

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 417
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2005, 01:35:47 am »
Check out the all new 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara as well...  8)
Logged

Offline The Mighty Duck

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Kingston, ON
  • Posts: 7194
  • Carma: +14/-8
  • Gender: Male
  • f*** that duck
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2009 Honda Fit
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2005, 01:43:55 am »
Poor guy!  He says he's narrowed it down to two choices and we suggest everything else...
Logged

Offline AVToller

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: At home in NS
  • Posts: 10170
  • Carma: +1/-0
  • Gender: Male
  • Going to the dogs
    • View Profile
Re: CR-V or Santa Fe
« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2005, 02:05:21 am »
Quote from: Demosthenes X on October 26, 2005, 01:43:55 am
Poor guy!  He says he's narrowed it down to two choices and we suggest everything else...

Did you expect anything else to happen?  ??? ;D
Logged
Retired, married, and loving it
Ross
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Up
« previous next »