Author Topic: My sister's new ride (warning: H-content!) (Read 1049 times)

Jaeger · « **on:** August 01, 2011, 04:33:54 pm »

So I just got back from the dealership where my little sis inked a deal on her new ride. She had been driving a Honda CR-V for the last 8 years, 200,000km, and it was time for something new. She had been very happy with her own ride, and both sis and bro-in-law have been long time customers of the "other" H-brand - he drives a Civic. They have 2 kids - 7 and 9, and the CR-V had been their primary roadtrip vehiclle for excursions to Nova Scotia, Maine, Orlando, Atlanta etc.

They wanted something just a bit larger and roomier this time around. I figured the odds of them ending up in another Honda were pretty high, so I was knd of surprised when they said they had narrowed it down to the Toyota Venza and the Hyundai Santa Fe. After taking a couple test-drives of both again, they settled on the Santa Fe and asked me to help with the negotiations / purchase.

Since my local dealer is a CarCost Canada affiliated dealer, that whole process couldn't have been easier. Plus, Hyundai has some serious incentives on the car -0% for as long as you want or $4k on the hood plus a gas card (20 or 30cents off, I don't recall which). They took the big pile of cash plus a very healthy discount from MSRP and ended up with a V6 Santa Fe for less than the asking price of a base auto CR-V.

I didn't take any pics of my own, but the web pics below show the colour she got inside and out (Espresso Brown over Tan):

I took a test drive of the actual car they are buying and came away thinking they made a nice choice. While not my type of ride, it was spacious, comfortable, quiet and smooth and should serve them very well indeed.

Jaeger

Railton · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:37:44 pm »

Boss!

Railton

inco · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:39:43 pm »

I really like that colour. Interior not so much as the lighter colour would not stay clean - for me. Your sis is not in Ontario? I don't see a front plate.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:45:32 pm »

Quote from: inco on August 01, 2011, 04:39:43 pm

I really like that colour. Interior not so much as the lighter colour would not stay clean - for me. Your sis is not in Ontario? I don't see a front plate.

She is - that's just a random web pic I found to show the colour. If I can be there for delivery, I'll snap some of her actual ride.

The interior and exterior colours were both strong selling points for her. Her last three cars - covering about the last 17 years - were silver outside, grey inside. She was REALLY ready for something different.

Jaeger

johngenx · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:50:16 pm »

Sharp!! I couldn't live with the tan interior, as nice as it looks, but that is a sweet combo.

Juke1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2011, 06:04:48 pm »

She got what I feel is the best buy in the business right now, very very nice choice. My neighbour just got a black one, I'm jeolous

dr_spock · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2011, 06:28:39 pm »

Nice H.

Julie · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:10:46 pm »

What a great value!

Nice choice.

mmret · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:13:54 pm »

Only rode in a Santa Fe once but I did come away very impressed by the very good NVH control and general "pleasantness."

Probably a snore to drive that's besides the point. Seems to be a very solid car and excellent value.

Jaeger · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2011, 07:15:45 am »

Quote from: mmret on August 01, 2011, 10:13:54 pm

Probably a snore to drive that's besides the point. Seems to be a very solid car and excellent value.

I'd say you're correct on both points.

Jaeger

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:15:57 am »

Great choice and fantastic value with those incentives!! I sometimes wish I would of went with the Santa Fe over the Edge and saved a lot of $$.

safristi · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:35:18 am »

double HH hockeysticks....

.......well done SIS.....Love the light interior....after all the dark caverns in black we see every day...and a new exciting exterior....bravo

Mike · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:53:48 am »

I just had my brother-in-law pick up the same vehicle (but in black). I drove it home from the cottage this weekend and couldn't believe a crossover that size could still display torque steer. Gotta love 275HP going through the front wheels

Juke1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:11:02 am »

Quote from: mmret on August 01, 2011, 10:13:54 pm

Only rode in a Santa Fe once but I did come away very impressed by the very good NVH control and general "pleasantness."

Probably a snore to drive that's besides the point. Seems to be a very solid car and excellent value.

Honestly, anything in this category is a snore to drive, can't see them being able to make them any different.

5 Wheel Drive · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:13:43 am »

My sister and bro-in-law have a fwd '07 with the 3.3, 1st year of the current gen. It hasn't given them 1 bit of trouble.

Nice color!

Snowman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2011, 04:21:23 pm »

I recall being impressed driving one on a company trip when the current model came out and I was hoping that a new model would be available for 2012 to put on our short list.

Minou · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2011, 07:37:49 pm »

What trim did she get, AWD or FWD? The photo you posted is either a Sport or a Limited, both with the 18'' wheels. The interior shot is from a '07-09 as the steering wheel controls and other details changed with the '10 mid-cycle refresh.

Mine is Granit Blue over grey interior.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2011, 07:42:04 pm »

Very nice vehicle and a screaming deal currently.

We had a tan interior in our previous Outback. It wasn't as big a PITA as I initially though it would be to keep clean. Our new one has a black interior and I find myself missing the lighter interior and the panoramic sunroof.

aaronk · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2011, 07:55:36 pm »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on August 02, 2011, 07:42:04 pm

Very nice vehicle and a screaming deal currently.

We had a tan interior in our previous Outback. It wasn't as big a PITA as I initially though it would be to keep clean. Our new one has a black interior and I find myself missing the lighter interior and the panoramic sunroof.

Same - we bought a car in a specific model combination just so we could have a tan interior. When we drove the same vehicle back to back with black vs. tan interior, the one with the lighter coloured interior felt larger, brighter and airier. No marks/spots yet, and if there is and unless it's like black pen ink, there's a host of products designed specifically to lift stains from fabric...not to mention Scotchguard to prevent it from happening in the first place

Jaeger · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:46:27 pm »

Quote from: Minou on August 02, 2011, 07:37:49 pm

What trim did she get, AWD or FWD? The photo you posted is either a Sport or a Limited, both with the 18'' wheels. The interior shot is from a '07-09 as the steering wheel controls and other details changed with the '10 mid-cycle refresh.

Mine is Granit Blue over grey interior.

Yep - as I said, these are just random web pics I grabbed to show the interior and exterior colours she chose. Hers is the 3.5 V6 GL FWD - or the base V6, in other words. Lists at $29k, but the actual selling price was waaaaay south of that number. No options added other than 3M clear shield and cargo tray - the latter thrown in.

Love the Granite Blue - that's what's on my Sonata.

Sir O - she understands she's going to have to work harder to keep that interior clean, particularly with two young kids. No dogs, though. I told her she's nuts if she ever allows grape juice or fruit punch or anything of that nature EVER inside that car. Drink water or wait until you get home.

Jaeger