Hyundai Santa Fe - 2003 Reviews

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Hyundai Santa Fe - 2003 Review Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is a nice looking mini-SUV that comes with lots of extras at no extra cost. The ’03 Hyundai Santa Fe is reported to have ample passenger room, but limited cargo space—which was a drawback for one of our reviewers. You can count on a smooth ride, good handling and decent gasoline mileage for an SUV in the Santa Fe. With routine maintenance, very little problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 have been reported by owners. Some of them include the tire storage area getting jammed and difficult to use, and a vibration when traveling over 70mph. Overall, owners are happy with the performance of the Hyundai Santa Fe. Want to see what other SUV’s have to offer?

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Comfortable and affordable SUV

cost-conscious, daily driver, fuel-conscious, interested in good gas mileage, dependent on daily vehicle, interested in comfort, married

NOV

2007

I purchased the Hyundai Santa fe in 2003. This is a 4 cylinder model which i should have upgraded to the six. This vehicle drives comfortably and hasn't had any major issues. I have had some regular maintenance such as a tune up, tires, timing belts etc. I am not completely satisfied with the gas mileage considering it is a 4 cylinder. The Santa Fe no longer comes in a four cylinder, only starts at a six cylinder. If you are interested in a four cylinder, you can buy the Hyundai Tuscon which is very comparable to the Santa fe. In terms of safety, The santa fe comes with front airbags standard as... review »

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skotty8191
Riverside, RI

Good vehicle for the money

love to travel, noticing the details, budget-conscious traveler, a sports car driver, cost-conscious, fuel-conscious, a person who enjoys quality, interested in comfort

DEC

2007

I purchased my Santa Fe in '05 after driving a Toyota Celica GTS for several years. I wanted something large enough to start a family and something that was roomy. The Santa Fe has a surprising amount of leg room for back passengers and is a comfortable ride. I love that it comes standard with power everything, a cd player, ShiftTronic, etc. The Santa Fe is also pretty affordable, especially if you pick up one used! I purchased mine 2 yrs old w/ low miles for nearly half of what it costs new. Trade in is horrible though! My Santa Fe picks up a lot of road noise and is a pretty wussy... review »

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mayagirl
Caldwell, ID

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good car except for spare storage

daily driver, dependent on daily vehicle, a woman, I'm a courier

NOV

2007

overall the Santa Fe is an excellent car. Started out with 21 mpg. I added a Tornado to increase it to 24.

I drive for a living and need some extra space for packages. Works well for this.

The one thing I dislike is the way the spare is stored. First time the tire was changed, my son did it and had trouble to get the spare out of the holder and had to put it back in to get the holder to stay up. He had to use the jack to raise the thing to get it back on the hook that holds it.

My son is a 24 year old Carpenter. If he had this much trouble how much would the average woman have?

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ladygray
Richmond, VA

It's well worth the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Dog Owner, not rich, practical, a pet owner, a person who enjoys quality, daily driver, dependent on daily vehicle, interested in comfort

NOV

2007

I've had the Santa Fe since 9/03. So far it's been a very reliable vehicle. The size is perfect for a small family. Road handling is much more like a car than an SUV (compared to a Blazer). Mechanically it's been very sound with no break downs. The spare tire storage area did lock up and it wouldn't open enough to replace the spare tire. That took a factory replacement. The bumper to bumper additional warranty is well worth the price in this day and age. The only draw back I have is the gas mileage. It is definitely NOT economical.

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csmason
Akron, OH

I love this car

value conscious, cost-conscious, fuel-conscious, Safety conscious, interested in comfort, not rich

MAR

2008

I wanted an suv but didn't want to drive a huge car so my parents got me a Hyundai Santa Fe. I love it. It's big enough to carry all the stuff to and from college and around town during the school year but small enough that it handles like you're driving a car instead of driving a big truck. It has side air bags, front air bags, good cup holders and gets pretty good gas mileage. I get around 22 miles per gallon around town and about 31 miles per gallon on the open road which is so important withh price of gas so high right now.

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rmwhitmire
Marietta, GA

Safe, attrative and economical

cost-conscious, fuel-conscious, Safety conscious, a person who enjoys quality, appreciative of good service

NOV

2007

I purchased my 2003 Sante Fe in 2004 and I have love it, it gets good mileage, the only drawback is the cargo area isn't large enoiugh, but I understand that on the newer models their is more cargo room. The passenger area is roomy enough for me and my family to sit comfortably especially on long trips which I have taken several, I think that it is a good buy for the money if you are looking for a smaller SUV.

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madeshe
Saint Louis, MO

Dependable and fun to drive

SEP

2009

I love my Santa Fe! I can do everything with this car. I have hauled all kinds of things in it because I do not have a truck and have discovered since I bought the Santa Fe I really don't need one. Drives and rides great and gets good gas mileage. What more could you ask for!

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BBGirl5
Sugar Land, TX

I love my Hyundai Santa Fe

married, daily driver, not rich

OCT

2008

I'm a mother of three and i love my Hyundai Santa Fe. It gets good gas mileage for an SUV and has a ton of safety features. The only problem I've had with the car in the year I've owned it is when one thing tears up everything goes south.

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hollywatts
Murfreesboro, AR

Love my vehicle

APR

2009

I like the way my vehicle drives and the color suits me. It's turned out to be one of the best vehicles I've driven in a while

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neddy53
Knoxville, TN

i love it

Rated on November 3, 2008

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ourstwo
Orangevale, CA

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Make	Hyundai
Year	2003
Model	Santa Fe
Type	SUV SUV
Key Features	Model Santa Fe Year 2003 Engine Size 2.4L - 4 Cylinders • 2.7L - 6 Cylinders • 3.5L - 6 Cylinders Seating Capacity 5 Seats Class SUV • Crossover Fuel Type Gasoline Size Compact Style Crossover
Pricing	Original List Price $17,399 - $23,899 Current Retail Price $11,104 - $16,416 Current Wholesale Price $8,700 - $12,863 (Update Date: 1/1/06)
Miscellaneous	Available Models GLS 4 Dr Sport Utility, 4 Dr Sport Utility, LX 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility, LX 4 Dr Sport Utility, GLS 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility Product ID 21654833

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