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Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel - anyone with experience with this vehicle?
Santa Fe only comes in gas version.
Never have seen a diesel version...especially here in Canada, maybe a diesel version is available in the DR.
Never have seen a diesel version...especially here in Canada, maybe a diesel version is available in the DR.
Believe it or not wood, I have seen 2 here in Gasper Hernandez, both in the local repair shop for some reason, but they are here, the diesel version
Almost bought one myself back in 2007, everybody I know who has one is happy with it, seems to be an excellent car.
I never saw a vehicle which couldn't do at least 38mph. Did you want to say miles/gallon?
BTW, I never saw a gasoline version, the ones I saw were all with diesel engines.
Is it customary for a car dealership to keep or have maintenance records? Also, does the heat in the Dr
Have negative impact on diesel engines? The car I'm looking at is a 2008
Santa fe diesel asking price is $750k.
Sounds like a fair deal, just make sure to check the engine and maintenance record.
If you take it to a mechanic, would he be able to tell the health of the engine? He would have to connect to the computer correct?
That is one method to find out the status of the sensors and an overall general status of the engine. I purchased my own On Board Diagnostic (OBD) tool for that very reason and I am glad I have it.
I never had a diesel engine so I don't know if a compression test is also a good idea or what other tests are more appropriate for diesel engines versus gasoline ones. Also check the drive train, struts, and break system
I am seriously considering the Santa Fe diesel CRD. The new one has a 2.2ltr high pressure rail turbo diesel engine and over 130bhp with over 300 lb/ft of torque.
I read an article about an Australian who drove one from coast to coast of OZ and AVERAGED 50mpg. Okay that's imperial gallons, but very impressive nonetheless.
My research has shown up gearbox problems, but only with the petrol versions in the US.
I'm guessing that the most important thing would be regular fuel filter changes with original Hyundai units, with it being a diesel.
I read an article about an Australian who drove one from coast to coast of OZ and AVERAGED 50mpg. Okay that's imperial gallons, but very impressive nonetheless.
My research has shown up gearbox problems, but only with the petrol versions in the US.
I'm guessing that the most important thing would be regular fuel filter changes with original Hyundai units, with it being a diesel.
Yeah I read the same article, though it is an extreme, on average, ive read owners getting 35-40mpg. Would you mind sharing where you are looking? Because Im not in DR I am mostly looking online.