I am in the US and with this car we were offered a 3.5 liter V6 and that is the one I have and it has great power and is super reliable and has 215000 miles (346008.96 km) and it it still going strong and I love it!
My father originally owned mine, I'm the second owner. I've been with the car from day one when my dad and I left the dealership. It has seen many states over the years being an 01' Hyundai Santa Fe GLS in silver. It has 268,255 miles on it as of today and has towed late in its life. When the navy started moving me around the country. It's been very reliable. One day I hope either I can upgrade or at least Hyundai would tear it apart to see how well the parts lasted.
John Cantu I just purchased the an 01 Santa Fe GL FWD 1.4L 4-cyl off of my mother last week. 149K miles on it and I just got the oil changed this week. It is front wheel drive, and it does feel like it. but it's one of the best handling FWD cars I have ever seen. Compared to an 07 Sebring my sister owns, it actually has less understeer compared to the car. I am surprised at how well my suspension performs, especially on dirt and gravel surfaces. As a relatively new driver, I do admit there have been some moments that I have taken turns quite too quickly. but the center of mass is absolutely great in such a tall car. it stuck to the roads at all times, and suspension travel is just enough to keep it firm and planted. I love it, I outright love it.
How come I can't find anything for this car online? Every time I try to Google what a problem is on my car I can only look at newer models. I'm trying to figure out basic things about my car. I'm trying to fix up a few problems like a cylinder misfire and cannot figure it out.
the first gen santa fe is a surprising vehicle for the money and is very reliable i got a 2006 with the 2.7L V6 runs strong and drives great the awd works very well and plows through canadian hard winters like the snow isent there got 202k kms on the clock and still as reliable as new hyundai really made an excellent vehicle with the santa fe
I agree, bought that one last week, it's old, but with good maintenance still beats any 4WD that falls apar, wether dacia/renault, or ...Cayenne. that is not a real 4wd.
The 2.7 V6 Delta engine was great and they still have them here in Oz with 320 and 350 thousand kilometers on them. Don't know about the other engines but the fact heaps of these with the 2.7 are STILL getting around fairly often just shows they DID prove themselves. Even if they look strange with all that buldging and arching.
no they don't look strange, they look modern for their year. In Europe this SUV can be found with your 2.7 v6 but also with 2.4 4 cylinders, rare models have even a 2.0 gasoline engine. The most popular engine in Europe for this car is a 4 cylinder 2.0 diesel, which is also very reliable, most of them having over 300k kms on the odo. Good car, nice interior!
Yeah am having Hyundai santafe 2004 model 2.7 petrol engine v6 in Ghana this car is one of the strongest 4 while drive every where this car will go with no disappointment i love my Hyundai Santafe 2.7 petrol engine v6 too strong i love this car greetings from Ghana.
Got 1 2001 diesel manual, in mars 2022 it passed 380.000km, still kicking good in the hills. Deasent fuel economy, and reliable. Got 2 2003 diesel automatic. both passed 340.000km this winther, a bit sloppy gearboxes, but reliable. Got 1 2004 diesel automatic, bought as roadleagal donorcar. 125hp, and cheaper to run than the other 2. Got 1 2005 diesel manual. Bought as a donor car, with low milage, and a broken clutch. Got a different 4x4 system, wil renew the clutch, and keep it togheter with the oldest of them. ;) Ps, I am not driving them all by myself. Girlfriend, and my father, is helping me out...
my friend has had one for ten years... asked me to help him replace the radiator... omg, see the tutorials here on youtube. all day job for the amateur. thats just crazy, radiator on my honda passport was like 2 bolts for a hold down bracket, lift it out, drop in the new one.Theres no reason for it other than poor design. Hopelessly difficult access to parts you know will need replacing?
Managed to change a rad out in an hour. You got to be brave and bend the centre front post towards you and out of the way and it lifts straight up and out. There is a UA-cam of a guy doing it that way. Get a cheap set of hose clip pliers for the lower pipe clips. Mine is a 2002 petrol 2.4L with 82,000 on the clock. Geolander AT tyres, These vehicles are amazing.
unlike the more recent ones, everyting on this generation of hyundais can be repaired. the second gen were the worse, with more engine failures, and the rest is mostly electronics issues taking over the hardware. a bit like me using an old brother laser color printer that outlasted HPs and Epsons. Some maintenance but still works as the first day! God I love that printer, the smell of warm paper out of the tray~
brilliant machine, wish they still made them so I could buy another brand new 1, not like the rubbish euro 6 etc choked engines they are forced to make nowadays.
the suspension on the santa fe is rubbish i had one like this back in 2001 when they came out and in 2003 i traded it for a kia sorento 4x4 overall the sorento feels more solid more comfortable as well the only downside i feel like the sorento sucks more gas than the santa fe being a 3.5L against the 2.7L in the santa fe...
@@robydany8749 I hate mine too. Clunky gear change, cheap, easily broken interior, uncomfortable seats, headlights prone to heat frosting. Missing simple things cars 5 years older have, like temperature guage or mpg indicator. Poor lacquer job, too.
@@robydany8749 I agree everything but KIAs are good. I have a 2006 Kia Sorento 2.4 petrol engine and it has got few faults but nothing too major. All around it has been reliable and i've had it since 2008.
@@kustu hyundai's are mostly reliable too....but this car is underpowered (the diesel version at least , having 113 hp) and interior looks and feels cheap...
I have the exactly same one and its almost 250k odometer...my first car and I don't regret it at all! Very spacious and strong car
Valentina Todorov I have 280000 kms on mine and not a problem 👍
I hope it’s still alive!! I would understand if it’s been retired by now, however. It would be 20 years old next year...
Impressive anyone can get that much life out of an older Korean car
@@silasmcgee3647 this was a high quality car, i still drive one and always starts and runs, and there are alot of them on the roads in Europe.
@@startube2788 "was" realize that
I am in the US and with this car we were offered a 3.5 liter V6 and that is the one I have and it has great power and is super reliable and has 215000 miles (346008.96 km) and it it still going strong and I love it!
I have the 2.7l at 208k and going...
just sold mine,miss it so much already,loved that rig,went to good home at least.
I bought a new one in 2003, still have it,, super SUV 2litre diesel 4x4 great choice ,, love your video
great car
Is the engine powerful enough?
Recently replaced my mk1 to a mk11 after 17 years, power is very satisfying ,, mark1 isn't powerful but it's reliable
Just inherited my mom's. It's still under 100k and has only needed two non major repairs. Amazing for a 20 year old car.
I own a 2002 with the 2.7. 206,000 miles and still going strong!
My father originally owned mine, I'm the second owner. I've been with the car from day one when my dad and I left the dealership. It has seen many states over the years being an 01' Hyundai Santa Fe GLS in silver. It has 268,255 miles on it as of today and has towed late in its life. When the navy started moving me around the country. It's been very reliable. One day I hope either I can upgrade or at least Hyundai would tear it apart to see how well the parts lasted.
John Cantu I just purchased the an 01 Santa Fe GL FWD 1.4L 4-cyl off of my mother last week. 149K miles on it and I just got the oil changed this week.
It is front wheel drive, and it does feel like it. but it's one of the best handling FWD cars I have ever seen. Compared to an 07 Sebring my sister owns, it actually has less understeer compared to the car. I am surprised at how well my suspension performs, especially on dirt and gravel surfaces. As a relatively new driver, I do admit there have been some moments that I have taken turns quite too quickly. but the center of mass is absolutely great in such a tall car. it stuck to the roads at all times, and suspension travel is just enough to keep it firm and planted.
I love it, I outright love it.
2003 crdi 2.0. Nearly 300000 km and It still kicking and in good shape. Great car, well thougt and durable.
How come I can't find anything for this car online? Every time I try to Google what a problem is on my car I can only look at newer models. I'm trying to figure out basic things about my car. I'm trying to fix up a few problems like a cylinder misfire and cannot figure it out.
the first gen santa fe is a surprising vehicle for the money and is very reliable i got a 2006 with the 2.7L V6 runs strong and drives great the awd works very well and plows through canadian hard winters like the snow isent there got 202k kms on the clock and still as reliable as new hyundai really made an excellent vehicle with the santa fe
I agree, bought that one last week, it's old, but with good maintenance still beats any 4WD that falls apar, wether dacia/renault, or ...Cayenne. that is not a real 4wd.
Just bought a 2005 2.0 crdi 4wd with 211000 km , drive's still great .
The 2.7 V6 Delta engine was great and they still have them here in Oz with 320 and 350 thousand kilometers on them. Don't know about the other engines but the fact heaps of these with the 2.7 are STILL getting around fairly often just shows they DID prove themselves. Even if they look strange with all that buldging and arching.
no they don't look strange, they look modern for their year.
In Europe this SUV can be found with your 2.7 v6 but also with 2.4 4 cylinders, rare models have even a 2.0 gasoline engine. The most popular engine in Europe for this car is a 4 cylinder 2.0 diesel, which is also very reliable, most of them having over 300k kms on the odo.
Good car, nice interior!
Yeah am having Hyundai santafe 2004 model 2.7 petrol engine v6 in Ghana this car is one of the strongest 4 while drive every where this car will go with no disappointment i love my Hyundai Santafe 2.7 petrol engine v6 too strong i love this car greetings from Ghana.
how much was it?
I had an 03 2.7l for 14 years now and it’s the most reliable car I’ve owned. 195k miles and going strong
This is now my first car, tactical upgrades in progress, but I already love this machine. Thanks Hammond, you can give me back the keys.
I own a 2005 model and I love it.
I got one from an auction sale for peanuts. It's the 2.7l v6. I like it. It reliable and strong just that it's nèed serious budgeting on fuel 😆
Bought mine brand new in 2002 and have 117,000 miles on it.
My 2002 only has 76,000 miles but is the 4 cylinder fwd. Nice little suv
Hilarious and INFORMATIVE video! Just got one! Thank you!
I have a 2003 2.4lr petrol and has just over 90k on the clock. Best car i have ever owned and i'll be driving it for as long as it will go.
I love watching reviews of old cars that I think are ugly now to see what people thought of them back then
Ah the nostalgia. My mom had one of these cars and we rode in it all the time.
very good car, i love Hyundai Santa Fe☉
Got 1 2001 diesel manual, in mars 2022 it passed 380.000km, still kicking good in the hills. Deasent fuel economy, and reliable.
Got 2 2003 diesel automatic. both passed 340.000km this winther, a bit sloppy gearboxes, but reliable.
Got 1 2004 diesel automatic, bought as roadleagal donorcar. 125hp, and cheaper to run than the other 2.
Got 1 2005 diesel manual. Bought as a donor car, with low milage, and a broken clutch. Got a different 4x4 system, wil renew the clutch, and keep it togheter with the oldest of them. ;)
Ps, I am not driving them all by myself. Girlfriend, and my father, is helping me out...
Love the Santa Fe
I have a V6 (2003) 127,000 miles it’s a really nice car.
Man I crashed mine I miss that bad boy was so reliable and in perfect condition
J’ai gardé mon Santa Fé (CRDI 125Cv) pendant 16 ans. Je le pleure encore aujourd’hui !
Where in Spain was he in this?
Quite a lot of metal and plastic for not too much money
RICHARD ALWAYS PRISENTS CARS IN A FUNNY NICE MANNER.
Anyone know what size the boot is in litres? I can't find info online
No.... But it's huge
It is around 650-700
It is about 833 l according to La Centrale a French website specialized in cars.
my friend has had one for ten years... asked me to help him replace the radiator... omg, see the tutorials here on youtube. all day job for the amateur. thats just crazy, radiator on my honda passport was like 2 bolts for a hold down bracket, lift it out, drop in the new one.Theres no reason for it other than poor design. Hopelessly difficult access to parts you know will need replacing?
You should see Australian fords. Nightmare to get to EVERYTHING EXCEPT the radiator.
Managed to change a rad out in an hour. You got to be brave and bend the centre front post towards you and out of the way and it lifts straight up and out. There is a UA-cam of a guy doing it that way. Get a cheap set of hose clip pliers for the lower pipe clips. Mine is a 2002 petrol 2.4L with 82,000 on the clock. Geolander AT tyres, These vehicles are amazing.
@@Mercador01 very good cars, in Europe most of them have between 3 and 400k kms and still run.
"No badges, guess what it is?" Then at 0.50 he drives by with front grille badge in plain sight. Typical Hammond once again being a knob.
I have an 04. 95k miles. Basic old car maintenance.
Ive had an 04 since 06, but I fear she is nearing her final oil change :(
How many miles? Why you think it's on the end of its life?
unlike the more recent ones, everyting on this generation of hyundais can be repaired. the second gen were the worse, with more engine failures, and the rest is mostly electronics issues taking over the hardware.
a bit like me using an old brother laser color printer that outlasted HPs and Epsons. Some maintenance but still works as the first day!
God I love that printer, the smell of warm paper out of the tray~
@@SilverSpoon_ where were you in 2019 when I sold my Santa Fe? I still miss it. Such a good car.
brilliant machine, wish they still made them so I could buy another brand new 1, not like the rubbish euro 6 etc choked engines they are forced to make nowadays.
*Santa Fe (not Sante!)
the suspension on the santa fe is rubbish i had one like this back in 2001 when they came out and in 2003 i traded it for a kia sorento 4x4 overall the sorento feels more solid more comfortable as well the only downside i feel like the sorento sucks more gas than the santa fe being a 3.5L against the 2.7L in the santa fe...
Yah but the entire suspension in maybe 500 bucks on amazon including arms and rods
@@roryjones95 But Sorento is better in every way...
Kia is owned by Hyundai, they share factories, parts and a lot of the R&D.
suspension on the santa fe is very good and strong. The Sorento isn't as reliable as the Santa Fe.
@@roryjones95 true that!!
its better than the jeep off road
Your off-road is better than Los Angeles, California roads. Thank you Caltrans. Not!
a large SUV
nice
Excelent
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Except it's Not BIG! If I was big, it would be at least 3L Diesel or a 3.5L Petrol!
It has a 3.5 gas in the us
@@roryjones95 not in the UK or NZ
@@wawewawe1316 but yall got a diesellllll
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Ugliest car with the worst manual gearbox I've ever had the displeasure of driving.
so you haven't driven a ssang yong actyon then
Man from Nantucket shutfu
fuck off
Kia sorento... No wait... Kia sportage...
This thing looks like a cartoonish Toyota Highlander.
I own one. And I hate it.
Why the hate?
@@robydany8749 I hate mine too. Clunky gear change, cheap, easily broken interior, uncomfortable seats, headlights prone to heat frosting. Missing simple things cars 5 years older have, like temperature guage or mpg indicator. Poor lacquer job, too.
@@robydany8749 completely agree. Saying that the Kia Optima which I had as a hire car couple of years ago with very nice.
@@robydany8749 I agree everything but KIAs are good. I have a 2006 Kia Sorento 2.4 petrol engine and it has got few faults but nothing too major. All around it has been reliable and i've had it since 2008.
@@kustu hyundai's are mostly reliable too....but this car is underpowered (the diesel version at least , having 113 hp) and interior looks and feels cheap...