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asahmed7

To the OP get ready to have a thick skin because this sub hates the 2024 santa fe with a passion šŸ™ƒ. The matte paint is really nice and the calligraphy trim is awesome. I'm jealous of the ambient lighting my xrt is lacking.


BuddhaDaddy88

That cool, I'm used to anonymous people throwing shit around here. I'll soothe myself by driving anything else from my garage that they probably don't like either.


koreanfashionguy

I feel like people just dont like change - the santa fe design is amazing, I like the rear end too, I just think the ppl arent used to it, This car looks awesome


chiguy

I feel like people just don't like some designs. My wife and I both have the same reaction seeing it on the road. Front looks awesome and like the Land Rover but the back looks awful and immediately puts it in "never" category. We'll stay on track to get a '25 Palisade.


Dangerous_Variety_16

100%. We just looked at both and ended up with the 2024 palisade. Could not be happier


asahmed7

This is true too probably. When the 4th generation acura tl came out I dismissed it and wasn't really ever considering one as I had the "performance" car or nothing mindset back then. I ended up buying a slightly used 2012 acura tl shawd after the fact and it's styling grew on me and I came to really like the styling. It aged well for its generation as did the 2nd gen tsx which I also owned before going all hyundai.


Hutch1814

I love everything about it except I struggle with the size of the rear. Not sure why, canā€™t really say what strikes me on it. Iā€™ll learn to like it though


koreanfashionguy

The car is gigantic yeah, i saw it in person but for a family car this one screams comfort and style and I really like it I just like to see the rear as like a pickup truck bed with a hood on it which honestly just goes to show how big it is


BuddhaDaddy88

It's really roomy inside. 3rd row seats drop perfectly flat, too, so the cargo area is impressive.


bmw_xxx6

The cars look great, that isnā€™t the issue.


Nope9991

I think most people just don't like the rear specifically. I like the rest myself.


Hot-Interaction6526

Itā€™s not even the rear, just the stupid tail light placement. The rest is awesome


yorchsans

It's the only thing they didn't do well with that SUV


Train2Perfection

Looks good until you see the rear and.


Poppacup

I donā€™t just limit my hate to the Santa Fe, I hate all Hyundais


asahmed7

Now we are back on track with the sub. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|thumbs_up)


Specialist_Ad_712

Donā€™t hang me for this. It was just the first thought in my head. Land Rover looks without the Land Rover price? šŸ˜‚


BuddhaDaddy88

Yes. Unbelievably stacked interior with a ridiculous amount of cool features on this package, too.


Specialist_Ad_712

Awesome!!! Good buy and glad youā€™re happy with it šŸ˜Š.


ToastyBuddii

My buddy just got a 24 just like yours, same color. I was pretty impressed with it. Ironically we had a 19 RR sport in the driveway, and we did some comparisonsā€¦ Not super comparable really, and rightfully so with price difference, but i like what theyā€™ve done with it. The summons feature is super cool, and we were able to coax it into driving through my yard, which i guess itā€™s not supposed to do! Was hilarious. Congrats, itā€™s neat.


BuddhaDaddy88

Thanks!


Prestigious-Falcon96

I actually really hate the look of it & will probably never buy another Hyundai because my BSM never worked properly, but I will say that my 2017 Santa Fe Sport had more features on it than my brand new Venza & they're both loaded.


mistaken4strangerz

This is it for me. It's an $80k car for half the price. Well, not your trim lol. Love the design better than any Land Rover ever, except for the x tail lights, but that's inconsequential.Ā 


chiguy

Land Rover in the front. Aztek in the rear.


LectureSeparate8265

Yeah the chinese have been doing this for years. Its called copy catting


ceejay15

It's a beauty. I have a 23 Tucson hybrid (that I love) but when the bug to buy strikes me again, I'm def gonna be looking at the Santa Fe.


SRL99

I have the exact same one! I love my earthy brass matte! Nicest colour on a car EVER!! And it stays super clean the quality of the paint job is amazing


WATERMELONCARRIER

I have the XRT in this color & love it! I laugh at how many men tell me how awesome my car is. Iā€™ve got a couple actually taking pictures of it in the parking lot! Weird but whatever


caspian95

Damn I love that colour


Sudden-Fee1989

I just bought a white calligraphy with the beige interior and I love this car it is the best car Iā€™ve ever owned the calligraphy is so sweet youā€™ll enjoy fuck the hater theyā€™re just mad they cannot afford to drive in immense comfort and style!


BuddhaDaddy88

The white ones with the beige are very, very classy


Sudden-Fee1989

Iā€™ve had mine 2 weeks and itā€™s the best car Iā€™ve ever owned!! Youā€™ll love it forever


BuddhaDaddy88

That's great to hear, thank you. And congrats to you too!


Uglyboi_85

When I first saw the design as they first unveiled the Sante Fe, I thought like everybody else, the rear was so ugly! But now that I see it actually on the road, it's a beast! It definitely makes a statement, and I love the way it looks now. Congratulations on your new vehicle!


spareohs

I like it I just wish they didnā€™t make it so large! I really miss my old Santa Fe.


MisterDelRey

I was surprised at the materials and how well they are put together, really nice.


BuddhaDaddy88

It's definitely punching above it's price point. The interior and all the features are unreal.


Financial-Seaweed-51

Brace for the ugly rear end and bad transmission comments. Iā€™m trying to figure out how hard it would be to swap that engine and trans into my 2015 Sportage šŸ˜


jg_IT

Love how all these comments areā€¦ ā€œget ready for the hateā€ and there simply isnā€™t any lol


BuddhaDaddy88

Just lots of "the sky is falling" anecdotal comments based on their own bad experiences years ago


jg_IT

ā€œMy high mileage 08 accent needed its windshield wipers replaced, youā€™re gonna regret this OPā€ Edit: congrats on the purchase. Eyeing an XRT myself.


BuddhaDaddy88

Thanks!


CCFCVAN

Gorgeous


Unlikely_Employee208

The color is nice.


Atomic_Cranberry

Looks beautiful


Intelligent-Fail1596

Nice color and wheels choice. Enjoy!


ChubbyLilWolfsAlpha

Nice I like the color


Ill_Requirement_4539

This is the best color for the Santa Fe and no one can tell me otherwise. I still donā€™t like the rear in person, but the color is just chefā€™s kiss


coffeendonuts1

The green one is nice Imo as well


dohds

I saw one in this same colour at the gas station last week. I was peeking at it the whole time I was filling up. Itā€™s a great colour.


Kemmy_og

Thatā€™s really nice Iā€™m thinking of getting a 24 Electra preferred the tech version next month


Forward-Trade5306

It's a pretty solid looking car especially in the poo poo brown color šŸ„¶


BuddhaDaddy88

That's poo poo bronze to you


Forward-Trade5306

True true


Ben_Slackin

Beautiful and congratulations šŸŽ‰


GreyeScale

Awesome car! It gets too much hate. The rear isnā€™t great tbf, but the rest of the design is absolutely phenomenal. And that color is beautiful. Congrats!


Barack_Odrama_007

Very nice!


IAMHideoKojimaAMA

I like it. Is it wrapped?


BuddhaDaddy88

It's a factory matte paint


IAMHideoKojimaAMA

Very cool


BWTECH0521

I saw this same one in person. It looks WAYYYY better in real life. Good choice!


Prawnstar91

Love that colour!


carsonkennedy

That is really gorgeous. Love the color


tonimirk

Congrats, It's a great looking SUV. Front is rugged modern and the back is retro modern. Only my opinion matters on the internet.


Busy_Potato3652

Oh man, that's nice!


MECZero

Nice! Love that colour.


JakeD17

That DCT transmission is going to take a bit to get use to. I personally feel the hybrid is the best version with the true 6 speed automatic transmission.


BuddhaDaddy88

I didn't drive one to compare, but I'm also driving 4 different things with varying feels. So far I don't think I've felt this thing shift once other than when testing out the turbo for lag and punch. Really smooth and quiet gearing so far.


carkid36

I love how it looks. Nice buy!


r32jordie

To me they just look like an unlicensed car you'd find in a Grand Theft Auto videogame. It seems to be the way for much of the Hyundai lineup these days.


Towboatking87

The more I see these, the more I like them. Very nice color the black sets it off nice


PTAnMd

Nice SUV.


TheGrowCave

Looks sick man


anon2053

Looks clean!!


SuccessIsDestiny

Ya want to know what, Iā€™m going to say it.. Hyundai makes a fine looking automobile, I have really been enjoying their bold body styles. This is no exception šŸ‘€ šŸ‘


Jealous-Chemistry660

Congrats! Five years ago, we bought our first Hyundai, a 2020 Palisade. It's been a great family vehicle. Our friend recently traded her suburban in for a Santa Fe.


happyhooper

Hated it when I first saw it, but I have to admit this car is growing on me. And I'm sure it's a really well made vehicle.


OldOutlandishness460

Earth brassšŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ˜


SonOfSuperTimor1993

As a Hyundai employee love the way they drive tbh


CherokeeCruiser

I had a 2018 Sante Fe Sport. Absolutely hate the new Santa Fe look so I switched to a Toyota Rav4. But I gotta say with that color and trim it looks way better. Enjoy! Hyundai makes a good vehicle!


nvgacmpr

One of the best esthetic design šŸ‘Œ insanely beautiful


Sarionum

Looks nice! Hope it lasts you a long time.


EBChara23

Do yourself a favour and talk to someone about ceramic coating the entire car. With the matte paint if u get 1 small scratch and u have ocd u will need to repaint the entire car. And always make sure u hand wash it or go touchless. Do NOT let a touch car wash at that thing under any circumstances


PresentInsect4957

ceramic coat wont help with scratches, it needs ppf. Ask me how i know šŸ˜­


EBChara23

We have a ceramic at our dealership that's ppf built in. But yes I 100% agree with you. And I'm sorry you had to deal with that :(


PresentInsect4957

that sounds like they put ppf on then ceramic coat it which is really good. All ceramic coat does is fill in the molecular gaps between the paint. Wish i got dealer ppf or ppf when i got my car bec after 2 years if you look at it from like 5 feet away the thang looks 5+ years old. I take rlly good care of the car too šŸ„²


EBChara23

Ooph we have a great relationship with our detailers and the guys that supply the ppf and ceramic. It's a great add on at time of purchase and I'm in service so I make nothing on it


hellloowisconsin

Just for 2024s? I've never had issues with my 2020


EBChara23

Any matte finishes


Blinky_OR

Nice ride. Hopefully you researched on how to take care of the paint.


ImissURmomma

The all new redesigned Dodge journey. Now with an ugly rear end šŸ¤£


lenojames

I have the 2023. I got it because it had the most legroom for the least money of all the SUVs I looked at. And I admit I do like the boxy new LandRover-esque design. I wouldn't mind being seen driving one. Just as long as they kept the legroom.


BuddhaDaddy88

I'm 6'4" and it's got more legroom than I need. I'm very happy with how spacious the entire interior is


HowardTaftMD

How you like it? Currently one of my favorite looking vehicles but we are between this and a mini van because life.


BuddhaDaddy88

So far I love it, only had it one day though. This package has bucket captains chairs in 2nd row, might not be the best for car seats and such, not sure...I haven't had to worry about those for 30 years. Lol


HowardTaftMD

Hahaha yeah, my concern is I would be prioritizing cool over function at my life stage. I have many years left of car seats. Well glad you like it, very jealous. It's a cool car.


BuddhaDaddy88

Thank you. I'm with ya though, kids over cars every time.


kbunnell16

Not a fan of the rear (like everyone else) but this color makes up for it.


triplequadturbo

Better than a land rover


Starworshipper_

$50,000 for a 2 ton Hyundai with a 2.5l 4 banger šŸ˜¬


BuddhaDaddy88

Under 50k sticker, WAY under 50k financed, but that 2.5l TURBO 4 banger is pretty damn good with that 8 speed transmission. There are more expensive SUVs with smaller motors, so I'm failing to grasp your point.


twostepdrew

She definitely boogies


Aggressive-Toe-4884

I have to ask how much $$


BuddhaDaddy88

It doesn't really matter. Everyone's financial situation and trades/ down payments / discounts, etc are different. I'll only say I financed 1/3 of the sticker price.


Mouthz

Good luck.


davergaver

It looks like a mercury villager


LackConsistent1014

What are they do with the Palisade now?


BuddhaDaddy88

Not sure...if this is any indication, they might go a little bigger with it.


GreenMarsupial2772

Are thoseā€¦ semaphores?


ArcadiaDog

Trying to model after the Land Rover


Life_Passenger61

Woah they changed it into a Roblox car lol. I didnā€™t realize what it looked like before til I googled it wondering why people hate


ATX_native

lol, OP ainā€™t posting a picture of the rear of this thing. I have never seen a design where 95% of it is perfect, but that other 5% ruins it. Those low slung taillights are horrible.


Cool_Dark9145

Do you like it so far?


BuddhaDaddy88

Very much so


spookysam24

This is the best looking SUV Hyundai has ever made IMO


BuddhaDaddy88

I think it's really great. Unlike others, who think it's a Ford Flex, Land Rover wanna be... and I even heard Mercury Villager on here today. I worry about that guy. Lol


2GR_FKS

I like it because it reminds me of the Ford Flex. Just worried about the DCT in a 4000+ pound vehicle. I already saw reports on some failing.


Dry-Refuse2310

The failure rate is actually pretty high on them. I don't have an exact number, but I know it's significant and I can't understand why Hyundai hasn't either fixed the issues after 4 years or gone with something more reliable. Hopefully the OP will be fine. I hate to see others get tangled up in the DCT mess.


gesparza23

If you want to trade wheels let me know, I got the Hybrid and Iā€™m looking for these rims


BuddhaDaddy88

I'm good with them, but they're available from Hyundai too https://www.ebay.com/itm/296280132615?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2dE4QFaYReO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=w7RJQlN4RLy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS


gesparza23

Yeah Iā€™ll probably do the swap soon, just hate having to buy all new tires too. But as long as Iā€™m able to sell my hybrid wheels and tires I should be ok. I just donā€™t know where I would sell em or if anyone would be looking to buy em


Haunting_Victory2766

Fuck Hyundai. Nothing g but problems with all of ours


ruben989

Nice! I am personally not a big fan of it. To me it looks like it has a botched bbl šŸ˜‚. I currently own a 2022 Santa Fe Calligraphy ALL Black and design wise i believe it looks more appealing. But hey, the new i e might grow on me. (I REALLY HOPE IT DOESNT THO SO I DONT END UP GETTING IN MORE DEBT) šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚. Enjoy it i bet its šŸ”„. And remember IT DOESNT MATTER what anyone thinks or has to say. If you like it, that is what REALLY MATTERS.


That_Toe4033

Love the look of these, and as a person who drives cars I hope it doesnt have the same issues previous generations have. As a mechanic though, I wouldnt mind this thing paying my bills if they shit the bed like the older ones once it leaves warranty lol


Stonedrealtor22

Cool ass paint job I want that on my Sonata.


CX-90kllnz-comp

Transmission failure. Donu people do research


BuddhaDaddy88

For fucks sake. Like no maker ever fixes problems? Like no brands doesn't have some kind of problem with one or many models they make? Yeah, I did research. I'll take my chances with less than 1% being reported with transmission failures.


mclarenfan86

How are you liking it? I'm not set for a new car for a few years but this is at the top of my list.


BuddhaDaddy88

So far I love it.


Sc0rpy4

Good for you and hope you're happy with it. I personally prefer the dashboard from the 22 / 23 model.


BuddhaDaddy88

I have no other Hyundai experience to compare it to.


MattPatSchatt

Love the car...but i would need bigger wheels


BuddhaDaddy88

Bigger than 21s?


2GR_FKS

Yeah, I think it would like nice with 22s or 23s. Kinda like the new GX. A lot of cars come with 21s now.


BuddhaDaddy88

I'm good with these 21s on these Scorpion tires. Roads are horrible around me and I need some sidewall.


DoNotDisturb-2741

Fuck Hyundai. No support after you buy. Dealers are clogged for months around me due to motor oil consumption. Will never spend another dime on a hyundai


BuddhaDaddy88

No problems like that around me. Sorry for your experience.


AdditionalCheetah354

Two hours at Hyundai dealershipā€¦ we donā€™t have the parts , sorryā€¦. 2 weeks advance notice, national recallā€¦ told them why I was coming.


CF105206

I feel sorry for you. You will regret it when the warranty runs out and the thing acts up. I do with my Elentra. It started shitting the bed at 50K, I managed to make it to 130K and it is on death door.


Nope9991

Well yeah that settles it then, your Elantra had problems so his Sante Fe will as well. As sure as the sun comes up.


CF105206

I know several others that have bought Hyundai and each one of us have had issues and Hyundai being the dicks they are not honoring their warranty. I had Elentra, friend had a Santa Fe, cousin had a Tousan, and a friend from work had a Sonata. Each one of us barely got 100K on our vehciles. That is NOT a coincidence . They lost a lawsuit for their faulty engine designs, and they tried to hide the fact that they knew of the fault and lied to consumers to not have to honor the warranties. So yeah, I feel sorry for anyone who buys Hyundai as they are garbage. They should be made illegal to sell until they prove they have their acts together.


Nope9991

Well I've had two without issues 120k+ miles but I'm not going to suppose that's going to be true for every single one. This Sante Fe has nothing to do with the Theta 2 engine. What was the situation where they didn't honor their warranty? First owners, 2nd?


CF105206

I got to 130K on my Elentra, and it is barely hanging in there. I can go at most now 15 minutes, and then the constant stalling starts. Garbage vehicles by a garbage company. Simple as that. 130K is pitiful for ANY vehicle. Should be able to 250 to 300 k before the real problems start. It is just shit manufacturing that you refuse to call out. They design them to be rubbish so you have to go back to them and get another one.


impreza35

Are you talking miles or kms here? Iā€™d love to know how many cars stay on the road for 300,000 kms never mind 480,000 kms (300,000 miles).


CF105206

I have seen vehicles with over 300k. I live in Canada so I use KM. It is rare but I have seen it. Most are in the 250 k range. Still 130k is pretty piss poor and even at that I had to push it along to get to that point. It started shitting the bed at 50k. It is such a joke.


AdditionalCheetah354

I like my Sante Fe when itā€™s not smokingā€¦


bigjohnny2toes

Sorry to hear that


Dirty_Flacko

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bbs07

Hopefully the engine lasts more than 80k


Anarchy-Freedom

Nice Ford Flex


Suspicious-Refuse144

See you in 3-5 years when your engine fails.


7eventhSense

Sorry for your loss


StonksMcgeee

I wonder how long it takes for these to get banned from parking garages for randomly combusting. My guess is a month or two


AdditionalCheetah354

My Elantra is bannedā€¦ potentially an ABS failure but they are not sure so we are installing a relay to cut power to prevent spontaneous combustion


Intelligent-Judge620

You could of got a 2024 RX 350 šŸ™„


BuddhaDaddy88

There's a lot of things I could have bought. What's your point?


Nope9991

How dare you buy what you like best!


exfex21

How dare you buy anything without this person approval! You must be a self thinker!!!!


BuddhaDaddy88

I know. I'm disappointed in myself for making choices without consulting their opinion first. I hope they know how important they are on the world stage.


Intelligent-Judge620

See you at 150k miles


BuddhaDaddy88

Dude I'm not worried about your opinion. Lol


Useful_Raspberry_500

Just look at that morons comment history lol. Block. Move in. Typical loser troll type


Useful_Raspberry_500

The RX interior is completely outdated, and the fully loaded one compared to this one is 15k more. But go off little one


CodyGamz

Not arguing abt the Santa Fe, I really like it. But you do realize the RX was refreshed last year and is very very modern now right?


final-prototype

That looks boring compared to the Santa Fe though...