malkiserow Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 It is time for a change of car...... A few mates (who don't shoot) have said Santa Fe's are very good - we are talking about the 2.2 diesel ones not the first model. I need something for mostly road/family use but need to get around some farm tracks.... no big mud stuff or serious off road use. Yes the warranties are great but that is only if you buy a new one or nearly new but what when it is 5 years old, it that when the problems hit home? Any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Big and heavy offroad but should be perfect for what you want OK to drive at mway speeds, plenty of room and well spec'd. Mines a 2.4 petrol so got to watchout for the heavy foot Been a good cheap (to buy) bus for me, always putting juice in tho. No diff lock, no low box, just permanant 4WD. I like it but not sure Id have another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Big and heavy offroad but should be perfect for what you want OK to drive at mway speeds, plenty of room and well spec'd. Mines a 2.4 petrol so got to watchout for the heavy foot Been a good cheap (to buy) bus for me, always putting juice in tho. No diff lock, no low box, just permanant 4WD. I like it but not sure Id have another. Interesting, the 2.2 diesel does have a diff lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My mate has a 2.2 diesel 10reg he had it from new and has done 41,000 miles with no problems so far 34mpg.i drive it sometimes and it goes very well.but the clutch is very heavy in stop start traffic.never used it offroad so cannot comment about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My mate has a 2.2 diesel 10reg he had it from new and has done 41,000 miles with no problems so far 34mpg.i drive it sometimes and it goes very well.but the clutch is very heavy in stop start traffic.never used it offroad so cannot comment about that. Thanks, I get clutch knee now so an Auto is a must for me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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