Another One Bites The Dust
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Another One Bites The Dust
Not the LS460 but my ownership of it. I have been contimplating making a move for awhile now. I feel owning a car in Denver is a losing proposition. The streets are all potholes, ruts, manhole covers etc. I have found myself driving my wife's Jeep whenever she wasn't going anywhere. I was tired of crawling in and out of my steep driveway and scraping parking stops. I replaced every front end component and still could not stop all the noise. I love blind spot monitor and all the new technology but didn't have all that in a 2007. It was time so now for the bottom line. I bought a 2019 totally redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 Turbo Ultimate. Loaded with everything no options even offered. MSRP $40,250 discounted to $35,000 plus tax. I loved the LS460 along with my LS 400 for the last 19 years and totally enjoyed these forums. I still plan on being a lurker and will probably chime in with only helpful or positive thoughts.
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Congrats on the new Sante Fe! Definitely a practical vehicle for Denver! I've owned lots of Hyundais over the years, and have always found them to be very reliable and well built (not quite a Lexus, but very trouble-free). Hope you continue to "lurk" and contribute to our forum.
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Not the LS460 but my ownership of it. I have been contimplating making a move for awhile now. I feel owning a car in Denver is a losing proposition. The streets are all potholes, ruts, manhole covers etc. I have found myself driving my wife's Jeep whenever she wasn't going anywhere. I was tired of crawling in and out of my steep driveway and scraping parking stops. I replaced every front end component and still could not stop all the noise. I love blind spot monitor and all the new technology but didn't have all that in a 2007. It was time so now for the bottom line. I bought a 2019 totally redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 Turbo Ultimate. Loaded with everything no options even offered. MSRP $40,250 discounted to $35,000 plus tax. I loved the LS460 along with my LS 400 for the last 19 years and totally enjoyed these forums. I still plan on being a lurker and will probably chime in with only helpful or positive thoughts.
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Well I went to Car Max first and they offered me $7500. The Hyundai dealer gave me 8k after much negotiation and with the tax incentive it wasn't too far off trade value. I also traded my 2006 ML350 because I won't be needing that dripping in my garage anymore with two very new SUV's. I might have gotten more for private sales but besides being lazy everyone needs to make a living and I'm pretty well set. The Santa Fe is quite a deal considering it's about 10k less than the Japanese competition and at least 15K less than Euro cars. I feel good about the smooth outcome. The warranty is 5/60 and 10/100k for powertrain.
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I leased a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate sixteen months ago for my wife. We were looking at an Acura MDX and a Highlander. On a whim we stopped at the Hyundai dealer and ended up with the Santa Fe. What a great vehicle. Made me a Hyundai fan. I am a car guy so I am tuned into more things that others may not be.
I am on this forum because I have a 2012 LS. Super car.
By the way, subsequent experiences with the MDX showed me I wouldn’t have gone with it anyway and I am a hugh Honda fan. Very happy with the Santa Fe.
I am on this forum because I have a 2012 LS. Super car.
By the way, subsequent experiences with the MDX showed me I wouldn’t have gone with it anyway and I am a hugh Honda fan. Very happy with the Santa Fe.
Congratulations with the new ride! These Korean cars are getting refined by the year. Santa Fe is nice. Unsure if you had a chance to see the Palisade. I just saw it at the LA Autoshow and man it’s a sweet looking car with all the bells and whistles you would be looking for in SUVs for double the cost. Enjoy in good health!
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Congratulations with the new ride! These Korean cars are getting refined by the year. Santa Fe is nice. Unsure if you had a chance to see the Palisade. I just saw it at the LA Autoshow and man it’s a sweet looking car with all the bells and whistles you would be looking for in SUVs for double the cost. Enjoy in good health!
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Congrats on the new purchase. I too am contemplating getting something to replace my current LS. Always wanted the executive rear seat and now that i have it, its hard to let it go but with the cars age will need to come something new.
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Congratulations on the new car! I too decided to sell my LS after dealing with the front end issues, it just got tiring...never could really get the thing right. But a great car overall. Best of luck with the Hyundai. They've come a long way...will miss your many contributions here.