@ElantraLOVEr
I have a 2010 Ford Escape, still going strong!
shlet said:
@ElantraLOVEr
I have a 2010 Ford Escape, still going strong!
2010 was pre-problematic engines. Mine was the 2.0 turbo and had coolant intrusion into the block.
@ElantraLOVEr
To be fair, getting anything from Ford that isn’t an F150 is basically asking for problems. Kind of like buying anything Nissan.
TucsonTrekker said:
@ElantraLOVEr
To be fair, getting anything from Ford that isn’t an F150 is basically asking for problems. Kind of like buying anything Nissan.
I’d stretch that to any Yankee brand regardless of model. Chrysler somehow always finishes last.
ElantraLOVEr said:
Decades? No. I’m not sure any modern vehicle can last decades anymore.
Bummer! How long do you think it can last me, with good care?
Don’t listen to most people. If you take care of it, it will last. Keep up with your oil changes and have the oil tested by a lab every so often.
My cars always last. Treat it like you paid for it.
I agree with others. You’d be hard-pressed to find anything modern that lasts that long.
Hard to say about decades to come; it’s still too early to tell, to be honest. Other brands like Honda or Toyota are known to be more reliable because of their history as well. At the end of the day, if you focus on proper maintenance schedules, you will be as good as you can be.
The non-turbo models with the standard transmission are probably the most ‘safe’ as they have had fewer issues.
@Leeland
Stop praising Honda; you’re stuck in the '90s. Honda is consistently slightly below the industry average in all rankings. It’s right next to Hyundai.
Delaney said:
@Leeland
Stop praising Honda; you’re stuck in the '90s. Honda is consistently slightly below the industry average in all rankings. It’s right next to Hyundai.
I had a Honda HR-V before and it was the most boring car in existence! I’ve driven a Pilot before too, and it’s just… I don’t know… so boring! 
@Leeland
Hmm. How long do you think this car could last me with good care?
@CleinCaster
Wow, that’s actually really good. My dealers are backed up at least 3 months.
TomHenry said:
@Leeland
Hmm. How long do you think this car could last me with good care?
It’s impossible to say. If keeping a car a long time is your goal, you’d be better off with a Toyota with a simple engine (NA). The higher the trim, the more things there are to break.
I absolutely adore my '23 Santa Fe. Favorite car I’ve owned. We don’t know how long the new 2.5 engine will last; it’s only a couple of years old. But if you like the car, buy it and treat it well. I know people who have taken older Santa Fes 300k miles. Do your routine maintenance, check your oil often. Take care of it, and it’ll take care of you.
Ours is a tank. GET IT.
Juneta said:
Ours is a tank. GET IT.
Lfg. It really is a beautiful value.
This generation Santa Fe was introduced in 2021 and was a new design from the prior model year with new engines. The ones on the road only have 3 years’ worth of history to judge longevity. It’s way too early to predict how long it will last.
It will cost you in insurance. Call insurance first before buying. I just tried to get a new quote on my 2017 to see if anywhere else was cheaper and nope. Double. I pay $1300 currently and have had my price locked in for the last 8 years. If I take the lock off, it goes to double that. Good older driver, no claims, good credit. They said Hyundai is incredibly expensive to fix, so rates are high on them.
@Faithjones
My friend has a Santa Fe like in the picture and she pays $1,120 yearly for it. But the deductible is $1k. She also has a claim.
TomHenry said:
@Faithjones
My friend has a Santa Fe like in the picture and she pays $1,120 yearly for it. But the deductible is $1k. She also has a claim.
Her price will go up most likely. I just called today and they said everyone is starting to raise their rates now significantly.
TomHenry said:
@Faithjones
My friend has a Santa Fe like in the picture and she pays $1,120 yearly for it. But the deductible is $1k. She also has a claim.
You need to find out how much your insurance will cost. You can’t base it off of anyone but you. You are rated based on your credit score, age, years driving, driving record, your address, and how far you drive to work/school.