@Faithjones
The insurance on the '23s is considerably less. Mine is less than my 2017 Lancer.
MichaelBrown said:
@Faithjones
The insurance on the '23s is considerably less. Mine is less than my 2017 Lancer.
Only the Santa Fes? Why so?
MichaelBrown said:
@Faithjones
The insurance on the '23s is considerably less. Mine is less than my 2017 Lancer.
Only the Santa Fes? Why so?
No, not only the Santa Fes. The other poster was comparing their easily stolen 2017 Hyundai insurance rates to the newer Hyundais with push to start and immobilizer.
The only way for you to know what your insurance will be is to call your insurance with the VIN for that vehicle.
@Faithjones
I was paying $659/yr for the 2022 Santa Fe until recently, and they jacked it up to $997/yr.
Depends on how far out your dealer’s service departments are booked. Call them and ask when they can fit you in for a warranty issue or oil change.
Evans said:
Depends on how far out your dealer’s service departments are booked. Call them and ask when they can fit you in for a warranty issue or oil change.
Good call. My dealer can’t get me in until 10/23, and my Tucson literally sounds like a go-kart when running.
Evans said:
@CleinCaster
Wow, that’s actually really good. My dealers are backed up at least 3 months.
That’s terrible. I’d like to dump my Tucson, but the value has tanked.
Not much to speak on long-term, but I have a 2019 Santa Fe that I love. I maintain it meticulously and got it for a steal at a hail damage auction. For the price you’ll pay for a newish '23, there are much better options out there unless you’re getting a steal. It’s a comfortable car, but don’t expect luxury. The back seats wobble at high speeds.
Get a Honda Passport or Pilot. Reliable V6 and automatic transmission. Might not be good on gas, but those V6s can last 200-400k miles.
I have a 2023 Hyundai Venue and love it! Will it last 20 years???
I don’t think Hyundai improved the engine within the past many years… maybe little bits here and there, but overall Hyundai engines are not the most reliable, especially those in the Optima, Sonata, and Santa Fe. If you want reliability long-term, this is most definitely not the car to buy. It will eventually throw a rod regardless of how well you take care of it.
I have a Santa Fe from 2017, 137k kms currently.
- Engine replaced under warranty, connector rod bearing; keep records of oil changes just to prove you were not neglectful.
- Parts replaced after warranty expired… go figure, tie rod, front left axle as we speak; boot was torn, front and rear sway bars, brake pads and rotors; rotors not necessary but I changed them anyways; old ones were getting grooves, serpentine belt, alternator belt, shocks not changing yet but will probably next year. Wear and tear stuff; aside from those the frame and paint are holding up. Should be good to go for another 8 years.
Moral of the story is this is all still cheaper than buying new. Maintain, and you’ll probably be fine. New engines from my local mechanic appear to have fixed the oil issue; Google the years to avoid.
No, probably not. Honda, Mazda, and Toyota are dominating in reliability. Hyundai is getting closer but still pretty far behind. Avoid turbos, hybrids, and electric.
I do love my 2022 Santa Fe SEL.
Hyundais are a 175k vehicle with diligent maintenance and lots of luck. Not to dissuade you, I’m on my 4th Hyundai/Kia, but that’s just how it is.
That being said, I love this brand and will continue to drive it until I have Volvo or Toyota money. I’ve had more luck with my Hyundai-branded cars than my Kias, FWIW.
It’ll last you as long as you keep it properly maintained. As with 90% of the cars, the thing with Honda and Toyota is that they usually are the ones easier to maintain, so you see older models running just fine.
As someone mentioned, they saw a '03 on the road the other day. It all depends on where you drive it, how you drive it, and how well you maintain it.
And no one knew 20 years ago that their car from back then would be running just fine today; they just took good care of it.
@MotorMan
How do you define properly maintained? I do all the regular oil changes, tire rotations, keeping tire pressure correct, etc. Is there more to it than that basic stuff?
What kind of car do you think lasts 20+ years??
Definitely not. Look at a Toyota or Mazda if you want a long-lasting crossover. If you want the best chance of being able to keep a vehicle for two decades, you should look at body-on-frame vehicles. You’ll pay a lot more for them though.
Fluid film the frame no matter where you live; trust me! Also spray in the bottom of doors and shock towers. Every nook and cranny. YouTube it.
Do 4-5k mile oil changes; it’s direct injection. Use top-tier gas and fuel injection cleaner every oil change.
New cars with zero miles change oil at 750 miles and then 1500 miles, then 3-4k after, even if using synthetic.
Every 50k, change transmission fluid, and every 3-4 years do a coolant change.
Power steering fluid every 60-75k and any diffs or transfer cases.
Brake fluid flush every 60k.
I have Toyotas with 150-300k that are 20-30 years old. I follow this, and fluids are cheap!