Wife's '09 - Trading in for Santa Fe

[Alaskaman]

She is thinking of trading in as we are relocating to an area where an SUV 4WD will be handy. She has 72k on a 100k warranty. Beautiful car 4.6 all the bells.

I was surprised to find that KBB estimated it $19,900. in excellent condition. Not an expert just trying to help her decide. Thoughts appreciated.

 

[Mark_888]

She is thinking of trading in as we are relocating to an area where an SUV 4WD will be handy. She has 72k on a 100k warranty. Beautiful car 4.6 all the bells.

I was surprised to find that KBB estimated it $19,900. in excellent condition. Not an expert just trying to help her decide. Thoughts appreciated.

If you are moving to a place with even moderate snow, getting out of an RWD is advisable, unless you want the hassle of snow tires installed in winter. Even then I would not settle for RWD with snow tires if the roads are even slightly hilly.

I noticed that MotorWeek TV show rated the Sante Fe as best mid-size SUV a few weeks ago.

 

[Ruissimo]

I just made this exact move. After the winter we just had, there was no way I could justify carrying my children around in the very hilly, snowy roads of Connecticut in the R Spec. Granted... snow tires make all the difference, and I had many other reasons to "downgrade", like needing more room, more seats, etc.

I say downgrade, because the R Spec is the best car I've ever owned. I'm very sad I had to let her go.

We shall see how the Santa Fe handles the white stuff. Luckily it's not today (unless you live in Colorado!)

 

[Alaskaman]

Yes sad to see it go. I think AWD 4WD is mandatory in any SUV which is going off road up hills with or without snow. She likes the Santa Fe but we will miss her Genesis. The sleeper of the class no doubt.

 

[dareckibmw]

Santa Fe is a lot of fun in the snow. Mind you, those were an OEM all season tires.

This was my 2013 2.0T AWD that I've traded in for an R-spec (we still have another one - Wife's 2014 Santa Fe v6 3.3L 7-seats)

disclaimer: no high speed laws were broken. It was recorded in an enclosed private lot. So, don't feel offended.....or jealous

2013 SFS 2 0T AWD + Crazy Bobcat

 

[Alwaysforward]

Cool video... That Santa Fe handles the snow very well... Thanks for posting.

 

[homeofstone]

Bad weather and towing is why I have my AWD Denali XL. My Genesis is the highway cruiser and we love it, now with 123,000+ miles, it is still the most reliable car we own.

 

[Alaskaman]

Santa Fe is a lot of fun in the snow. Mind you, those were an OEM all season tires.

This was my 2013 2.0T AWD that I've traded in for an R-spec (we still have another one - Wife's 2014 Santa Fe v6 3.3L 7-seats)

disclaimer: no high speed laws were broken. It was recorded in an enclosed private lot. So, don't feel offended.....or jealous

2013 SFS 2 0T AWD + Crazy Bobcat

You just haven' way to much fun mon.

 

[Alaskaman]

Bad weather and towing is why I have my AWD Denali XL. My Genesis is the highway cruiser and we love it, now with 123,000+ miles, it is still the most reliable car we own.

She had a Denali. Mileage issue now.