What to expect from a 2004 Santa Fe?

I am trading in my Renault Trafic (ex-mobility) van. It is a 2005 van with 5 seats (3 front and 2 rear) plus a ramp. I have found a 2004 Hyundai Sante Fe 2ltr 5 dr auto diesel with 33K mileage.

What would you recommend in terms of trade in/swap and are there issues with the Sante Fe? Your review of the Sante Fe in May 2004 is quite complimentary. I only travel about 20 miles a day for commuting and really only want something to carry a couple of bikes/ skatebaords/ surboards around in at weekends.

Asked on 5 December 2012 by nosretap

Answered by Honest John

Lack of feedback on the 2004 Santa Fe in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar is because there aren't many out there. Was improved in 2006, then vastly improved by the installation of the new 2.2 R Type diesel in 2010. You'll avoid DPF problems with a 2004.

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