(Quick aside, I already searched the forum, but it wasn't enough info to satisfy my concern)
My Parents, who are much older, have a 2020 SantaFe 2.4L which they like; the vehicle has been dealer maintained, and it has around 20k miles.
The vehicle's lease is coming to maturity soon...their choice is whether or not they ought to buy it. If they do buy it, they're the kind of customers who will drive a vehicle into the ground. Unfortunately, my Dad isn't the kind of person to keep an eye on fluid levels, and he's okay, but not fastidious, with doing fairly regular oil changes. I don't live near them, where I can keep an eye on this for them on an ongoing basis.
There have been issues with this engine in the past, and recently there's a lawsuit alleging that the engine uses excessive amounts of oil. Because they're interested in keeping a vehicle over the longterm, I don't know if this would be a good purchase.
Opinions?
My Parents, who are much older, have a 2020 SantaFe 2.4L which they like; the vehicle has been dealer maintained, and it has around 20k miles.
The vehicle's lease is coming to maturity soon...their choice is whether or not they ought to buy it. If they do buy it, they're the kind of customers who will drive a vehicle into the ground. Unfortunately, my Dad isn't the kind of person to keep an eye on fluid levels, and he's okay, but not fastidious, with doing fairly regular oil changes. I don't live near them, where I can keep an eye on this for them on an ongoing basis.
There have been issues with this engine in the past, and recently there's a lawsuit alleging that the engine uses excessive amounts of oil. Because they're interested in keeping a vehicle over the longterm, I don't know if this would be a good purchase.
Opinions?