2024 Santa Fe
- Thread starter dishdude
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Yes!
I'm waiting for it to slide off and crash through the window.
But what is the frontal area? Low restriction per unit area times loads of frontal area is still loads of drag.
Bellypans are great--until they turn into sand traps. At least these look better attached than on my Camry (they got removed after the second time I had to pull off and remove sand).
Wonder how that interior will hold up, I like light colored fabrics but... they tend to stain.
The gigantic sideways muffler always seems weird, especially with one exhausting outlet.
There are some really good sealants that can keep fabrics, and leather from staining.
AutoMechanic
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Eh not for me. That is too much resemblance to a Rivian and like a Land Rover or something.
That's a bad thing???
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Between my family and the dog, there is no way it would stay clean.
My old Sonata had a light grey interior. I spent so much time cleaning, sealing etc and seats always got dirty quickly. Give me a black or dark grey cloth and I'm happy.
Nice looking, I like boxy. 3rd row? useable?
They have come a long way from the homely stuff even 8 years ago. I still think their motors are junk and dealership experience is meant for subpar buyers. I hope they reverse both items….
Anyone else think Geo Metro seeing the rear?
Who decides on a vehicle because of the bottom?
Who wouldn't? When I look at a used car, my inspection starts at the bottom and works my way up. Cars rot from the bottom up and all.
In my case our '21 Camry Hybrid had similar bellypads (emphasis on "had"). I found they loaded up with sand and drooped like a well-worn diaper. The first time I shrugged it off (after removing 5 gallons of sand). Second time? they came off and stayed off.
We all have heard them. Do you think product improvement exists? OR-they will continue to have problems? No one wants to have continual problems-it's too costly. Especially motors.
Exactly. I have never read a post on here mentioning the plastic covers underneath a vehicle being a consideration to buy or not.
......the last one was manufactured in 2001.
I would certainly hope they would learn if these issues were a costly mistake. I kept hearing for years before the engine issues cropped up how they've gotten really good at making cars. They've come out with a premium brand now & I certainly hope for the sake of owners they look real hard into the issues before buying. I've never owned one of these brands & most likely never will. I hope them the best though. Did they grow too fast & think their cars/engines were ready for prime time?
