This is my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is the mid-level GLS trim with the 2.7 liter V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with the Tiptronic. I bought it on October 30, 2004 and so far, have managed to put 71,000 miles on it. As a kid, my parents always named their cars so I found it fitting to give my car a name. I finally picked the name 'Joo-Eun' which is Korean for 'Silver Pearl'.

Right now I'm just about where I want to be in terms of modifications. The mods I've done are simple and mostly inexpensive. They are as follows:

- Horn (FIAMM E and F notes)
- Rear Bumper Lights (2 extra running and brake lights)
- Chrome Gauge Rings
- Front Fog Lights (wired to work with parking lights only instead of just headlights)
- "Official" Hyundai license plate frame

I took this picture in November of 2004 about a month after we got her but before I got her license plates. Note the ski rack so the interior can be kept clean when I hit the slopes.

My Santa Fe has the 2.7 liter V6 and mind you, it's probably one of the cleanest! The engine puts out 173 horsepower and she's not blazingly fast but can get me close to 20 mpg in the city.

I think one of the Santa Fe's best aspects as far as its interior is concerned is the fact that the seats are so comfortable. Plus, I like how thick the steering wheel is.

Though the Santa Fe is classified as a small SUV, I think its interior is certainly worthy of mid-size credentials. The back seat has to be one of the largest in its class.

Here are some newer pictures taken in January and February of 2006. This is one of my personal favorites of all the pictures of my car.

A new picture taken 5/12/2006 fresh off a wax job. I like this picture a lot.

And here is a December 9th, 2006 photo from up at Timberline Ski Resort on Mount Hood. Here, she's sporting her winter shoes, a ski rack, and a winter mountain parking pass on the windshield.

This photo was taken shortly before dusk on July 24, 2007. It is one of my favorite photos of the car and I almost think it looks like it should belong in a brochure...not tooting my own horn, of course.

Any questions or comments, don't hesitate to let me know. As you can tell, I take great pride in keeping my Santa Fe clean and presentable.

Move on to picture two to see the modifications page!