Vehicle Owner

Member ID: lovemysantafe

Location: Portland, OR

Vehicle Info

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-609.4sec
  • Top Speed110mph
  • HP173
  • Weight3450lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 19, 2009

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Andrew’s Hyundai Santa Fe
“Joo-Eun”

  • Currently 3.3866666666666 /5 Stars.
12 guestbook comments

Welcome! This first page is dedicated to general photos of the car from new to now. Page two is for modifications and page three contains detailed technical specifications and additional information regarding modifications. Thanks for stopping by and please don't hesitate to comment.

 

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. She joined our family on October 30, 2004 and I plan to have her for many more years. 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.

Please note that in May, 2008, I replaced my license plates with a different style. Hence, there may be some continuity errors in that department. Don't worry, this is all my car.

I took these pictures in November of 2004 about a month after purchase but before I got her license plates. Note the ski rack so the interior can be kept clean when I hit the slopes.
lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

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. lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

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.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

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.
  lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe This is one of my personal favorites of all the pictures of my car, taken in January of 2006.

Taken on 5/12/2006 fresh off a wax job. I like this picture a lot.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

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.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe


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.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe


Here are some more recent photos showing off the tint I had applied to the front windows in September, 2008. The keen eye will also notice the Hyundai Genuine mud guards on the front and rear. That's a story for another day, however...

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Here she is at the Paoli Massacre site in Malvern, Pennsylvania on May 5, 2009. This is was her first and likely last trip to the East Coast.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

 

And just for fun, here is a chart of all the states we've visted together.

lovemysantafe's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Move on to page two to see the modifications page!

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B805DL  

Posted by: B805DL

06/20/2009 10:38PM

Nice and clean Santa Fe. Good job.

matrix00717  

Posted by: matrix00717

05/24/2009 06:28PM

very nice ride looke great 5 stars come see mine when u have time

CoolSanty  

Posted by: CoolSanty

10/12/2008 04:08PM

I would like to get another Santy also. Id like to find a 2001 two wheel drive 4-cyl 5-speed. I just think it would be real different. Get it painted some crazy color with wicked wheels and lowered suspension. It would be a cool summer driver! Keep me posted on yours.

CoolSanty  

Posted by: CoolSanty

10/06/2008 01:37PM

Nice Santa Fe, their great vehicles! I like the older Santa Fe's much better than the new ones. I just think they have better body lines. Keep up the good work keeping it nice.

mmsvg  

Posted by: mmsvg

01/23/2008 12:06AM

Great S-Fe! Great photography too!

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Member ID: lovemysantafe

Location: Portland, OR