So I had my 2002 Sonata at the dealership for the recall in the salt belt states. They gave me a 2010 Santa Fe loaner while mine was being fixed. Chicago weather this past weekend was snowy and there was a few inches of accumulation over the weekend. On my drive home this Monday, I came to a stop and all the snow on the roof came cascading down the windshield and completely blocked my windshield. My first instinct was to turn on the wipers so I did. They got about 6 inches up and stopped. I could hear the motors straining. I jumped out of the car and had to quickly remove the snow off the windshield so the wipers could work. I've had an equal amount or more of snow on my Sonata's windshield and it took it off no problem. I was disappointed by the Santa's wipers for the reason that I'd always wanted a Santa Fe if it got at least the same MPG as my Sonata or better. But now, that's too much of a hazard for me, especially with the way Chicago drivers drive.
- Thee Chicago Wolf [MVP]