Ok all, so the missus and I are not happy with the Jeep mileage (2005, sticker says 17/22, revised epa- 15/21). She averages 17-18 and I changed the plugs, little improvement. Just bought her the darn thing and fuel shoots up!
She wants a little Toyota Yaris, the local dealership worked some numbers, way out of line for me. Bear in mind, I'm 9-10k upside down. Same payment, no money down (I hope!)
Stop by my trusty Hyundai dealer, they have (2) 2007 Santa Fe GLS, 5 speed manual, 2.7l. The sticker says 20/25 and there's a $2500 rebate, easing my pain. Side by side compariosn shows the Santa Fe $600/year cheaper, 3 mpg better average, and one has XM. Love my XM!
- How's the reliability?
- I hate timing belts, but looks easier to do than my old 2002 Sonata.
- What's your average if you have one? Best highway MPG?
- Any known issues?
- Ride, stability, quirks, complaints, compliments?
- Would you do it?