One of my local dealerships has a $6000 rebate voucher good on the
lease of a new santa fe. They said about $1750 down and you can lease
a santa fe for $239/mo. They also said the residual value is so low on
them that it's a better deal to use the $6000 check and buy the car at
the end of the lease - that you'd end up getting the car slightly
cheaper in the long run. Does this sound valid? I'm wanting a 2005
Santa Fe.

Also, what's the towing capacity like on the Santa Fe? I want to buy a
popup camper some day soon too.

 

Well, do you want the truck or not? Shop around a little bit and if
you think the Santa Fe is right for you, than go for it.