Hyundai Equus

Yesterday while getting the oil changed in my wife's 2013 Genesis 3.8 Coupe (23,890 mi), I started talking to the salesman about a 2011 Equus they just got in. It's got 29890 miles on it, beautiful condition, etc. Seriously considering it but I know very little about the Equus. I'm trading down in years 2013 vs 2011 so I would lose some warranty but I would pick up extended warranty like I did on the Coupe. Love the Genesis but being a 2 door and having a 12 yr old hitting a growth spurt it's starting to be a challenge for him. 90% of the time it's just him and my wife but with the 3 of us it's starting to get crowded. I also drove the 2015 Genesis sedan but it really didn't do anything for me. On the other hand the Equus was very nice. Any words of wisdom?

It's a Hyundai, but you probably already knew that!

Yeah, that's what I keep hearing. So far (knock on wood) the Genesis has performed flawlessly. Granted it's my wife's car but I still enjoy driving it. I guess it's all about perception. I know I wouldn't pay $70k for a Hyundai but this deal makes a little more sense. I keep hearing drivers of "high" end luxury cars typically take better care and maintenance of them. The Carfax shows it to be a 1 owner car with all the scheduled maintenance being performed.

Its big and looks impressive. I sorta want one?

I like them as mndsm already knows.

They're big, they're well built, they get descent big car mileage, and the reviews on Edmunds are pretty damn good.

If it's a good deal to you, I'd say do it!

I am surprised that value didn't drop further for this model compared to other models. $35k seems common for that year. Looks like you will want to spend some money upgrading the brakes.

In reply to Sine_Qua_Non: I did read some reviews on Edmunds but don't remember anything about brakes. . Do you mind sharing your thoughts on this?

Take a look at the Kia Cadenza - it's like an Audi A6 for half the price

I didn't realize that they've been around that long. I saw my first one about three weeks ago.

I like the way they look, they have presence on the road, don't really know much more about them. You have my curiosity piqued.

I drove one that got traded in where i work, it feels a lot like a Lexus Ls 460 (quiet smooth ride) the interior seemed well built but a bit cheaper feeling than the Lexus, but it was roomy and pretty damn nice for a first effort in that class.

Thanks for all the comments. I went on TrueCars.com and I've found some 2014 ' s that have also piqued my interest.

Every time that I see one I say to myself : " What was that Lexus, Infinity, Jag, BMW looking thing? " than I notice the wings symbol on the trunk and remember that its a Hyundai. Not bad company to be confused with.

That's all I've got.

Woody wrote: I didn't realize that they've been around that long. I saw my first one about three weeks ago.

You may have seen them from a distance or at a passing glance and mistaken them for an S-class. I know I did.

triumphcorvair wrote: Thanks for all the comments. I went on TrueCars.com and I've found some 2014 ' s that have also piqued my interest.

Very interesting website. I will have to poke around a little.

Update: we didn't purchase the Hyundai Equus after all. Instead I went to TrueCars.com and looked at the 2015 Hyundai Genesis (sedan). A fantastic deal and we couldn't be happier with the car. I really would have liked to go with the 5.0 but the 3.8 is seemed to be the more practical choice as it's my wife's car.

Nice! Hope you guys are happy with it. Give us some updates!