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This car looks amazing and I did not see a post about this car. What do you guys think about it? I think it will really help Hyundai's image. (Genesis is already doing a nice job of that).

NXXT

Hyundai Equus anybody? :D

JUNE 24TH 2009^


One of my pics on there got rehosted and now has some anime or something

anywhoo, this vehicle has a scheduled release of September 1st and my dealership is going to be one of the few in the country that will have the exclusive right to sell the car. I tell you, compared to the Genesis Sedan, the Equus is in a whole other level

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renzo088

I think the sonata looks better than both the equus and the gen sedan...oddly

Galbi

Honestly, it should've never made it out to the states. A big mistake in my opinion.

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1st

Its the same exact chassis as the sedan, except with air ride, a way nice interior, reclineable rear seats and all the bells N whistles.
I really like it, but for the price and by the time it comes out i can probably find a used LS460 for around 35k-40k.

NXXT

^yup, I got to ride in it, it was surreal riding in it because I knew it was a rare car at the time

Erick

I will agree that it is a HUGE gamble. They are right in line to become the next VW Pheaton. For those who don't know about it, read here:

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Reviews | Used 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Review & Research at Automotive.com

But the Genesis Sedan already made a mark on the sports luxury sedan category, so perhaps Hyundai can pull off the Equus.

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NXXT

I already have a lot of customers pending on the Equus. People know about it and DO want it

Erick

More power to them, but until I see the ink on paper, I can't give you my full support. Many people "want" cars, but you often see cars flop when people aren't willing to commit.

I'm sure Hyundai is doing their research in bringing the car, and I am hoping for the best. I would love to see Hyundai sucker punch Nissan/Toyota/Honda by being a successful luxury car automaker without needing to separate the brand with an upscale renamed badge.

But it is tough. The failure of the Pheaton is a clear example of what the Equus will have to face in order to succeed in the US market.

Oh and PS: I've seen the Equus in person last year when Hyundai toured the car around. It's a very nice car and there's a LOT that is included for the price too. So in terms of what the car is, I am not in any way complaining. (Figured the disclaimer might be necessary to some)

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3Point8

why buy an LS460 with miles on it with less ammenities than the equus and no warranty included?

And also, why are people so quick to commit to saying that this car is gonna flop like that fate of the pheaton?? Look what the car is offering and for the price... No one had faith in a hyundai entry level $40,000 luxury sedan or a performance sport coupe and look what the sales numbers look like.. People are going to buy this car plain and simple, not in the way they are buying the genesis and sonata but i have a lot of faith

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KIK

I don't think Hyundai is trying to make profits off this car. Just like Lexus LF-A, they're trying to show what they can do in a smaller margin than Lexus LF-A. Very nice car indeed.

1st

Why buy an ls460 or 430 over the Equus? Because 35k-40k sounds a whole lot better than 55-60k or maybe more. Ive driven this car, ive worked on it, I like it... but I dont really want to spend that kind of money, and to be honest I probably wouldnt get the LS460 either, much rather have big diesel truck and featherlight trailer to haul my project around to track. An ls430 is more around my budget at the moment. Pic of a buddys car.

rspectx

you think thats dumb? try a bmw 740il costs easly over 80k and in a year there values go to null. i worked for our used car dept and seem them offer for a 09 with 5k only 30k dollars! why simply the cost and maintance of the vehicle is stupid. props to hyundai for making it. 50-60k with a 10year unlimited mile warranty is light years away from lexus and bmw.....i would take this in a min over a ****ing bmw my 2cents.

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123noob

It was replaced by fat chobit cosplayers that are very intimate to each other

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dcartwright

I admit that I'm skeptical about the Equus. After owning my GC a while, I have no doubt that Hyundai is capable of building a car that competes with some of those $60-$80k Sedans while seriously undercutting them on price. No doubt. I do wonder if people will buy them, though. For a lot of people, those luxury brands are as much about snob factor toward others or personal validation of success as they are quality of the car. I don't know that Hyundai will attract those people. I still wonder what they were thinking with that name. I think "Equus" is simply awful for a name. I'm also a bit disappointed in the exterior design. Hyundai is putting out some really beautiful designs lately. The Equus is very bland looking to me. Not that it matters. I'm not their potential customer. Even if I won the lotto, I don't think I'd ever spend $60k on a car. I might spend $200k on four or five different cars, but not $60k on one.

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NXXT

Have you seen it in person?

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dcartwright

No, I've only seen pictures. I suppose it's possible that it will look better in person than it does in pics, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

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1979 Buick Regal
1981 Ford Mustang
1989 Pontiac Sunbird
1987 Pontiac Fiero
1969 Buick Skylark Convertible
1992 Ford Tempo
1987 Ford Taurus
1987 Chevy Cavalier RS Convertible
1993 Chevy Lumino Euro
1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2003 Suzuki Aerio SX
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Convertible

cam

The dealership I work at is actually in the process of setting up the displays for it. We are supposed to have one within two weeks... Im excited to see the actual production version.

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titandan

Yeah... I don't think Hyundai's planning on selling a lot of these suckers!

I think they're just testing the waters on this one. I personally think the Equus isn't the best looking car. I'd much rather have the Sonata or Genesis Sedan over this. It's too big and bulky.

But the pictured car(Lexus) is so much uglier than this. I really didn't understand why people bought that big Lexus. It's really not very nice to look at.

Probably very luxurious inside though. I'm sure the Equus will be just as nice inside. It will sell a thousand or two per year when it comes out. I think that was Hyundai's goal next year. Anyhow, hope to see some out in the streets someday.

rspectx

lol wth ur actually right! plus u get a ipad as the owners manual lol

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