2014 Hyundai Equus Review | Lexus Killer?
Review on the 2014 Hyundai Equus Ultimate. The Hyundai Equus is a vehicle many of you have requested. Probably the car all Lexus LS460 fanboys can't stand to see as the Hyundai Equus Ultimate is the best car you all love to hate. I compare it to the 2013 Lexus LS460, 2013 Mercedes S550, and even the Genesis G80.
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Comment below how many times I said LS460 in this vid. Might as well make a game out of it, this is an LS460 clone for way less. Apex Imports and my Social media links can be found in the description box. Thank you for watching, and owners please let me know how this bad boy is holding up for you.
What's your opinion on a 2004 ls 430 with 128,000? It's a one owner and when I zoomed in at the engine looked like it had a timing belt serviced sticker on it. I love that car.
Same I love it as well and would love to have one one day. Smoothest engine on the planet. Anyway you can get a warranty? Parts can be a bit pricey. A subscriber told me that his door actuator went out and it was like a grand for the part alone. That’s my only concern with these older big body cars
I'm definitely a lexus guy but I give credit to hyundai equus it's one of the best bangs for the buck you get way more car for the money especially used
So what that’s a Lexus and this is a Hyundai you can say what you want that’s why both cars have different names regardless, another knucklehead opinion on cars
I have owned an Equus for the last 5 years( bought 3 years old) and it has never had an issue
Which one you have ?
@@sammyyo6229 I own a Hyundai Equus
How's the gas mileage?
@@mikebryant8284 15-16 city and about 25 highway. Using regular( 87 octane) gasoline
Ultimate ?
I purchased a 2016 Ultimate. Perfection! No issues. People still think very expensive. No issues whatsoever. Love it!
Bought a 2014 Equus several months ago and am loving it. So much car for the $
One of the best cars
Even after a few years, this Equus sure still looks good. The side profile is particularly elegant! Plus: I love a wood steering wheel :)
Agreed!
I just bought a 2011 Equus with 83k on it in mint condition and it's the ultimate package with the refrigerator in the back center console and the reclining back seats with the massagers. This car is loaded beyond belief and feels brand new. For 15K. This is an amazing value.
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Hyundai means "don't be a snob" in Korean. I've owned every flagship luxury car. The final Equus iteration is the best luxury car at any price.
I wholeheartedly agree after being a BMW diehard for 30 years.
I agree. Owned an S-500, S-550 and an S-600 just before I switched to my current Equus Ultimate. Lot of car at any price. Basically a Maybach without the refrigerator.
@@dreemwurks thought the ultimate did have a small refrigerator.
@@dustovshio Only in the pre 2014 models
Very nice car... I was stationed in Korea and the execs made it a priority to buy these for their businesses. I thought it was cool that they were supporting their local brand instead of automatically selecting a Mercedes
Oh nice I’m sure that would have been interesting seeing a bunch of Equus pull up for business. Yea no need to for a Benz when you got this. Benz is cool but man it’s a lot of cash
Because of you and doug demuro i am picking up a 2011 equus with 58k for about $13k. Its one of the best cars ive driven and i drive range rovers for a living
Incredible my friend! Huge congrats
Three weeks ago I bought a 2013 Equus. It is definitely definitely an exceptional and very luxurious car. With regular gas it has 420 hp. Everyone who has looked at the car cannot believe how nice it is.
How's it holding up?
In late 2019 purchased a 2016 Equus signature CPO with only 16,500 miles on it from a dealer in Matthews, NC. It's been, by far, my favorite of all the vehicles I've owned and your assessment of the drive quality and comfort is spot on. When I need to 'hit it' I turn off the traction control and engage sport mode. Such a fun ride! The thing I like most is the purr of that V8 engine at idle. The only issue I have with my Equus is that Blue Link support will terminate at the end of 2021. The cell receiver in the car is dependent on 2G technology, which all cell providers are phasing out at the end of the year. Thus, I will lose my ability to remote-start the car.
I bought a 2011 Equus ultimate for $16k with less than 50k miles and hands down the smoothest ride I’ve owned. Definitely purchase an extended bumper to bumper to be prepared for any possible upcoming repairs but I plan to have this vehicle for the long haul. Great review!
@Mike G I bought a 2011 Hyundai Equus signature ( when it was 3 years old) I still own it today and never had a single issue with it
@Organic King I have 72,000 miles on it now
I have the 2011...STILL VERY BEAUTIFUL ONLY 103,000 miles!!! LIKE NEW STILL!
Just purchased a 15 Equus Ultimate with 16k miles, we picked it over a 2017 Lexus, Lincoln, Acura and BMW. Reliability reviews are astounding. Thank you for helping us choose.
Massive congrats my friend enjoy!
Great choice!
As a owner of a 2012 you did damn good reviewing this car!
I have a 2012. It's an absolute dream. Power, luxury, ease to drive, I love every thing about it. Except that 429 hp gobbles gas
Haha yea I feel you but it is a sick ride
Gas mileage really isn't bad for s car of this size. On the highway I'm getting almost 500 miles on an 18 gallon tank. Fuel light comes on at the 475 mile mark.
Great reviews as always. Laid back and not obsessed with soft touch materials everywhere. Quick request MKZ 3.0TT please? Keep it up 💪👍
Thanks! And yea never understood the appeal in that haha although this car was soft touch everything regardless. Lot so people have asked me to do Lincoln’s actually haha from the MKZ to the town car, I guess I need to get on these eventually! Thanks again for your support my friend
Love your views on this car, I am on the market now for one after I was able to test drive one I can say I have the same outlook. I found out the one I drove had MP4S tires, idk if you were on run-flats but supposedly they help with tire noise.
I just purchased the 2015 and I can't lie its the best car ever bought in my life
I recently bought a 2011 equus and I love it to death
Thanks for this one! The Equus is going to be my next car in March of 2020. Bye Bye GARBAGE 2011 Dodge Charger!! I will never, ever buy another Dodge in my lifetime
Haha that’s awesome yea you will love the Equus. I do love Dodge a lot and what they’re doing but best to lease them new.
Get a lexus ls600 instead
Traded in 2010 300c for the 2016 Hyundai equus ultimate and am the most happiest man now.
@@waynehart78 Nice!
Hakim B i am always checking on prices of the 2015 genesis to drop because I think that car is hot. I'd love to see the R spec rims on that car. The 2015 four door genesis looks so much like a 5 series BMW without the nightmare repairs. I was hoping Lexus would have made their GS model more attractive in 2013 but in my opinion they failed. Rumour is that they're gonna discontinue that model.
Very nice! I’ve been a Hyundai fan since my ‘01 Accent I had, it was such a comfy and solid little car, then I bought an ‘09 Accent new, it was even better. That was their base product, I’m sure this is gotta be awesome!
Yea I’ve heard people were very happy with their early Hyundai products. I feel like you would love this ride for sure!
I'm hoping to get mine with 115,000 km's on it this week! :) I don't give a shit if it's a Hyundai, These things are dope.
Did you get it???? I'm thinking of getting a 2014 model right now!
I bought a 2014 ultimate with 14k miles from Carmax 10 days ago. I paid all the money for it at $31,600 including a 5 year warranty. The car looks like you’d expect a car with 14k miles on it to look. The smoothest riding vehicle I’ve ever been in. The screen resolution is pretty bad but considering it doesn’t have apple car play I won’t be staring it all the time no biggie. I recommend waiting to buy one these they’re especially hot right now.
I just reserved one at carmax too. A 2015 Ultimate with 25k miles for 32k. Im jealous yours has less miles though lol.
This is going to be a modern collectible one day.
Thanks for another thorough review bro. I just picked one off of Shift for 10k, with 113k miles. Crossing fingers on this one lol
I gave a like just for the 90 seconds. Thanks for the information you've shared.
Appreciate it my friend!
I've owned my 16' equus for about a year now, cannot stress how good this car is especially considering the price. easily worth 2x when considering the build quality and power. Will defiantly be looking to get a 2020 g90 if the quality keeps up in a few years.
That’s awesome and yea the new G90 looks legit most likely the last chance to get the 5.0 V8 since they dropped it on the G80. Great cars but people can’t accept it lol
Yeah some car people cant get past the badge. Thankfully that's the vast minority. Most people just think it's a big body benz or Lexus.
Yea it does have that look haha I feel like the Genesis branded G80 and G90 went for that Bentley look.
How is the maintenance cost? Is it expensive, and can you find parts at reasonable rates. Also can you find mechanics that can fix it other than the dealer?
@@jasonwebber4563 so far I haven't had todo much more than change the oil, so cant say for sure. At the end of the day it a Hyundai, so parts shouldn't cost you much, and definitely not as much as a German counterpart
Great review! I love my 15 Ultimate!
I purchased a Equus a couple of years ago and owned it for 6 years. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
🤣🤣🤣
I own one and it’s the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. I’ve put over 40k miles on it since January and it’s been almost completely flawless. Nobody knows what it is and it gets so much attention. That’s really the only drawback I can think of. It’s getting rather annoying to have random people coming up to me every day. Otherwise, it’s perfect. If you knock this car then clearly you’ve never been in one.
Man you need to visit my the comment section of some of my LS460 videos and teach these people what’s what haha
The fact that people don't know what it is is awesome to me.....it's super rare and looks like a 6 figure vehicle. But, you're right, it does get annoying after a while.
3 years later and is it still reliable? bc thinking of getting one instead of a ls460
MAN, on another note Hyundai has revamped their Sonata for 2020! NICE is all I can say!!
Genesis just beat Lexus and Toyota for reliability in its 1st year of eligibility. Good job Hyundai Motors!
I just got an Equus last week. It is spectacular. It attracts lots of attention. People ask me what it is. It seems to be more of a status symbol than a Mercedes.
@Ste 45 Yes! No LOL. Never happened as much with my Mercedes. My Equus is pearlescent white, luxurious and very large. And with 420HP using regular gas with an 8 speed transmission, It’s killer fast. The English Lexicon Stereo in it is shared only with Rolls Royce. The car was designed in Italy. Not much else to say. I’ve had it since December. It rocks.
I recently purchased a 2016 Equus Signature model. 55k miles on the odo for $23500.00. I removed the Equus badge from the trunk. Nowhere on the car can you tell it's a Hyundai. These cars are a bargain right now. The ride is the smoothest I've ever felt. Power is more than adequate, and I recently got around 25 mpg on a recent long road trip. Don't know about reliability yet, but it sure makes me feel wealthy when I drive it. Tyler Hoover of Hoovies garage compared the ride and quietness to his Rolls Royce Phantom.
Gotta co-sign and agree with you, great cars and regarding reliability I’m sure it’s great I been seeing a lot of 2011 models with over 130k miles still in the market (can’t say that about BMW or Mercedes 😎)
I have a 2012 and I would never remove the Equus badge... the car came with the Hyundai badge already removed so that was perfect..
Thanks for the Equus review.
No problem! Thanks for watching
Great Review on this Equus model. As you stated if you aren't affected by "brand cache" you can save at least 10 grand over a comparable 2013 LS model with 70K miles in the same pristine condition. I think Hyundai made a big mistake by abandoning this nameplate. They should have continued refining this model as their flagship. It had a level of distinction not evident in the G80/90 line which quite frankly too closely resemble Hyundai's lower level cars. Keep ^Up^ The Great Content Yo ! 🎯 👌 🎯
Christ man, absolutely beautiful vehicle. Fyi to those who don't know: The Equus's lineage goes back to 1999. Thus, it's not a new lineage and thus I would feel comfortable and safe purchasing a vehicle like the Equus and it not be a money pit years down the line. Another Fyi: a 100k S Class Mercedes loses about $16,000/year due to depreciation (i.e. 80% of its value within the first five years). So, you see, the Mercedes S Class actually depreciates significantly more than this Equus. When I first saw this car in the showroom few years, it took my breath away. I was considering a Lexus but decided to purchase a 2016 EQUUS after viewing Kevin's review. Don't regret the decision at all, Ravi Peiris M.D.
Hello doctor. Don't you also have a K900?
Thanks for this review I’m in Raleigh NC and looking to purchase a car within the next 1-3 days and had my mind set on the Lexus LS 460L 09-2012 version then stumbled upon this I had no idea Hyundai created this beautiful specimen and now I’m torn between which one to get. My main concern is reliability, I know Toyota’s reliability reputation is unmatched not to knowledgeable about these but I had a Lincoln Navigator and the air suspension was such a headache not to sure if the 460L or the Equus would give me the same issues.
Yea my friend I would skip these flagships and get a 2013 & up ES or RX it would be a lot cheaper in the long run less headaches
Thank you Kevin for that review but I really would appreciate a more in depth review in terms or reliability, parts availability, common issues that may go wrong, aftermarket value, etc. instead of merely saying how well they ride which is great until you are considering a purchase that will deliver for a long time with a lot of money invested. Thanks again.
I never have to worry about those things and nor should anyone if they learn to buy cars right. If you sat there and nitpicked the reliability of every car on this planet...you wouldn't drive anything you would just take the bus everywhere
@oliver clyne raman There are a lot of owners here that have posted information on those items...including me who has owned an Equus for 6 years
Ours is a 2013 Eqquus.. with 50k had to replace aor compressor and now shocks might be bad... I'm so at loss with how much that's going to cost..
I’m trying to buy one this week!
I have a 2014 signature and it’s my dream car
I found a 2013 Equus in Puerto Rico listed at only $15,500 !!!I'm going crazy!!! I need it!!!
Get it my friend
Does it have the control arm problems like the Lexus
"Smoking cigars like a pimp" haha. I like your review style
I love the Equus, Genesis, K900, and LS because it’s the value/reliable luxury segment. They are superior, in my opinion, because they focus more on comfort instead of gimmicks and sportiness.
Absolutely my friend, and just starting to catch up to comments I was close to 2 weeks behind
Uhhh how can people hate on this car. When I first saw this generation Equus, I was stunned to see that this is something that Hyundai was capable of doing, since this is a brand known for value-packed cars that are affordable. People have clearly never been in an Equus if they hate it, and I think Hyundai did really well with this Equus. I mean the inside alone feels nothing like an normal Hyundai vehicle. Even the original Hyundai Genesis was an amazing luxury car.
Zero creaks and rattles in a 70k plus 2014 car is great. Barge can go to blazes. Thanks man.
you know it must be a nice car, when the guy mentions "pimp" 3 times in 60 seconds!
Shit my genesis 4.6 wasn't a joke to anyone they loved it especially the sound it made after a few mods .. was a beast turned heads till a asshat hit it last mth .. looking for another one or equus
I just bought a 2014 equus ultimate two months ago so far so good Lexus was not as good as the equus and I gave it a fair trial.you cannot beat the equus for the price.you better buy one before they are gone especially the ultimate they are getting scarce I know I watched the market for these like I was watching a stock each month less and less of them...
Hyundai is principally a Steel Manufacturer that makes vehicles as a side business. Hyundai makes giant cargo ships. Hyundai makes most of the "high Strength steel" found in most vehicles.
All great points, which is why they can use way more high-strength Steel in their vehicles (making them rock solid) and still undercut the price of their expensive competition.
I juist Test Drove my 1st Equus here in Pensacola. Beautiful Car and that's where the smile ended... 85K Miles and $4,000 worth of repairs in the past 6 months ALL done by Hyundai locally. The Oil Dipstick was DISCOLORED and that means ONLY one thing....Ultra Hot Oil cooked the dipstick....Very loud Rocker Assemble noise under both Valve Covers. Adaptive Cruise Failed during the Test Drive. Sunroof does NOT like to be opened or closed...lots of noise. The actual driving part was above average...Reasonably quiet on Nexen 5000 skins and about 18mpg at 75mph. The Lexicon Sound System was extremely impressive for this Old Soldier. $13,500? I walked away when they offered me $3500 for my Mint Condition 2009 RX8 GT. Yeah...The Automobile Marketplace in America is a war zone in 2024.... JP
I've been getting my credit score up so I can get the Genesis G80 ultimate in a couple of years
That really is the best car ever you will love that thing
Gary: Look up the Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T.
@@Artecus I have it's a beautiful car but I'm inclined to the v6 ultimate
If you save $500 per month for 2 years, you'll have $12,000 for a nice used car. Avoid car payments and pay cash!
@@thomasorchard I have an Altima that almost paid off and the 12000 is going towards a decent house the G80 will look great with the home my going out of town car
Understated luxury I like to think of it no snobby show offness
Yup that’s my opinion on it as well low key luxury
Only problem I've heard from people with the Equus is the air suspension going out. But there is a conversion kit you can purchase to replace it with. Your ride quality may suffer some, but that air suspension is an expensive repair.
ryannrjohnson on eBay is $400 for a pair and easy to replace
@@johnbosco2404 had that problem twice on equus twice on the other equus, will have to sell for salvage. to expensive to maitain
Has anyone changed out the winged badge on front hood for the flat emblem?????
Just had to have the alternator replaced on my 2011 Equus that has 83K miles on it...had it done at the dealer
Lexus destroyer (in performance) BMW demolisher (in reliability) Mercedes assassinator (in price + reliability) Bentley killer (in reaching 100k miles with no issues) Rolls Royce executioner (all of the above
how do you compare it to the audi a8? also just better in terms of reliability?
@@jcshay56 WAAAYY better the tau v8 that hyundai makes have been the same since the 90's they're bullet proof! Just use the dealership oil filter ONLY! Also use 5w-20 in winter and 5w-30 in summer Quaker state oil since hyundai designed their engines using that oil. They will his 300,000kms no issues, there alot in my area in Canada that have over 300,000kms
@@MJT-DA except that 300k kms is only like 150k miles...
@@dustovshio 187,500miles. Easy math dude. Also 200,000miles for a car isn't bad. Most people only keep their for 6 years according to CR reports and the average driven is 18,000kms a year or 11,250 miles in Canada and 13,500 miles or 21,600kms in the United States. That's 81,000miles at most or 129,000kms. I have nothing against people who keep their cars till they die but no one I know kept their car past 200,000kms unless it was a truck.
All the way up to 2013 has the best front end... little bit more chrome like a real luxury car should have.
But are these as reliable as the Lexus? What are repair costs? I’m wondering long term if it’s going to hold up like the Lexus with maybe even less maintenance costs and even less issues? Only time willtell
If you go to the KZhead :car care nut: who is an experienced Toyota mechanic and he warns of the not so reliable LS460. Almost all of the other Lexus models have a great reputation for longevity and reliability. But if you really want a Lexus LS model. Go for the 400 or the 430 instead. You may have noticed the used 460 models are quite cheap, but for a good reason.
A Lincoln Continental has always had a reputation of a good smooth riding car. Is there a possibly you could review one?
Yes! I do want to find and review those cars as well as the Town Car!
Yes, actually the Town Car is what I was thinking about. Thanks! 👍
Yea I was in one that had 600,000 miles on it crazy
Looks like they don’t make the Town Car anymore. Seems like the 2020 Lincoln Continental would be competing with the LS460 and Equus. Price seems to to be between 70k and 80k.
@@vhf2582 Oh yea the black labels can get up there for sure. I feel like those vehicles will be heavily discounted tho. It's a cool car for sure
At about the 10:00 mark you mention that not all models of the G90 get the air suspension..that was an error. The G90 does not have the air suspension in any iteration
On the Genesis website they said "MOST ADVANCED AIR SUSPENSION IN THE WORLD" or something
@@MeynMotorGroup What I meant was it doesnt have the air struts like the Equus did Here is some information I puled off the the web Suspension can be adaptive without air struts GENESIS ADAPTIVE CONTROL SUSPENSION To achieve the smoothest possible ride comfort while retaining engaging dynamics, Genesis G90 is fitted with a multi-link suspension design for minimized camber and toe changes throughout the suspension travel range. The Genesis Adaptive Control Suspension with electronic damping control smoothly and precisely manages body motions throughout the range of dynamics with minimal compromises to ride comfort. This adaptive control suspension, sourced from Sachs/ZF®, offers additional stability through its Dynamic Stability Damping Control (DSDC) feature by providing independent damping control in both rebound and compression strokes of suspension travel for improved body and yaw control. Integrating with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the new DSDC was developed to simultaneously increase agility and stability by effectively managing the front and rear wheel damping forces. Hydro-constructed rear cross member bushings also help improve damping for optimal handling stability and comfort. For increased rigidity, a high-vacuum die cast aluminum shock absorber housing and diamond-shaped strut bar are applied to further improve the G90’s ride and handling performance. To complement G90’s handling dynamics, a Rack-Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) unit delivers precise steering response with a natural feel. The R-MDPS unit also optimizes assist-and-recovery steering calibrations and features a rigid torsion bar for optimum steering responsiveness. In addition, a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) adjusts the gear ratios by section, providing maximum high-speed driving stability and low-to-mid speed agility. Large, 19-inch turbine-blade design alloy wheels with 245/45R19 front and 275/40R19 rear performance tires ensure immediate response to steering inputs and precise handling character. The Genesis G90 is outfitted with large 14.8-inch ventilated front rotors on the 5.0L V8 and 14.2-inch on the turbocharged V6 for greater fade resistance and balanced braking performance. Additional brake cooling is delivered through dedicated vents in the front fascia for enhanced front brake heat dissipation. G90 brake calipers use a 4-piston fixed design in front and a 2-piston fixed design in rear.
Who hates this amazing car? I got one with 72k for 13,500. For the money, there is no comparison by anyone.
Is it hard to maintain or cost a lot I’m looking at this for my car and I want to know the downsides
This car is awesome!!
Agreed!
I'm indifferent to Korean cars; they have gotten a lot better in recent years, but there is something about them that still feels "7/8 baked," even with the current ones (2011-2015/2016.... not sure about their very recent ones). I just don't get a SOLID feel and build that a Japanese car has. It goes beyond that; the paint quality, the rigidity, overall refinement, and stuff underneath the skin. They just lack that last 10-15% of refinement that you find in a competitor once you start actually living day-to-day with the vehicles. I guess with new cars one can justify the price difference but used, I'd still stick a trusty GS/LS from Lexus.
Check out a G80 if you can really one of the best modern cars out right now
Great review, but you never smoke the tires or even a minor rear wheel drive burnout. I mean you know anyone driving a 5.0 RWD is at least gonna smoke em once or twice
@Brian Nylander I have one and have never smoked the tires. If you like to smoke tires this is really not the car for you...maybe a Mustang?
Turn drive traction off and it will smoke the tires, but this is a luxury car. Why smoke the tires?
@@fitlifefitness8234 Exactly my thoughts. These are directional tires that cant be rotated. You want as much life out of them as you can get
Just purchase the 2015 Hyundai Equus Signature for $15000 the best luxury car I’ve ever own. 😀
How’s it still holding up?
Where can I purchase a good extended warranty for a 2014 Hyundai Equus I plan on buying in a couple of months? appreciate your help please.
Maybe Hendrick Auto Guard warranty if you have hendrick dealers near you
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you for replying, I live in the Washington, DC area and I don't think there is any Hendrick dealers near me.
@@WaynesWealth maybe you could call hendrick but maybe the dealership you're buying one can sell one if you are buying from a dealership any toyota, nissan, mercedes, etc chain store should easily be able to sell you a pro rated cheap $2kish bumper to bumper warranty on an Asian vehicle just ask around
@@MeynMotorGroup Okay I will, thank you so much. I'll definitely call around before I purchase the vehicle.
I feel after looking at this car at the dealer, its a lesser LS competitor much like the K900. The overall design & materials weren't up to LS or S class standards. The Genesis, G80 & G90 were the evolution to compete with the Japanese & Europeans.
I thought it was ok but yea Genesis was on another level too i think but the price of this is excellent in the used car market
I put up a poll on the community tab if you want to participate
its bigger than the ls, looks good, more power, but the interior or the LS is a bit nicer... bit this also cost half the price. I was looking at an ls but you have you ask yourself is it really worth it to pay twice as much for maybe 3-5% more features.
Strangely enough, I noticed in one of your driving clips, this Equus has the drunken H badge on the trunk. I thought all the badges on an Equus were those bird looking things.
Just purchase the new badge on eBay and replace. Very easy
I'm just now discovering hyundai why are these used vehicles so cheap?? Are they hard to maintain?
does it come with apple carplay ?
No
It's a nice car... I would buy one
What about the massage function in the backseat!
I have a 2012 and the massaging driver chair isn't anything special and I never use it... but everything else is great.
I've never had good luck with air suspension with used cars.
I don't hate it at all, but I do like the Kia K900 better. They both are probably the best preowned bargains in the auto market. You can't get more pure luxury and ammeneties for the dollar anywhere.
I want to get my hands on the older K900 but that doesn’t seem possible haha but yea after experiencing this car, it’s basically an LS460 for 5-10k less than what an LS would cost used crazy. And yes we don’t hate it but you should look through the comments of some of my older LS vids haha
@@MeynMotorGroup I personally would trust the LS400 a little more, in consideration of reliability, but the difference in resale definitely makes the Equus better for the preowned buyer, as long as that buyer plans on keeping the car for an extended duration. I personally would be looking at both the Hyundai and Kia if I wasn't more concerned with fuel efficiency. That also holds true of the LS460 also though. The K900 had a V6 option, which is a little better in that regard.
Yea the LS400 will forever be a legend but I’m sure in this segment, people might want something newer haha and yes the K900 did come with a V6, if I find one it’ll most likely be the V6
@@MeynMotorGroup I can't wait until your able to review the K900. I am looking forward to seeing which one you like more. I think the V6 is the same 3.8 that was in your G80, not for sure though.
Most likely is the same V6. Yea the K900 was a big boy, should be about the same as this Equus but I’m assuming it might handle a bit better because Kias tend to be a bit more dynamic then Hyundai’s but we shall see!
It is 100 percent foolhardy to pigeonhole a brand. I remember when the first LS400 came out and people went on about how it is a glorified Toyota and can't match Mercedes. People make the same mistake all the time. Hyundai is a huge company and they can match anyone if they put in the work. Genesis is going to compete with Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, Jaguar, you name it. Already the G70 is said to have better steering than the BMW 3 series and is better dynamically. One more generation and it may surpass the BMW 3 as an overall car. So get out of whatever name image that you think you may have and just drive a car or use a product without any preconceived notion of what brand it is. It's the product that matters more than the name on it. And brands aren't static. Sometimes they improve, sometimes they decline in overall quality.
Pretty sad no one likes the brand... Oh well badge snobs are everywhere..
Yea they don’t know what they’re missing out haha. I mean yea Germans are cool and all but you can’t buy them used like this. Leasing a new S Class or 7 series costs a fortune too so you gotta be rich no matter what to play the German game. This Equus is a phenomenal value
@@MeynMotorGroup someday folks will wake up and learn.
Ehh it’s been close to a decade now since Genesis came out...I think people just like ridiculing the brand for their own amusement. Whatever, all I can do is speak the truth
@@MeynMotorGroup I admire all of your reviews! And that's why I watch your videos 😎
And I always appreciate your support my friend! I also enjoy your ugly duckling content I find it entertaining haha
Sleeper fo sho!!!
Seems like a great car. Too bad it is not quieter though.
Yea I found it to be identical to the LS driving wise other than the tire noise that was the only downer for me
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The air suspension is nice but it's a great cost to repair. That's with all luxury vehicles that have that feature.
Yes very true gotta get a warranty maybe even a maintenance plan as well
There’s actually a brand called RMT that me and everyone else in the Equus group on Facebook use for the air suspension. They remanufacture OEM components, namely the struts. The dealership wanted almost $4000 to replace the one strut that went bad on my Equus (the only thing that’s ever broken on my Equus) Using RMT struts I was able to have my car back on the road for around $800. RMT struts actually have a lower fail rate than OEM. So with that in mind, I don’t particularly worry about the suspension. This car really is a gem.
@@emersonbordeaux That's great info. I appreciate it because it really is a great car for the money.
Air suspensions are like men, at some point in life it’s gonna give out and not perform.. good thing on cars it can be replaced 😎
@@emersonbordeaux thx
Its either this or a sts v
How reliable is this vehicle? What is the reason I see this car on the road twice a year?
I would say it’s as reliable as an LS which means get a warranty with any big body car they just have way too much tech. You see them twice a year because everyone hates this brand and people can’t accept this is a good car. Plus it has no brand cache
Well you won't see many because they didn't sell well. From my experience this powertrain is very reliable.
I think they actually only sold a couple 100 of these maybe a 1000 max granted yes brand new 60-70k is a lot of money but I think these are some of the rarest cars
@@MeynMotorGroup So I don't understand... cheaper than an LS, looks like as good, "drives just as good" "dependability"... why does no one buy these? I smell a fish
@@dimitriyg6208 BRAND thats the problem. Since you're confused that's a good thing, you can rise above this brand whore society and own this car and be happy
I'm a Chrysler 300 type of guy but Im considering tbe Equus. Having mixed feelings about it🤦😂
Such a shame we never got this here in Aus...................nor do we get the G90 :(
Oh wow I thought you guys did get the Equus. But I believe you did get the G80
@@MeynMotorGroup yeah we get the g80 and g70 but that's it which kinda sucks as they make such epic cars
Yea surprised you didn’t get the G90 but the G90 doesn’t even sell well here it probably only does well in Korea and maybe China
Lexus age better that all brands! My only arguments are Toyota has way more bank for R n D than Hyundai AND have the title for reliability. I am looking at large Lexus models LS460 and GS460 maybe gs350. Is thaat name Hyundai scare me? No but it isn't a Toyota product is where i fall. If ten years if these age like Lexus
But is the reliability there
Comparisons should be at 100k and only city driven cars.
Good luck finding these cars let alone meeting that specific criteria
The Equus and the Genesis are excellent cars I'm truly saddened and insulted that you would even mention Toyota I mean Lexus to a Genesis the only thing that could probably match the Equus / G 90 Genesis Maybe the 7 Series Mercedes but the Genesis is thousands of dollars cheaper
Lololololololol 😂 damn Geran you’re the complete opposite of the Lexus fanboys. Read the comment section of my LS460 videos I would love to get your reaction on the matter
Better than a LS430?
than a 10 year old car? are you sure you didn't mean the 460 lol?
Great review as always bro!! But this is nothing but a knock-off Lexus, no way I would pick this cheap Hyundai over any of the other luxury brands!!! Remember, this brand makes the accent!!!
The accent is actually a phenomenal car. Spend some time driving these cars. This is identical in feel to an LS460
The car has 70,000 it most likely has cheaper tires that are not oem
G90 took over baton from Equus
If this was AWD I'd be all over it. I live in Boston and RWD is no good.
Yea I understand haha every other competitor did offer AWD they started to offer it later with the Genesis models
You also have to consider its a very heavy car at 4500 lbs.. so the weight is there. Also, 2014 and up have snow mode that limits throttle, if you get snow tires as well you can be in better shape than most fwd cars out there
Fuck man I wish I seen this a while ago
I've owned a 2006 LS 430 Lexus 2012 LS 460 lexus, a 2016 Lexus IS F sport, 2012 Equus Ultimate and I've also owned a 2012 S550 The Equus was hands down the best riding and most luxurious car out of those.
This is what Chairman Chung rides in… Be careful….hahahaha. Right, no brand value or cache’. I worked for them at corporate for years. I know a thing or two.