Used 2012 Hyundai Equus Consumer Reviews
Used Equus for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Equus, so we've included reviews for other years of the Equus since its last redesign.
5 years ownership review
Steven philipps, 02/17/2019
2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used being 3 years old and 95 000 miles, thus saving a lot of money on it, without worrying about the mileage since it was obviously highway mileage as the inside was spotless. Fast forward 5 years, the car has now 150 000 miles, and it still drive perfectly, and was very reliable. Here are the things I had to get fix : spark plugs at 102 000 miles despite the 105 000 miles recommend time to change them. They were too weak, too fast and under only 4 years. Then there is the alternator at 135 000 miles, along with the battery few months later. Also will have to get another set of tires soon. It will be the 4th set of tires in 55 000 miles, probably the biggest drawback to this car. Those are expensive and goes really fast. I know I do not drive like a grandma, but still. For comparison, my fast 3.8 v6 Sedona that I drive the same way had the same set of tire for the past 6 years/ 60 000 miles.
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A lot of car for the money
gwpetersburg, 12/24/2011
2011 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a little higher level of luxury and comfort than our 2006 Infiniti M35. We weren't personally drawn to Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Jaguar. As Infiniti and Lexus owners we test-drove the M37, the LS460. But after driving the Equus, it was our favorite.
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V8 is Junk
DayDreamer, 09/28/2021
2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Don't ever buy the V8 version if longevity is what your after, they run though oil like a McDonalds deep fryer then blow without warning, no tick, no knock they just blow. Google Hyundai, Equus or Genesis with "engine failed" behind it you'll see many fail with less than 60k miles even. They are junk but' I learned too late! Since its so well known these cars suffer from major electrical and trans issues too you can't sell one easily either. Do your homework before buying one you'll see these facts on the net. If you just look around for the high mileage V8's you see very few if any at all because most are behind owners garages needing a new $17k engine. Yup thats what they wanted for my new Hyundai engine, I bought a used engine and traded the car in before it failed me again without warning! Run Forest Ruuuun!
Die hard Equus fan
Karen Y, 05/10/2018
2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2011 ultimate. It performs the same way it did when I first bought it. I think it’s a pretty car and had no reservations about paying that kind of money for a Hyundai. It’s performance and quality that count. Mercedes and BMW’s are over priced. I regret they changed the body style. I’ve had many inquiries over the years and compliments on the style. It was a great investment.
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I traded a BMW 745i for the 2011 Equus
peteranger, 11/12/2014
updated 01/10/2018
2011 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
January 2018 update: Now that I'm driving a car that gets better than 27 mpg across the board, I bristle at the notion of driving a car that gets significantly fewer mpg AND requires premium gas. In my neighborhood, the difference between regular and premium has run as high as $1.00 per gallon. That's a "premium" I don't want to pay. July 2017 update: I traded the Ewuus in on Toyota Highlander a couple of years ago because I needed to have a trailer hitch. Hyundai said I'd void the warranty on several suspension related systems if I added a hitch to the Equus, so I had to trade it away. I still miss the ride. Now that I no longer need the trailer hitch, I may soon revisit the 2018 issue of the Equus, which now is called Genesis? I heard they finally have an all wheel drive version. But I also heard you now have to use premium gas. Hyundai giveth, Hyundai taketh away... Original review: After looking at luxury sedans for about a year, I traded my Bimmer for the Equus without a second thought. The Equus was the first car I got into for a test ride that I felt was more comfortable than the 745. It uses regular gas, gets comparable mileage, is as quiet, comfortable and well equipped as the 745i - for 10s of thousands less. Add the superior warranty and valet service (I haven't been to the dealer for service in nearly 4 years!) Only two demerits: less than stellar iPod implementation (on an otherwise outstanding audio system) and handling that's more boat like than Bimmerish. I'll keep the 2011 until Hyundai delivers an AWD Equus.
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