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Used 2016 Hyundai Equus Consumer Reviews

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Couldn't believe I bought a NEW car!

Bob E., 08/31/2016
2016 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I'm a long time Lexus used car guy who usually buys from eBay. I've had incredible luck doing that and have kept my 1990 LS-400 for 403,000 miles and my 2002 LS-430 for 215,000 miles. I like to keep up with all maintenance through a good friend who has an auto repair shop so getting lots of miles out of a car is my standard practice. This time around, I just got an itch for a newer car and started looking for a used 2013 LS-460 which was the next one in my Lexus progression. I was really appalled when I drove one though because I realized Lexus had departed from their quiet elegance/nice ride with road feel to a blinged-up stone boat with no road feel at all and way too many needless gadgets/buttons. I then gave up on Lexus and started looking around for a Ford, Infinity, Lincoln or Buick equivalent of my idea of a really nice car. None of those really fit my vision so I thought I'd see what Hyundai had to offer. I used the CarProUSA.com recommended dealer of Weisner Hyundai in Conroe, Texas and took a test drive in a Genesis. It was OK but not really far enough into the "luxury" concept that I was hoping for. Ron Clark, my sales guy, suggested I try the Equus to see if I liked it. I looked at the sticker price and thought there would be no way I would ever pay THAT much for a car, new or used. I really liked driving the Equus and thought I was finished since the price was so high but Ron was able to make me an unbelievable deal on the 2016 Equus and I just couldn't resist. Having the price I was going to pay for a used car and the wonderful, no-pressure honest sales approach by Ron made me happy with my purchase. Since I like to keep a car for hundreds of thousands of miles, I am concerned with the unknown of Hyundai's longevity but their 10 year/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty says they are pretty confident about their car. That helps me feel more confident as well. I also got complete standard maintenance for 3 years and they even come to my house to pick up my car while leaving a loaner during service. That is pretty hard to beat for us mere mortals. I may be singing a different tune in 5 years but this experience was far beyond my expectations and I'm betting the long term story will be as good. From what I understand, Equus, as a model, is being ended this year but essentially the same car will be the 2017 Genesis G90 as Hyundai breaks the upscaled Genesis brand out similar to the way Toyota did with Lexus in 1989. That doesn't bother me at all because I was given such an incredible deal on a really nice car. Heck, I was going to buy a used car with unknown longevity anyway so getting a new one with a long warranty sure works for me.

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2800 miles and first issue surfaced

Thomas kearns, 03/30/2016
updated 04/02/2018
2016 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

All has been good so far. Dealer had to replace back tires due to bubbling. Then this am driving to work on highway window goes down and stays down! Call dealer set up appointment ask for loaner to be ready. Get there no loaner wait for car rental agency ,no show, get driven to the car rental place, put me in an old sonata with no gas? Not the "Luxury" treatment sold to me up front. Valet service is a sham. Update 3/2018 The dealer listed above went out of business ( Bernardi Hyundai) Shortly after this review I took my car to Empire of Fall River and have received top notch treatment from service manager Jeff White. I had a ground stud issue with the car that was difficult to identify and solve , but Jeff and crew finally solved the issue. Always a nice clean loaner ( with Gas ) and smooth in and out service. 40K on the clock now and I love this car. Was having second thoughts at first but once I changed to a good dealer the few issues I had were dealt with promptly. I drive 2 hours a day and need a comfortable car .Would buy this car again.

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A winner

suzan pearlstein, 07/07/2016
2015 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

Great value great service. Comfortable safe and very stylish easy access

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2015 Signature Purchased in 2019

Stasmosis , 07/31/2019
2015 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car 4 yrs old with 28k miles. This car drives like a dream. It feels like a brand new car. I love the drive modes and suspension. At this price and value, why would you buy a used more expensive BMW 7 series, Audi A8, Lexus Ls, or MB S Class? I saved a ton of money and purchased a RELIABLE luxury sedan. Great job Hyundai!

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Hyundai EQUUS Signature

Rev Sam, 04/23/2017
2016 Hyundai Equus Signature 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased the Signature new in 2015, in comparison no other sedan could match the emenities for the cost or ride. In 2015 we drove to San Diego, Ca., the ride was silky smooth and very fuel cost efficiency. Unfortunately I was headed to TN, on April 7, 17 @ 5:45 am and three deers crossed the expressway and I hit the 3rd deer. I got word that the car is totaled and it literally hurt. My family and I were safe, not a scratch. I want all Equus owners or potential buyers too know the car's safety features are awesome. I'm in the market to purchase another vehicle; guess what it will be ...an Equus! This time the Equus Ultimate trim. Rev. Sam

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