Used 2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Consumer Reviews
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Is this thing really a HUNDAI?
sierrapoet, 04/28/2014
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
Having spent ample time in the seat of Mercedes' SL 55 and an AMG 63, I had low expectations of the 5.0 R-Spec Hundai. Uhhhh...WOW, was I wrong. For about 1/3 the cost, the Genesis Sedan is a fantastic luxury muscle car that hangs with the big dollar Europeans. Oh yeah, and for under $40K total, it came with a bumper to bumper 100K mile warranty. The Genesis has so far averaged roughly twice the gas mileage of my two previous Mercedes. Really? a Korean 429 HP luxury sedan that gets 27 MPG? What's not to like? Great price, fast, comfortable, reliable. The Germans had better up their game really soon, because I just bought two of these things, for less than my last European.
Lot of car for the money
sdunnin, 02/06/2015
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
For the money I don't think you can get a better luxury sedan with regards to price to feature ratio. I got the R-Spec version which comes with just about all available options PLUS 400 Horsepower. Other cars in the same class with similar features that I looked at cost at least $10,000 more. Aside from a few minor annoyances (no display of current climate settings, trunk lid design that lets water flow into trunk when opening) I've been very pleased with the car.
I feel like I stole it!
AJ, 04/12/2017
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I love my car and it has everything that I want in a daily driver. There is more than enough power but the Rspec 5.0 is tuned for efficiency so street racers will be dissapointed. Turn the ESC off for some mild hooliganism but you will still suffer from lack of agility problems and slow shifting. I get 23 mpg on a good day but no less than 20mpg if I put my foot in it regularly. There are no sport modes and so far no aftermarket ecu tuning available so you get what you get. If you like to upgrade your car then look elsewhere. I had the same MY v6 and it's an even better bargain since both v6 and v8 have more power than the electronics will ever let you use but the v6 gave me 24-28mpg regularly. The v8 is a bit smoother though. The used prices on the Gen 1's are extraordinary for what you get. Minor nit picks are: The Navigation is already out dated and it cost too much for current maps. It can't find half the Points of Interests that try to find. Voice search is almost useless. The sound system is great but has only basic equalizer setting (bass, mid, treble). Since I like heart thumping bass I added sub woofer but the car is so well insulated I can't hear it well enough in the cabin. The trunk is huge but the rear seats don't fold down. The ride is plush but get's jarring on certain surfaces. Acceleration from a roll is slow for the 430 HP that this car has. Blue link is expensive and worthless I only wanted it for remote start but since it is through your smart phone's internet it's not worth it. Lastly, I worry about the electronics being hackable.
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brian125, 11/30/2013
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
So far in 2 weeks here is my review..I love the sound system, very quite inside the cabin, very fast and fun to drive. The ride is jittery on bad roads just like the reviews. On the highway this genesis rides like any luxury vehicle. So the Positives outweight the negitives so far. Im a big guy at 6'1 250 and the drivers seat and position is very comfortable with plenty of head and leg room. I bought this vehicle for 38.3k plus taxes 20% of the msrp.
LOVE MY GENESIS
Mark Howard, 05/02/2016
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
If it didn't say 'Hyundai,' you'd think this was a Lexus! Everything is top quality. Beautiful car inside and out.
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2013 99,999 mile 5.0 R-Spec
Scott Siperko, 08/26/2021
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely loved this vehicle. I have been in the "automotive service industry" for over 35 years 20+ in manufacture dealer service departments. This car was extremely reliable and care free for me. Other than tires and regular services I spent no money on repairs, not one dime. I put front brakes on at 95,000 miles because I had them on hand and they were getting thin. The car handles very well. The ride is compliant and the interior very quite. On the road the power is very good for the size and cruising at 80 mph is like driving a Camry at 60 mph. The trans could shift a bit more firm under full throttle or in manual mode otherwise the driveline super. Nice brakes, sound system and steering feel. Should be able to turn off ANY radar cruise system as they apply the brakes when Joe can't drive makes that last minute cut in front of you. LOVE the car sad it was recently totaled. Getting a 2013 Equus today.
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Beautiful R-spec 5.0
rspec50, 05/29/2013
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 17 people found this review helpful
Pearson Hyundai gave me an offer I could not resist. Traded in my 3 years old 4.6 for this black/beige 5.0 last week and took it out for a 600-mile round trip to AC, NJ. Overall, the trip was a bliss. Silky smooth, powerful acceleration and quiet cabin made me feel like on top of the world. If I tried to maintain 2000 RPM or above, as recommended for breaking in the new car, I would be over the allowed limits. The car behaved at 80 mph the same way as it was at 40 mph: solid steering, dampened ride, and reduced wind, road noise. Powerful engine and quiet cabin are the two most important things I was looking for in a car for my long trips. I got both in this beautiful R-spec 5.0.
2013 Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
SoundLivin, 02/18/2018
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
429 V8 horsepower with a 100,000 mile warranty on the drive train. Quiet, comfortable ride. Muscle car meets luxury.
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Fun and Smooth, but beware of snow!
Brian, 01/04/2016
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car about 2 weeks ago, and so far I'm relatively happy with it. The cabin is quiet, and the car is very powerful, making it very fun to drive. However, we recently saw our first glimpse of snow which resulted in a light dusting. Somehow, this incredible car was completely immobilized in a parking lot by a dusting of snow! I was nervous about purchasing a RWD vehicle because of this exact thing, but my fears were assuaged by the salesman and online reviews, all of which suggested that RWD vehicles have come a long way and are no longer a complete liability in bad weather. I still really enjoy driving this vehicle, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone who wants to use it as their primary vehicle where you may see even a little snow or ice.
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Door Liner broken within 3 weeks for New Car
suhasbhat, 10/05/2013
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 34 people found this review helpful
I brought Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec on (09/07/2013). Within one month (10/04/2013), I noticed that the rubber lining on driver side door which is glued has come off. Very disappointed that such thing happened. I compare it to my 18 year old Honda Civic which has 150,000 miles on it. Honda Civic which is one third the cost of Genesis and 18 years older has all it's liners still intact. I got a reply from their customer support. Surely the reply was not drafted by a person who is in customer support but was by a lawyer because language was not apologetic but it was stating that customer misuse can lead to such problems.
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