The $96,000 Hyundai
#76
i doubt this car's coming to america anytime soon.
here's the facts on why the Equus won't come to america and if it does, it won't be $55,000.
Fact 1) Hyundais sold in America are cheaper than the same exact models in Korea
Fact 2) South Koreans are importing the Hyundai Azera because their Hyundai Grandeur costs more. (my gf sees azeras on the streets in korea) (wait a sec, i'm confirming if this is true and not just a badge swap)
Fact 3) South Koreans know they're getting ripped off by shopping malls for imported clothing, imported cars, imported liqour (i'm getting off topic) and even by their own cell phone companies (no nights and weekends free, no free in network calling, no discounts on phones or free upgrades and the phones costs like $800-$1,200) and car companies.
If Hyundai were to bring the Equus to America for $55,000, they'll be hanging themselves because the people in Korea wouldn't buy them anymore and if they did want one? they'll import them.
here's the facts on why the Equus won't come to america and if it does, it won't be $55,000.
Fact 1) Hyundais sold in America are cheaper than the same exact models in Korea
Fact 2) South Koreans are importing the Hyundai Azera because their Hyundai Grandeur costs more. (my gf sees azeras on the streets in korea) (wait a sec, i'm confirming if this is true and not just a badge swap)
Fact 3) South Koreans know they're getting ripped off by shopping malls for imported clothing, imported cars, imported liqour (i'm getting off topic) and even by their own cell phone companies (no nights and weekends free, no free in network calling, no discounts on phones or free upgrades and the phones costs like $800-$1,200) and car companies.
If Hyundai were to bring the Equus to America for $55,000, they'll be hanging themselves because the people in Korea wouldn't buy them anymore and if they did want one? they'll import them.
Last edited by nabbun; 02-18-09 at 05:04 AM.
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[QUOTE=YEH;4264832]Meh, people have long had that choice w/ Lexus models past and current (tho, probably more Jag than Lincoln) - lol.
I must have my Lexus goggles on b/c I'm not sure which models you're talking about?
I must have my Lexus goggles on b/c I'm not sure which models you're talking about?
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sold avg. of 1200 a month which isn't bad at all. many predicts number will go up gradually especially after winning north american car of the year. hyundai will sell 17000-20000 genesis a year. not bad considering the avg. sales are over 38k.
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Actually, the LS460 was not the first car to feature those integrated exhaust tips. Lets not forget the 2003 Nissan Fuga Concept (the eventual Infiniti M).
Lexus was the first to use those integrated exhaust tips in the LS, but the idea originated from Nissan/Infiniti.
Lexus was the first to use those integrated exhaust tips in the LS, but the idea originated from Nissan/Infiniti.
And it was NOT the first and Nissan did NOT come up with the idea. Its been around for decades, the Ferrari F40 from the late 1980s had it.
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-de...ngle-14-st.jpg
Also the W-12 A8 actually had the intergrated tips before the LS as well.
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I also think it's a little blah but that's the kind of conservatism this market likes. I still think it's an impressive ride (except for that horrid hood ornament, like a bugger hanging off someone's nose). Hyundai is coming on very strong very quickly.
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anyway, this supposedly have much more creature comfort in the back seat than S, 7 or LS.