5.0 R-Spec: Why so rare?

[MG8]

If you don't own a 2013 or 2014 R Spec V8 Sedan you may want to consider upgrading to one and moving on from the 2012 with less options and accessibility It's a beautiful thing Even in comparison to a 500 Mercedes Sedan I will run with the R Spec V8 Sedan any day

Heated steering wheel and blue link only options not on the 12 but the 12 does have a DVD changer and a cleaner layout with less buttons and is approximately 200lbs lighter in curb weight than the 14s

 

[PRINCE KEN]

Heated steering wheel and blue link only options not on the 12 but the 12 does have a DVD changer and a cleaner layout with less buttons and is approximately 200lbs lighter in curb weight than the 14s

No heated steering wheel in the 13 and 14 DVD player yes 1 disc at a time though as compared to 6 in the 12 however one of the drawbacks in the 12 is no music audio Bluetooth connection and a few other things besides a few cosmetic upgrades and a little bit more stamina in the 13 and 14 I used to love my 12 to death unfortunately I sadly had to divorce her to a friend Now I am married to two 13s V8s and another 13 V6

 

[MG8]

No heated steering wheel in the 13 and 14 DVD player yes 1 disc at a time though as compared to 6 in the 12 however one of the drawbacks in the 12 is no music audio Bluetooth connection and a few other things besides a few cosmetic upgrades and a little bit more stamina in the 13 and 14 I used to love my 12 to death unfortunately I sadly had to divorce her to a friend Now I am married to two 13s V8s and another 13 V6

cosmetic upgrades? $10 Bluetooth adapter will fix the audio. Had my 2012 since 2013 she has been fantastic. If your one that cares about speed and live your life a 1/4 at a time (lol) and want most out of the vehicle 200lbs is a significant difference.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

My opinion is that many Genesis buyers want the V6 models due to it being a better value overall in-terms of fuel economy and affordable luxury. The V8 models especially the R-spec is nice on paper, but many people do not actually want or need the extra power and handling. Therefore, not many R-spec were made or purchased in relation to the other Genesis models. R-specs are very rare and will be collector car I bet in the future in the Asian car category.

The same could be said of the 2015 Genesis Ultimate models, most used 2015 V8 models available in my area are the non-Ultimate models which does not have the active suspension and HUD. The rest are usually 3.8 models. However, you cannot tell the different in V8 models on the road unless you sit in one due to both V8 model having the same wheels and 5.0 badges. The only other way to tell without sitting in a 2015 model is to look thru the window at the info screen size(ultimate has a bigger screen) and check to see if one has the rotary info control knob which would make it a Ultimate model.

I have seen only one R-spec in my area on the road based on the wheels and badge. Those car are very rare.

I wish V6 owners only knew what they were missing on the R Spec V8 Sedan version

 

[PRINCE KEN]

cosmetic upgrades? $10 Bluetooth adapter will fix the audio. Had my 2012 since 2013 she has been fantastic. If your one that cares about speed and live your life a 1/4 at a time (lol) and want most out of the vehicle 200lbs is a significant difference.

I agree but Yes a few cosmetic upgrades compare the Driver Information System(knob) and a few other things Don't get me wrong the 12 is extremely wonderful

 

[PRINCE KEN]

cosmetic upgrades? $10 Bluetooth adapter will fix the audio. Had my 2012 since 2013 she has been fantastic. If your one that cares about speed and live your life a 1/4 at a time (lol) and want most out of the vehicle 200lbs is a significant difference.

To me Bluetooth adapters etc I think would be more clatter in the mix

 

[MG8]

I agree but Yes a few cosmetic upgrades compare the Driver Information System(knob) and a few other things Don't get me wrong the 12 is extremely wonderful

The Rspec is just a great car , another fellow member with a 12 Rspec that I know has over 130k all original .

To me Bluetooth adapters etc I think would be more clatter in the mix

It's hidden in the arm rest just plugs in and is wireless .

 

[PRINCE KEN]

cosmetic upgrades? $10 Bluetooth adapter will fix the audio. Had my 2012 since 2013 she has been fantastic. If your one that cares about speed and live your life a 1/4 at a time (lol) and want most out of the vehicle 200lbs is a significant difference.

I traded my 2015 Genesis 5.0 for a 2013 R Spec V8 Sedan Imagine that

 

[MG8]

I traded my 2015 Genesis 5.0 for a 2013 R Spec V8 Sedan Imagine that

Really , I almost traded up to a 15 5.0 but once I tested drove , the difference was noticeable. My Rspec just felt more muscular.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

Why are these so rare? The only 5.0 R-Spec I've seen "in the wild" is the one that I am driving!

I have seen more Chevy SS's on the road then Genesis R-Spec Sedans. Did they just not sell as many of them because of the market?

I traded my 2015 Genesis 5.0 for a 2013 R Spec V8 Sedan Imagine that

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[Donovan_787]

Since I bought my Gen 5 moths ago, I've seen one R-spec in my neck of the woods and 2 other Genny Sedans in a couple of parking lots (one base 3.8 and one premium 3.8). No other Tech 3.8's and just the one R-spec I've seen once. There are a few available in the Ontario Canada region but high mileage which I wasn't looking to get into. On a 6 hour trip (including the return) out east I saw one other Gen the entire time. Genesis is already a rare enough car. But the R-spec is even more so due to sales. It's basically a limited production run of an already low volume vehicle. So, rare it is! I'm good with that.

I love hearing you say how rare it is. So that means my 2012 R-spec will only increase in value the longer I keep it. Does anybody know how many units of the 2012 R-spec Hyundai sold? I'm gonna keep this car as a family heirloom.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

I love hearing you say how rare it is. So that means my 2012 R-spec will only increase in value the longer I keep it. Does anybody know how many units of the 2012 R-spec Hyundai sold? I'm gonna keep this car as a family heirloom.

The R Spec V8 Sedan is Rare because It is R Spec (implying Really Special) Lol I traded my 2015 5.0 Sedan with 66K for a 2013 R Spec V8 Sedan with 30K Runs like a champ and the comfort level is superb

 

[Steve2020]

No heated steering wheel in the 13 and 14 DVD player yes 1 disc at a time though as compared to 6 in the 12 however one of the drawbacks in the 12 is no music audio Bluetooth connection and a few other things besides a few cosmetic upgrades and a little bit more stamina in the 13 and 14 I used to love my 12 to death unfortunately I sadly had to divorce her to a friend Now I am married to two 13s V8s and another 13 V6

My 2014 R Spec sedan has a heated steering wheel.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

My 2014 R Spec sedan has a heated steering wheel.

Wooow Nice I didn't know that I may have to go outside and check on mine now

 

[Steve2020]

Wooow Nice I didn't know that I may have to go outside and check on mine now

I didn't think it had it either, I accidentally found it trying to adjust the steering wheel in the dark.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

I didn't think it had it either, I accidentally found it trying to adjust the steering wheel in the dark.

Man you are a genius Everyday we learn something amazing about the R Specs man. That's why they are so rare for sure

 

[Steve2020]

Man you are a genius Everyday we learn something amazing about the R Specs man. That's why they are so rare for sure

I'm weird about some things, such as mirror adjustment switches being placed in neutral if it is the option, if I'm not adjusting the mirror it HAS to be in neutral. I got in the car the other day to back down the driveway and when I put it in R the mirrors tilted down to where you can actually use them. I had unknowingly bumped the selector switch somehow and I learned something from it. That is a basic thing that most people probably checked for when they got their car but it's new to me, I never wanted any of these newer cars but options for older cars are getting pretty slim. I was pretty excited about the auto folding mirrors, it took a while to notice those since we don't really lock anything around here.

 

[PRINCE KEN]

I'm weird about some things, such as mirror adjustment switches being placed in neutral if it is the option, if I'm not adjusting the mirror it HAS to be in neutral. I got in the car the other day to back down the driveway and when I put it in R the mirrors tilted down to where you can actually use them. I had unknowingly bumped the selector switch somehow and I learned something from it. That is a basic thing that most people probably checked for when they got their car but it's new to me, I never wanted any of these newer cars but options for older cars are getting pretty slim. I was pretty excited about the auto folding mirrors, it took a while to notice those since we don't really lock anything around here.

Unfortunately it seems like I don't have that heated steering wheel option on this 13. But I do keep the folding side mirrors in neutral too on a daily basis unless I am doing actual viewing adjustments in real time One thing that excites also is that AFLS. At first I didn't believe it's functionality until I got on the highway

 

[PRINCE KEN]

I didn't think it had it either, I accidentally found it trying to adjust the steering wheel in the dark.

I may have to upgrade to a 14 soon or later. I traded my 2015 Genesis 5.0 for this 13

 

[Steve2020]

Unfortunately it seems like I don't have that heated steering wheel option on this 13. But I do keep the folding side mirrors in neutral too on a daily basis unless I am doing actual viewing adjustments in real time One thing that excites also is that AFLS. At first I didn't believe it's functionality until I got on the highway

I looked up my window sticker with the VIN and it shows the heated steering wheel as being standard but it was bought new in North Carolina. I don't think they would ship multiple versions to the U.S., it may have been leftover parts from the '12 that needed to be used since they were changing bodies.