7 cheap to own luxury cars

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Just saw this on www.MSN.com The Genney and the Equus are in there. Genney was first on the list.

7 Cheap to own luxury cars.

2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8

2012 price: $34,200
True cost to own: $56,235
Fuel economy mpg: 19 city, 29 highway


The listed price is for the entry-level 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 -- a value that puts other luxury sedans to shame.

In shopping for a luxury car, the biggest hurdle Genesis poses may be that it's a Hyundai. However, once you forget about its pedigree, and concentrate instead on its overwhelming level of standard content, well-appointed cabin, passenger comfort and competent performance, you might be sold even without considering its low cost of ownership.

Its 333-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver solid fuel economy and zesty acceleration.

Standard features include full power accessories, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight air bags, keyless start and entry, leather seating and a seven-speaker audio system with a USB/auxiliary input jack for your music-playing device.

It also has a full range of up-level options found on luxury cars costing tens of thousands more

2012 Hyundai Equus.

2012 price: $59,000
True cost to own: $79,784
Fuel economy mpg: 15 city, 23 highway

Separating the two versions of the 2012 Hyundai Equus are the levels of rear-seat amenities. Edmunds included the less expensive Signature model on this list. It seats three in its second-row seat. The Ultimate accommodates just two passengers in seats that recline and massage and are separated by a mini refrigerator.

A new 5-liter V8 sends 429 horsepower to the rear wheels via an eight-speed, driver-shiftable, automatic transmission.

Equus is the second Hyundai on this list for good reason.

A remarkable value, this luxury car provides a high level of standard equipment in its spacious cabin, such as heated and ventilated front seats, leather seating, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation system, rearview camera, nine air bags, Bluetooth connectivity and a 17-speaker Lexicon 7.1 surround-sound audio system with a USB/auxiliary input jack for your music-playing device.

Equus is the poster child for buying smart.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

 

[Shawn33]

It's a little odd that they put a picture of the Equus for the Genesis. I often think that most automobile journalists aren't very good at their jobs.

Shawn

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

I didn't notice that.

But when I went back and looked, the Equus has a picture of a Genney. Dumb journalists.

 

[CC4.6]

I didn't notice that.

But when I went back and looked, the Equus has a picture of a Genney. Dumb journalists.

I thought they were both Bentleys.

 

[Mark_888]

I often think that most automobile journalists aren't very good at their jobs.

Jobs? Most of them are freelancers who get paid a couple of hundred bucks per article to test cars and write about it, a job many people would do for free. They usually have inflated titles too, like "Senior Editor."

 

[EXBMWGUY]

I thought they were both Bentleys.

I like my Bentley more every day!