Thoughts on moving from 1st to 2nd gen. sedan

[ksoze]

I am tempted by what new 2013 or 2014's R-Spec's will go for when the 2015's are on trucks heading to the dealers. A new 2013 could be had easily for $10K off MSRP even months ago, so I suspect 2014's will follow suit, if not better soon.

It is tempting to look for a killer deal and settle for less tech and refinement, but a final G1 model at a possible $15K or more gap over the likely less discounted 2015....

 

[drpearso]

I am not willing to move to V6 after experiencing the grunt of the V8. AWD would be nice but not at expense of giving up the V8.

I agree 100% with you. V8 with RWD is why I got my Rspec. Regards

 

[drpearso]

Not paying MSRP! There will be an R-Spec., there is some talk in Hyundai circles about the possibility of an N series a la Mercedes AMG. The N denoting their Namyang design bureau. R will remain the highest state of tune offered in normal production. HP is rumored to be down by an insignificant 9 HP to 420.

I was wonders about the 420HP --- not sure it is down. The Rspec 2013 is 429HP, but only with high test. If regular gas it is 420HP. It says it in the manual and elsewhere. Regards.

 

[drpearso]

I am tempted by what new 2013 or 2014's R-Spec's will go for when the 2015's are on trucks heading to the dealers. A new 2013 could be had easily for $10K off MSRP even months ago, so I suspect 2014's will follow suit, if not better soon.

It is tempting to look for a killer deal and settle for less tech and refinement, but a final G1 model at a possible $15K or more gap over the likely less discounted 2015....

I need the power seat bolsters, so I need the 2015 V8. Will be selling my 2013 6k mile Rspec only due to the seats. Will be a good garage kept car thats only 7 months old. Regards.

 

[Mark_888]

I was wonders about the 420HP --- not sure it is down. The Rspec 2013 is 429HP, but only with high test. If regular gas it is 420HP. It says it in the manual and elsewhere. Regards.

Maybe, but the V6 HP is down also, and it was always spec'ed with regular gas. From what I understand torque is up on both in 2015, so lower HP rating is not out of the question.