2017-2020 Genesis G80 (1st gen)
The first-generation G80 is the used-luxury sleeper of this list: a genuinely premium, rear-drive sedan with a V6 or twin-turbo V8 that has depreciated far more steeply than a comparable German rival, putting near-flagship comfort within reach of a midsize-sedan budget. It is for the buyer who wants leather, road isolation, and presence without the running costs and reputation-tax of a used 5 Series or E-Class. The risk is the same one that drives the bargain: Genesis is a younger brand, so resale stays weak and depreciation continues, meaning you should buy to keep, not to flip. Service is competitive and the original warranty was long, so a 2018-2020 example with records left on the powertrain coverage is the smart target.
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- Luxury features and comfort at a midsize price
- Heavy depreciation makes used a strong value
- Long original warranty, often partly remaining
- Quiet, smooth, isolated highway ride
- Continued steep depreciation hurts resale
- Thirsty V8 and V6 engines
- Smaller dealer and service network than rivals
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