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A car salesman says that an auto industry insider recently purchased a luxury car that rode so poorly that they got rid of it a day later, purportedly losing $12,000 in the process.<\/p>\n
In a TikTok about the incident, Bobby Sanchez (@soldbysanchez) says his Ontario, California dealership sold a Genesis GV80 Coupe<\/a> to a man high up in the auto industry. The vehicle cost about $80,000, Sanchez says.<\/p>\n \u201cHe just didn’t like the way it rode,\u201d Sanchez says in a video that\u2019s been viewed more than 178,000 times.<\/p>\n \u201cThis guy’s upside down 12 grand. It’s a $12,000 mistake essentially, and he’s up in finance right now actually signing for the new car.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Sanchez, the man blames himself, not the dealership.<\/p>\n \u201cHe’s in the industry,\u201d Sanchez says. \u201cHe knows exactly what’s going on and he’s totally aware that he lost 12 grand on an overnight mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018I\u2019m Absolutely Doing This:’ Arizona Man Shares Little-Known Sunroof Trick to Stay Cool. Then He Slides It Open to Show Off<\/a> Sanchez shows off the Genesis GV80 Coupe<\/a> in the two-minute post, listing an impressive array of features.<\/p>\n The Coupe reportedly came with massaging, heated, and ventilated seats, a suede headliner, a panoramic sunroof, a 27-inch OLED screen, and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system complete with subwoofer. Even its suspension is high-tech. A camera scans the road surface ahead and adjusts the ride in real time.<\/p>\n These features may please some, but the buyer in this instance reportedly isn\u2019t among them. He was so displeased he was willing to take a $12,000 loss on a luxury vehicle Sanchez shows only has 56 miles on it.<\/p>\n Buyer\u2019s remorse is real, even with big-ticket purchases like a luxury vehicle.<\/p>\n A 2022 survey<\/a> by LendingTree found that nearly 40% of Americans regret at least one car purchase. Among high-income earners, a surprising 75% have either returned or refinanced a vehicle after buying it.<\/p>\n Returning an $80,000 SUV after a single drive is almost unheard of, however. In a comment, Sanchez said he’s only seen this once.<\/p>\n Most reviews for the GV80 Coupe sing its praises\u2014including us.<\/p>\n In our review published in 2024<\/a>, we praised the GV80 Coupe for its eye-catching, high-class looks and cushy interior space. We also highlighted its enjoyable driving experience\u2014enjoyable, at least, for a 5,000-pound SUV.<\/p>\n Right Foot Down complimented<\/a> the 2025 GV80 Coupe for blending striking coupe-like styling with luxury and high\u2011end materials like Nappa leather and real wood. It also praised the performance of its e-supercharged V-6, while noting that the sporty silhouette sacrifices some cargo space.<\/p>\n The Road Beat found<\/a> the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe striking but ultimately less practical and purpose-driven than its standard SUV counterpart, noting its cramped cargo space, thirsty engine, and ride quality that could feel \u201cjiggly\u201d at low speeds, despite an outstanding interior and responsive real-world performance. The reviewer called it \u201ca fashion accessory\u201d more than a functional upgrade.<\/p>\n This episode may simply serve as a reminder that car buying is still an emotional game. The perfect car for one person may make another regret their life choices every time they crank the engine.<\/p>\n Even professionals who live and breathe the business can get caught up in the vibe of a vehicle, only to realize they made an $80,000 mistake.<\/p>\n People who commented on Sanchez\u2019s post offered theories on why the man returned the Coupe and advice to avoid buyer\u2019s remorse.<\/p>\n Multiple car buyers advised people to rent the car they intend to buy for a few days to make sure they really want it.<\/p>\n \u201cSalesman probably only let him go down the block,\u201d one wrote. \u201cI try to rent the car I\u2019m shopping on Turo for a week to get a good feel for it and how livable it is.\u201d<\/p>\n An overwhelming refrain is that the problem is the parent company\u2019s make, not the model.<\/p>\n Genesis is owned by Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai<\/a> hate runs thick in the comments.<\/p>\n \u201cStill a Hyundai,\u201d opined one.<\/p>\n Sanchez responded to another comment to say that the buyer went with another car by Hyundai to replace the Coupe. So clearly he doesn\u2019t have a problem with the company\u2014just the Genesis GV80 Coupe.<\/p>\n Via email, a Genesis Motor spokesperson told\u00a0Motor1<\/em>, “While Genesis is unable to speculate about the opinions and accounts depicted in this video, we collaborate closely with our retail partners in delivering world-class products and experiences that we hope our customers will love.”<\/p>\n Motor1<\/em> reached out to Sanchez via email. 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