[Dragonman4]

Originally Posted by alex@helix

at one point, didn't people say the same about Hondas and Toyotas?

exactly. Remember when Infiniti used to be a piece of junk? Hyundai has actually done extremely well in sales and upping the quality of their products. I wouldn't be surprised if they opened up a luxury brand someday. If you look at their commercials right now, you can see how smart they're marketing strategy is with having affordable cars that you don't have to spend all your money on, and then take whats left and invest it. Especially since we're in this current economic funk what with the mortgage crisis, lots of people are becoming more careful with their money.

[lyjw88]

I've seen Genesis sedan in person and it was amazing!!
I'll take it over Lexus/Infiniti any day of the week.

[BlackSapphireZ]

Hyundai will be the luxury car company
Kia will be the economy car company

just like Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infinity, Honda/Acura...etc

thats just my opinion but doesn't anyone see thats what they're doing right now?

[The_Blob]

It still looks like a Tiburon!!!

Although, I must say the Genesis sedan looks quite nice, however the handling and performance sucks

[The_Blob]

Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

Hyundai will be the luxury car company
Kia will be the economy car company

just like Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infinity, Honda/Acura...etc

thats just my opinion but doesn't anyone see thats what they're doing right now?

Hyundai will not be the luxury car company.... you can the Hyundai Accent a luxury car? As for the Genesis, I think it's an Toyota Avalon wannabe... not a BMW or Mercedes competitor, as what they say in their ads.

[DM1]

I bought my wife a Santa Fe and we love it, I honestly don't think that being a Hyundai it's a bad thing anymore, they make good quality cars with a great warranty, comfortable, well made and with good engines, obviously they are not top notch but they are very good for the price.

[Neil]

It was posted last week that they are going to be spinning off a luxury brand by 2010 that will start in China and they will consider bringing it here. That would be their opportunity to split cars like the Genesis away from their regular offerings.

[Digital.James]

Add it all up and I think Hyundai has the right marketing perspective. How many well appointed (LSD anyone?) affordable, sporty RWD coupes are there? Not many. Include that crazy warranty and I think they will sell a bundle.

[BlackSapphireZ]

i am willing to bet few bux that Hyundai will become one of the top selling car manufacturers in the world(maybe top 3) in the near future

[musc]

Pretty cool car. Something about the way that rearside window dips down low. Looks a little weird.

[3coupe]

kids are kids. they will always look for the most power for the dollar as most of them are students on a budget. this forum are filled with ppl that drive 335i and i can safely assume that most of you aren't kids and bought your own car. if you wanna drive a hyundai, drive one. if you wanna drive an engineering marvel, drive a bimmer.

many ppl forget one thing. so what if the hyundai matches performance numbers....that's not what makes up a car. at least 50% didn't buy the 335i for pure performance, or else you'd be in a corvette or porsche. you buy the car for its balance in all categories and its ability to exceed all of them.

my 02 cents.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by 3coupe

kids are kids. they will always look for the most power for the dollar as most of them are students on a budget. this forum are filled with ppl that drive 335i and i can safely assume that most of you aren't kids and bought your own car. if you wanna drive a hyundai, drive one. if you wanna drive an engineering marvel, drive a bimmer.

many ppl forget one thing. so what if the hyundai matches performance numbers....that's not what makes up a car. at least 50% didn't buy the 335i for pure performance, or else you'd be in a corvette or porsche. you buy the car for its balance in all categories and its ability to exceed all of them.

my 02 cents.

What draws people to BMW's tends to be far more subtle then you think. Just as many folks dislike BMW. Particularly when it comes to reliability, BMW in all honesty sucks. I've had 6. I still love BMW partly because for ME, the drive is unmatched. But take an informal survey and you will find no ONE car has universal appeal to all customers. BMW has a slice of a select demographic, and it's a loyal slice. But by no means does this make BMW the universal car of choice for all.

And for the gentlemen that says the Genesis performance sucks, you shouldn't form your opinions based solely on what others tell you. You should drive one before doing that. I did.

[Digital.James]

Originally Posted by 3coupe

kids are kids. they will always look for the most power for the dollar as most of them are students on a budget. this forum are filled with ppl that drive 335i and i can safely assume that most of you aren't kids and bought your own car. if you wanna drive a hyundai, drive one. if you wanna drive an engineering marvel, drive a bimmer.

many ppl forget one thing. so what if the hyundai matches performance numbers....that's not what makes up a car. at least 50% didn't buy the 335i for pure performance, or else you'd be in a corvette or porsche. you buy the car for its balance in all categories and its ability to exceed all of them.

my 02 cents.

I think you're misunderstanding this car's market. I don't think it's aimed at BMWs or Audis. I think it's aimed at the Eclipse, Altima Coupes, Pontiac G6 Coupes and such; the under $30K market.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

i am willing to bet few bux that Hyundai will become one of the top selling car manufacturers in the world(maybe top 3) in the near future

I'ma have to side with you on this one.

[GAM3OVR85]

Originally Posted by The_Blob

Hyundai will not be the luxury car company.... you can the Hyundai Accent a luxury car? As for the Genesis, I think it's an Toyota Avalon wannabe... not a BMW or Mercedes competitor, as what they say in their ads.

+100000

[Arustik1]

Altima Coupe...

[inabis]

I think it looks nice from the back....I dont like the front bumper though but that can always be changed!