Hyundai Genesis Coupe - What are your thoughts?

sexymexy · 05-25-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sexymexy
So just because It has "BREMBO" their track model (top of their line) can out run a M3 (top of 3 series line) Jaja!!! Man!!! gooood joke!!!
Who said anything about an M3, guey
Compadre^^^ he is comparing the track model the top of Hyundai line soo...BMW top
of line = M3. Guey!!! jeje.

josephr25 · 05-25-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drew4392

Thanks for the non-bias feedback. I hope to hear more of that (whether it's positive or otherwise) without moving the thread. In hindsight, maybe I should have posted it there.... but I hope this doesn't get crapped on with hard-headed opinion....

Posting this kind of thread in any BMW forum will invite the "I have the second- least expensive-class BMW" snobs.

The car should be compared with other sports coupes less than 30K or so.

I don't like the looks or interior, but it offers a RWD 2.0L turbo which sounds like a lot of fun for the price. And it's about 90 lbs lighter than the 3.8.

F32Fleet · 05-25-2011, 08:19 PM

Warranty second to none.

E90MCF · 05-25-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Anyone with a handle **** should be on an ignore list by default, shouldn't have to waste 3 mouseclicks

Who the F said anything about M3 you *****? lol

Typical head up his ass because of the car he drives. . . Idiot, makes the rest f us look bad. Anyways Hyundai has come a long way.

Kikken · 05-25-2011, 08:26 PM

When they fix the suspension and the manual transmission, it will be a much more compelling choice than it is now.

BayMoWe335 · 05-25-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

It basically rocks, as does their entire model line. The track model has Brembo brakes, while we have single piston floating calipers.

Which car stops more quickly from 70?

Kolyan2k · 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM

Nice car, good performance, has LSD.....dont really like the looks, and moreover, would never buy Hyundai but just because of its name...

John 070 · 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Which car stops more quickly from 70?

They're about even. Did you know the answer already, or were you expecting me to provide the link?

captainaudio · 05-25-2011, 08:44 PM

The Genesis Coupe is a rebadged Toyota.

CA

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 08:58 PM

My previous car was a 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track w/A6. I hated the car so much I sold it less than a year into owning it.

Fit & finish is garbage. Materials are crap. Interior panels scratch way too easily. Leather is too hard. My ass would hurt if I was in the car for more than an hour.

Rotors warped with less than 12k miles.
ZF Trans is crap. They made it so it cuts power if you try to get too much out of the car.
Traction control was a joke. It would cut ALL power at any sign of wheel slip aka you will die if you dont turn it off daily (excluding rain etc of course)
One night I lost all lights (incl interior) except for headlights & I had to drive home that way.
They are prone to a vibration at various speeds that has yet to be fixed. Mine had it at 60+ MPH. Felt like a crazy monkey was shaking the wheel. Many folks have had this issue & their dealers could not fix it w/new wheels, tires, drive shaft, etc.
Heated seats took way too long to kick in
I felt like a 19 yr old douche driving the car
Throttle response is terrible
AC was not nearly cold enough
Suspension was too stiff on the track model for daily driving IMO, but that's me not the car.

I had Injen CAI & nitrous on the car. I could never get traction, but I was trapping 108 on 75 shot & 110 on 100 shot. Car ran 14.0 @ 99 stock w/anotehr garbage 60'

HIDs on that car were great though & the random function on the iPod worked as it should unlike on my BMW.

I will never buy another Hyundai unless I need a cheap shitbox beater.

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

The Genesis Coupe is a rebadged Toyota.

CA

This is one of the dumbest posts I have read. There's nothing Toyota about it.

The outside was modeled after the G37. The inside was modeled after a shitbox Hyundai.

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CAPSGOD

Looks ok, I think they copied the Infiniti G37 but seems to be a good value. I would get a Mustang or 370Z before this though.

Who said anything about an M3, guey

370Z is an even bigger overpriced joke.

Buy the Mustang.

drew4392 · 05-25-2011, 09:01 PM

That video was helpful.

Purely from a numbers perspective, it is attractive. But, as some of you said, the overall driving experience is underwhelming and the interior is cheap.

I'll test drive one soon

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

It basically rocks, as does their entire model line. The track model has Brembo brakes, while we have single piston floating calipers.

& those Brembo brakes still don't stop any better than most performance coupes out there. It's just a name for the GC as those Brembos fail to live up to the Brembo name.

drew4392 · 05-25-2011, 09:02 PM

Yea, that 2011 Stang is damn impressive. They even put it against an M3 in a recent road test (Motor Trend?). Actually had some really good things to say about it.

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Enjoiyourlife

I test drove the 2.0T and wasn't impressed on the highway. However, for daily driving, I found it to be peppy enough for zipping around town. Definitely would not consider the auto gear box though. The suspension and driving feel as compared to the 3 series leaves you underwhelmed, but what do you expect? Looks are subjective but I think it looks pretty good. Some of the modded ones look great.

That said, this forum is full of fanboys (especially the 335i guys

). The current 3 series is not the end-all car. It's a good car, but by no means is it great. It's too bad there are so many badge whores around these parts.
I too am not a fan of driving around a Hyundai, but hey, get what fits the bill.

I think Hyudai has made a lot of progress over the years.

A GC & a BMW are not in the same class nor was the 3 series Hyundai's aim with the GC so why are they being compared? Different cars. 2.0T model is SEVERELY underpowered. You need to drop a few GRAND into it just to get it to the STOCK power of the 3.8 V6 which is also underpowered & needs more torque.

CAPSGOD · 05-25-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Never-Enough

370Z is an even bigger overpriced joke.

Buy the Mustang.

I know the 370 doesnt exactly have the most refined motor.. but the rev-matching transmission is very good, the interior is nice enough, and I like how the rear fenders remind me of a 930 Turbo.

John 070 · 05-25-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Never-Enough

& those Brembo brakes still don't stop any better than most performance coupes out there. It's just a name for the GC as those Brembos fail to live up to the Brembo name.

Yeah, ours are much easier to change out the pads. All we need is a c-clamp, just leave the spreader in the basement, don't even need it. But that car co. sure took your money downtown.

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Yeah, ours are much easier to change out the pads. All we need is a c-clamp, just leave the spreader in the basement, don't even need it. But that car co. sure took your money downtown.

What? I wasn't talking about pad changes, but fyi it is also very easy to change pads on a Genesis.

idrift4wd · 05-25-2011, 10:00 PM

i feel that the genesis is quite the looker. performance is... i would say it holds it self. it has pretty nice options and is very attractive. with a sick warranty and a decent price. why wouldnt this car be good? other then its a hyundai but i feel like it is getting out of that crappy korean mindset 5 years ago.

But it does have the recipe for a good chassis. No lsd but im sure not everyone needs one.

JDLM · 05-25-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

The Genesis Coupe is a rebadged Toyota.

CA

ok

Never-Enough · 05-25-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

i feel that the genesis is quite the looker. performance is... i would say it holds it self. it has pretty nice options and is very attractive. with a sick warranty and a decent price. why wouldnt this car be good? other then its a hyundai but i feel like it is getting out of that crappy korean mindset 5 years ago.

But it does have the recipe for a good chassis. No lsd but im sure not everyone needs one.

My Track model had an LSD from the factory...

The exterior looks are great, but once you sit in it & sdrive for a bit it sucks.

Mine stickered over $31k. Not worth it IMO. No, I didn't pay that. I was leasing mine.

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sexymexy Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 jet black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tx iTrader: (1)	Quote: Originally Posted by sexymexy So just because It has "BREMBO" their track model (top of their line) can out run a M3 (top of 3 series line) Jaja!!! Man!!! gooood joke!!! Who said anything about an M3, guey Compadre^^^ he is comparing the track model the top of Hyundai line soo...BMW top of line = M3. Guey!!! jeje.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3924 Rep 10,630 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Warranty second to none.
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Kikken Private First Class 4 Rep 167 Posts Drives: his wife crazy. Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	When they fix the suspension and the manual transmission, it will be a much more compelling choice than it is now.
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Kolyan2k Major General 976 Rep 5,555 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Nice car, good performance, has LSD.....dont really like the looks, and moreover, would never buy Hyundai but just because of its name...
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captainaudio World's Foremost Authority 1183 Rep 4,535 Posts Drives: M4 Cab - Cayenne GTS - Jag XK Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upper East Side Manhattan - Boca Raton FL - Lime Rock CT iTrader: (0)	The Genesis Coupe is a rebadged Toyota. CA __________________ Drivers Club at Lime Rock - International Motorsports Research Center - Society of Automotive Historians - Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society (0nly a VP) - BMWCCA - Porsche Club of America - M Gruppe - Polish Race Drivers of America (PDRA) - Glen Club (Watkins Glen International) - Jaguar Club of Southern New England
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Never-Enough Banned 50 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (19)	My previous car was a 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track w/A6. I hated the car so much I sold it less than a year into owning it. Fit & finish is garbage. Materials are crap. Interior panels scratch way too easily. Leather is too hard. My ass would hurt if I was in the car for more than an hour. Rotors warped with less than 12k miles. ZF Trans is crap. They made it so it cuts power if you try to get too much out of the car. Traction control was a joke. It would cut ALL power at any sign of wheel slip aka you will die if you dont turn it off daily (excluding rain etc of course) One night I lost all lights (incl interior) except for headlights & I had to drive home that way. They are prone to a vibration at various speeds that has yet to be fixed. Mine had it at 60+ MPH. Felt like a crazy monkey was shaking the wheel. Many folks have had this issue & their dealers could not fix it w/new wheels, tires, drive shaft, etc. Heated seats took way too long to kick in I felt like a 19 yr old douche driving the car Throttle response is terrible AC was not nearly cold enough Suspension was too stiff on the track model for daily driving IMO, but that's me not the car. I had Injen CAI & nitrous on the car. I could never get traction, but I was trapping 108 on 75 shot & 110 on 100 shot. Car ran 14.0 @ 99 stock w/anotehr garbage 60' HIDs on that car were great though & the random function on the iPod worked as it should unlike on my BMW. I will never buy another Hyundai unless I need a cheap shitbox beater.
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drew4392 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	That video was helpful. Purely from a numbers perspective, it is attractive. But, as some of you said, the overall driving experience is underwhelming and the interior is cheap. I'll test drive one soon
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drew4392 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Yea, that 2011 Stang is damn impressive. They even put it against an M3 in a recent road test (Motor Trend?). Actually had some really good things to say about it.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 151 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	i feel that the genesis is quite the looker. performance is... i would say it holds it self. it has pretty nice options and is very attractive. with a sick warranty and a decent price. why wouldnt this car be good? other then its a hyundai but i feel like it is getting out of that crappy korean mindset 5 years ago. But it does have the recipe for a good chassis. No lsd but im sure not everyone needs one.
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