Comments on: Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis V6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-437222 idrinorbarsaku Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:58:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-437222 Z06ified, your comment about dealer service was very well said. For me, the dealer service and overall quality is a key to when i look fora new car. The best dealer service that i have had experiance with is METRO LEXUS. it is SUPERB!!!!!! The minute you walk in a lexus store(or atleast our dealer) you notice how nice it is. granite floors that are so clean you could eat off of or use it as a mirror. there are places to relax, watch a movie, or even stare at their many large salt water aquariums. the aquariums are key in my post because if you have ever had a salt water aquarium(or at least a large one), you will know that they are a CHORE to keep really clean. When you see a place that is nice like that, you will think that service has to be good, and that their "clean" look will be reflected upon their cars...which it is. They are the nicest people you will ever try to do business with. Based on my experiance, infiniti, audi, mercedes, some toyotas, acura, and some vw's. the closest domestic dealer that has come close to lexus's or infiniti's experiance was with Tim Lally chevy. And I think it is because it used to be a family run dealer. Huyndai on the other hand, has a complete opposite image when you walk in. there are stains on the carpet. there is a water cooler with a 5 gallon jug on top if you get thirsty...which is something you would expect in the 80's-90's. And, you don't really feel good being there. You kind of feel embarrassed. I am a car nut! I have driven every single new car there is that any other person in the US can also drive. I guess this got passed down from my father because we have 4 cars, and because we always lease, it usually means we end up leasing a new car every year or so. Now I have gotten in the habit of test driving cars to learn more. I can, without doubt, say that the foreign competition has the upper hand(with the exception of some cheap companies) when it comes to dealer quality experience, and vehicles too. as you can tell... I have nothing else to do beside draw/study/LLN.....LLN it is!!!! Z06ified,
your comment about dealer service was very well said. For me, the dealer service and overall quality is a key to when i look fora new car. The best dealer service that i have had experiance with is METRO LEXUS. it is SUPERB!!!!!! The minute you walk in a lexus store(or atleast our dealer) you notice how nice it is. granite floors that are so clean you could eat off of or use it as a mirror. there are places to relax, watch a movie, or even stare at their many large salt water aquariums. the aquariums are key in my post because if you have ever had a salt water aquarium(or at least a large one), you will know that they are a CHORE to keep really clean. When you see a place that is nice like that, you will think that service has to be good, and that their “clean” look will be reflected upon their cars…which it is. They are the nicest people you will ever try to do business with. Based on my experiance, infiniti, audi, mercedes, some toyotas, acura, and some vw’s. the closest domestic dealer that has come close to lexus’s or infiniti’s experiance was with Tim Lally chevy. And I think it is because it used to be a family run dealer.

Huyndai on the other hand, has a complete opposite image when you walk in. there are stains on the carpet. there is a water cooler with a 5 gallon jug on top if you get thirsty…which is something you would expect in the 80′s-90′s. And, you don’t really feel good being there. You kind of feel embarrassed.

I am a car nut! I have driven every single new car there is that any other person in the US can also drive. I guess this got passed down from my father because we have 4 cars, and because we always lease, it usually means we end up leasing a new car every year or so. Now I have gotten in the habit of test driving cars to learn more. I can, without doubt, say that the foreign competition has the upper hand(with the exception of some cheap companies) when it comes to dealer quality experience, and vehicles too.

as you can tell… I have nothing else to do beside draw/study/LLN…..LLN it is!!!!

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436943 idrinorbarsaku Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:32:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436943 in the end, you are still getting a hyundai...a rather expensive one! in the end, you are still getting a hyundai…a rather expensive one!

]]> By: hummah http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436888 hummah Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:50:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436888 Hey where's Need more oil for GM? I was hoping to hear how this car sucks next to any GM car ever made, and maybe some reference to Koreans eating dogs or some lame brained jab at foreign car buyers. As far as this car, I think it's great. It seems overpriced, but so are Lincoln Town Cars and they are total junk compared to this car. I'm more interested in the coupe version with the turbo 4 cylinder. Hey where’s Need more oil for GM? I was hoping to hear how this car sucks next to any GM car ever made, and maybe some reference to Koreans eating dogs or some lame brained jab at foreign car buyers.

As far as this car, I think it’s great. It seems overpriced, but so are Lincoln Town Cars and they are total junk compared to this car. I’m more interested in the coupe version with the turbo 4 cylinder.

]]> By: sundi http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436861 sundi Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:34:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436861 this car offers what a 7 series or S class has but then a person who can afford a 7 series or S class won't look at Hyundai because it is not in their price range. What Hyundai has done is they went for a strategy of high content for low price which makes this car very competitive and comparable to cars all across the board. Its price can be compared with a G37 while its content can be compared with much higher priced luxury cars. It may make people think twice when deciding to make a purchase between the 30-40k range. this car offers what a 7 series or S class has but then a person who can afford a 7 series or S class won’t look at Hyundai because it is not in their price range. What Hyundai has done is they went for a strategy of high content for low price which makes this car very competitive and comparable to cars all across the board. Its price can be compared with a G37 while its content can be compared with much higher priced luxury cars. It may make people think twice when deciding to make a purchase between the 30-40k range.

]]> By: JC88 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436749 JC88 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:13:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436749 Does nobody notice its design is a cut and paste job of all its competitors? And how is it that this car competes with the BMW 7 series but only the Lexus GS?? Does nobody notice its design is a cut and paste job of all its competitors? And how is it that this car competes with the BMW 7 series but only the Lexus GS??

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436742 Borat Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436742 If Hyundai can prove me wrong - more power to them. Insofar they took a page from Japanese successful manufacturers: Toyota, Honda, Nissan. They started with product differentiation based on price, moved up the ladder on quality. However, they are still in infancy on service and middle class acceptance (I consider myself middle class and I have not seen Hyundai driven in my town on either side of tracks). Can they leap into premium segment bypassing middle class? History will tell. Without AWD either car (V6 or V8) is not event in N.E., especially this messy winter. If Hyundai can prove me wrong – more power to them. Insofar they took a page from Japanese successful manufacturers: Toyota, Honda, Nissan. They started with product differentiation based on price, moved up the ladder on quality. However, they are still in infancy on service and middle class acceptance (I consider myself middle class and I have not seen Hyundai driven in my town on either side of tracks). Can they leap into premium segment bypassing middle class? History will tell.
Without AWD either car (V6 or V8) is not event in N.E., especially this messy winter.

]]> By: Z06ified http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436724 Z06ified Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:19:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436724 It seems to be a decent car, but the generic styling and Hyundai service (i.e. piss poor) would be deal killers for me. Think about it: they're trying to compete in the luxury space, but they don't really have the dealer infrastructure to offer luxury levels of service. Go to an Infiniti, Lexus, MB, BMW, or Cadillac dealership, and you will usually find nice dealerships with lots of amenities, and good service, and if you need a loaner car, you will usually get another luxury car as a loaner. With the Genesis, you get the same dealer treatment as an Elantra buyer, and there is a good chance you won't get another Genesis as a loaner car. Hyundai's warranty isn't very good either. Read the fine print, and you will find most items are not covered by the 100k mile warranty. That warranty pretty much only covers if you throw a rod through the block, or blow up the transmission, and nothing else. I would rather buy a certified pre-owned 1 or 2 year old Infiniti, BMW, or Cadillac for the same money. It seems to be a decent car, but the generic styling and Hyundai service (i.e. piss poor) would be deal killers for me. Think about it: they’re trying to compete in the luxury space, but they don’t really have the dealer infrastructure to offer luxury levels of service. Go to an Infiniti, Lexus, MB, BMW, or Cadillac dealership, and you will usually find nice dealerships with lots of amenities, and good service, and if you need a loaner car, you will usually get another luxury car as a loaner. With the Genesis, you get the same dealer treatment as an Elantra buyer, and there is a good chance you won’t get another Genesis as a loaner car. Hyundai’s warranty isn’t very good either. Read the fine print, and you will find most items are not covered by the 100k mile warranty. That warranty pretty much only covers if you throw a rod through the block, or blow up the transmission, and nothing else.

I would rather buy a certified pre-owned 1 or 2 year old Infiniti, BMW, or Cadillac for the same money.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436711 idrinorbarsaku Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:50:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436711 this design already looks old! I will wait for a couple of years and a newer face lift to see how reliability is before making judgments on this. but, so far....its not good this design already looks old! I will wait for a couple of years and a newer face lift to see how reliability is before making judgments on this. but, so far….its not good

]]> By: VictorRaikkonen http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436669 VictorRaikkonen Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:53:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436669 I will be honest and say that the car looks decent but I would still never consider it if I were in the market to purchase a vehicle in the 30-40k range. I think the design is outdated and the vehicle will look really old in about three years. I will be honest and say that the car looks decent but I would still never consider it if I were in the market to purchase a vehicle in the 30-40k range. I think the design is outdated and the vehicle will look really old in about three years.

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436668 tripleonefive Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:14:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436668 Your CommentThe funny thing about Hyundai is that the brand has surpassed Toyota in qualityWhere is the proof to back that up? That is what I hate about this board Your CommentThe funny thing about Hyundai is that the brand has surpassed Toyota in qualityWhere is the proof to back that up? That is what I hate about this board

]]> By: valenburg http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436663 valenburg Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:59:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436663 most of the negative comments above were probably the same people said when toyota and honda came to america now they are pretty competent players. Im sure lexus kind of had the same issue as well. If you choose not to buy it, that's your problem. Constructive criticism, that's cool to it's our right as Americans, that's why I read these boards, for other peoples points of view. NMOFGM though, he makes me laugh. most of the negative comments above were probably the same people said when toyota and honda came to america now they are pretty competent players. Im sure lexus kind of had the same issue as well. If you choose not to buy it, that’s your problem. Constructive criticism, that’s cool to it’s our right as Americans, that’s why I read these boards, for other peoples points of view. NMOFGM though, he makes me laugh.

]]> By: DB9 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436658 DB9 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:49:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436658 Hmmm… What to do with 36K - a V6 Hyundai?/! Take another hit off of the pipe then put it down – think of the kids. DB9 Hmmm… What to do with 36K – a V6 Hyundai?/! Take another hit off of the pipe then put it down – think of the kids.

DB9

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436641 Astonman12 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:03:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436641 I've driven the Genesis 4.6L V8. It has very luxurious performance. Hyundai claims it can do 0-60mph faster than a Porsche Boxster, and I would have to say that they are correct. Also, you can hardly hear the acceleration in the car. The interior is very luxurious and everything is easy to use. The Lexicon audio system is fantastic; so clear. The car is extremely impressive all over; so refined and luxurious. I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve driven the Genesis 4.6L V8. It has very luxurious performance. Hyundai claims it can do 0-60mph faster than a Porsche Boxster, and I would have to say that they are correct. Also, you can hardly hear the acceleration in the car. The interior is very luxurious and everything is easy to use. The Lexicon audio system is fantastic; so clear. The car is extremely impressive all over; so refined and luxurious. I was pleasantly surprised.

]]> By: Zcarsales http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436638 Zcarsales Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:45:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436638 The funny thing about Hyundai is that the brand has surpassed Toyota in quality, but people still can't get over that sh@#box from the mid to late eighties. Hyundai is a good brand, and I think that it is only a matter of time before they are up their with Honda, Toyota. Say, someone who is 10 years old won't know about the eighties Hyundai. The Chinese are going to face the same problem when they market cars in the states. The funny thing about Hyundai is that the brand has surpassed Toyota in quality, but people still can’t get over that sh@#box from the mid to late eighties. Hyundai is a good brand, and I think that it is only a matter of time before they are up their with Honda, Toyota.

Say, someone who is 10 years old won’t know about the eighties Hyundai. The Chinese are going to face the same problem when they market cars in the states.

]]> By: LQQK TwiCe http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436632 LQQK TwiCe Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:21:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436632 Reason this car is best.... 1. the warranty 2. the assurance warranty 3. It looks very nice you can always change the wheels and debadge a car 4. who is comparing a two year Audi A4? not even the same size as this car or in the same presence. 5. The STS while a nice car its still used and an old platform and The m35 i agree nice car but best looking??? Reason this car is best….

1. the warranty
2. the assurance warranty
3. It looks very nice you can always change the wheels and debadge a car
4. who is comparing a two year Audi A4? not even the same size as this car or in the same presence.
5. The STS while a nice car its still used and an old platform and The m35 i agree nice car but best looking???

]]> By: gugy http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436620 gugy Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:12:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436620 I like this car. I would buy one if the interior was not so cramped. Unfortunately I am 6'8" tall. That is suck to buy a car. :-( I like this car.
I would buy one if the interior was not so cramped. Unfortunately I am 6’8″ tall. That is suck to buy a car. :-(

]]> By: SloW8 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436607 SloW8 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:32:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436607 I was in Vegas last weekend and saw a lot of Phantoms and a couple of Maybachs cruising around. We were having a conversation about why you would get a Maybach because not many people would know that is was a $350k car. I would like to get a Genesis and put Maybach badges on it. They look about the same to your average Schmoe... I was in Vegas last weekend and saw a lot of Phantoms and a couple of Maybachs cruising around. We were having a conversation about why you would get a Maybach because not many people would know that is was a $350k car. I would like to get a Genesis and put Maybach badges on it. They look about the same to your average Schmoe…

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436598 johnnycanuck Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:20:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436598 You can get one hell of a deal on a 300C right now. Some may say it's not in the same supposed league as the Genesis, but 390 horse vs. 290 for roughly the same money- or even less with all discounts? If this is all about bang for your buck I think we have a winner. You can get one hell of a deal on a 300C right now. Some may say it’s not in the same supposed league as the Genesis, but 390 horse vs. 290 for roughly the same money- or even less with all discounts? If this is all about bang for your buck I think we have a winner.

]]> By: miket http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436597 miket Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:19:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436597 An impressive car....it will probably be competative with its targets after the 1st redesign. An impressive car….it will probably be competative with its targets after the 1st redesign.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436584 TomF Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:03:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436584 You can probably buy this car for $30,000 right now... or a two-year-old Audi A4 for $20,000. So I'd take the Audi. But the Genesis is a hard car to dismiss. The Germans should be worried. You can probably buy this car for $30,000 right now… or a two-year-old Audi A4 for $20,000. So I’d take the Audi. But the Genesis is a hard car to dismiss. The Germans should be worried.

]]> By: TornadoGTI http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436582 TornadoGTI Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:01:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436582 I would agree that Hyundai has come a long way but by no means does this car begin to compare with whom they want it to. The interior, even with leather dash, still looks so cheap and "plasticy". Reminds me of a Lexus' dash. Don't like those either. They spent the design time on the exterior rather than the interior and it shows. Also, you can't get a new CTS 3.6 DI for $30k. You can't even get a non DI CTS for $30k. CTS are VERY expensive for you get. They are at least $5k to $10k overpriced. I checked them out at this past NAIAS in Detroit and I am 6' and with a 6' driver I couldnt fit in the back seat. I was impressed with the ULTRA cluttered dash for the people in the front either. A Mazda3 was more accomidating in the size department. Just has poor proportions for the size. I would agree that Hyundai has come a long way but by no means does this car begin to compare with whom they want it to. The interior, even with leather dash, still looks so cheap and “plasticy”. Reminds me of a Lexus’ dash. Don’t like those either. They spent the design time on the exterior rather than the interior and it shows.

Also, you can’t get a new CTS 3.6 DI for $30k. You can’t even get a non DI CTS for $30k. CTS are VERY expensive for you get. They are at least $5k to $10k overpriced. I checked them out at this past NAIAS in Detroit and I am 6′ and with a 6′ driver I couldnt fit in the back seat. I was impressed with the ULTRA cluttered dash for the people in the front either. A Mazda3 was more accomidating in the size department. Just has poor proportions for the size.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436576 JakeK66 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:44:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436576 And I may add a used M35 is another option, probably the best car in it's class and best looking to boot. And I may add a used M35 is another option, probably the best car in it’s class and best looking to boot.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436574 JakeK66 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:42:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436574 I drove one of these the other day and it was very nice. Some quirks though, like the cheap turn stalk that come's from every Hyundai/Kia model built and the antique looking digital clock in the center stack. NMOFGM may find my next point interesting, why buy this over the STS though? You can get a year old STS, a very similiar vehicle, for almost ten thousand less and I will admit, I still think the Cadillac has the means to beat it, especially with it's 3.6 DI in the redesigned '08 and not have a Hyundai at the end of the day. Or just wait a year and see some massive rebates/dealer discounts on this model. Hyundai's all have huge markups as we know anyway. I drove one of these the other day and it was very nice. Some quirks though, like the cheap turn stalk that come’s from every Hyundai/Kia model built and the antique looking digital clock in the center stack. NMOFGM may find my next point interesting, why buy this over the STS though? You can get a year old STS, a very similiar vehicle, for almost ten thousand less and I will admit, I still think the Cadillac has the means to beat it, especially with it’s 3.6 DI in the redesigned ’08 and not have a Hyundai at the end of the day. Or just wait a year and see some massive rebates/dealer discounts on this model. Hyundai’s all have huge markups as we know anyway.

]]> By: yarddog82abn http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436566 yarddog82abn Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:23:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436566 WOW... Hyundai has come a LONG........way.... The car looks good, I think I need to test drive one, you know just to see what it can do... WOW… Hyundai has come a LONG……..way….
The car looks good, I think I need to test drive one, you know just to see what it can do…

]]> By: CADDY-V http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436564 CADDY-V Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:21:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436564 Yes they do. That is why if you have only 30k to spend go get a cts 3.6 direct inject. Yes they do.
That is why if you have only 30k to spend go get a cts 3.6 direct inject.

]]> By: e46Ne90 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436563 e46Ne90 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:21:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436563 only thing i hate about the exterior is the grill and wheels. wheel is damn too flower-like to me. it needs more machine like finish. eager to see facelift only thing i hate about the exterior is the grill and wheels. wheel is damn too flower-like to me. it needs more machine like finish. eager to see facelift

]]> By: Struggle http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436561 Struggle Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:15:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436561 Oh, and No More Douche for GM, only Cadillac has a better looking car in the GM lineup, seriously. Oh, and No More Douche for GM, only Cadillac has a better looking car in the GM lineup, seriously.

]]> By: Struggle http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-v6-review.html#comment-436559 Struggle Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:14:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=14474#comment-436559 I hate to say it, but I actually like this thing. Of course it looks very much like it's japanese cousin vehicles. I hate to say it, but I actually like this thing.

Of course it looks very much like it’s japanese cousin vehicles.

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