Hyundai Genesis
09-04-2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='662313' date='Sep 4 2008, 09:02 PM
Against the 550, the 180 firm cornering... against any other BMW? probably 0 to 60 depending on engine size. 
It beat the 750i 
It beat the 750i 
It is very impressive, but Hyundai has always had a bad rep with me.. my sisters first car was an Elantra, a 97 or 98 if I remember correctly. She had it brand new, and it would stall.. engine malfunction.. oil light amlfunction.. I remember near the end she had to pop a pen in a hole by the stick shift to get it to start
Its a huge step for Hyundai.. but I would never drive one. Theres a reason they didn't put a Hyundai symbol on the front grill!
09-04-2008, 08:47 PM
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Wow! I may just have to nix my 550i deal tomorrow and make a Hyundai detour!
But seriously, it's a nice looking car inside and out......kudos to Hyundai.
But seriously, it's a nice looking car inside and out......kudos to Hyundai.
09-04-2008, 09:01 PM
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That's impressive. 0.94G cornering from a full-size sedan which also has the ability to out-accelerate a 750i is an amazing result. Hyundai may not yet have the brand it wants or as much badge cachet as it wants, but neither did Lexus many moons ago. Discount these guys at your peril, my friends. Over time, Hyundai will properly transition into the near luxury category. More quality product like this, and some of the opinions posted here will have to change...
09-04-2008, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='662237' date='Sep 4 2008, 07:21 PM
I know there have been couple posts about the Genesis already but I'm going to post it here to get more attention.
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/#/performance/
So what do you guys think? It can out corner and out break both the merc and the bimmer.
Trade in anyone?
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/#/performance/
So what do you guys think? It can out corner and out break both the merc and the bimmer.
Trade in anyone?
See I like how the Tiburon (or however you spell it) looked like when it came out with its new body style but then I decided on an 04 Celica GT-S even though it was slower, I prefer the quality "name" vehicle.
I would choose the 550i maybe cause of the high quality BMW reputation.
09-04-2008, 10:25 PM
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Not a bad design, this Genesis is.
But what Hyundai needs to do is revamp their business plans and introduce a luxury brand that doesn't bear the name Hyundai. Just like what Nissan, Toyota, and Honda did with their Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura, respectively.
But what Hyundai needs to do is revamp their business plans and introduce a luxury brand that doesn't bear the name Hyundai. Just like what Nissan, Toyota, and Honda did with their Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura, respectively.
09-04-2008, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='662395' date='Sep 5 2008, 01:25 AM
Not a bad design, this Genesis is.
But what Hyundai needs to do is revamp their business plans and introduce a luxury brand that doesn't bear the name Hyundai. Just like what Nissan, Toyota, and Honda did with their Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura, respectively.
But what Hyundai needs to do is revamp their business plans and introduce a luxury brand that doesn't bear the name Hyundai. Just like what Nissan, Toyota, and Honda did with their Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura, respectively.
09-04-2008, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='662396' date='Sep 5 2008, 01:26 AM
Also it states 5 years / 100.000 km - 75.000 miles of warranty!
not all bad!
not all bad!
whilst giving little driving experience of the beemer and merc in a comparison.
all those bhp and acceleration times of jap cars are always optimistic.
the infiniti did all that stuff 10 years ago, balancing champagne and its still an infiniti
lets see how long that hyundai can sit on an autobahn without breaking down, yes i am biased.
09-04-2008, 10:43 PM
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If or when Hyundai finally grasps the meaning and importance of branding, they will really do pretty well. Their designs show that they are trying but just have the wrong mark on the car.... heheheh
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='662363' date='Sep 4 2008, 10:01 PM
Hyundai may not yet have the brand it wants or as much badge cachet as it wants, but neither did Lexus many moons ago. Discount these guys at your peril, my friends. Over time, Hyundai will properly transition into the near luxury category. More quality product like this, and some of the opinions posted here will have to change...