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HTHs
Well thanks for your gracious opinion, but as all styles seem to go away and then return I wanna be the first to have it when it comes back in "STYLE". By doing it this way I will appear as a trend setter and ahead of my time so to speak,so to my way of thinking a style is what appeals to a person and not just doing what the rest of the crowd thinks is acceptable or "cool".My father (RIP) used 2say nobody knows how dumb you are until you say something,so I have always(mostly) tried to choose my words carefully and if I don't have something nice to say I try not to say anything..........but thats just my opinion and I could be wrong.
MIKLO
Do whatever makes you happy on your Genesis... having said that. What color are you going with? If you wouldn't mind, after you have it done post a picture. I am curious how it would look. Thanks!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
Better get the vinyl then.
Do you mean stripes or roof?
My odometer will roll past 30,000 miles within a couple of days, so here goes my owner’s experience update that I have posted at 5,000 mile intervals (approximately). Not a lot has changed, which is mostly a good thing! I have recently posted some information pertaining to replacing the original tires so I will not rehash that here since all of you can pull up my previous posts.
BODY (FIT, FINISH, APPEARANCE, ETC.)
Absolutely nothing negative to report! Still rock-solid without a hint of any squeaks, rattles, or problems.
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN
I could not be happier with the power and smoothness. I still marvel as to how a V6 can move this heavy vehicle with such ease and grace.
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Excellent navigation system. The Genesis multimedia controller is far more sophisticated and user-friendly than other brands’ attempt at this (including BMW’s iDrive). After just one trip, I found it to be intuitive and easy to access a lot of things without having to reach for multiple dials and knobs. I do have one weird thing that I have previously posted on this blog. Sometimes the NavTraffic system displays what I call “upside down” information. It will correctly identify the exact location of a traffic accident by telling the road, exit, direction of travel, etc. However, it sometimes incorrectly will say that the accident is X amount of miles to the South when, in fact, it is that same amount of miles to the North. I still don’t know if this is the fault of the NavTraffic computer or if the information is incorrect that is being downloaded from the state department of transportation and/or state police.
SUSPENSION AND RIDE
I realize that this will start another round of arguments but trust me when I tell you that Hyundai needs to make the suspension a little less harsh. I am one that likes European type handling characteristics that provide sportiness and good handling. The Genesis provides both but it also jars your fillings on even mildly bumpy road surfaces. Anytime the road is smooth, it is a fantastic riding and handling machine. I feel sure that they will address this in upcoming model years. Be careful what kind of tires you purchase and NEVER over-inflate them!
VALUE
In spite of the few negatives I mentioned above, at this price no other luxury sedan comes close! In a few months, I will be purchasing another vehicle for my wife. I have begun the decision process and I find myself trying to find something else that will measure up to the Genesis’s value. I don’t want two Genesises (is that how you make it plural???) but I hate to pay from $8,000 to $25,000 more and not get more! If Hyundai corrects the harsh suspension, they will wax Lexus, Infinity, and Acura, and they will take a bite out of BMW and Mercedes.
I’ll be back in about 5,000 miles (probably late September).
As always thank you so much for your updates, for me and many others they are very helpful and well thought out.One thing you said that comes to my mind every time I drive my Genesis is********************************************
"I could not be happier with the power and smoothness. I still marvel as to how a V6 can move this heavy vehicle with such ease and grace."
Yep I still find it hard to believe this and really see it when I take off from a stop lite.I don't lead foot it (at least not very often)but it just seems effortless from a dead stop.I really noticed it a few times recently when I drove a couple of different cars and it felt like I had to really give it a lot of gas pedal for it to move and get to cruising speed they seemed so sluggish.(both were 6cyl)
Well I now have a little over 4000 mile so your post makes me happy that this is what I have to look forward to.(all things being equal) Please continue your informative post,and thanks again.Really I'm gonna do a road trip soon and put some miles on this great ride.......lol.
MIKLO
You seem to be racking up the miles more than any of us other Genesis owners. On the GenesisOwners.com site I have seen reports of up to 20K or so.
I agree with you 100% on the ride. My car just broke 3000 miles and is going in for its first oil change next Thursday. I am also having them do an alignment. It seemed off from day one, but I wasn't sure if I just wasn't used to the car. After putting some miles I am sure I have a definate drift to the left on all roads. Also, the dash panel behind the turn signal lever is coming off on one side. A clip must be broken or not installed. The dealer I bought the car from was very good so far, so I am now curious as to how their service is. I asked for a loaner and was told "no problem" with no questions asked.
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Ewwwww!
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If I were you, I would get my wife the Coupe and keep the Sedan. Problem solved! Wait,,, let me think about that a minute...
I don’t want two Genesises (is that how you make it plural???)
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That's spelled "Genesis-zz-zz"
Thanks for the report. Enjoyed it!
I have never had to get an alignment and my tires were wearing very evenly. However, I do want to mention one thing in case it relates to your Genesis drifting to the left. With the original Dunlaps, I was conscience that my Genesis did not like roads that had severe crowns. It seemed to pull toward the sholder on those kinds of roads. However, it does not ehibit those tendancies at all now that I have installed Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus. It is smooth and has no off-center pulling.
One caveat: Before anyone considers going to this model of Michelins, be aware that the already harsh ride of the Genesis is even more so with the Michelins. They greatly improved the handling but exacerbated the suspension stiffness.
Mine was really never right from delivery. The wheel is a bit off center and even around town on level roads it pull left. You are right though, on crowned roads it will drift toward the shoulder pretty much all the time, my Avalon was the same way.
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* Acura is fun to drive but no quicker than the V6 Genesis.
* Genesis seems to have more torque on long pulls
* Acura's suspension is less harsh
* I like rear-wheel drive better (Genesis)
* Front-wheel drive is harder on tires (Acura)
* Real-world gas mileage is almost the same
* Acura is hard to get in and out of in tight parking spaces
* Geneis is much roomier. No comparison for back seat passengers!
* Anything made by Honda is usually trouble-free (Acura)
* Although too new to be proven, Genesis quality appears to be great too
* Either choice will serve you well!
* Genesis is much classier looking (my opinion). Acura TL is a glorified Honda Accord (not necessarily a bad thing)!
* Genesis is far more car for the money
You are making a choice between two very good cars. Go with your heart ... not my opinion or anyone else's.
MIKLO
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Welcome back Bob. That was a short hiatus.
I hope they don't go too far and make the Genesis suspension Lexus soft. That would be a shame.
I think one problem Hyundai might have is they are trying to compete with both Lexus and BMW and the makes in between on suspension and this is probably impossible to do.
Bob,
I assume you read about the suspension changes on the "Hyundai Think Tank" that is where I saw it. Anyway, no car can be everything to everyone. IMO they should soften the ride a touch (for the Lexus/Toyota crowd) then offer a full on "Touring or Sport" suspension as an option for the BMW/Infiniti crowd. They are in a no win situation. Soften it too much and "its too floaty like a Buick/Avalon" or stiffen it too much and people claim the ride is harsh and jarring.
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Uh... patents, maybe?
The entire industry has been trying to replicate BMW's formula for sedan ride/handling for 40 years. Some have come close, but so far nobody has cracked the code.
Purely a personal opinion, but the Genesis splits the difference between the BMW and the Lexus. It doesn't ride as hard as the BMW, nor as softly as the Lexus. It won't outhandle the BMW, but will outhandle the Lexus.
So, those used to that ride of the Lexus/Camry/Avalon/ES350 won't like the Genesis ride. Those that put more emphasis on handling, aren't going to give the nod to the Genesis over the BMW.
In the middle sits the Genesis. Those who prefer the BMW or the Lexus won't agree. But, those with an open mind, will be in for a treat.
No way you could consider the ride of the Genesis as harsh. I took both models on some terrible roads. It was firm, but far from harsh....very far.
Ran into a neighbor's wife last weekend. She's had a MB E series that's about 7 years old. She's looking to replace it. I told her she owed it to herself (and her husband, who's more practial than she ever will be) to drive a Genesis. She asked me who made it. I told her Hyundai. She practically laughed me off her drive way.
She said she just put in a special order for the '10 E series, due to be delivered in Oct. Price paid was $47K+.....and it doesn't even come with leather or NAV. But, it does say Mercedes, though.
Go ahead and check off half the rest of the options so you get to a comparable feature-set and you're looking at more like $60K where it maxes out. Add another 10% to the engine and you're gettin' really close.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Let me know if you want 2see pics and what your talking about on the front and I'll be happy to send what I got.
MIKLO
MIKLO
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Wish I had the driver's job for about a month.
Hilarious! Women are so funny sometimes, aren't they? I had a similar situation happen w/ me some years ago. Tried to convince my [then] girlfriend to look at a car. Can't remember which or who made it. [She's one of those irritating Hondaphiles.] She exclaimed it was the ugliest thing in the world. Probably the next week we saw the exact same model car in a different color and she commented on how nice it was! I said, "That's the exact same car that you said was so ugly just last week, only in a different color!!" :sick: I guess the clothes really do make the man; in this case, the car. :confuse: