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Replying to: bman900 (Nov 03, 2008 7:41 am) In my opinion the V8 trumps the V6 on several levels; Comfort/Esthetics; First the leather is much softer. Which translates to more comfort, (as an example less sticky in hotter weather) also the seat is a little firmer. The little touches; for example; the side chrome bar, the back light door sill. Small things but it does add to the pleasure of the driving experience. Ride/power I can truly describe the V8 as a ‘sports sedan’ because it is firmer and more composed than the V6 (also the ride is tuned much better than the demo V8s they had in the ‘discover genissis tour') . The car handling is very precise, let me put it this way, my brother in law commented; “This car drives as if it is on magnetic / air suspended rails.” The steering is very precise with some road feedback but not as harsh as BMW 5/Infiniti M45 however it is firmer than the Lexus GS 350. While I would describe the V6 (premium plus) to much closer to Lexus GS ride. The steering radius is incredible on the V8, for example, I can dive in a shape of an 8 at the end of a cal-de-sac.! The steering turns more than two revolutions in either direction without any effort, at more than 70% angle!? I took 90” turn at 30mph angle turn without the slightest hint of body roll. I am sure the car tilted I just did not feel it. I would say the electric powered steering does make a huge difference! The V8 vehicle appears to anticipate the driving ‘mode’, I am beginning to get to used it! if you slowly press the gas pedal half way, then floor it, the car takes off and you are doing 80 before you know it.  If you try it floor it from a standstill, the traction / stability control kicks and power is greatly reduced which results in rather unpredictable acceleration pattern that takes the computers anything from 2 to 3 seconds to correct!  I have not had the chance to drive on an interstate yet! but in manual mode at 75mph, it was in third gear at 4500 rpm, so indeed, the ZF does appear to provide taller gears. The Tech package is yummy, but if I had to choose the V6 Tech vs. the V8 (premium) I would choose the V8 in heart beat, (but that is me!  ) If I had to grade both vehicles, say V6 & v8 Tech (and I drove both Techs + a V6 premium) ..subjective observations, I would come with; V 6 --- V8 Power Low End -- 7/10 -- 10/10 (under ideal acceleration conditions) Power High End -- 8/10 -- 9/10 (manual mode). Smoothness L/E -- 7/10 -- 9/10 Smoothness H/E -- 6/10 -- 10/10 Over all handling -- 8/10 -- 10/10 Hope that answers your questions … |
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 03, 2008 6:46 am) Autobytel Inc. Announces 2009 Autobytel / MyRide.com Editors' Choice Awards Hyundai Genesis Named Car of the Year; The Best Kept Secret? (Shhh ... it's the Kia Borrego) http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Autobytel-Inc-Announces-2009-Autobytel/sto- - ry.aspx?guid=%7B99BDA3DE-47BE-4232-9B64-1C0AC64B393D%7D ----------------- Any one watching the The Unit last night? I couldn't believe it but they were driving a Genesis on the show! Thanks!! I missed it, so I went back and watched it online. Nice. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_unit/video/video.php?cid=446409735&category=epi- - sodes&play=true
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Replying to: joe97 (Nov 05, 2008 4:47 pm) Interesting that Car and Driver and Automobile magazines had such differing comments on performance and suspension and possibly drove the same or similar courses. How will the car hold up after a few thousand miles? Hopefully by 2010, they will upgrade the V6 with some of the features from the V8 and iron out any problems that might come up. |
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http://cid-5103094dcbb8400e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Genesis%20TSB%200- - 8-01-019.pdf If you have a tech package equipped Genesis you will need to take it to your dealer and have the TSB done. It fixes some major bugs. Thats if your VIN is in that range. The updates will have to be done at the dealer and will take up to an hour but it could take a little longer. It's a hard drive model and it's a lot of data. DIS is the nav system but controls things like the audio system, bluetooth and other in car functions. |
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| NEWS: Hyundai will offer an 8-speed transmission of some sort for the Genesis sedan sometime in 2010. Yeah I know it's a long way. Hopefully, it will be paired up with the V8. | |
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Replying to: xj220 (Nov 07, 2008 10:32 am) |
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Replying to: speedbump47 (Nov 07, 2008 10:43 am) It would seem by dropping the 8-speed tranny in...they are shooting for the LS. Personally...I feel they should leave it alone.
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Replying to: speedbump47 (Nov 07, 2008 10:43 am) And yes, I agree that there comes a point where the benefits of having extra gears (smoother shifts, better performance, better mpg) will not outweigh the costs (of design, production and typically added weight). |
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| I am considering owning a Genesis, just not sure how it will handle in winter conditions, I live in a pretty inclimate area in upstate NY. Anyone with information on rear wheel would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: xj220 (Nov 07, 2008 10:32 am)
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