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Replying to: jeffreid (Nov 21, 2008 3:16 pm)  Purely anecdotally, my wife -- who is brand-insensitive but extremely quality-conscious -- much preferred the V6 Genesis over the E Class after test driving both. I think the 535i would still be at the top of her list because of that blistering twin turbo, but I wonder if a spin in a V8 might change things? If prices go the way I think they will next year and if (big if) we still have any money after the hard landing, I'll probably lease her a V8 and sit out the resale lottery. |
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Replying to: dborth (Nov 21, 2008 10:59 pm) As for a release date, there is nothing firm yet. I have heard spring and summer. Now that means May-September usually. But who knows. If rumors mean anything, then there could be a turbo V6 down the line, or maybe a DI version to increase power for the coupe. The 5.0L V8 is a reality at the Korea test facility and could be over here in the not so distant future for the sedan. 425hp and a 8sp tranny sure sound nice!!!
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Replying to: jimbres (Nov 22, 2008 5:04 am) i , mitchell rowe ; dr. by trade , am legally blind . no i don't drive , i have a driver who lives with us . normally , my e mails are reposed from voice to print , however it does not work on this site at edmunds ., so i do my best with what i have . I DO KNOW YOU WERE TRYING TO BE CUTE , BUT SOMETIMES CUTE CAN BE OFFENSIVE . fyi : i hold hundreds of patents and copyrights relating to chemistry , physics , and pharmacology . additionally i hold six degrees . genisis , genius , ginisi , what does it matter ... you know what we are talking about here , as we are on the site for that vehicle . happy thanksgiving mitchell rowe |
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Replying to: mitchellrowe (Nov 22, 2008 6:42 am) Yes, I'll admit that I'm a nut about correct spelling - I was a spelling bee winner in elementary school - but I would not have criticized you if I had known that you're blind. Again, I'm sorry about the misunderstanding. Congratulations on your new car & enjoy your Thanksgiving.
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Replying to: mitchellrowe (Nov 22, 2008 6:42 am) To make a long story short I ended up buying a CPO LS 430 because of the value and because I liked the way it drove and the outward visibility was much better than the other two. I agree with you that the Genesis is one hell of a car. I enjoy your posts and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. |
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Replying to: blnewto (Nov 21, 2008 7:46 pm) $29,490 plus 0.9% financing I predict they go lower. Happy Holidays. Don |
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As I roll up the miles, I find myself thinking that I was too negative in some of my previous posts. After taking a long trip, I am really pleased with the Genesis as a highway cruiser. It gets you there in style and comfort without being boring. Yes, I still stick with my previous posts that the ride can be jiggly and too firm over rough pavement, but the offset is that it handles most roads with supreme poise. This is the absolute best six cylinder that I have ever driven. I am convinced that the perfectly mated six-speed transmission has a great deal to do with its performance. I still moan about the speedometer reading 5% faster than you are actually traveling but I guess most of you are tired of hearing me repeat such a nitpicking complaint. I have a more serious problem to report. Two times, I have arrived from a trip to discover that my battery was completely dead with the car parked in an airport garage. The first time, the Hyundai technician got a readout from the computer indicating a defective battery. Luckily, they had just unloaded another new Genesis and they replaced my battery with the one from the new vehicle. Yesterday, I arrived at the same airport after a four-day trip to experience the exact same dead battery scenario. When I got a jump-start from the airport police, the first thing I did was to check every electrical device and switch to make sure that I did not leave anything on. This time, the technician's computer did not indicate a defective battery. They wanted to give me a loaner car and keep my Genesis for several days to see if they can duplicate the problem but I am leaving on another 2,000 mile trip in two days. Therefore, we have decided that I will complete that trip and then leave it with them to research the problem. Both the dealer and I think that there must be an electrical short. Now for a gas mileage story. I filled the tank with pure gas (no Ethanol), reset the computer, and drove from Greenville, SC to Stafford, VA on I-85 and I-95 traveling most of the time at 80 MPH. It was a beautiful day with no wind. I was elated that the car's computer indicated that I averaged 30.3 MPG. Two days later, I filled up with gas containing 10% Ethanol, reset the computer, and traveled back to Greenville on another beautiful, no-wind day. There are no significant hills on this route and there was no difference in driving conditions. I only achieved 27.1 MPG with the Ethanol blend. Stay away from Ethanol blended fuel if you have a choice! Since I probably have put more miles on my Genesis than almost anybody, I am trying in each of my posts to give a completely honest and objective assessment. I know that I hate reading some of the blogs that are based more on emotion than on actual facts and results. In spite of my complaints, and I have reported some, I still think this is one heck of a car! I'll like it even better if they can figure out my battery drain problem.
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Replying to: colegar (Nov 22, 2008 1:48 pm)
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