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sat in a genesis sedan
by explorerx4
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Nov 22, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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the interior materials were pretty disappointing.
definitley not 'first cabin'.
overall, the car is probably a fair deal.
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Hyundai wants to be "the most fuel-efficient automaker on the planet"
by dean3927
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Nov 23, 2008 (12:11 am)
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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10104995-48.html?tag=keyword
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Re: The Big Unknown [jimbres]
by madoka
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Nov 23, 2008 (2:00 am)
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Replying to: jimbres (Nov 22, 2008 7:06 am)
I wouldn't knock yourself out about the misunderstanding. After all for a blind guy, he did mention that he "LOVE THE LOOKS" of the Genesis and that "THE HID XENON'S ARE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME."
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Re: The Big Unknown [madoka]
by jimbres
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Nov 23, 2008 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: madoka (Nov 23, 2008 2:00 am)
LOL! Good point.
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by boltguy
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Nov 23, 2008 (6:55 am)
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Legally blind doesn't mean necessarily you can't see anything at all..
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Re: Update after 8,500 miles [colegar]
by carolinabob
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Nov 23, 2008 (1:29 pm)
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Replying to: colegar (Nov 22, 2008 1:48 pm)
Thanks for the update. Did you get your Genesis in Greenville, Anderson or Spartanburg or elesewhere? I live in the Upstate area and drive an 07 Azera. Based on my experiences with my Azera and the reports in C&D and Automobile re: the Genesis suspension, I am a little cautious about getting a Genesis right now. Am still impressed with the car overall, but waiting a bit longer. Also, I think they need to add more 4.6 features to the 3.8, maybe as another package above Premium.
A lot of people are counting on your honest reports.
I noticed a decline in the MPG on my car when BP went to ethanol, but since I get a 5% discount can't change to another brand. Regardless, thanks to corn lobby and Congress, all gas will contain 10% ethanol in next year or two.
On another track, wonder what would happen if Hyundai purchased Chrysler, kept Jeep, downsized Dodge to trucks only and changed Genesis to Chrysler Imperial or just Imperial and maybe Azera as a New Yorker? Of course, they would need to fire current management and close some US plants.
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Re: Update after 8,500 miles [carolinabob]
by backy
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Nov 23, 2008 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Nov 23, 2008 1:29 pm)
Hyundai has worked very hard over the past few years to build a reputation for quality and reliability. Putting old Chrysler names on its cars like the Genesis and Azera would be a giant step backwards, IMO. I think Hyundai can find better use for its money than to try to salvage Chrysler. Besides, Genesis is a lot cooler name than Imperial or New Yorker. Those names conjure up a 70-year-old retired man or woman cruising over to the doctor's office or mall. Also, Hyundai would have to add a vinyl coach roof to the cars if they had those old Chrysler names. 
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Re: Update after 8,500 miles [backy]
by sandy25
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Nov 23, 2008 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 23, 2008 3:00 pm)
Oh, oh! As a 73 year old retired man, I hope being seen driving my new Genesis won't screw up the brand's image. Anyway, I drive more to the Motorcyle dealer for accessories than to the Doctor.(so far). But I do agree with backy...those old Chrysler names are tired and have little positive appeal to today's customers. I retired after 30 plus years at a top 5 Mad Ave ad agency. The amounts of money required to build a brand name are enormous and the fewer you have to support, the more effective you will be, That is probably one of the major reasons GM is in so much, trouble...trying to market 8 or 9 different major bfrands.
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Re: Update after 8,500 miles [sandy25]
by houdini1
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Nov 23, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: sandy25 (Nov 23, 2008 5:28 pm)
I don't own a Genesis but I like them a lot. Most of the ones I have seen are driven by older guys like us (66, almost). I think we are smart enough to recognize the value. And, of course, the appeal to the ladies !!  
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