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5663 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 24, 2008 2:21 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Nov 24, 2008 8:47 am) Why do you feel motivated to contact the manufacturers? I have purchased many, many new cars and have not been motivated to send a letter as to why I didn't buy one. Car manufacturers have been known NOT TO LISTEN to their own consumer focus groups. I know that popular authors have the same policy....not to accept story outlines from the general public. The reasons for litigation should be obvious...... |
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Replying to: joe97 (Nov 24, 2008 1:19 pm) There was a black Santa Fe in the beginning of the episode, then there was a very nice looking silver Genesis around the 23 minute mark. Hyundai really got a good plug: they featured the driver using the "iDrive."
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Replying to: marvinlee1 (Nov 24, 2008 6:18 pm) You've hit the nail on the head exactly: Some may want a cushy ride at the expense of ultimate handling while others care less about the ride but want great handling ability. The Genesis isn't a BMW but why should it be? The Lexus doesn't aim for the handling levels of the BMW and it sells just fine, thank you. I have a 3 Series BMW, and one of the things that I notice when people ride with me is how disappointed they are in the ride comfort and the luxury level of the interior. It doesn't match their expectations of a "luxury car". Well, for me it's fine, because I like the driving experience, and I don't mind the 'rough' ride or the acceleration 'lurch' when I hit the gas. But those thinking 'luxury' are unimpressed. I think that Genesis has made a wise choice to lean towards the Lexus side of the equation. The handling is good, but not at the expense of prioritizing the luxury and comfort levels. For those (whom I think are) in the target market, the ability to slide around mountain bends is going to be an unused ability, but fast, quiet freeway cruising is an everyday requirement. I also think that a slow rollout is a wise decision. IF the unexpected quality glitch happens at rollout (and they can happen to any company ) it's a lot better to have a smaller number of cars out there. You can give better customer service while correcting it if you have 15,000 cars than if you have 50,000. When starting a new line of cars, how you handle the problems that occur is a very important part of the introduction. |
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Replying to: sandy25 (Nov 24, 2008 4:50 pm) 
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Here's a link to the Speed Channel's Hyundai Genesis test drive... Test Drive Video
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 24, 2008 2:21 pm) To the fault of Hyundai, they should have made the Genesis look more stately and less athletic... I think that's exactly what they did. The Genesis [sedan] doesn't look "athletic" at all, to me.
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 25, 2008 6:37 am) The Genesis takes cues from the Infiniti M and the Lexus LS in terms of looks and folks are expecting it to "run" like it looks. |
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 25, 2008 6:28 am) As previously noted, the fact that Hyundai went with a modern suspension design probably means that allaying the initial concerns in that area will be just a matter of getting the tuning right for the market. It's not like they cheaped out with a solid rear axle or something and are now stuck with it for this generation. Other than that, the video just reinforced my impression that it's a good-looking car in motion.
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