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Get a life
by sheltonzz
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Nov 28, 2008 (4:56 pm)
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Some of these comments seem to suggest that you should not be thinking that your Genesis is up there with the more expensive cars that some of the posters must be driving. I think that to suggest that the Genesis is as good makes them feel stupid for paying so much more for the "name". I can easily drive any car I want since my net worth is almost $3million and I did drive both a Lexus and Infiniti before but I think that the Genesis is the equal of both of them. Remeber a Rose by any other name would smell just as sweet!
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- #3806 of 5692
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Re: Update after 8,500 miles [allmet33]
by colegar
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Nov 28, 2008 (5:20 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 25, 2008 10:14 am)
Thanks for pointing out some of the differences (4.6 vs. 3.8). I only drove the 4.6 about four miles, half on freeway, half on city streets. I don't blame you for thinking it is strange that I was not blown away by the 4.6 because I had anticipated a huge difference. Like I said before, that difference was mostly apparent when I really stomped on it, not in normal spirited driving. I have owned some serious performance cars and I do like power! In fact, I bugged the Hyundai dealer for several months before any of the Genesis arrived and promised to take the first black on black V8 that he received. However, my Mercedes lease ran out in July and when he called me to drive the V6, I was pleasantly surprised enough that I decided not to wait several months for the V8. Having said all this about how similar the two versions drive, I too would opt for the 4.6 for the $2,000 difference if I were buying another one today. Not that I think it would be logical ... but who said that you should be logical when buying a luxury car???!
I am on another trip right now and by Sunday I will roll past 11,500 miles on the odometer. I assume that I have about as much seat time in a Genesis as anyone (except for the Korean version). I think it is a great car albeit with a couple of problems that I need them to get worked out (mainly battery drain problems).
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- #3807 of 5692
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Re: Bad experience with the Genesis [allmet33]
by regretful2
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Nov 29, 2008 (12:39 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 26, 2008 7:17 am)
I can see now that some of the contributors to this post are actually Hyundai employees whose daily living may depend on people buying their vehicles. It's okay allmet33, we won't hold it against you. Driving my Genesis for 80 miles to pin-point, diagnose and ensure the car was fixed only goes to show that the mechanics had no idea of what they were doing and that they were so big headed that they didn't even bother asking for help from the right people (i.e Hyundai headquarters). Again, it goes to show incompetence, ignorance and obvious disregard for the customer. I never experienced that from my Lexus dealer. I know quite a bit about fixing cars and I can assure you that, with the proper knowledge and tools (computers these days), you do not need to drive a car those many miles to make sure it's fixed.
In any event, I got corporate involved now and they seem to want to do the right thing. They are flying some expert mechanics (unlike the dealer ones) from California Monday to take a look at my car and we'll go from there. Stay tuned...
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- #3808 of 5692
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Bad experience with the Genesis [regretful2]
by deeezldoc
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Nov 29, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: regretful2 (Nov 29, 2008 12:39 am)
Let me give a disclaimer before I get accused of working for Hyundai or a dealer-I am a service manager in a large dealership-it's not Hyundai. My techs are required to check before they start repairs-this problem may have been hard to diagnose. They probably should have asked corporate for help instead of forcing you to do it-this is where they screwed up. Cut the guys some slack-noises and driveability are two of the hardest things to nail down. The techs aren't allowed to just go in an change out parts because they "think" they know what it is-if they order parts and install them they are required to hand a failed part back over to Hundai. No failed part=the dealership and tech don't get paid. You can bet that once the tech is done-they are going to road test the vehicle to make sure all is well. This is where most dealerships get it wrong-they finish the vehicle and park it outside for you to pick up without doing a thorough test to make sure they got it all done. I have owned my 3.8L Genesis since the middle of July and I haven't had a problem. I've also never seen a Genesis on the road here in Arizona besides mine since I bought it-I don't know where all of them are hiding.
Good Luck-they will get your car fixed correctly.
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- #3809 of 5692
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Re: Bad experience with the Genesis [regretful2]
by pat HOST
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Nov 30, 2008 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: regretful2 (Nov 29, 2008 12:39 am)
Let's stick to the cars and skip the comments about other posters. The particular poster you mention is a long time member and we have no reason to think he is anything other than a poster here just as you are.
Believe or don't believe whomever you like, but let's talk about the cars instead of each other.
Thanks.
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Re: Funny! [allmet33]
by chabowski
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Nov 30, 2008 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 24, 2008 11:08 am)
Fairly standard industry practice. My brother works for Toyota's technical center in Ann Arbor, MI. They'll buy significantly updated or entirely new models that are direct competitors to Toyota or Lexus models and test drive and then completely disassemble them. Employees, especially engineers, are encouraged to check out these cars over weekend and/or for trips. Until the gas price exploded, Toyota even picked up the gas. Few years ago, we had a family vacation and we had a flotilla of GM and Ford vehicles: Caddies and Lincolns. Much better than renting from Enterprise!
My brother was very impressed with the Genesis.
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Re: Bad experience with the Genesis [regretful2]
by allmet33
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Dec 01, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: regretful2 (Nov 29, 2008 12:39 am)
Regretful2, I hope you were able to take your foot out of your mouth long enough to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast. I assure you, I am not a Hyundai employee...if I was, I would have that new Genesis with no problems. At best, I'm a Hyundai fan having owned 3 Hyundai vehicles (with the Azera being my current one). I've experienced, first hand, the progression the automaker has made in terms of quality and dependability starting with their miserable start ('87 Excel 4dr sedan), moving forward to their turning point ('02 Sonata) and then now.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...you're right, you can hook up a computer to find out quite a bit about your vehicle, however...nothing can ever replace a good ol road test. Sure, you can think a problem is fixed once you've put the tools down, but you never really know until you put the vehicle back on the road.
At any rate, I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing the problems you are. I hope everything gets taken care of and you are motoring down the road with a smile on your face.
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- #3812 of 5692
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Wonder if this will make it into the Genesis!
by allmet33
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Hyundai & Kia Planning AWD Cars
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- #3813 of 5692
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Interesting!!!
by allmet33
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:02 am)
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RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan
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- #3814 of 5692
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by sergio19
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Dec 02, 2008 (6:05 am)
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Allmet,
Thanks for sharing...that's really awesome. Hyundai is really moving forward and doesn't look like they are slowing down anytime soon.
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