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5692 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 6:02 AM
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I will roll over the 15,000 mile mark this week. I have been updating my impressions of my fully loaded V6 Genesis at various intervals. First, let me get the one (big) problem that I have had out of the way. I am the one that had several posts related to a persistent battery drain problem that occurred every time I parked the car for more than three days. Long story short ... it turned out to be a defective switch that gets depressed upon closing the hood. I assume that it turns various things on or off (engine compartment light, security system, etc.). The technician believes that was the problem and that it is fixed. Ironically, I have not had an occasion to leave the car parked for more than two days since they achieved this "fix". In spite of my frustration with the problem described above, I am still a big fan of the Genesis. It is not perfect (what car is?), but it does so many things well! In fact, if you go back to my previous updates, you will see below that I am becoming more impressed with the car as the miles roll by. Here goes: 1. I still think the V6 comes close to matching the V8 Genesis that I drove about six weeks ago. It has the same 0 to 60 of six seconds flat and the same 14.5 second quarter-mile time (per the March 2009 issue of Car and Driver). I was pleased to see that confirmation of my having suggested in one of my posts that the V6 appeared to hang with the V8 in any kind of normal driving. I keep repeating how well the six-speed transmission is mated with the V6 and how powerful the engine is for a V6. I have taken three trips over the steepest parts of the Blue Ridge and Smokey mountains and this thing is so torquey that it never has to drop down to 5th gear to keep pace at 75 to 85 MPH. Also, the transmission shows no symptoms of "gear hunting" like most six cylinders do on long, steep inclines to offset their lack of power and torque. I am convinced that Hyundai's rating of 290 HP is purposely understated to keep buyers from thinking it is too close to the 375 HP V8 version. 2. I find myself liking the ride characteristics better all the time. I was initially fairly critical of how "jiggly" it was over undulating road services and pavement seams. It is very stiff over speed bumps and rough pavement but out on the boulevard, it is a dream. 3. My fuel mileage remains good but somewhat inconsistent. Never-the-less, it always achieves the EPA rating of 27 on the highway. It usually gets a mile or two better than that but it sure does not like fuel containing ethanol. Don't get me started on that crap again! 4. Dare I repeat that I am still unhappy that Hyundai has calibrated the speedometer to overstate the actual speed? Are you listening Hyundai? Don't give me the old "it is within tolerance" jargon! If you are going to boast about how much technology went into the Genesis, don't act like it is acceptable to overstate the speed by as much as 5%. 5. I find it disappointing that the last two cars I owned had tire pressure monitors that gave readouts for each tire giving the PSI for each. The genesis just tells you when one tire is low. 6. The Lexicon is the absolute best audio system I have ever seen in an automobile. In summary, I am trying to give an objective review from my perspective. I hate the posts from those that are fanatical either way, some claiming the car is perfect, and some going on and on about what a piece of junk it is. It is neither ... but in balance, it is a very competitive luxury car that leans toward being sporty as well. |
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Thank you Colegar, that is a very good review on your impressions of the vehicle and it means a lot from somebody who drives it on daily basis. Curious on one note, I did think that the TPMS does show you on the display which tire is low on air, meaning on the small LCD on the instrument cluster.?
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Replying to: colegar (Jan 28, 2009 2:31 pm) I have TPMS in my 4Runner as well, it doesn't tell me which tire, but I figure it has easily saved me from buying two tires that might have other wised been ruined had the light NOT come on (telling me I had a problem somewhere) and allowing me to safely pull over and inspect the tires. It doesn't seem it takes that long anymore to run a short distance on a flat tire and ruin it!
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Replying to: dudest (Jan 29, 2009 10:13 am) My Acura tells me the tire pressure of all 4 tires. So far sensor has not shown "low tire pressure" as all are above 32 PSI
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Replying to: colegar (Jan 28, 2009 2:31 pm) Okay, but how does it sound? . . . Just kidding.  Nice review.
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If this has been already posted, I apologize. I was impressed, however, with the review, and the following portions stood out: "The Genesis profile also speaks premium...." "...fit, finish, and soft touch materials that are equal or better than European rivals." "On the track, our V8 Genesis was a delightful surprise, charging from 0 to 60 in a fast 5.8 seconds...." "In terms of driving dynamics, the Genesis sports a nearly perfectly balanced chassis...." "Through the twisties, Genesis is far more agile than many large sedans." entire article: http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2804a.shtml |
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Replying to: ricwhite (Jan 29, 2009 6:48 pm) I knew that someone was going to catch me on saying that I was "seeing" the sound from the Genesis Lexicon. Well ... I am originally from the hills of Arkansas so what did you expect???! It was not too much of a stretch to say I could "see" the sound as good as it is! I can definitely "feel" it.
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Replying to: colegar (Jan 30, 2009 8:08 am) |
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My Genesis has been setting for 5 days, in extremely cold temperatures, it started right off this morning. No, problems what so ever
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Replying to: doug71 (Jan 31, 2009 11:37 am) |
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