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Replying to: Californiadan (Feb 10, 2009 2:37 pm) Yes - for all it's greatness, the Genesis suffers from some suspension issues that are very well documented and discussed over at the Hyundai Genesis Owners Forum (I strongly suggest any owner to monitor that site). I was just driving to my daughter's gym class and lamenting how bumpy the ride was. It greatly detracts from what should and could be a fantastic driving experience. Don't get me wrong, everything about this car screams excellence, but I hate the fact that my stomach gets jarred on non-perfect roads. There has been talk of some type of recall or retrofit on the horizon, but that is more hope than fact. |
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Replying to: Californiadan (Feb 10, 2009 2:37 pm) |
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Replying to: Californiadan (Feb 10, 2009 2:37 pm) After owning the car <2 weeks, we took a 1300 mile trip to S. CA which got us on some major roads w/bumps & potholes & made us realize the harsh ride problem. The rough ride home back to the Bay Area on I-5 w/its many potholes, caused my sciatica to become a problem for the 1st time in many yrs. After searching the internet for solutions (sans luck), I took it to my 30+ yr tire dealer & asked what he might be able to do. He said he could put on his softest tire, & drop the tire pressure a few PSI, & said I probably wouldn't be able to discern any difference. The dealer, nor their regional service tech or sales mgr were aware of any fixes. To avoid further problems w/my sciatica, we took the car to the dealer to sell on consignment. It's been a huge disappointment to us because I've been following this car since it was 1st announced, & we were anxious to get 1 when it arrived. It is such a great car in about every respect. I've read that when the Genesis was introduced in Korea, it had adjustable air suspension (air bags which you could change pressure), but they wanted a different suspension for the American mkt. My current car is a 1998 740i which is great for our many trips to S. CA to see family & friends, & I was hoping to replace it w/the Genesis. 
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Replying to: william77 (Feb 10, 2009 6:18 pm) Check also Madison Ross Media sight with a separate thread on suspension complaints.So far Hyundai has chosen to ignore. Shame on them, when the Genesis bounces out of control and kills people, they will make a recall. In my opinion, they are the worst auto maker re:service and customer relations in the entire market......and I've told them ! |
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Replying to: stanco (Feb 11, 2009 5:00 am) A suspension that is firmer or bumpier than someone prefers is one thing. Talking about a car "bouncing out of control and killing people" is something else. I've driven the Genesis. I've read many professional reviews of the Genesis. Is the ride firm? Yes, that seems to be a consensus opinion. Is it anywhere close to bouncing out of control and killing people? No. |
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Replying to: backy (Feb 11, 2009 6:26 am) |
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Another one: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090211/AUTOS_car_year_0902- 11/20090211?s_name=Autos |
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Oh well, strike the Hyundai Genesis off my shopping list! The primitive suspension and subpar seats mentioned above were enough to dis-suade me. Shoot - and I was hopeful for the Genesis. Unfortunately I can't wait until a new model or even a mid-model refresh (to address these 2 QC/design issues) to come out before I buy. Back to Toyota & Honda.
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Replying to: johnxyz (Feb 11, 2009 8:27 am)
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Replying to: johnxyz (Feb 11, 2009 8:27 am) I also don't know if you can find a car from Toyota or Honda on the same level as the Genesis, assuming Lexus is excluded (I skipped Acura on purpose  ).
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