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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2009 8:32 am) When it comes to the "bang for buck" approach, the Hyundai will almost always win when compared to vehicles of similarity. Not what many want to hear, but it's the reality of it. Folks just need to learn to accept the fact that what any other maker will give you in a car, Hyundai will give you that and a little more...for a little less. I mean...what other car maker can give you a car that's the size of a 7-Series, with everything a 5-Series offers...for the price of a 3-Series??? 
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I just got back from a vacation and I rented a 09 Impala, leather, top of the line.that goes for 30k. Although it looked good from the outside, good power, and 30 MPG on the highway. The rest of the car is subpar. The seats weren't comfortable, leather looked cheap. The layout of the inside was not desirable. Cheap plastics, descent room in the back but no adjusable headrests, and uncomfortable seating. Thought I was in a 20K car but was shocked to see it go for 30k. Driving was very soft and floaty. Stereo was below average Bottom line if you are looking at a 30K automobile spend an additional 3k and get the base Genesis!! If this is what Detroit has to offer at 30K wow what a disappointment. They need to step up to the plate if they are going to compete with Asia or Europe
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Replying to: toye (Jul 06, 2009 8:48 am)  Funny...a co-worker was doing that very thing. He wants performance, but he's always looking at cars like the Lucerne, Impala and such...American cars. Then he always brings up how it stacks up against my Azera and the one thing I point out is that it always takes an American V-8 to hang with a foreign V-6 (with the exception of the V-6 in the CTI or the new 3.5 twin-turbo that will be in the Taurus SHO. That's just from a performance standpoint.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 06, 2009 8:56 am) But to think people are willing to spend 30k for such a sub par vehicle when there so much better product out there is beyond me.
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Replying to: toye (Jul 06, 2009 9:08 am) Honestly, I was gung ho Toyota prior to my '02 Sonata, having had 3 Toyotas (80 Tercel, 86 1/2 Supra & 96 Camry)...all of them were solid & bullet-proof. However, it was hard to turn down a Sonata for $17,800 when Toyota wanted $23k for a comparably equipped Camry. Having owned that Sonata is what opened my eyes to the "other" options.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 06, 2009 8:42 am) Guess what? The Avalon is very much a competitor to the Genesis. In some ways the Avalon IS the better car. Let me explain: The Avalon is roomier with a reclining rear seat and flat rear floor. Toyota's 3.5 is much more refined than Hyundai's 3.8. The Toyota's ride is light years ahead of the Genesis in terms of isolating the road and soaking up imperfections The Avalon has just about every creature comfort that the Genesis has available. Now before anyone thinks I am crazy I just came out of an '06 Avalon to a Genesis.... so I think my opinion does have some merit. The Genesis does do a lot well. The handling is much better than the Avalon. The Genesis is quieter Fit and finish is on par or a little better than the Avalon Interior materials are a notch above the Avalon. I chose the Genesis because it was a good value, and I wanted something "different". I like it, but honestly I think that it is nothing more than a premium full size car that competes with other 35K+ sedans.... not 50K on up luxury nameplates.
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Replying to: toye (Jul 06, 2009 8:48 am) I have a feeling the new Taurus will be able to give the Genesis 3.8 a run for its money though. Have to drive the Taurus to see, but I'm impressed from what I've seen of it so far.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 06, 2009 8:07 am) You are right there, I was just trying to point out that no matter what the "value" is for some people the Genesis will not be the right full size car because the sportier tuned ride. As for pricing remember the Lucerne will sell for a lot less than any Genesis, especially if you figure in 0% financing the GM is clinging onto in order to move some metal.
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Replying to: tjc78 (Jul 06, 2009 9:55 am) Flat floor...yes, you can get away with that in a FWD car, RWD don't really think it's workable in a car. The rear may be roomier and offers reclining seats, but with the amount of room the Genesis rear seats offers, I doubt anyone would be complaining. In terms of handling, it really boils down to your taste. There are plenty of Genesis owners that love the ride as much as you love the ride in the Avalon. I tested a Genesis and found it to ride even better than my Azera. It's just odd that you point out the Avalon being the much better car and yet, you chose the Genesis yourself. Funny, you don't think the Genesis should be compared with $50K cars and yet...most of the publications have and have shown the Genesis to hold it's own against them in terms of fit & finish and quality of materials. I definitely applaud your leap, but I see it took the Genesis to make you take that leap. Either way, I think you'll find the experience to be rather pleasant if you remain completely honest with yourself.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2009 9:57 am) Taurus SHO vs. G37
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