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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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Replying to: tjc78 (Jul 06, 2009 10:01 am) Personally, the value is in getting the flagship model fully loaded for a price I would pay for a fully loaded entry-level model or moderately equipped mid-level model. |
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 06, 2009 10:06 am) After 3 Toyota and two Avalons in particular I just wanted something different. The '09 Avalon is the same as the '06 I had. Also I wanted RWD and the only vehicles in my price range were the Infiniti G (much too small) the 300/Charger (never!), or the G8. On paper the Genesis has everything you would want and its a good car but after 2500 miles I just wouldn't put it in a class above its price. I guess my biggest argument is that everyone thinks there is no car in the Genesis's price range can compete, I just flat out disagree. While the 3.5 is more refined, the 3.8 is matching fuel economy numbers with it's "lack" of refinement. I am seeing about a 1 - 1.5 MPG drop from my Avalon. With the little bit of extra power the 3.8 has I would say its a wash in terms of FE
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 06, 2009 10:09 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Jul 06, 2009 10:36 am) Now in terms of getting the RWD, there are NO cars in that price range that compete with the Genesis and give you what you get. Like you said...the G37, but it's smaller. You hardly want to step up to the GS line, that's more money. 300/Charger are options, but hardly stack up against the Genesis. Both are getting long in the tooth in regards to styling. So...while technically, there are a couple cars that can compete price-wise with the Genesis, you're comparing FWD to RWD and that changes the dynamic a bit. Folks try to use RWD as a knock against the Genesis, but do they realize how many taxi cabs in cities like New York or Chicago that go through harsh winters and are RWD??? Either a good set of snow tires or chains make a world of difference. In an area like the DC Metro...a good set of all season tires would be just fine. 
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