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5692 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 6:02 AM
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Replying to: grayfox (Oct 18, 2009 11:53 am)
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Replying to: alonzo2 (Oct 18, 2009 8:26 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Oct 19, 2009 11:27 am)
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Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 19, 2009 1:02 pm) |
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The V6 Genesis engine turns approx 2150 RPM at 80 MPH. Does anyone know if the V8 has a taller ratio at this same speed (in other words does it rev lower on the highway)? The final drive ratio on the 3.8 is 3.909 and the 4.6 is 3.133, which is substantial, but of course this difference is probably somewhat minimized as the 6th gear in each transmission likely has a different ratio. I plan on doing a lot of highway driving and prefer the tallest possible top gear.
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Replying to: bman900 (Oct 20, 2009 6:45 am) Just out of curiosity, how high is the redline? |
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Ok, now I've driven both a V6 and a V8 version of the 2009 Genesis. I still haven't driven a 2010, so my comment only applies to the older version. In my opinion, the Genesis is a beautiful car, the engine and transmission are well matched, the interior is gorgeous...but, the ride is awful. Both cars were equipped with18 inch wheels, the terrible Dunlop tires (very stiff sidewalls and terrible tread wear), both were close to the specified inflation guidelines, and the ride on both was more like a hay-wagon than a true "sports" sedan. In my opinion, Hyundai made some awful choices in the suspension design and the wheels/tires selections and the resulting harsh ride will only slow Genesis sales. I agree with an earlier poster...I don't see many Genesis sedans in the DC metro area except on dealer lots. Pretty sad statement in one of the richest areas in the country. When it comes to ride preferences, even Cadillac had to make two versions available: the STS for the boy-racers and the SLS for those who liked a composed rather than harsh ride. I'm in my fourth consecutive SLS for those reasons. No handling problems but then I can't feel a dime on the road either. It's really too bad since I really wanted a Genesis for my next car (I'm really tired of the GM reliability issues). Maybe Hyundai should have followed the Mazda example and offered an adjustable suspension...soft, normal, and sport. My old Mazda 626 turbo offered that, and when I wanted to play games in the Rocky mountains, I chose the sport mode. Everyday commuting was in the normal or soft mode due to the lousy roads in the Denver region. Maybe Hyundai will wake up in the next couple of years and correct the ride. For the time being, I'm back in the market for an Azera (my wife's 2006 Azera SE has been bullet-proof, no problems in over 35K miles and none of the suspension problems noted in the Azera forum.) Maybe we were just lucky. For those of you who bought the current version of the Genesis and enjoy it, good for you and enjoy your purchase. It's just not for me. I'm not trying to start an argument here, just one person's perspective, and I really hope that Hyundai corrects the issue because the Genesis is the only car that I've looked at that makes me excited about buying a new car.
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Replying to: ken615 (Oct 20, 2009 7:06 pm) You obviously do not like the ride in the Genesis, but what would prompt you to 1, join Edmunds and 2, proceed to start posting about a car that you do not like and have no interest in owning ? I would think the natural thing to do would be to gravitate to the forums and cars that do appeal to you. If I don't like a certain car then I have no interest in it so I don't follow discussions about it. Just curious. |
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