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5696 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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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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Replying to: ken615 (Oct 20, 2009 7:06 pm)
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Replying to: bman900 (Oct 20, 2009 6:45 am) At the risk of getting a ticket this morning on the PA turnpike (65 MPH is the speed limit), I have some empirical data for you. I hope you appreciate it. My V8 does the same at 80 MPH. Set on cruise, for a mile stretch, on level road several times, mine said 2125 RPM so I’d say the V6 and the V8 are the same. A digital readout would be ideal for this sort of stuff but hey, it’s just a Hyundai for crying out loud.  So, what are you going to do? Remember, it’s a Hyundai that has a ride “more like a hay-wagon than a true "sports" sedan”. An unreliable GM luxo with a nice ride, for the times it isn’t on the rack, might be the answer. ‘steven’: the red line on a V8 is 6750 RPM. I don’t know what it is on a V6. jmonroe
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Replying to: backy (Oct 20, 2009 7:35 pm)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Oct 21, 2009 4:15 am) That otta do it.  jmonroe
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Replying to: jmonroe (Oct 21, 2009 5:21 am) That otta do it. Maybe TJ should trade it in on something that breaks down more often. Hey, free coffee and donuts! |
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Replying to: tjc78 (Oct 21, 2009 4:15 am) From the analysis I did of all of the owner's comments on the 2009 Genesis at Edmunds.com a few weeks ago (posted here, or maybe it was in the "Luxury Market" discussion), it appears those who hate the ride of the Genesis are in the minority--and a very small minority. There were almost as many comments about the ride being too soft as it being unacceptably firm, to the point it's a big problem. That doesn't make complaints from owners who don't like the ride any less valid, but let's keep things in perspective. |
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Replying to: backy (Oct 21, 2009 6:01 am) |
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Replying to: backy (Oct 21, 2009 6:01 am) Personally (and I think I said this before) the Genesis should be tuned to a soft isolated ride (no doubt this chassis is capable of it) and then offer an all out sport option for those who desire it. That way you can "have it your way" and everyone wins. Except of course for Hyundai because there would be more production costs having two suspensions. |
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