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15 Cars Fueling the Auto Recovery Hyundai Genesis. The first luxury car from this Korean automaker has earned deep praise, helping it reach No. 2 in U.S. News's rankings of upscale midsize cars—behind only the BMW 3 series. And with a starting price of about $33,000, it's considerably cheaper than the Bimmers, Audis, Lexuses, and other luxury makes it competes against. Sales of 18,000 units so far this year have added volume in a category where Hyundai didn't even compete two years ago. |
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I was curious if anyone has had the senior moment of total disconnection with the environment when they forgot as I have many times to put the car in park before turning off the engine? If you try to disembark at this point warning messages appear chimes go off and you get the feeling the swat team is about to descend upon you. When you finally come to your senses you realize that the only way to recover is to start the engine again and move the transmission in to park. Is there any way to save face without having to start the engine again? I can't get the car shifted into park from drive in the engine off position. My kids are refusing to ride with me because its not cool to go through the "Dad thing" again when we arrive at our destination. The neighborhood kids are giving them a hard time at school. Anybody else have this experience?
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Replying to: alonzo2 (Nov 10, 2009 6:39 pm) |
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Replying to: alonzo2 (Nov 10, 2009 6:39 pm) I’ve never had that problem. I never forget things.  It sounds like you should move to another school district or it’s time to enroll the kids in a boxing class. I wouldn’t put up with that crap.  jmonroe |
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2010s have been around, and there was some speculation that there would be revisions to the suspension. Does anyone know whether it has happened?
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Replying to: dbt (Nov 18, 2009 1:18 pm) |
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The thing I enjoyed the most about buying this car was the purchase experience. I negotiated the price with an out of town dealer over the phone and he delivered it to my house. I signed the paperwork and wrote the check at my dining room table. By contrast when I bought a new Chev PU the dealer insisted I come in to the dealership, I go through a high pressure finance dept. session where they attempted to sell me things I didn't want, refused to give me a copy of the disclosure statement I had to sign and then when I received the statement in the mail they had added over my signature several rebates I knew nothing about. The bottom line: Genesis...exastential experience; Chevy...Nightmare on Elm Street. |
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V6 loaded (incl. tech pack) I will roll over the 40K mark this week. Some of you may have followed my updates at approximately every 5,000 miles. This one will be uneventful because there is not much to say that I haven't already posted in past updates. In summary: * Great road car * No problems to report * No squeaks or rattles * Still don't like how the suspension handles wash-boardy roads * Suspension is great on decent roads * Great performing V6 (amazingly close to the V8) * Great fuel mileage (still getting 28+ at interstate speeds) * Great six-speed automatic * See my last couple of posts regarding my tire experiment. Nothing has changed since I installed the Michelins. They are nosier but really improve the handling. * Least expensive luxury car that I have owned to maintain (scheduled service). About $80 every 7,500 miles. * Absolute best sound system! * Great navigation system I will end by asking, "What else is there for under $40,000 that compares?" The Avalon is similarly priced and is a great car but does it look and feel like a car that can honestly compete with $50k to $55k luxury brands? The Genesis suspension needs to be tweaked (not completely reengineered) but I can't find anything else to moan about and I think I have more seat time in the Genesis that almost anybody. I will be back at 45,000 miles with another update.
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Replying to: colegar (Nov 22, 2009 6:47 pm) That depends on whether or not RWD is necessary. IMHO RWD implies sporting intent, making the Genesis a competitor for the likes of the G37 and 3-series. Of course, the Genesis offers a lot more space than those cars, and a more luxurious interior. But I wonder if people will be cross-shopping this car against FWD entry-lux cars like the ES350 too. If so, then the LaCrosse CXS and the Taurus SHO are also cars to be taken seriously. This is not meant as an insult to the Genesis--it's merely a statement of how muddy the market is at this price point.
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