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Hyundai Genesis vs. Audi A6 vs. Lexus GS vs. BMW 5 series

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Genesis, Lexus GS 460, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Lexus GS 350, Car Comparisons, Coupe, Sedan

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#42 of 75 Re: 2009 Genesis vs. Audi A6 vs. Lexus GS vs. BMW 5 series [prema1] by tayl0rd

Jul 06, 2009 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: prema1 (Jun 23, 2009 3:32 pm)
... BMW 550 has a great balance of comfortable but performance oriented ride. However the GS460 is much better. The cornering experience is much superior due to the active suspension which holds it flat in sports mode. ...
 
You do know that the ('08+) 550i Sport has Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)? It's the same concept as the Lexus system you're praising. You must not've been driving the 550i Sport or it was older than '08.

#43 of 75 Hyundai Genesis Sedan serious problems by rjj718

Aug 15, 2009 (7:06 pm)

I leased a 2009 Genesis Sedan (V 8 with techno package) a week ago yesterday. Today (with less than 500 miles on the vehicle) I was driving it down Alligator Alley in Fla, two hours from home, in the middle of an afternoon rainstorm. Suddenly, with no warning, things just went off -- lights, dashboard lights, windshield wipers, window controls, door lock controls, all air conditioning. It was raining so hard I couldn't see. If it had been dark, and without lights of any kind and no wipers, I would have been dead. The hazard lights wouldn't even work. It was a miracle that I made it (slowly and stressfully) to my exit, but the car totally died a mile from home and had to be pushed off the road. Has this happened to anyone? Does anybody have any idea what this could be? Perhaps I got a lemon. I sold a Mercedes to get into this car, and up to now I was very happy with it.

#44 of 75 Re: Hyundai Genesis Sedan serious problems [rjj718] by 55396

Aug 16, 2009 (11:23 am)

Replying to: rjj718 (Aug 15, 2009 7:06 pm)
No clue here, but I would be interested in hearing about your Mercedes experience in view of their reliability problems with models after say, 2000. What year and model did you have? Any reason other than price for not buying another?

#45 of 75 Re: Hyundai Genesis Sedan serious problems [55396] by rjj718

Aug 17, 2009 (8:22 am)

Replying to: 55396 (Aug 16, 2009 11:23 am)
I bought the R350 in March of 2006. The vehicle was a dream for long distance/interstate travel, which I do a lot of in my business, and roomy for transporting customers and their luggage, etc, from the airport. The third row seats were rarely used as they were rather cramped. People loved the sunroof that extended over the back seat. In-town driving was sluggish and rather ponderous. I should have gotten the more powerful engine. I had to get rid of the vehicle because of ongoing problems with the electrical system. The navigation/sound system display panel, while beautiful, was a problem. It had to be replaced 3 times. The navigation system itself wasn't great and therefore rarely used. Air conditioner control buttons stripped out on a regular basis, despite careful handing, and had to be replaced several times. There were other problems with the air conditioner--it totally went out on me twice, which is a misery in South Florida. I went through 3 batteries in 3 years, which is not normal in my opinion. The interior had some minor appearance problems -- the tabs on the air conditioner vents broke, seat belt covers fell off, the steering wheel was a nice wood but the parts of it coated in sliver flaked off. My local service center was fine, and all of these problems were voluntarily serviced under warranty, except for the batteries, but for the last year I had the car they eliminated the Mercedes loaner program and switched to Enterprise rentals. For what you pay for a Mercedes you really don't want to have to drive a Focus stinking of stale cigarette smoke around town while all of these issues are attended to. Any of this sound familiar?

#46 of 75 Re: Hyundai Genesis Sedan serious problems [rjj718] by 55396

Aug 17, 2009 (9:04 am)

Replying to: rjj718 (Aug 17, 2009 8:22 am)
"Any of this sound familiar?"
 
Yes, that's why I asked. I wondered if they had gotten their act together. How could Mercedes have sunk this far? More importantly, why haven't corrected their quality problems after all these years? Between them and the American car companies, they have made it a walk in the park for the Asian manufacturers to become dominant. Shame on them. Now they're paying the price. Arrogance can do that.

#47 of 75 Lexus by bmlexus

Aug 17, 2009 (12:37 pm)

After reading the above 2messages, I found 1more reason to trust lexus.
 
I was expecting the hyundai genesis to be a nice car, but what can I say now.

#48 of 75 Re: Lexus [bmlexus] by allmet33

Aug 17, 2009 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 17, 2009 12:37 pm)
Hey...bmlexus...have you driven one personally or are you simply going by other people's opinions???
 
No...the Genesis isn't a BMW, nor is it a Lexus...however...for the money you spend and what you get for the money, it's not merely a nice car....it's a great car (for the money). Can't touch anything like it for the money!
 
The first mistake folks make (imho) is they are expecting it to be just like a BMW, Benz, Infiniti or Lexus. Early on, it was stated that the 5-Series and E-Class were the benchmark of the Genesis. That merely means that those were the cars that set the standard that Hyundai was shooting for when they created the Genesis. Considering this is Hyundai's first attempt...I think they did remarkably well. Take one for a spin and you'll see what I mean.

#49 of 75 Re: Lexus [bmlexus] by 55396

Aug 17, 2009 (1:01 pm)

Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 17, 2009 12:37 pm)
"I was expecting the hyundai genesis to be a nice car, but what can I say now. "
 
It might be prudent to see if there is a pattern here and if so, how they stand behind it. Probably not wise to condemn on one report. Probably not my cup of tea, but I'm impressed how they came of the cellar on their first attempts, zoomed right past American companies and rose to the top of the quality ratings. I give credit where credit is due.

#50 of 75 Re: Lexus [bmlexus] by tjc78

Aug 17, 2009 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 17, 2009 12:37 pm)
I found 1more reason to trust lexus.
 
If you read on here and on the "genesisowners.com" website you will find that the vast majority of Genesis owners have had little or no problems with their Genesis. Mine has been problem free except for an alignment issue (not the car's fault) and one loose clip on a dashboard trim piece.
 
The Genesis is not a perfect car, but, like others have mentioned a lot of car for the money. I could think of a few improvements... but that could be said of ANY car.

#51 of 75 Re: 2009 Genesis vs. Audi A6 vs. Lexus GS vs. BMW 5 series [mobiusf1] by 55396

Aug 17, 2009 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: mobiusf1 (Apr 09, 2009 3:57 pm)
My impression is the same. I wrote the 528 off my list. Totally different experience. Thrashy, far less performance. Only the 535 for me.
 
 Still, my 03 Avalon gets up to 31 MPG runnung 80 with a load. 27-29 is more typical if windy etc. though. I would take a hit there with the 5 Series. Guess the fun factor would have to make up for it, but after upgrading the suspension, I don't feel I'm missing much there either (See 04 and earlier AV & suspension mods).
 
I just tried out a Cad STS AWD V8. Rather drive the AV, but the STS felt much heavier. Guess the ES 350 is still top of the list as I can always do the same suspension upgrade on that with KYB GR2 struts and Energy sway bar bushings.

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