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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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#59 of 75 Re: If you like Avalon and considering ES 350, check out the 2010 Buick Lac by prema1

Sep 12, 2009 (10:23 am)

Replying to: 55396 (Sep 12, 2009 8:45 am)
I also have no debt, no leases, pay cash and get really good deals. I was simply making the point that suspension upgrades cost money upfront which are pure depreciation because they aren't worth much of a premium to used car buyers.

#61 of 75 2012 genesis impressive by rocketdan1

Sep 08, 2011 (7:00 pm)

for those who had minor issues/turn off about Genesis suspension , now have little to say with the 2012 version.
 
Already own the Genesis coupe and ready soon to trade it in for a family sedan with some sport. (infinity M, BMW 528, Genesis)
 
Took the coupe in for service and test drove the 2012 Genesis 3.8 and color me impressed.
 
I was already impressed with the car when it was first born, but the 2012 drives even more refined and looks even better.
 
It is no longer a pre tender and is a real option when cross shopping vs bmws, infinitys, mercedes imo (other than for brand image, which hyundai is improving upon every day). Because the price for it is low, it can also be an option for buyers interested in semi luxurious cars like maxima, avalon too.
 
Pros: Refined to respectability, suspension is on par with the best in its class, handsome looks (last years model rear tail lights not aging well, front grill doesn't blend in well with rest of the car), best car you can buy for the money
 
cons: Interior could be more modern, 8 speed auto geared towards smooth and gas saving vs 6 speed zf which was better for "sport".

#62 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [rocketdan1] by 55396

Sep 08, 2011 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: rocketdan1 (Sep 08, 2011 7:00 pm)
So what did they change about the suspension? I wouldn't buy one the way Hyundai's were. Too jiggly.

#63 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [55396] by tjc78

Sep 09, 2011 (4:43 am)

Replying to: 55396 (Sep 08, 2011 9:08 pm)
From what I've read on other forums, they have softened it a little. I also read that they finally dumped the DUnlop SP 5000 tires (which have a terrible consumer ranking on Tire Rack) in favor of something different. I can't remember what brand.
 
If the ride is much improved over the 09-11 it would be a good thing for Hyundai. I dumped my 09 V6 after 2 years and 21K miles, I just couldn't stand the ride any longer. Jittery and unsettled to say the least.

#64 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [55396] by rocketdan1

Sep 09, 2011 (5:07 am)

Replying to: 55396 (Sep 08, 2011 9:08 pm)
yeah they did. its not "jiggle" or "bouncy" like some have complained before
 
its now planted but absorb bumps before transmitted inside the cabin.
 
 The genesis suspension was a little confused with the last model. Hyundai tried to be comfortable and sport , but didn't marry them in proper harmony.
 
The 2012 has got it right from my long test drive.

#65 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [tjc78] by LASHAWN

Sep 12, 2011 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: tjc78 (Sep 09, 2011 4:43 am)
They have Michelin's on them now, forgot which brand.

#66 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [rocketdan1] by oldburbnewcx9

Nov 14, 2011 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: rocketdan1 (Sep 08, 2011 7:00 pm)
I recently test drove a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 sedan. Very nice car but not really tuned for hadr driving. The biggest problem I has was when I pushed the car hard from a start there was a very noticable throttle lag/hesitation until the engine acceelerated. It was also as if the stumbled from a stop when pressed hard.

#67 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [tjc78] by alleycat10

Dec 26, 2011 (9:54 am)

Replying to: tjc78 (Sep 09, 2011 4:43 am)
I drove a 2012 Genesis 3.8 sedan twice in mid-December, the second time after over-inflated tires on the first gave the car a very jiggly ride. The second time, I took the car on a rough road with lots of pavement dips. The jiggle was gone on the second ride, but I was disappointed with the ride as it transmitted quite a bit of bounce, amounting to what I would call unstable. Within about 20 minutes of the second test drive, I drove a 2012 Toyota Camry SE base model on the same stretch of rough pavement. The Camry ride was much more controlled and nearly as quite as the Genesis. I ended up buying the Camry at about $12,000 less than the Genesis. I will take the Genesis 3.8 on another test drive in a few years, hoping by then that Hyundai further refines the suspension as it is otherwise a very impressive automobile. Another thing that Hyundai should do is to arrange the outside temperature indicator for continuous display. The display for outside temperature comes up only on demand for the 2012 model.

#68 of 75 Re: 2012 genesis impressive [alleycat10] by LASHAWN

Dec 27, 2011 (10:10 am)

Replying to: alleycat10 (Dec 26, 2011 9:54 am)
You compared the ride of the Genesis to that of a camry? You do know that these are totally different cars with very different driving dynamics. Would have been better off comparing Genesis to the Infinity M35 which would have had similar driving dynamics considering both are rear drive and not front drive like the camry, by the way is compared to the Sonata anyway. Talk about apples to oranges.

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