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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe - Let's not mess around; the price of entry for both of these machines is considerable. (more)

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#114 of 123 Re: Compared and Bought [tenpin288] by trash

Jun 12, 2009 (6:15 am)

Replying to: tenpin288 (Jun 12, 2009 5:42 am)
Yeah to be fair interior quality is also something about Hyundais that has not always been on a par with better-respected manufacturers. I can say that myself having owned an Atoz/Atos city car: great mechanically and actually surprisingly fun to drive but a bit cheap and plasticky on the inside.
 
Hyundai are perhaps still paying for those mistakes in terms of image. But look inside the latest Hyundais and there really isn't much to moan about. I now own an i20 (subcompact/supermini/small hatch) and the interior is pretty damned good, IMHO. There's still no shortage of reviews where the reviewer clearly can't quite bring themselves to say so though - they'll crack on about some small thing that they wouldn't give a second thought in any other car.
 
I've not personally seen any problems with paintwork, but that doesn't mean it can't happen.

#115 of 123 Re: Compared and Bought [myblackg37s77] by sjaieve

Jun 12, 2009 (8:08 am)

Replying to: myblackg37s77 (Jun 11, 2009 7:44 pm)
No I meant you no disrespect, I hope it did not come out that way. Yes its a no brainer, the G37 is the better ride. Even if we asume both cars are at par in respect of quality, the G37 still has a lot more to offer.
 
Enjoy the G37, its a sweet looking ride and the exhaust note is great. There is no better car IMHO in the 0-50k range. Maybe except for the Nismo 370Z

#116 of 123 in reply by myblackg37s77

Jun 12, 2009 (1:55 pm)

I guess it my mae a difference too on where in the coutry you are as far as the paint job goes. I didnt think about that factor! I am am glad to see we can agree and disagree!! I think the main point is they are similar cars but they are not the same.....
 
I used to think the 350 and the G were the same... boy was I wrong. I loved my Z's but this G is an enirely different car!

#117 of 123 Re: in reply [myblackg37s77] by kingsalmon

Jun 16, 2009 (2:56 am)

Replying to: myblackg37s77 (Jun 12, 2009 1:55 pm)
I don't know which Hyundai your friends were driving, but my '05 Elantra seems much sturdier and the quality of the knobs are quite a bit stronger(less flimsy) than the Civic I owned before that.
 
Neither car has/had knobs falling off but Hyundai quality is really high from my personal experience! They have come a long way since the cheap mitsubishi drive train(engine/transmission) Excels they used to produce decades ago!

#118 of 123 Re: in reply [kingsalmon] by myblackg37s77

Jun 17, 2009 (1:47 pm)

Replying to: kingsalmon (Jun 16, 2009 2:56 am)
I have one friend that has a 06 tiberon and another that has a elantra? I think that is what it is called... I have never really compared them with other vehicles on a shopping comparison, I have only been a civic twice..... I really dont have much to base an opinion one way or another....

#119 of 123 Re: Compared and Bought [trash] by j orb

Oct 05, 2009 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: trash (Jun 11, 2009 7:16 am)
As the previous owner of a Hyundai, I can say with complete confidence that after 5 years they are complete junk. Remember the old adage - you get what you pay for, and with this company that is not a lot. From unreliable cars, to a crappy dealer network who can't fix anything more complicated than an oil change, to local dealer reps that are great at excuses and short on answers. Oh and that great extensive warranty - well that's a bunch of hooey as well. A broken stereo, A/C that quit working, brake rotors that were literally welded to the hubs, fading and chipping paint - the list goes on and on. And of course Hyundai didn't cover any of it. Never again - they can take their momentum and shove it where the sun don't shine. I won't be fooled again.
 
READ THE FINE PRINT of their EXTENSIVE WARRANTY - what is NOT covered will surprise you, especially when you have to pay for it. That is if you can find a dealer smart enough to solve the problem.

#120 of 123 From a Real Genesis Coupe owner by rjammer

Oct 20, 2009 (6:39 pm)

Ok, for all the Hyundai skeptics who love to bash the car based on ignorance, and for all the potential Genesis owners.
When I went out to buy a sports coupe/sedan, I had enough budget to get pretty much any of the cars folks are mentioning in this forum: G37, Z, BMW, etc. So for me, budget was a consideration, not an issue.
The Bad:
Overall, the Genesis Coupe's strength is not the fit and finish. The stereo could be better. The interior materials does not give you the same type of look and feel as the G37. But then again, some of the posters here act like Infinity brand is a Lexus. I don't know if these posters were born yesterday but one of the knocks on Infinity as a luxury brand is the material quality/fit and finish.
Quite honestly, I am not totally unhappy they shaved off a couple of pounds off the car to make it more fun to drive. Because it IS fun.
The Good:
I think the biggest feature is the engine. Nice power and the handling is excellent. I've actually had a few G37 owners come and ask me about the car. I bought mine (V6) for 26K. So it was way north of 15k less than the G37. I like the G37. It is a nice car. But I can thrash my Genesis around the pavement without having to worry about scratching the rims??? So for those days when I can't drive my motorcycle(Triumph) and the weather isn't agreeing with my 68 Camaro RS, I take my trusty Genesis and go to work.....
 
Most people in US don't know Hyundai as a car company. Car companies don't become one of the largest in the world by selling junk. Yes the Accent sucks but it is what it is. Many of the posters here will be shocked when Hyundai brings in a 60K-70K luxury sedan in a couple of years.
 
Kudos for Hyundai as a car company for getting to the next level.

#121 of 123 rebuttle by members78

Oct 20, 2009 (9:17 pm)

in response i must say the difference in cost between the genesis coupe and G37 coupe is negligible. i paid 36,611 for an x coupe with prem/nav that retails for 45k. that was *before* the additional $500 incentive this october and *before* the $650 AMEX referral program. so really the final price amounts to somewhere like $35.5k. and that includes a lot of goodies like AWD, backup camera, keyless entry, etc.
 
and then you look at resale values. in five years when we both sell our cars, i bet the infiniti will command a much higher percentage than the genesis coupe. infiniti has been around awhile and that translates into perceived value and higher residuals. so all that money spent in the front end will be recouped at the end.

#122 of 123 Re: rebuttle [members78] by shksky

Oct 21, 2009 (9:17 pm)

Replying to: members78 (Oct 20, 2009 9:17 pm)
Not so according to kbb...
 
Resale value for 09 G37 coupe journey.
New 100%$36,650.00
2 61% $22,356.50
3 50% $18,325.00
4 42% $15,393.00
5 35% $12,827.50
 
For '10 Genesis coupe GT auto
New 100%$30,000.00
2 69% $20,700.00
3 58% $17,400.00
4 48% $14,400.00
5 40% $12,000.00
So, at the end of 5 years, it would have cost you $23823 for G37 vs $18000 for Genesis coupe...
I always thought the resale value for hyundai was dismal, but not according to kbb...i am very surprised how kbb came to this conclusion, but if this is true, then you'd be saving more with genesis coupe.

#123 of 123 Re: rebuttle [shksky] by trash

Oct 22, 2009 (12:51 am)

Replying to: shksky (Oct 21, 2009 9:17 pm)
In Europe, Hyundai's i10 and i20 models are predicted to beat most of the competition in 3 year resale values, for basically the first time. Of course these figures are just predictions but they do contradict previous experience and also initial predictions - something changed their minds.
 
Certainly the facts are on Hyundai's side: the cars are reliable and trouble-free, plus they come with an unlimited mile, 5 year warranty, which is transferable to the buyer (the competition generally offers 3 years at bes)t. Plus crucially the models are beginning to be respected as wise purchases -- if not exactly desirable ones, just yet -- at a time when value for money is on everyone's mind. That should help make sure they're seen as good value second-hand purchases too.
 
Hyundai's reliability here has been good for some time. The thing which has held back their resale values has been a lack of sheer desirability: the market in the UK is fixated with bigger brands with more recognizably European-friendly sensibilities: Ford, Vauxhall (Opel/GM), VW, Puegeot, Citroen. It'll be interesting to see whether that changes. Hyundai needs to address its perception as a value brand in Europe and spark some basic old fashioned sexiness.
 
Plus, I guess a car which is cheaper to begin with has less initial value to lose. You could argue that the Genesis effectively sets the baseline price point and the extra cost of the G37 is paying for something harder to define: a perception of quality and perhaps status appeal.

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