Genesis Coupe 3.8

[benefactor]

Anyone here have one? I test drove one yesterday and I must say...Hyundai has come a long way since the Scoupe. I'm pretty sure it's going to be my next car.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I haven't, but yeah. That's a sweet looking car. Don't know about what's under the hood. Can't believe it's made by Hyundai.

[benefactor]

I haven't, but yeah. That's a sweet looking car. Don't know about what's under the hood. Can't believe it's made by Hyundai.
300+ horsepower...and it corners like it's on rails. I took a 55mph S-curve at 85 and it felt like I could have taken it faster. I was very impressed.

[Frenzy]

300+ horsepower...and it corners like it's on rails. I took a 55mph S-curve at 85 and it felt like I could have taken it faster. I was very impressed.

With the salesman? Or some other way?... salesman I've had get all nervous when you go above 40mph :lol

[Soul_Patch]

Yea. Hyundai has really come a long way in cars. Once our lease is up on the Prius i think we will be looking long and hard at a Hyundai.

[benefactor]

With the salesman? Or some other way?... salesman I've had get all nervous when you go above 40mph :lol
He basically tossed me the keys and said see you in a little bit. Believe me...I was surprised too.

[TheNextGen]

Hyundai has definately been putting in work.

[Sisk]

I test drove one a few months back at the Red McCombs off of I-10 and was very impressed. Look into APP pricing. It's a special deal they give to "think tank" members (it's free to sign up and anyone can) that gives you a few grand off of MSRP. Not all dealerships will honor it but it wouldn't hurt to look into getting the lower price. What color are you thinking? I hope you're not thinking about that green color.

Good luck.

[CubanMustGo]

They are making some gorgeous cars. Ripping off other manufacturer designs left and right (like the grill that reminds you of a Benz) but yeah, there may be a Hyundai in our future and I never thought we'd even consider one.

[DPG21920]

How are they on reliability/cost of repairs?

[benefactor]

I test drove one a few months back at the Red McCombs off of I-10 and was very impressed. Look into APP pricing. It's a special deal they give to "think tank" members (it's free to sign up and anyone can) that gives you a few grand off of MSRP. Not all dealerships will honor it but it wouldn't hurt to look into getting the lower price. What color are you thinking? I hope you're not thinking about that green color.

Good luck.
That green is awful.

I'll probably go with white or that smoky grey color. I had another car in that grey and I really liked it. I doubt I'll buy one brand new either. I've seen way too many deals ones that are used with low mileage...under 20k miles for around 25k.

[benefactor]

How are they on reliability/cost of repairs?
Consumer Reports recommended....almost all the Hyundai's are.

[clambake]

a hyundai with 20K miles is worth 25K?.........whut?

[benefactor]

a hyundai with 20K miles is worth 25K?.........whut?
A brand new Genesis Coupe 3.8 runs about 31K...so one can expected a low mileage one to run around 25. I'm not in a big hurry to buy, so I'll probably just keep my eyes open for one that someone is trying to get rid of fast. There is a good chance I'll be able to pick one up for closer to 20 if I'm in the right place at the right time.

Keep in mind they are built to compete with the Infiniti G37's(which according to road tests they do a commendable job of doing). You are looking at 37K easy for one of those.

[Sisk]

I'll probably go with white or that smoky grey color. I had another car in that grey and I really liked it. I doubt I'll buy one brand new either. I've seen way too many deals ones that are used with low mileage...under 20k miles for around 25k.

Good point about buying used. A few months ago was a low estimate. When I test drove one there were hardly any used ones on the market.

[Bender]

i have a 2004 hyundai elantra... bought it new back then... back when they were cheap... only $14,000 or a little less. It's been very reliable and trouble free. when I get a new car, may be another Hyundai, but a higher up model.


I took a 55mph S-curve at 85...

note to self: don't buy a demo...

[SourCandy]

Looks like a very cute car :)

[benefactor]

Things went a bit faster than expected.

Over the weekend I was poking around online and I found one in Lubbock...2010, one owner, 11k miles, clean Carfax...for 21k. Got on the phone immediately with the internet sales guy and started crunching numbers on my trade in and financing. One thing led to another and I met him today in Weatherford to pick it up. It's easily the nicest car I've ever owned. Pics to come later.

[benefactor]

Oh yeah...it still has the factory warranty too. Upon further investigation I found out that Hyundai's factory warranty is 5 years/60k miles. Sweet.

[tlongII]

What color is it? I think those are nice cars. Nice purchase! :tu

[4>0rings]

If you say it's yellow, God help you.

[benefactor]

Not mine...but pretty much the exact car.

http://pictures.dealer.com/c/ccinanaimo/1140/a3f403a50a0a0065010811b5c3a8561a.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/c/ccinanaimo/0782/a3f4002f0a0a0065010811b55b78b10f.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/c/ccinanaimo/0412/a3f401340a0a0065010811b528422349.jpg

[mrsmaalox]

That's a sharp looking car :tu

[MannyIsGod]

That car looks fucking sweet man. :tu

[benefactor]

Thanks. Took my boss down the highway in front of my work today. Let's just say she breathed in deeply a couple of times. :)

[phyzik]

They look nice, I wouldnt mind having one at all, but I wont give up my future classic Pontiac unless I have to. :p:

Last muscle Car Pontiac ever made....

2009 G8 GT (of course there is a GXP, which I hate not waiting for, but ohh well).

http://cdn.everyjoe.com/files/2009/03/pont_g8_gall_main_ext_01.jpg

and mine is part of the first 889 club for 2009.... My car is numbered 116.

Those Genisis are fucking sweet though, if I ever got rid of my G8, I'd probably get one of those.... or wait for the possible V8 Nissan 370.

The Hyundai Coupe is fucking sweet though... Here is the Rally version. My car is WAY too heavy for that shit...

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Still, as long as its street, I have nothing to worry about... :toast

[benefactor]

I actually looked at G8's online last year. They are very nice. I'm more of a two door coupe person though...and the Genesis fit the bill perfectly as you are not jammed inside of it like most two door coupes. It's surprisingly roomy. The back seat is even usable. :lol

[phyzik]

I actually looked at G8's online last year. They are very nice. I'm more of a two door coupe person though...and the Genesis fit the bill perfectly as you are not jammed inside of it like most two door coupes. It's surprisingly roomy. The back seat is even usable. :lol

Yeah, I needed a 4 door though at the time.... I REALLY looked at the Genisis alot but had to go with the G8.... Now Im paying for it when it comes to gas. Still, I love my car.

I see 2009 G8's on ebay with TWICE the millage I have going for $24,000 so I should be OK if I decide to sell it.

I will see what is out there when I pay off my G8 or (gulp) decide to get rid of it.... If Nissan comes out with a V8 version of the 370, which they might since they partnered with BMW or Mercedes, cant remember which......

fucking 370z with a V8? Im fucking down for that shit!!!

Vette killer!!!

[benefactor]

Yeah, I needed a 4 door though at the time.... I REALLY looked at the Genisis alot but had to go with the G8.... Now Im paying for it when it comes to gas. Still, I love my car.

I see 2009 G8's on ebay with TWICE the millage I have going for $24,000 so I should be OK if I decide to sell it.

I will see what is out there when I pay off my G8 or (gulp) decide to get rid of it.... If Nissan comes out with a V8 version of the 370, which they might since they partnered with BMW or Mercedes, cant remember which......

fucking 370z with a V8? Im fucking down for that shit!!!

Vette killer!!!
You may get your Vette killer in a Hyundai....


Just the Facts:

-Hyundai is not ruling out a limited-run production version of the Rhys Millen Racing RM500 Genesis Coupe that bowed at the 2011 SEMA Show, the automaker tells Inside Line.

-The automaker says "anything is possible" as it closely watches the reaction to the Genesis Coupe with the 5.0-liter Tau V8 engine.

-Rhys Millen will continue to work on the car after the SEMA show as it gets prepped for track-based events in the U.S., the automaker said.
http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/genesis-coupe/does-rhys-millen-racing-rm500-hyundai-genesis-coupe-preview-a-production-model.html

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/assets_c/2011/11/genesisrm500_f34-thumb-717x477-104946.jpg

[Kyle Orton]

Looked at the Genesis, Rx8, and 370z about 3 months ago. Was very impressed with it and you're right, the amount of room inside surprised me. Great car tho brah, a little jealous :tu

[pawe]

Still hard for car snobs to shake off the stigma in the Hyundai name but that company is rising real fast.
Hyundai is going to release a 2012 model that can go head to head with a mustang GT and a BMW M3.

[benefactor]

If that V8 Coupe comes to life(betting it will, as the coupe is on the same frame as the sedan that already houses the motor) then it really is game time for Hyundai. 450hp? Your buddy in his Camaro SS is going to piss himself when he's staring at your tail lights.

[GoodOdor]

If that V8 Coupe comes to life(betting it will, as the coupe is on the same frame as the sedan that already houses the motor) then it really is game time for Hyundai. 450hp? Your buddy in his Camaro SS is going to piss himself when he's staring at your tail lights.

Speaking of the Camaro, is that a good car? I don't know much about cars tbh, but I really like the way the Camaro looks, and I'm seriously considering getting it as my next car.

[pawe]

If that V8 Coupe comes to life(betting it will, as the coupe is on the same frame as the sedan that already houses the motor) then it really is game time for Hyundai. 450hp? Your buddy in his Camaro SS is going to piss himself when he's staring at your tail lights.

Hyundai Genesis coupe RM500 450hp launched at SEMA 2011.

Spy shot
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/hyundai/genesis-coupe/2012/ns/2012_hyundai_genesis-coupe_actf34_ns_60711_717.jpg

Actual car
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201111/2012-hyundai-genesis-coup-4_800x0w.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201111/2012-hyundai-genesis-coup-21_460x0w.jpg

[benefactor]

The Camaro looks good but I hear it's hard to see out of. Haven't heard about any issues about them mechanically. I'd have check my Consumer Reports guide to see how they rated. I also chose the Genesis Coupe because I have a daughter and it actually has a functional back seat...which the Camaro does not.

If you are single and just want a sports car I'm sure the Camaro is fine. I chose the Genesis not only for the looks but because is was versatile enough to work in my life.

[pawe]

Their design department is also paying attention to what the masses want.

If the Hyundai Veloster comes out with a turbo inline 4, I will buy it as soon as it comes out. Lime green turbo veloster will be a perfect match for my soon to be truck orange Ford Raptor.

[Sisk]

How has the car been? Did you get the automatic?

[Kyle Orton]

Drove a 2010 camaro for like 1.5 years and the visibility is SHIT. Windshield is small, back window is small and the mirrors are small. You'll hit a lot of curbs when you first start driving it because of all the blind spots. Not much room in it either but that car has plenty of power.

[benefactor]

Hyundai Genesis coupe RM500 450hp launched at SEMA 2011.

Spy shot
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/hyundai/genesis-coupe/2012/ns/2012_hyundai_genesis-coupe_actf34_ns_60711_717.jpg

Actual car
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201111/2012-hyundai-genesis-coup-4_800x0w.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201111/2012-hyundai-genesis-coup-21_460x0w.jpg
The one from my post above with the hood up is a picture from SEMA. The car is one that Hyundai had Rhys Millen build and it's not available for purchase yet from Hyundai. Here's what was said by the Hyundai spokesman:

"All I can say is we're really excited at how cleanly and easily Rhys got the (V8) engine to fit," said Miles C. Johnson, a Hyundai Motor America spokesman in a phone conversation on Wednesday with Inside Line. "Anything is possible."

Johnson emphasized that a production version is "not a 'go' project yet." But he added: "We're here to gauge reaction and we know that for years enthusiasts have asked us when we're going to put a V8 in the Genesis Coupe."
I feel like they are going to do it. It looks more like a production car than a show car right now.

How has the car been? Did you get the automatic?
Yeah...it was the best deal. I drive a lot in the city too so it makes sense.

As far as the car itself goes, it's been loads of fun to drive. The best word I can give you for it is "decisive." If you are going 45-50 and push the pedal 3/4's of the way to the floor you will be at 90 before you get a chance to look down at the speedometer. Corners I used to feel in my old car are not much different then driving straight and I never imagined I'd get around an 18 wheeler so quickly. :)

Another perk for someone looking for a functional sports car is the trunk is huge. A heaping full grocery cart full of groceries will fit in it comfortably.