Nissan 370Z Forum - Decided on a Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track over the 370.. here is why.

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nurburgring

11-03-2009 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik (Post 263954)

heh, settle down bud, you just described personal preference, maybe what you like isn't what he likes? And he has a better car for the money (Besides power) than you do. Thats why you cant compare your car to his. You have to compare a loaded 370z with his loaded genesis. I dont care if you paid 10k less than him, its not the same if you don't have the same options.

I would personally not mind getting the Genesis coupe. I did consider it and strongly thought about purchasing it so that I would have 10k more in my bank.

in the long run I chose against it because the name "Hyundai" has not become known for reliability "yet". They are on the right road, and They will probably surpass many of the best brands out there soon, but until it happens....

good luck in your new car!

agreed.

and lets not forget, i love the 370. would have bought it if the guy could make the numbers work like he had said previously. i like the extra 25 HP and the way it can rip around corners. its a great car.

but I dont love it 10k more then the gen coupe. and lets not forget Hyundai's 10 year powertrain warranty.

that was the point. few things i like about the gen coupe over the Z and a few things i like about the Z over the gen coupe but in the end the price difference was to much for what really is a similar car in many ways.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 09:54 AM

i think this is a pretty good and funny review.

it addresses the side where people say "i cant buy a Hyundai" etc.. its a fair review with positives and negatives.

YouTube - 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review

nurburgring

11-03-2009 10:00 AM

p.s. the car in the review dosent have nav. mine does. here is the nav. Road Trip Review: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with Navigation [w/VIDEO] — Autoblog

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 263426)

This is a perfect car for a professional race car driver like yourself. The fact that you didn't wreck it on the test drive was a definite plus for both you and the salesman... Have fun...See ya!

http://images29.fotki.com/v1034/phot...iley_14-vi.gif

I was so waiting for this. :icon18:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 263359)

Well the time finally came to sit down and buy my Z. The dealer was being.. well a dealer and started playing games with numbers that we had not agreed to and that he said he could get lower.

Anyway, walked out thinking I was going to go to the next nissan dealer. Decided to walk right next door to the hyundai dealership the whole time dismissing the Gen Coupe in my mind. Saw it in pics and it was ugly. Let me tell ya, in person it looks a helluva lot better especially the track model with the 19 inch wheels and red brembo's. Car comes with pretty much everything. Heated leather seats, Touch screen Nav, bluetooth, climate control, shift paddles, push button start, HID lights, limited slip dif, brembos, track suspension, 312 horsepower (with premium Fuel) and the list goes on all for $31,500. I was pretty amazed at the quality of this car and how well equipped it is for its price point.

Still I said, this thing probably drives like a heap of sh*t. Had to give it a good test drive. Took it out and surprise surprise this thing can move and takes the corners very nicely. The shift paddles are very responsive and the Brembos bring you to a stop in a hurry. Its a little harsh on the shitty jersey roads because of its track setup but that is to be expected. 0-60 comes in at about 5.8 seconds. Not quite as fast as the Z but honestly its still damn quick. It has a better exhaust sound then the Z also. A nice deep pur when you hit the gas. The Z is a bit harsh sounding. The interior is nicer then the Z. No doubt about it. Its immediately obvious when you get in, different league. I do wish that it had 25-30 more HP to match the Z in speed but those numbers are more bragging rights then anything because you cant even come close to pushing the Gen Coupe to its limits on the street. None the less, that extra 25 HP would help me match you guys on the track.

It all comes down to this, I love the 370z its a great car. But with the genesis coupe 3.8 track I get pretty much everything the Z has at almost 10 grand less!! I just could not justify the Z after driving the Genesis Coupe.

:tiphat: :driving:

So what are you going to do with your Porsche Turbo?

jookiyaya

11-03-2009 10:44 AM

probably trade that in for a 370z LOL

nurburgring

11-03-2009 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264282)

So what are you going to do with your Porsche Turbo?

i was obviously pulling your chain. stupid. :bowrofl:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264294)

i was obviously pulling your chain. stupid. :bowrofl:

So it was all BS? Including crashing the Z? Or being a professional race car driver? Or even walking into a dealership? All pulling my chain? Silly me...

For those who are confused:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...est-drive.html

nurburgring

11-03-2009 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264301)

crashing the Z on test drive was 100% truth.

racing driver was me teasing you guys because you had your panties in a bunch.

have a coke and a smile and stop taking yourself so seriously.

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264304)

crashing the Z on test drive was 100% truth.

racing driver was me teasing you guys because you had your panties in a bunch.

have a coke and a smile and stop taking yourself so seriously.

You are right, I should stop taking you so seriously.

2theextreme

11-03-2009 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian (Post 264018)

Ya know that the Tiburon was a Pininfarina design right? I've looked the the Tiburon, I think I'm bias against it because it is a Hyundai, but a closer look at the exterior, it is not a bad looking car

They are quite nice cars. I had one before my 370.....it was fun to drive and it had enough get up and go for me.

(Now that I've experienced the 370....that might not be so true anymore about it having enough get up and go....I had no idea what I was missing!) :icon17:

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264306)

You are right, I should stop taking you so seriously.

gimme a hug... come on gimme a hug.

2theextreme

11-03-2009 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz (Post 264093)

I looked at the gen coupe....but could NOT get past the fact that its still a Hyundai. Maybe that makes me an elitist a$$? I don't know...but I just could not pull the trigger on a Hyundai....ever...or a Kia...

Disclaimer: This is my personal opinion and is based on real feelings I had when cross shopping cars. Just being honest. I'm not saying its right :)

I saw my first Genesis up at Altered Atmosphere when they had that meet in June. Was that the first time you saw it, too?

Matt	11-03-2009 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264301)

Oh man....:icon18: That clears up a LOT.

No wonder he went with the Genesis...

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:11 AM

Thank God he did.

At least keeps the insurance rates low.

(Considering if he's really buying a car and if he actually have a driver license.)

Matt	11-03-2009 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264315)

Thank God he did.

At least keeps the insurance rates low.

(Considering if he's really buying a car and if he actually have a driver license.)

Of course he has a driver's license...he has a turbo'd Porsche at home!

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:18 AM

Of course he does.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 264317)

Of course he has a driver's license...he has a turbo'd Porsche at home!

in all fairness its the girlfriends and its a 911 carrera. she had it when i met her.

not a huge Porsche guy. i thought all 911's were turbos. lmao

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:24 AM

oh...so it's the girlfriend's 911 now....

so is your girlfriend the race driver?

TRock

11-03-2009 11:25 AM

This may be the only post I make on these forums but I wanted to say thank you. For the most part people did not give this guy any crap about buying a Hyundai (for the most part). We all know the 370Z outperforms the Genesis in most areas, but the price difference and how far Hyundai has come in the last few years makes it a nice option for those who want a nice sports coupe. It is good to not see the bashing like in other forums. Had this been a Camaro forum, and he decided on the Gen coupe instead, there would have been 1000 replies calling him an idiot or a moron. Obviously this forum has much more class!!

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264322)

oh...so it's the girlfriend's 911 now....

so is your girlfriend the race driver?

her first name starts with D and ends with a "ica". :roflpuke2:

anyway, its always great fun to tease uptight bitter gentlemen like yourself. i will be back later to get you all stressed out again.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TRock (Post 264324)

100% agreed. most of the guys here are mature and down right good guys.

you have a few bitter guys like YamahaR6 and Matt but what can you do. I dont blame them, they know not what they do. :driving:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264325)

her first name starts with D and ends with a "ica". :roflpuke2:

anyway, its always great fun to tease uptight bitter gentlemen like yourself. i will be back later to get you all stressed out again.

Always entertained with nurburgring's post.

Truly Thank You. :bowrofl:

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264330)

Always entertained with nurburgring's post.

Truly Thank You. :bowrofl:

the first time you don't sound bitter and angry at the world.

maybe you can learn from nurburgring after all.

life is fun, enjoy my friend.

you have a great car. i would love to race you in the Gen Coupe to see how it turns out. you have the slight advantage in power but i think i would be more aggressive at the wheel and i think the brembo's are better brakes then you have so i could brake later. :driving:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264347)

Wouldn't want to race a professional driver like yourself. :bowrofl:

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264351)

Wouldn't want to race a professional driver like yourself. :bowrofl:

i think that is a cover for your fear of racing me.

whereabouts do you live? would love to have a track day and compare lap times. ever heard of lime rock park in Connecticut? beautiful track. bout 2 1/2 hours north of me.

if i win i keep your 370. if you win i will buy you a sandwich. :tiphat:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264354)

Yes, I am afraid. You are the MAN! :bowrofl:

nurburgring

11-03-2009 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 264358)

Yes, I am afraid. You are the MAN! :bowrofl:

well i am obviously the alpha around here.

anyone that wants to meet up in lime rock in the next few weeks just let me know.

i will be glad to compare lap times with any 370.

Matt	11-03-2009 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264361)

i will be glad to compare lap times with any 370.

With a genesis coupe?

:wtf2:

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 264381)

With a genesis coupe?

:wtf2:

Not just a genesis coupe.

A professional race car driver in a genesis coupe.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 264381)

With a genesis coupe?

:wtf2:

ohh i think you will be surprised my friend.

depends on the driver and the type of track. if it has long straights etc the z will take it easily. but if it is a heavy breaking track with sharp turns i have a feeling the brembos and the harder suspension in the gen coupe will play a roll.

XwChriswX

11-03-2009 12:15 PM

Just a question... Genesis/Z aside... Have you ever Driven on the Nurburgring Track?

Matt	11-03-2009 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264327)

you have a few bitter guys like YamahaR6 and Matt but what can you do.

I've been called a lot of things, but never bitter. You either accidentally put my name in your sentence or need a dictionary.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 264386)

Just a question... Genesis/Z aside... Have you ever Driven on the Nurburgring Track?

sure have. its quite scary actually. the 2 times i was there was heavy traffic. some very fast cars and some POS. I drove a 2008 c-class AMG and a 2003 M3.

nurburgring

11-03-2009 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 264401)

I've been called a lot of things, but never bitter. You either accidentally put my name in your sentence or need a dictionary.

maybe insecure would have been a better word. :happydance:

Matt	11-03-2009 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264406)

maybe insecure would have been a better word. :happydance:

You're getting colder.

Come to think of it. Insecure and bitter almost perfectly describes someone who makes up a test-drive crash in a Z and makes up driving a Porsche that's owned by an imaginary girlfriend...all for attention.

Caravanshaka

11-03-2009 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TRock (Post 264324)

I'm a car enthusiast (which I think is safe to say most of us here are car enthusiast first, Z enthusaust 2nd), which can find the good in pretty much any car (within reason). While the genesis didn't catch my eye for more than a few mins, it is a great car for the money and I really hope it sells well and continues to evolve. If it follows the same path from Tiburon->Genesis->?? the next one will kick pretty major ***. I just hope they lose the rear window-droop.

BTW, I like the way the camaro's look on the outside, but that interior turned me off...I even get GM discount but couldn't go for it because of the interior and just how heavy the overall car is. The '69 camaro on the other hand, I'd drive in an instant...I miss the raw feel of cars like that.

That being said...to the OP...:gtfo2:

You came on the forum excited about the Z because you crashed one in a freakin' test drive. You claimed to have a 911 turbo and be a professional driver and never denied it until just now. You are extremely immature for all of the above reasons, and the only constructive post you have on this forum was a review of the Genesis compared to the Z. It's people like you that make anyone reading this forums have to sift through BS just to find useful information.

zZSportZz

11-03-2009 12:35 PM

Well...I must say. In the time that I've been away from this thread in a meeting...its has turned into pure WIN. I didn't make the connection before between the OP and the test drive crash thread.

zZSportZz

11-03-2009 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme (Post 264312)

I saw my first Genesis up at Altered Atmosphere when they had that meet in June. Was that the first time you saw it, too?

Yeah, that was the first one I had seen. However, there is a dealership outside my office window that sell them now :) I like the car, I don't think they look half bad. I just can't get past the manufacturer. If the 370z was badged as a Hyundai, I wouldn't have bought it. They signify cheap in my warped little brain. Like I said, I'm not saying its right......because they could make the best car ever created and I would miss out on it.

YamahaR6

11-03-2009 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring (Post 264402)

sure have. its quite scary actually. the 2 times i was there was heavy traffic. some very fast cars and some POS. I drove a 2008 c-class AMG and a 2003 M3.

I also been on the Nurburgring this morning before I went to work. Passed a C63 and M3 at the straight away.

Here's a picture to prove it:

http://www.designsojourn.com/wp-cont...stones-car.jpg

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