Decided on a Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track over the 370.. here is why.

theDreamer · 11-02-2009, 03:48 PM

Did not know the gen coupe had nav yet? Also thought it was not going to be in the track model?
The issue I had with the gen coupe after testing driving a Z then moving to the gen coupe, the coupe is definitely slower in all aspects. Not a huge deal when you look at the price, but considering I paid 31,500 and just lost the luxury features I think I came out ahead.

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Did not know the gen coupe had nav yet? Also thought it was not going to be in the track model?
The issue I had with the gen coupe after testing driving a Z then moving to the gen coupe, the coupe is definitely slower in all aspects. Not a huge deal when you look at the price, but considering I paid 31,500 and just lost the luxury features I think I came out ahead.

yea, came out with Nav in august.

you got the sport model Z for 31,500? limited slip dif, wheels, spoiler etc..? i assume so because you said "lost the luxury features".

if so that is a great deal.

theDreamer · 11-02-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

yea, came out with Nav in august.

you got the sport model Z for 31,500? limited slip dif, wheels, spoiler etc..? i assume so because you said "lost the luxury features".

if so that is a great deal.

Yep, base with sport, I was offered a track 2009 gen coupe with whatever it came with in 2009 for 28,500. The guy was not pushy about it at all and it got me thinking, but after the test drive I told him flat out the Z just took it away with the performance. He was not upset, and agreed, but the gen coupe is a solid competitor and at the cheap price it gives you plenty of room to do anything you want.

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, base with sport, I was offered a track 2009 gen coupe with whatever it came with in 2009 for 28,500. The guy was not pushy about it at all and it got me thinking, but after the test drive I told him flat out the Z just took it away with the performance. He was not upset, and agreed, but the gen coupe is a solid competitor and at the cheap price it gives you plenty of room to do anything you want.

you got a helluva deal, the Z i was comparing the gen coupe to was fully loaded and it was like 40k.

theDreamer · 11-02-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

you got a helluva deal, the Z i was comparing the gen coupe to was fully loaded and it was like 40k.

Yep, with a touring sport z with nav you are looking at 38-40k which is a huge step, but if you just want the power and no luxury you can lower that price easily. Plus I have plans to re-do the seats anyways so I did not want to drop the extra money and then down the road replace or mess with the seats.

Modshack · 11-02-2009, 04:10 PM

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!

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

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!

YamahaR6 · 11-03-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

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!

I was so waiting for this.

schrute · 11-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Hyundai has come a long way. I worked there for a short period a few years ago and witnessed a signifcant effort to leave the reputation of the past behind them and move forward with better products. I am happy that they have improved their product line to the point that they are no longer considered a low cost, disposable car alternative to the other asian OEMs.

Costco had a Genesis coupe on display a few weeks ago and I checked it out for a few minutes. It's a good looking car that looked like it could deliver. Not my complete cup of tea ultimately but I can see why you bought it. Sorry to hear the Nissan dealer jerked you around but congrats on your new car. Enjoy!

cdawg410 · 11-02-2009, 04:02 PM

Smart buy man, I certainly think the Genesis is a sweet ride. Unfortunately car buyers have really long memories so Hyundai is still frowned upon by the uninformed but I really do think the Genesis is a worthy competitor to our beloved Z and once we as consumers get over ourselves (myself included), more buyers of our ilk will seriously consider the Hyundai product.

There is no excuse for the green color though.

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cdawg410

Smart buy man, I certainly think the Genesis is a sweet ride. Unfortunately car buyers have really long memories so Hyundai is still frowned upon by the uninformed but I really do think the Genesis is a worthy competitor to our beloved Z and once we as consumers get over ourselves (myself included), more buyers of our ilk will seriously consider the Hyundai product.

There is no excuse for the green color though.

agreed. when people ask me what kind of car it is. i say "genesis coupe". not hyundai.

they have changed my mind though with the 2 genesis models.

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cdawg410

There is no excuse for the green color though.

i dont like the way the gray looks either.

i got mine in white. the gun metal 19 inch wheels with the red brembos look pretty damn good.

ChrisSlicks · 11-02-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

yea, came out with Nav in august.

you got the sport model Z for 31,500? limited slip dif, wheels, spoiler etc..? i assume so because you said "lost the luxury features".

if so that is a great deal.

Early in the year when sales were low and stock was high a lot of us got the base w/sport for between 30500 and 31900. I got mine for 30800.

However with the Genesis if you can get Nav and all the other goodies such as brakes, real diff, suspension (oil cooler?) for 31500 then that is a great deal.

nurburgring · 11-02-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Early in the year when sales were low and stock was high a lot of us got the base w/sport for between 30500 and 31900. I got mine for 30800.

However with the Genesis if you can get Nav and all the other goodies such as brakes, real diff, suspension (oil cooler?) for 31500 then that is a great deal.

yea, the z i was looking at was the touring plus sport package and they had it marked around 40k. crazy.

not sure if the gen coupe has an oil cooler but i have been reading threads with guys taking them out on track days and havent seen anything with oil temp issues.

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schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	Hyundai has come a long way. I worked there for a short period a few years ago and witnessed a signifcant effort to leave the reputation of the past behind them and move forward with better products. I am happy that they have improved their product line to the point that they are no longer considered a low cost, disposable car alternative to the other asian OEMs. Costco had a Genesis coupe on display a few weeks ago and I checked it out for a few minutes. It's a good looking car that looked like it could deliver. Not my complete cup of tea ultimately but I can see why you bought it. Sorry to hear the Nissan dealer jerked you around but congrats on your new car. Enjoy! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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cdawg410 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: alexandria, va Posts: 238 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 18	Smart buy man, I certainly think the Genesis is a sweet ride. Unfortunately car buyers have really long memories so Hyundai is still frowned upon by the uninformed but I really do think the Genesis is a worthy competitor to our beloved Z and once we as consumers get over ourselves (myself included), more buyers of our ilk will seriously consider the Hyundai product. There is no excuse for the green color though.