IT seems you just got the bad apple. It goes for everything you buy. Especially anything that is electronic. It just happens and of course it sucks. They make so many of them and sooner or later a bad one will com out. That's what i'm afraid of. I hope the same thing doesn't happen to me when I get my new car (possibly 370Z).

evill shenanigans

Sorry to see that. Looks like you have bad luck or Hyundai really dropped the ball on a line or two...

i swear ill pistol whip the next one of you who says shenanigans

Two people is more than you can handle?

shenanigans.

:eek:

shenanigans.






wow, so you bought a lemon santa fe

and then got another Hyundai after............. maybe 3rd time is a charm

Hey, Farva! What's that restaurant you like to eat at?

You mean Shenanigans?

OMG... You people and your shenanigans.



LOL

:shakes head:....





shenanigans :p

Hyundai's reliability is way better than some think. Especially the newer years.

Hyundai ranked at 8th in the most recent (Dec 08) Consumer Report reliability survey. That's up 7 steps from last year. The only non-premium brands that did better than Hyundai are...

Scion: 1st
Honda: 3rd
Toyota: 4th
Subaru: 7th

Kia is the real big winner though, as it's ranked at 10th, up whopping 12 steps from last year.

Nissan was ranked at 14th and Nissan's reliability isn't bad at all This is at least the second year that Hyundai did better than Nissan, and this year it's not even close.

"The two closely related South Korean nameplates, Hyundai and Kia, rank right up there with the better Japanese makers. Most of their models scored average or better, with only the Hyundai Entourage and Kia Sedona minivans receiving below-average scores."

Here's some info on the R-Spec version

Hyundai Debuts a High-Performance Blank Canvas for Tuners: Genesis Coupe R-Spec

CHICAGO, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- When the colors of your new turbocharged rear-wheel-drive sport coupe are named after international racing circuits, you'd better have the performance and confidence to back it up. Now, Hyundai is upping the ante by announcing an R-Spec version of the all-new 2010 Genesis Coupe, designed to appeal to true enthusiasts who want a low starting price and the ability to tune their car to their own specifications. R-Spec will be available as a mid-2010 model year introduction.

R-Spec provides genuine track-readiness in an affordable model. The R-Spec adds core performance equipment to the most affordable 2.0T model, such as: Track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance summer tires, Brembo(R) braking system, Torsen limited-slip differential, and R-Spec badging. To further reduce cost and weight, it also eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as: Bluetooth(R), automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec will be priced at $23,750 and $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model, leaving tuners with extra cash for their own choice of aftermarket performance upgrades. Appropriately, the R-Spec will be available in three performance oriented exteriors colors: Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red.

R-Spec equipment includes:

2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210-hp, an estimated 30 mpg EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist
19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
Brembo(R) braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
Torsen-type limited-slip differential
R-Spec badging
Quick-ratio hydraulic steering (2.7 turns lock-to-lock)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Front, side, side air curtain air bags
Active front head restraints
Driver's lumbar support
Air conditioning
Remote keyless entry system
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD audio system with six speakers
iPod/USB/Aux jack connectivity
Projector beam headlamps
Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)
Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec

http://www.gcoupeclub.net/com/data/f...94178849_1.jpg

Rhys Millen will be participating in the 09 Formula Drift season, Pikes Peak, and Redline Time Attack with the 550hp Genesis Coupe.

"According to Hyundai, the goal is a 2,400-pound curb weight for Millen's drifter. That's down almost 1,000 pounds from the stock 3,397-pound Genesis coupe.

The Red Bull Hyundai Genesis coupe drift car should debut during the first Formula D event at the Long Beach Grand Prix, April 16-19, 2009.

Inside Line says: If successful, Millen's motorsports campaign could be a catalyst for the new Genesis coupe's popularity with young American car enthusiasts. It has the potential to be the new car of choice for the tuner set, taking its place alongside the Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX. — John Pearley Huffman"

http://formulad.com/IMAGES/PAGES/Hyu...Millen-Car.jpg

It'll be interesting to see how it does in April.

Who cares.:worship:

i dont get why ppl even compare these 2.. like i get that the genesis is gonna be a remarkable car and a breakthrough for hyundai but i'd be surprised if it kept up with the new mustang let alone the new z. i personally doubt it's any better than the 350.. just look at the numbers.. plus hyundai hasn't been known to build great engines like the vq or bmw inline 6.

also, the z is in porsche cayman s territory.. you think the gen can come even close to that? i don't think so

But our shenanigans are cheeky and fun!


The Genesis coupe has the right formula and I'm glad they made it, but I most likely won't consider one. I'll try to test drive it though, maybe it will change my mind.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff266/spin9k/T1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff266/spin9k/T2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff266/spin9k/T3.jpg

Anyone who makes a creditable entry into the RWD 300+HP coupe market deserves a fair chance and everyone's good wishes to compete with the rest. Looks and badging are one thing, rubber to the pavement performance is another.

Doesn't mean you have to buy it, but it deserves credit where credit is due. Everyone starts somewhere with a dream for where they want to get to. Some make it, some don't, let the games begin :stirthepot:

^^^ +1. Competition and innovation are always healthy. I like heritage though as well so not interested.

Well from that ad right there even if we don't see the Genesis as competition it is clear that Hyundai see's the Z as competition aswell as the BMW 335i

Looks pretty good from this angle. You can still see the head of the penis car.
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content...1-accident.jpg

^^ what???.............................

Those bastards stole our Nismos :D

http://bkmania.com/bbs/data/bk_gallery/IMG_7236.JPG

Better shot of the front.
http://image.internetautoguide.com/f...esis-crash.jpg

They look good on the car, especially with that drop.

I have to admit they it does look pretty good.

At least you know one thing. It's a damn safe car. The passenger compartment didn't collapse.

The Z is a far better looking car than the Genesis. Sorry.
http://www.motorauthority.com/conten...21-636x360.jpg

First Hyundai Genesis Coupe Crash - Looks Like the Airbags Failed to Deploy - Carscoop

I think this would've been a good time for airbags to deploy.... what you guys think? ;)

Good point!

Brake pedal is not bent or distorted. Right wrist and forearm, probably( I hope so)broke. Wouldn't own one if you gave it too me!

I bet the top half of that steering wheel left a mark...:icon14:

I couldn't agree more! :tup:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnV...-Accident-.jpg

comment from another site

Didn't even noticed that. But it is a offset crash and needs to be head on center with the bumper to have the airbags off. This was a head on on the driver side portion of the car (which I still think they should have went off), but I have seen many cars not go off due to this type of accident.

I am still impressed with the compartment though didn't collapse hardly at all due to the force of the impact that happened.

That is most likely what happened after reading it. No seat belts probably told the system no airbags. Makes sense.

I had an offset crash in my 350 and both airbags deployed.

http://www.the370z.com/members/semte...ection-j-k.jpg

^^^Ouch!

Ouch for you and the car.

Damn...
So looks like motherland country is steppin up their game!
But failed...

It does not need to be a "head on center with the bumper" to activate the air bag(s).

Wow, this thread has become a monster! Just got caught up and I have to say that if the topic has been debated this much on an enthusiast forum, then it stands to reason that your average consumer will in fact cross shop these two cars. The inevitable questions we have to ask ourselves is: 1. Will the fact the Genesis is a Hyundai (the heretofore well documented stigma that goes along with the marque) be overcome by the price disparity that a similarily specced Z has? 2. Does the average consumer even care the Genesis is a Hyundai?

Someone earlier quoted the article published in CAR about the Genesis being driven in South Korea. They failed to quote the portion of the article deriding the Genesis' horrible ride quality "...Yet the amble does highlight a flaw: the Genesis rides badly, its damping lacking the supple polish of the best sporting all-rounders. Perhaps a trip to Lotus would be in order. While they're at it, a proper limited-slip diff would be good too. Our car's locking diff is too lazy and imprecise to get power down cleanly when you're really pushing." Interestingly enough though, they end with a positive outlook saying "Today, with the Genesis Coupe, the company has built a truly world-class product. Let's just hope they have the sense to bring it to Britain." (p.86 Jan '09)

This seemingly at-odds conclusion is why I subscribe to EVO.

S.

Right but you had your seatbelt on right?