Crazy idea?!

Chuck33079 · 12-12-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but you only live once and life is too short.

get the z.

Life is short, for sure. That's why you shouldn't spend it broke because of a bad decision earlier in life.

kenchan · 12-12-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Life is short, for sure. That's why you shouldn't spend it broke because of a bad decision earlier in life.

if you owe money and you die, then it's someone else's problem.

luigi90210 · 12-12-2013, 03:03 PM

i drove the genesis coupe 3.8 track once, hated it, what i hated even more was the fact that the salesman told me it would be faster and better than my 370z...

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Yeah i initially was looking into 13 3.8 gen coupe before I got the Z but they were kinda hard to come by and not really discounting at the time.

The 3.8 is about as quick as the z in straightline stats, but yeah Z is better handler. But if someone is looking for just a daily driver street car nothing wrong with 3.8 genesis performance.

on paper, yes its close, but in real life, the genesis feels a lot slower to my Z and when i test drove one, my Z was stock and a lot of that has to do with gearing for the genesis coupe as well as weight

the genesis coupe isnt a bad car though, i have considered getting a 2012 2.0T track edition used as a DD since they are super cheap(12k)

Firebase99 · 12-12-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i drove the genesis coupe 3.8 track once, hated it, what i hated even more was the fact that the salesman told me it would be faster and better than my 370z...

on paper, yes its close, but in real life, the genesis feels a lot slower to my Z and when i test drove one, my Z was stock and a lot of that has to do with gearing for the genesis coupe as well as weight

the genesis coupe isnt a bad car though, i have considered getting a 2012 2.0T track edition used as a DD since they are super cheap(12k)

Numbers are all over the place for both, but yea, butt says Z is noticeably faster. I mean #'s are close on paper for straight line, relatively anyway, the Z IS faster on paper and in real world, BUT driving dynamics, the Z FEELS MUCH faster. Handling, its in a different league That being said, I might be buying one for fun, for a cushy, powerful DD. Along side the Volvo S60 and Accord. I have issues.

kenchan · 12-12-2013, 03:14 PM

typical car salesmen are like the editors at CR...

andre12031948 · 12-12-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gleis25

What's going on everyone? New to the forum and don't own a Z. That's actually where the crazy idea comes into play. I currently have a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0t with only 9000 miles on her. Bought it new and have done just a few mods thus far. I love the car and it feels pretty fast without putting down crazy numbers. Buttttt, I look at the 370z and get a cream in the jeans feeling knowing that stock it will put mine to shame even with the mods I've done lol. There are a few problems with this idea though. First, the Hyundai depreciates like a mother and I'll be lucky to get a decent deal for trade in. Anddd second, I still owe 19 on her. With that being said, I'd have to trade mine in on an older model if I did. I've done a good bit of research and have found a few 09's for good deals but I feel like it may be a terrible idea to trade back three years and 10,000 miles yet still find myself actually thinking about doing it lol. Opinions?? Has anyone else taken the plunge and traded back on a relatively new vehicle for a different beast?

That's cause I don't need to,
Unless you have $20k in cash you can't do a thing. Going back, going forward, NOTHING!!!!

You don't really need $20k, I'm just making the point that you'll NEVER get financing for buying a Z & paying off your Hyundai, unless you HAVE & willing to PUT DOWN & LOOSE a bunch of money......

kenchan · 12-13-2013, 09:36 AM

so wat do you drive?

i have a 370Z with MT.

oh wow cool!

- or -

i have a hyundai AT

oh..

zguynate · 12-13-2013, 11:43 AM

I bought the Genesis brand new and it has 40k miles on it now. My wife drives the Genesis mostly (she loves it lol) but when I drive it I feel like something isnt right. Its lacking something that the Z has. It just feels numb compared to the Z. Depending on what you want in life in the near future (3-5 years) should really be the main determining factor of your decision.

The Z is inconvenient in a few places:
1) Seating - It sucks when you only have 2 seats in real life situations. Performance cars yes, daily drivers it can be a pain.

2) Storage - hahaha

3) Insurance - When you're young and you own a Z, get ready to take it in the rear.

These are things that are a given however when you own a real sports car. The return is that awesome feel when you drive it.

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Originally Posted by critical

4 seats, quieter, lots of options

or

with the nav, 10 speakers, power seats, sunroof this car is cheaper than the base Z.

maybe you have a touring Z? i love my touring nav Z's interior but compared to the base, the genesis is quite nice for the price.

I do have a touring Z, but I dont have nav. I was mostly talking more about the quality of the plastics/leather in the Genesis. It is noticeably cheaper than the Z. No doubt the design is nice on the newer Genesis though. Also IMO, the Genesis is a good car for the price, I definitely agree with you there. I have had literally zero problems out of mine since I bought it. Its a 3.8 R-Spec. If we/ my wife didnt like it so much we would have sold it by now lol.

Firebase99 · 12-13-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Its lacking something that the Z has. It just feels numb compared to the Z. No doubt the design is nice on the newer Genesis though. Also IMO, the Genesis is a good car for the price, I definitely agree with you there. I have had literally zero problems out of mine since I bought it. Its a 3.8 R-Spec. If we/ my wife didnt like it so much we would have sold it by now lol.

All this, Im buying a 2013 3.8 Track, fully loaded, auto or a 14' fully loaded 2.0 Premium, auto. Dont know if i can be happy without HID, LSD, tan leather...save 10 grand but. Right next to the Z, Volvo and Honda. I love 1st world problems. All of you, hush up, I just renewed my monthly donation to st Judes, think i bought a dog from that McLaughlin chick too.

zguynate · 12-13-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

All this, Im buying a 2013 3.8 Track, fully loaded, auto or a 14' fully loaded 2.0 Premium, auto. Dont know if i can be happy without HID, LSD, tan leather...save 10 grand but. Right next to the Z, Volvo and Honda. I love 1st world problems. All of you, hush up, I just renewed my monthly donation to st Judes, think i bought a dog from that McLaughlin chick too.

I personally thank you for that. That place does wonderful things for the kids there. My wife works there as well so you are helping out well being as well

Firebase99 · 12-13-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

I personally thank you for that. That place does wonderful things for the kids there. My wife works there as well so you are helping out well being as well

Ahh yea well, $60K worth of cars in the garage, in a house we own, typing this on one of four (maybe more, I give so many computers away) laptops in a house occupied by two, $1900 a year in donations is the LEAST I could do, and is. I give back in other non focused monetary ways, which is so much fun most of the time. So thank you for thanking me, bu dont, I CAN and SHOULD do much more. Everyone on this website probably can and should.

Edit: Not that i think $60K worth of cars is "balling" or anything like that (nor care), no one NEEDS $60K worth of cars. I have everything I need and a lot of what I want, Im very selfish though. Im not rich, Im..not religious but blessed would be the word. When I win the $400 mega millions 70% goes to charity, then setup family, a few friends and retire with a 911 Turbo S.

alcheng · 12-14-2013, 01:34 AM

there's nothing wrong with buying a Gen.coupe or even a prius when you set the bar/standard lower than the lower level basement...

LMBmikeZ · 12-14-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Ahh yea well, $60K worth of cars in the garage, in a house we own, typing this on one of four (maybe more, I give so many computers away) laptops in a house occupied by two, $1900 a year in donations is the LEAST I could do, and is. I give back in other non focused monetary ways, which is so much fun most of the time. So thank you for thanking me, bu dont, I CAN and SHOULD do much more. Everyone on this website probably can and should.

Edit: Not that i think $60K worth of cars is "balling" or anything like that (nor care), no one NEEDS $60K worth of cars. I have everything I need and a lot of what I want, Im very selfish though. Im not rich, Im..not religious but blessed would be the word. When I win the $400 mega millions 70% goes to charity, then setup family, a few friends and retire with a 911 Turbo S.

no one NEEDS/wants to hear your bullish!t!

Firebase99 · 12-14-2013, 05:14 PM

Alcheng...LOL, what? have you driven a loaded 3.8, track or Touring? Loaded interior is nice!! I cant think of any car, coupe, that gives ALL that for under $35K. I mean the interior is REALLY nice for that price. Nicer than ANYTHING Ive sseen for that price with 348HP. No, its not a nimble, juiced rocket, but thats what I like. Im not selling my 370, fricking LOVE it, its just so....focused. Bitch is brutal, and so much fun. I figure with the Gen, instead of taking my wifes plushy, oh-so-comfy Volvo S60 or the ten year old Accord LX, I can drive the Gen. Im at work AT 530 in the morning, the Z seems so hardcore at 530. Driving home though...its a blast.

alcheng · 12-14-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Alcheng...LOL, what? have you driven a loaded 3.8, track or Touring? Loaded interior is nice!! I cant think of any car, coupe, that gives ALL that for under $35K. I mean the interior is REALLY nice for that price. Nicer than ANYTHING Ive sseen for that price with 348HP. No, its not a nimble, juiced rocket, but thats what I like. Im not selling my 370, fricking LOVE it, its just so....focused. Bitch is brutal, and so much fun. I figure with the Gen, instead of taking my wifes plushy, oh-so-comfy Volvo S60 or the ten year old Accord LX, I can drive the Gen. Im at work AT 530 in the morning, the Z seems so hardcore at 530. Driving home though...its a blast.

if you think the gen.coupe is such a nice car... why did you choose a Z over it?

no need to reply me.... keep the answer to yourself....

and..... I don't have time to waste thus no need to drive/test the gen.coupe...

12-12-2013, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	typical car salesmen are like the editors at CR... luigi90210 likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so wat do you drive? i have a 370Z with MT. oh wow cool! - or - i have a hyundai AT oh.. XxACExX likes this.

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	there's nothing wrong with buying a Gen.coupe or even a prius when you set the bar/standard lower than the lower level basement... XxACExX likes this.

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Alcheng...LOL, what? have you driven a loaded 3.8, track or Touring? Loaded interior is nice!! I cant think of any car, coupe, that gives ALL that for under $35K. I mean the interior is REALLY nice for that price. Nicer than ANYTHING Ive sseen for that price with 348HP. No, its not a nimble, juiced rocket, but thats what I like. Im not selling my 370, fricking LOVE it, its just so....focused. Bitch is brutal, and so much fun. I figure with the Gen, instead of taking my wifes plushy, oh-so-comfy Volvo S60 or the ten year old Accord LX, I can drive the Gen. Im at work AT 530 in the morning, the Z seems so hardcore at 530. Driving home though...its a blast.