1 of the 3 Genesis in the United States...
#121
Originally Posted by joerockt
Sure, I see your and JMT's point. All I'm saying is that everything in the Hyundai lineup dosent appeal to me at all
#122
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
A good car is a good car. Just because I don't like what a brand represents doesn't mean I won't consider their cars. Lately, I've taken a serious look at a BMW and a Lexus, both brands that I not hold in particularly high regard for various reasons. But logic dictates that if they have a car that meets my criteria, the least I can do is drive it and give it a chance to prove itself.
Quite honestly, my recent drive of the IS250 was pretty impressive in some respects but not other. Will I be buying it? Most likely not. But at least I have driven it.
Same with the 3-series. I hate the way they look, but damned if I'm going to allow that to get in the way of me driving one to at least get a feel for it.
Disliking the badge is one thing, pissing all over a car that you haven't even seen in person seems a tad pre-mature, don't you think? Hell, as much as I dislike what I know thus far about the 09 TSX, even I haven't completely written it off as a potential next car.
Quite honestly, my recent drive of the IS250 was pretty impressive in some respects but not other. Will I be buying it? Most likely not. But at least I have driven it.
Same with the 3-series. I hate the way they look, but damned if I'm going to allow that to get in the way of me driving one to at least get a feel for it.
Disliking the badge is one thing, pissing all over a car that you haven't even seen in person seems a tad pre-mature, don't you think? Hell, as much as I dislike what I know thus far about the 09 TSX, even I haven't completely written it off as a potential next car.
I guess I'll never understand how someone can drive a car who "hates the way they look". Makes absolutely no sense to me...
#123
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I'm saying the same thing about acura now... nothing in the lineup appeals to me, but at least with Hyundai, there's a rwd coupe coming to market soon.
#124
Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
Guys; by no means, I'm not asking you to expect a Hyundai LS460 at the price of a few thousand more than an Azera.
All I'm saying is that it'll be a very competitive and viable choice in the 30k+ group that is worth a serious look. Please check it out once it's available and form your own opinion. All I'm doing is offering a sneak peak and a review/preview before you have a chance to do so.
All I'm saying is that it'll be a very competitive and viable choice in the 30k+ group that is worth a serious look. Please check it out once it's available and form your own opinion. All I'm doing is offering a sneak peak and a review/preview before you have a chance to do so.
granted i would still not buy one yet but sometimes, just sometimes these designs work. even though they take from other companies.
i think if they came out with their own luxury design, they may have a bit more success
#125
Originally Posted by dallison
thanks. does everyone forget that toyota was in the same shoes in the 80's just like hyundai is now??
granted i would still not buy one yet but sometimes, just sometimes these designs work. even though they take from other companies.
i think if they came out with their own luxury design, they may have a bit more success
granted i would still not buy one yet but sometimes, just sometimes these designs work. even though they take from other companies.
i think if they came out with their own luxury design, they may have a bit more success
#126
i had a 1989 hyundai excel back in 1993. i paid $800 for it. it was a pos.
i learned how to change a clutch in 2 hours in that thing. i started to go through clutch cables every 2 weeks for 2 or 3 months.
from that experience i am leary of them, but am willing to test drive them later down the road
i learned how to change a clutch in 2 hours in that thing. i started to go through clutch cables every 2 weeks for 2 or 3 months.
from that experience i am leary of them, but am willing to test drive them later down the road
#127
I wish they brought over KDM Genesis to auto shows... at least they can show others what Hyundai is capable of building.. some of the options available are pretty crazy to think it's from Hyundai...
#128
Originally Posted by dallison
i think if they came out with their own luxury design, they may have a bit more success
I agree, it's a reason why Mazda is still stuck in mainstream-land despite their recent run of imo pretty nice cars in their respective classes. Many people have forgotten, they nixed their attempt at luxo-land with the Millenia which was supposted to launch their Amati luxury nameplate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Millenia
If Hyundai is truly serious about taking their game to the next level, they will need to differentiate with a more lux-sounding brand. But, they are already a step ahead in the product area with f/r platforms than Honda is.
#131
I personally admire where Hyundai is going with this car- They are doing pretty much what attracted me to Acura in the first place- give me a good looking, well built car with a long list of admenities, at a cut rate price. Difference here is that Hyundai seems to have the longer term vision and a solid strategy sorely lacking by Acura
PA- how are they to work for? (I am very intrigued by this company...)
PA- how are they to work for? (I am very intrigued by this company...)
#133
Originally Posted by srika
To kind of reiterate - what did Toyota and Honda do to become real players in the luxury market? Why did they do that?
they obviously created lexus and acura to become luxury or near luxury players
#134
well I think Hyundai should seriously consider doing the same thing. Yes, the name means a LOT!!! More than many people would like to admit. The NAME alone can oftentimes be a dealbreaker! Yes we live in a quite shallow and artificial society.
#135
Originally Posted by srika
well I think Hyundai should seriously consider doing the same thing. Yes, the name means a LOT!!! More than many people would like to admit. The NAME alone can oftentimes be a dealbreaker! Yes we live in a quite shallow and artificial society.
if people can get a $35K luxury car which compares to the latter, then the name won't mean much.
#137
My opinion: Love the photos seen of the Genesis at the car show, this one not so much but that's more to due with it being a beater.
I think most of the small things will be fixed in time for the production model (steering wheel, more wheel choices (especially on the higher end version, and different grill). I seriously hope they use the sans logo grill that was shown, makes it look much classier. The color of the car doesn't help much either, being bland ubiquitous silver.
In regards to the competition I've said this before but their competitors are NOT the Lexus LS and the BMW 5 series. They only compare themselves to those cars to show that you can get the same overall package in a 30K car, so people buying Accords, Camrys, Malibus, etc will see a car with better styling and a better package and buy the Genesis instead. People who buy Lexus LS and BMW 5 series typically are older, successful individuals who have already upgraded in the past and can afford the cars they are driving, they don't have a reason to downgrade, especially when you are used to Lexus service which is some of the best in the industry.
I'm sure the final version will look great, I personally can't wait to see it. I can't say that I would buy one but that has to do more with the size of it, it might be a bit too large of a car for me.
I will take Hyundai to come out with this Genesis and the Genesis coupe and a few other products that will be successful in order to break the brand recognition. Too many people still remember the 1991 Hyundai Excel and the bland styling in the 1990s.
I think most of the small things will be fixed in time for the production model (steering wheel, more wheel choices (especially on the higher end version, and different grill). I seriously hope they use the sans logo grill that was shown, makes it look much classier. The color of the car doesn't help much either, being bland ubiquitous silver.
In regards to the competition I've said this before but their competitors are NOT the Lexus LS and the BMW 5 series. They only compare themselves to those cars to show that you can get the same overall package in a 30K car, so people buying Accords, Camrys, Malibus, etc will see a car with better styling and a better package and buy the Genesis instead. People who buy Lexus LS and BMW 5 series typically are older, successful individuals who have already upgraded in the past and can afford the cars they are driving, they don't have a reason to downgrade, especially when you are used to Lexus service which is some of the best in the industry.
I'm sure the final version will look great, I personally can't wait to see it. I can't say that I would buy one but that has to do more with the size of it, it might be a bit too large of a car for me.
I will take Hyundai to come out with this Genesis and the Genesis coupe and a few other products that will be successful in order to break the brand recognition. Too many people still remember the 1991 Hyundai Excel and the bland styling in the 1990s.
Last edited by BadBadNeil; 02-27-2008 at 09:24 PM.
#140
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
i think the name will only be a dealbreaker in the eyes of BMW, MB, Infiniti, and Lexus owners.
if people can get a $35K luxury car which compares to the latter, then the name won't mean much.
if people can get a $35K luxury car which compares to the latter, then the name won't mean much.
#142
Originally Posted by AznX TL
i don't know about you but i'd take a MB c230 over the genesis just because of the name. most people don't buy luxury cars for use, most buy because of name and value of it.
#143
Originally Posted by 2000TaffetaTL
I really, really like the new Genesis and Genesis Coupe, they are both great looking cars, neither of which I wouldn't own if I had the money.
#144
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
#146
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
exactly my point. if you can't afford an MB, but can afford a comparable hyundai or if you want to buy a luxury car for the value of it, as you stated, hyundai wins.
but yeah ill admit im a brand whore, but so is most of the earth's population. i mean picture someone starting off with a good paying job and wants to go out and buy a luxury car in the 35k price range. with the lexus IS350, mercedes c230, bmw 328xi or a hyundai genesis which one is most likely going to be chosen by the consumer?
but ill admit the genesis is a nice car, i personally think the interior is the best part of the car because i don't really like the exterior.
#147
Originally Posted by AznX TL
by value i didn't mean best bang for you buck
but yeah ill admit im a brand whore, but so is most of the earth's population. i mean picture someone starting off with a good paying job and wants to go out and buy a luxury car in the 35k price range. with the lexus IS350, mercedes c230, bmw 328xi or a hyundai genesis which one is most likely going to be chosen by the consumer?
but ill admit the genesis is a nice car, i personally think the interior is the best part of the car because i don't really like the exterior.
but yeah ill admit im a brand whore, but so is most of the earth's population. i mean picture someone starting off with a good paying job and wants to go out and buy a luxury car in the 35k price range. with the lexus IS350, mercedes c230, bmw 328xi or a hyundai genesis which one is most likely going to be chosen by the consumer?
but ill admit the genesis is a nice car, i personally think the interior is the best part of the car because i don't really like the exterior.
#149
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
i see what you are saying, however the genesis is comparable to an E-class or a GS. if you could get a car with similar features for $20K less, wouldn't you?
#150
Originally Posted by srika
To kind of reiterate - what did Toyota and Honda do to become real players in the luxury market? Why did they do that?
With the exception of Joe (who I think is just a troll) the younger guys who hate Hyundai or the Genesis are just too young to remember what the American automotive landscape was like when Lexus first went on sale.
The LS 400 introduced the Lexus nameplate to the U.S. and worldwide markets, and won critical acclaim from the press. Wheels magazine named the LS 400 its Car of the Year and Car and Driver magazine named it to its Ten Best list for 1990. In 1989 comparison tests, Automobile Magazine and Car and Driver both rated the LS 400 as the best flagship luxury sedan over competing models ranging from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
We shouldn't be so quick to hate on Hyundai. At the time, Toyota wasn't known for anything but cheap, reliable cars that had doors that would rattle when you closed them.
#151
Originally Posted by joerockt
Have you actually been in the 09 TSX thread? Its a feeding frenzy of dismissal, and rightfully so.
I guess I'll never understand how someone can drive a car who "hates the way they look". Makes absolutely no sense to me...
I guess I'll never understand how someone can drive a car who "hates the way they look". Makes absolutely no sense to me...
The Hyundai Genesis is a huge advancement in every department over any previous Hyundai. Immense power at your foot's command, luxurious interior, good looks on the outside (IMO).
Even the Genesis coupe has me more excited than ANYTHING in the current Acura line-up, and maybe even their upcoming line-up. That includes the NSX too... mainly because the next NSX will never be produced, just rumors floating around like hollow turds, mainly used to entice interest in the Acura brand.
Acura's new motto should be: "Acura. Retard." (opposite of Advance for the slow ones)
#152
Originally Posted by AznX TL
by value i didn't mean best bang for you buck
but yeah ill admit im a brand whore, but so is most of the earth's population. i mean picture someone starting off with a good paying job and wants to go out and buy a luxury car in the 35k price range. with the lexus IS350, mercedes c230, bmw 328xi or a hyundai genesis which one is most likely going to be chosen by the consumer?
but ill admit the genesis is a nice car, i personally think the interior is the best part of the car because i don't really like the exterior.
but yeah ill admit im a brand whore, but so is most of the earth's population. i mean picture someone starting off with a good paying job and wants to go out and buy a luxury car in the 35k price range. with the lexus IS350, mercedes c230, bmw 328xi or a hyundai genesis which one is most likely going to be chosen by the consumer?
but ill admit the genesis is a nice car, i personally think the interior is the best part of the car because i don't really like the exterior.
but the example makes no sense.
you'd think that most people that are starting off with a good paying job are young professionals that don't necessarily need a larger family sedan like the genesis. different demographics.
#153
Originally Posted by charliemike
Toyota created a LS400 and dumped it on the market to create market share. They took a Camry and tarted it up and called it the ES250.
With the exception of Joe (who I think is just a troll) the younger guys who hate Hyundai or the Genesis are just too young to remember what the American automotive landscape was like when Lexus first went on sale.
$35,000 when it hit the dealers in late 1989 ... Back then a Mercedes 500 SEL would be somewhere between $65-75k.
We shouldn't be so quick to hate on Hyundai. At the time, Toyota wasn't known for anything but cheap, reliable cars that had doors that would rattle when you closed them.
With the exception of Joe (who I think is just a troll) the younger guys who hate Hyundai or the Genesis are just too young to remember what the American automotive landscape was like when Lexus first went on sale.
$35,000 when it hit the dealers in late 1989 ... Back then a Mercedes 500 SEL would be somewhere between $65-75k.
We shouldn't be so quick to hate on Hyundai. At the time, Toyota wasn't known for anything but cheap, reliable cars that had doors that would rattle when you closed them.
#155
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
There difference is that the 2009 TSX is a step back in nearly every department, though the interior is arguable. It has the fugly grill, clashing, angular lines, and a drop in power. What IS there to like... what DOESN'T make sense? Maybe... no one likes the way the new TSX looks? Have you seen the 2009 RL thread?
The Hyundai Genesis is a huge advancement in every department over any previous Hyundai. Immense power at your foot's command, luxurious interior, good looks on the outside (IMO).
Even the Genesis coupe has me more excited than ANYTHING in the current Acura line-up, and maybe even their upcoming line-up. That includes the NSX too... mainly because the next NSX will never be produced, just rumors floating around like hollow turds, mainly used to entice interest in the Acura brand.
Acura's new motto should be: "Acura. Retard." (opposite of Advance for the slow ones)
The Hyundai Genesis is a huge advancement in every department over any previous Hyundai. Immense power at your foot's command, luxurious interior, good looks on the outside (IMO).
Even the Genesis coupe has me more excited than ANYTHING in the current Acura line-up, and maybe even their upcoming line-up. That includes the NSX too... mainly because the next NSX will never be produced, just rumors floating around like hollow turds, mainly used to entice interest in the Acura brand.
Acura's new motto should be: "Acura. Retard." (opposite of Advance for the slow ones)
On a more important note, you pretty much hit it right on point. Acura's '09 lineup will be a flop, while it looks like a bottom-rung brand will actually surpass Honda's "luxury" lineup in almost every way.
#156
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
possibly. or whatever luxury brand hyundai makes in the meantime.
#158
Originally Posted by Loseit
Lexus kept taking a beating over the years about "it's just a toyota". But they kept coming out with top notch products time after time and stuck thru it. They are now a legit luxury player. You give a great product and are consistent with it and mindsets change.
Lexus didn't become Lexus overnight.
#159
Its amazing to me that every one of these new Hyundai threads ends up 20 pages long. People that don't like it go more out of their way to post about it (**cough** Joe) then those who are impressed by it. I personally am more interested in the coupe later this year but I like this sedan too. The interior is a bit disappointing but outside it looks pretty good. Honestly the specifications will be the real seller. 380 hp V8, RWD, $30k range; it will definitely sell......