Used 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan Review
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I Traded My Lexus GS430 - Total Happy
wadebbi, Orlando, FL, 07/27/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
I traded my Lexus GS430 for the 2012 Genesis with the premium package.
I am 100% satisfied with my decision.
Many asked me why I would part with my Lexus.
All I can say is you have to drive it. Dollar for Dollar it can't be beat!
Oh ya, I added the Genesis branded hood, trunk, and wheel emblems which really look great.
I asked the dealer to install them at cost as part of my deal.
333 … horses for a v6 is more than plenty of power.
It moves deliberately, but it's not a race car.
Very Impressed with the 2012 Genesis
fernwood, Austin, TX, 11/15/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
I bought a 2012 Genesis 3.8L with premium package last week.
After having test driven the 2011 model, I think that this is a nice upgrade in powertrain performance and exterior styling.
For the price, I like this better than many of the higher priced Asian competitors such as Lexus, Infiniti and Acura.
Fit and finish is excellent, it is fast and quiet and the price/value is tremendous … for what you get.
My wife likes it so much that she is trying to trade me her Audi A6 for it.
Built BMW's for a living, this car is better!
julioupward@aol.com, Navarre, FL, 02/25/2016
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
When looking for a car the first thing I look for is a car that I prefer its looks to the others. The second thing that I look it is to find out how it compares to other cars. There was a lot of comparison to BMW, Mercedes, Infinity, Lexus and many other brands but at the end of the day I decided to buy the Hyundai because it was the most car for the least amount of money, an … unbelievable value at 17K. We also bought the car because I and my wife thought we were done having children. We bought the car thinking we were a family of 4 but then when we got back from buying our Genesis (means Beginning) we found out that we were expecting baby number 3.
In case you missed it we bought a silver 3.8 Sedan, black leather, great technology no gps (why they look old in a couple of years)
How has the car performed after owning 1 1/2 years and going from 2 kids to 3 with a baby seat? We have had plenty of room although we would love a little bit more space. I just can't imagine trading a Genesis for a minivan.
Interior is holding up great for a family of 5. Black on Black is timeless. Performance - 0-60 MPH this car a 1/2 second slower than the 2012 5.0 Rspec and is only .4 second slower than the 2015 5.0 Sedan and is a full second faster than the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. I believe the 3.8 car we would take the 5.0 Rspec in the qtr mile.
Maintenance - I replaced the tires on the back with some Tiger Paws. the Fronts are originals.
I took it the dealership (awesome service) once for some lights that were malfunctioning inside the cabin. I have done the routine maintenance on it.
Most of our drives are about 40-60 minutes round trips.
We have driven in to Orlando (many times), Birmingham (many times), Greenville, SC (once) and back from Houston(once).
We just made it back from Orlando and I averaged 35 miles per gallon in a car that has 333 hp with a family of 5 and the car loaded with electronics, toys and the trunk completely full.
I am completely happy with this car an would recommend anyone to buy one but I know you would be as happy as we are to have one that is a few years old for less than half the price.
Nearly Perfect in every way
bulldog12, Owensboro, KY, 12/19/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
Have been looking at new cars for years and finally took the plunge.
Bought a Black V6 with premium for a great deal at Evansville Hyundai from Les for 34k plus TTL and 149 doc fee.
It looks incredible and I have am impressed at the build quality.
I felt the V6 with premium offered the best combo of value and features.
I've always been a white car guy but the black really grabbed my … attention.
Very proud of this car and feel it competes in both looks with cars that cost 20k more.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Comfortable ride in non R-Spec models
- Pro:smooth and powerful engines
- Pro:luxurious cabin
- Pro:generous warranty coverage
- Pro:sensational Lexicon sound system.
- Con:Missing all-wheel-drive option
- Con:rear seat does not fold down
- Con:disappointing braking with 3.8 and 4.6
- Con:rough ride in R-Spec.
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