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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Awesome Car

chuck, 09/09/2008
2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
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I traded in my CLK for this car. I was looking at the BMW 550, Lexus LS640, and the Mercedes. After the test drive in this car, I was sold and bought it on the spot. Performance is in between the Lexus (soft) and BMW, just right for me. Lexicon audio system is also pretty awesome. Like the person earlier, I enjoy telling my friends and coworkers that I traded in my MB for a Hyundai.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Think about it. Drive it. Do the math.

ppirf, 11/05/2008
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
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Bought my Hyundai 4.6 last week. My first impressions are this is a great car for the price. If you are reading this and are thinking of buying a BMW, Lexus or MB you need to drive this car. Traded our Volvo s60 R for this car and I couldn't be happier. The steering is not as tight as a BMW or MB and the ride is softer but thats okay for my driving habits. I had a deal for a nicely optioned 2008 BMW 535I that fell through.When all was said and done we financed $17k less for a fully loaded Genesis 4.6. More reviews to come as I get more acquainted with car, but at first impression this car is great value for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bump unsettling ride

Houston, 03/29/2009
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
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I just purchased a Genesis 4.6 and although it is a high performance beautiful vehicle I am very concerned about the bumpy jittery ride. I actually had a headache from the bumpy ride. I test drove 3 different vehicles in Houston and Phoenix and did not experience the rough ride. But the vehicle I purchased was located for me to meet my color preference and the ride is rough. Are there adjustments that can be made to smooth out the ride? Is it tires, shocks? I am very concerned as I was thrilled with my purchase my now am worried I made a huge mistake.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rogers Raves

Roger , 04/03/2009
2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
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I was looking at the Honda Accord V-6 & the Saturn Aura V-6. Then I went to the L. A. Auto Show. What a learning experience! I saw the Hyundai Exhibit and the new Genesis. I went home did some homework on the internet. The next thing I'm test driving the 3.8. I say to the sales man, let's talk numbers, we walk in to the show room, there it is, Cabernet Pearl, Cashmere Interior, and the Premium Package, with a big red bow on the hood. The price was perfect, the dealership extremely friendly, generous, personable. It;s been 3 1/2 months, 4,000 miles and I LOVE MY GENESIS. I know it's not American, but it beats anything on the market today.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good and bad

Mikey, 11/02/2008
2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
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I have been impressed since the first ad I saw. Visited the dealership just to see the interior and I was amazed with the fit and finish. Bought a V6 with all the bells and whistles the next day. 2 weeks, 500 miles later I was at the repair center because the stereo was wigging out. They replaced the $4K head unit which made no difference. Now they are replacing the amp hoping that will fix it. The alignment has been pulling to the left since I bought it and they supposedly fixed that too. Nope, still pulls left. Beautiful, comfortable, fun car but they still need to work out the kinks.

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