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Big Problems
Craig, 05/11/2010
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
We have had the car just over one year. This past week while driving, the entire car shut down. The dealer towed the car and come to find out the rear engine seal failed; they still don't have a clue as to why. They are putting a brand new engine in it at no cost to me so their service has been A+. They are sending the old engine back to the company to investigate. Their engineers and mechanics could not find a reason for the failure, that is why the old engine is being returned to their factory to try and find out why. They gave me excellent service but my problem is; I no longer trust the car. As soon as I get it back I'm selling it. If it happened once it could happen again!!!
IT's nice but
George, 10/18/2009
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Lexus LS 430 for six years. When I test drove and purchased the Genesis 4.6, it was compared to Lexus and BMW. My Genesis has several little problems that my dealer claims is on all the Genesis cars and they can't fix them. Plus the programming of many of the car's functions leaves alot to be desired. I agree the the car has excellent performance but a car that frustrates you every time you drive it is not a pleasure. Perhaps I expect too much by thinking that a $40,000 auto should have all the bugs worked out before it is put on the market but I don't think so. Perhaps I am spoiled by Lexus but relatively speaking, this car does not meet my expectations of $40,000 car
Honestly.. Very Disappointed!!
tigerbill61, 05/06/2011
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Sadly bought my 4.6 LOADED brand new after reading about All the Great reviews. Its now been 2 years since my regretable purchase. Please let me reassure you I am a REAL Person and not a rep from some other ripoff car company like BMW! Tires very cheap replaced at 12,000 miles! Key needs to be within 1 foot or placed in slot to operate the pushbutton start!. Terrible in the snow and wet roads with the rear drive! Backup camera works 50% of time! You need a Hyundai brand I-Pod cable to work you I-Pod connection (Extra 75.00) Hmm never mentioned! The Transmnission shifting is a Nightmare and very embarrasing! Frequent updates for stereo _ etc. Im outta words with alottt more to say!
Rides too rough.
Big Bear, 09/05/2009
2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my pre-owned 3.8 from a man who is known to be less than frugal who really "unloaded" this beauty upon me. It is a gorgeous car, but after I drove it 850 miles it reminds me of the gorgeous, brainy woman who can't boil water. Only the BMW 318i that I just sold rode worse. The suspension system is horrible. When the tires are cold you can feel every tar strip in the highway. The guys who designed the suspension should not be allowed to graduate fro high school this year. The steering is also numb and it becomes very tiring to be driving with the intent to find a good centerline feel and have that suspension fighting me. There is too much road noise being transmitted into the car.
Sorry Senior
marty, 05/21/2010
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Transmission still clunks and jerks. No cure available. Hyundai buy back plan worthless. Dealer has been very very cooperative. Sunlight blocks out nav screen and back up camera. Both front seats need more thigh support. No light under hood. Bad blind area when drivers seat is all the way back. Drives like a truck rides like a brick. Fist year deprecation more than 35%.