Used 2009 Hyundai Genesis Consumer Reviews
Outstanding car
Hyundai has done just about everything right on the Genesis. There have been complaints about the ride. I find that tire pressure is the problem (and maybe the Dunlop tire as well). The techs at the dealer or tire store will put the tire pressure up to 35 psi. This will produce a rough ride. If you reduce the pressure to 32-33 psi, the ride will be about like a Mercedes E class. I find this to be about right. 30 psi would be even better but the low tire pressure system will signal low tire pressure if it gets below 30 and you have to run it up to 35 to reset the system and get the low pressure message off. Buy a good tire pressure gage and set the pressure yourself.
FINALLY A HYUNDAI I LIKE
After trading in my 2006 sonota for a 2006 azera and having the azera for 3 a half years of misery , i finally got hyundai i LOVE. The car is the best bang for your buck when you don't want to over spend for a luxury car .
Attention Grabber, Substance & Style
I bought my Black Genesis 3.8 V6 premium pkg 7 months ago, and honestly I still have people (ok, all have been guys) ask me WHAT it is I'm driving -- at gas stations, grocery store lots, at traffic lights, you name it. It truly does look like a 7-series BMW, or a S-series Mercedes, but many mistake it for a Maybach or even Rolls because I opted for the "Genesis Wings" logo vs. the Hyundai "H". I love the lines of the car, especially in profile, and the performance matches the sweet, unique looks and all the hype you hear! Tremendous value for a truly luxurious sedan.
13,000 mile update
This is an update of my original review. I have the 3.8 V6 with premium package and all available options. I've had the car for 9 mths and it now has 13K miles of semi- aggressive highway & city driving experience. I still love this car! And here's the best part, since I've owned the car the only service required has been scheduled maintenance. No rattles, no signs of wearing, and still fun to drive. In the snow (we had an 18 in. snow storm last week), it handled better than expected. I did struggle up a steep hill that wasn't plowed well (4" of loose snow on road) but otherwise the car did fine. I don't have any issues sports handling - but the ride could be smoother. Buy this car!
5 Days of Ownership and Loving It!!
Wonderful car, I'm very happy with my purchase. Makes it seem like a waste to purchase a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Infiniti for thousands more! I have the Genesis badge/wing on the trunk, and people ask me is that a "Bently". Looks and performs stride for stride with the premium luxury automobiles mentioned before. Well worth the $42K..BMW 550 will perform better but at a $25,000 premium. One of my co- workers owns one, and it is not worth the extra $$$. I took him for a ride in the Genesis, and he couldn't believe it was a Hyundai and the price I paid for it!