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Luxury and muscle
M.Gomez, 08/01/2019
updated 02/08/2024
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2013 cpo best warranty for luxury brand and Best car I've owned great combination of luxury and muscle . Very smooth comforable ride with 430hp on tap if you feel the need for speed. The interior is spacious offering best in class interior volume. As far as being reliable all I've done all dealer recommend services, this car has been solid! Owner since 2013 its now 2022 car still has been amazing and looking modern still stands as one of the timeless designs.
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Great car, Gone to Great Places...
John R., 01/12/2019
updated 01/18/2024
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Today I've had my 2012 Genesis sedan 3.8 for exactly 6 1/2 years and can tell you the only problem I've ever encountered was at Zion Nat'l Park in 103 temperature my 4 year old battery died on me. Thats It. From San Jose, California I've taken it to Canada 500 miles north 3 times, Las Vegas 500 miles southwest of me approximately 4 times, San Diego 500 miles south of me 4 times, and Reno Nevada numerous times,...never one single problem. I think this body style is way better looking than the new Genesis body style. The new Genesis looks like a big Honda, or Toyota. Not mine. My 2012 looks good even standing still with its sloping front end, and rounded taillights. In Washington state returning one summer from Canada, 4 people in the Dennys parking lot stopped and tried to figure what my car was as I have installed the wing package on the trunk lid. They thought it was a Bently I'm sure. Ha Ha. My dealership is O.K. as I have a prepaid service pkg. where they change my oil & filter free up to 75k miles. My 2012 handles great, gets me 28mpg on the highway and has Plenty of power with 333hp , more than the new ones. I plan on keeping it till the wheels fall off. Fast forward..today is 7 17 23..just got back from las vegas with it...480miles from san jose calif, one way. Did 75mph all the way on a full take, averaged 28 mpg and still had 50 miles left when i got there. Always feels like i'm in a 747, super quiet. Still a great car..keeping it forever. Its a 2012, with 70,000 miles on it..Today is Jan 16th, 2024, had to put a set of tires on it. Thats it, every 3rd fill up I put a can of injector STP in it to keep the injectors clean..still a great car.
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Great Car
bjpjjs, 12/06/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I got the Genesis 3.8 with tech package is platimum (silver). Had the car only a week but it just feels like a quality car. When the doors close they feel like Mercedes solid feel. Quiet ride even with Michelin Energy savers. Tremendous room I am 6'6" and it's a very comfortable car . Rear wheel drive has a great feel. Definitely check it out if you can live without the high end brand badge. Not an ounce of buyers remorse. Got it for 37.5 + tax and registration
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bjpjjs, 12/31/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Hit 1k and still love the car the Smart cruise control works great. Just finished a 200 mile round trip and got 30 MPG on the highway. Great blend of power handling fuel efficiency and comfort luxury and value. Test drive one with some good music you won't be disappointed!
Great car so far!
papaaj1, 01/05/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I got rid of my 2009 Merc E-350 that I liked but did not love. This car leaves that one in the dust! I'm not used to having this much horsepower, and I love it. It's nimble, quiet, and fast. No tickets yet - but I'm going to have to invest in a radar detector. For me buying this car meant disregarding the fact that it's a Hyundai. I've always owned luxury cars and quite honestly I think there is nothing better than this for the money. I almost think Hyundai could sell a lot more of these cars if they just spun the Genesis line off. I could rebadge this as a Merc/BMW/Audi/Acura and people would fall over themselves wanting to get one.