Used 2012 Hyundai Genesis Consumer Reviews
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What an amazing car
mheib, 01/19/2013
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
After owning everything from BMW, Lexus, Porsche, and Jags I must admit this is one of the finest of them all. Power, poise, comfort, and value.
Nice try Hyundai!
Christopher Ramirez, 08/30/2016
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 20 people found this review helpful
The Genesis is a car that lacks origin and by definition, the car should have strong roots. I owned the car for a little over a year and drove about 30K miles before I threw in the towel of defeat. I initially purchased the car because of its spacious interior and amazing 3.8L engine, which produces 333 horsepower. However, the buck stopped there. While this was only the base model, the car didn't hold up to my standards of what a "luxury car" should be in terms of ride, handling, and amenities. I owned a black/black Genesis with the base radio, which apparently, the optional upgrades really only involve a Lexicon radio and some sun visors in the rear, not so luxury in my opinion. The relationship started as a loving as the honeymoon stage can get but quickly turned into a bitter divorce towards the end and the Genesis took the house and furniture in the divorce, figuratively speaking of course. My initial expectation of the Genesis was a nicely appointed and comfortable ride with a small hint of Euro feel. What I received was stiff rear springs and shocks and cushy front springs and shocks that made for an awkward drive in the city and over large bumps in the road. I spoke to my local dealer and this was the proper setup for the car, which really didn't make sense to me but I lived with it. The next thing that bothered me was the lack of front seat support and the feeling of driving a 1995 Crown Victoria while making a turn and sliding to the passenger seat to have a close conversation with your passenger. Again, this was something I could deal with, although, the fact that it took about a day each time the car was started to connect the Bluetooth, and the fact that the Bluetooth has such weak sound compared to other cars I have driven really brought my feelings for the car down. The faux wood felt more like plastic, which if pressed, you could see the plastic flex and the seats lacked any real support, which lead to my tail bone and back to hurt at all times. The car may grow on you as you see the depreciation drop harder than the economy in 2007, but it will be only because you are underwater and no one will except the car as a trade. Yes, I could have opted for the loaded Genesis but spending 35-40K on a used Hyundai Genesis only to have a Lexicon sound system and a navigation system that no one uses because we all have phones that have Google Maps and Waze, seemed ridiculous to me. Therefore, my recommendation if you are in the market for a full-size luxury car, keep your mind open to manufactures that are used to building luxury cars such as, Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Jaguar, etc. While this car is wonderfully priced, the car depreciates like a Hyundai and parts are very rare so insurance payment will be larger than expected.
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You MUST own this car!
holywow, 02/20/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
Do two things: 1) Take an Avatar DVD, throw it in the player, tune to chapter 6 and crank the surround sound; 2) Settle into the leather seats, drive the car on the freeway, and wait five minutes until Mr. Highway Patrolman apprehends you for 'slightly' aggressive driving. If these two experience don't convince you that this car is AWESOME, then you have no pulse. I own the 4.6...because the R-Spec doesn't come in red.
Awesome Car
jenniferkay, 05/09/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
13 of 27 people found this review helpful
I drove this car for the first time and it is amazing....I LOVE IT....
Changed my perspective of Hyundai
Jim, 11/04/2015
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the first Hyundai I have ever owned. I've been driving a couple of Mitsubishi Lancers and a Chrysler 300. So vehicles that stand out compared to the original smo joe car. I work at a dealership and this car came in well priced. Had to jump on it! Beautifully designed and amazing comfort. 0 complaints
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2012 Genesis R-Spec 5.0
bheitert, 07/07/2013
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car, blast to drive! Good looking car, most of the time no-one can figure out who makes the car. When I tell them it's a Hyundai they're dumbfounded. Took it to a 4th of July car show and won 3rd place in the Import Car class! Not bad for a 4 door.
But for 1 thing...
flippy_boy, 02/12/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car over the summer and absolutely loved it for about six months. Then winter came. Had to switch up vehicles after I got stuck in relatively small amounts of snow for the third time. This car goes from absolutely fabulous to virtually useless in snow and ice, particularly in hilly conditions. Apparently everyone in the world knows this about rear wheel drive vehicles except for former Florida boys. It pained me to part with the car but it had to be done. If you live in areas without snow, I would recommend this car without hesitation. However, if you deal with winter driving at all, I would definitely look elsewhere, at least until 2014 when the AWD Genesis and Equus are due.
Fast Car
Laura W, 04/03/2018
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a great weekend car but gets poor gas mileage since it's a V8 which we knew when we bought it. Do not buy if you have a far distance to work or driving a lot of miles every day. This is a great weekend car!
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Happy buyer!
George Scott, 01/30/2018
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a luxurious ride without the luxury price tag, this is the car for you. I love it!
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What car did they drive!
John Landry, 01/26/2016
updated 01/29/2018
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Ok, after living with it a few years, my review is less than stellar as revised. I started having issues with the drivetrain. I can hear and feel a thump between first and second gear. Also, the car has cut its power after the last dealer software update. They won’t admit it, but I know it’s just not the same car. I suspect they cut the motor power to make it in line with the newer 5.0 motor’s reduced power. I sold this car and purchased a Chrysler 300 hemi instead. I just feel like the hemi power is an established product and the Genesis is a one off project with questionable durability. A good car, but get ready for major repair bills. I drove the Mercedes e350 and s550, the BWM 550 and 328i, the Lexus 460, the Cadillac CTS 3.6 platinum, Infinity M, and the Lincoln mkX. I was looking for a powerful, quiet, competent, and good handling replacement for my DTS Cadillac. I have recently owned a BMW z4 and 330i. No matter what the reviews say, I get nearly 30MPG highway (28-29). I replaced the stock continental tires with Michelins and the car got even quieter. I measured it with the spl meter on the iphone. It is now just as quiet as a Lexus, but with way more guts and glory. it does not have the intuitively rewarding handling that the e/s Mercedes or the BMWs, but is you are looking for something between the BMW 550 or S550 and the Lexus with a much better stereo and no stigma, this is it! Note - the new (2015) Cadillac CTS 3.6 was amazing - I looked at my wife during the test drive and I quickly deduced I would have to fight to drive it, It is a very appealing and great performing car with the best stereo ever devised in an automobile. Check it out...way to go Bose/Cadillac. Lexus Mark Levinson pales in comparison! By the way, the caddy is my favorite car of all I drove and mentioned, but the dealer was way overpriced on these. They wanted nearly $40k for a used one. I bought this my second favorite/second place Genesis R Spec for 26K with only 25k miles! It is a steal!
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