CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Competition or Fodder?

JaysonAych · 11-08-2008, 05:34 PM

It's certainly something to keep an eye on...400 pounds lighter with more horsepower? Plus, going by Korean pricing and depending on the currency conversion you go by, a fully loaded V6 Genesis Coupe is just a bit less than where the 2LT Camaro starts.

As far as Hyundai's image, IMHO it's only a concern if you're afraid of the badge snobs out there. Hyundai's quality has improved dramatically over the last 10 years. I loved the '01 Elantra that I used to have...I only traded it in because after a while I wasn't confident in the dealer's ability to perform general maintenance on it (and at the time, it was tough to get to another Hyundai dealer) and I needed something bigger. But it was reliable, well screwed together, and I'd certainly buy another Hyundai now that I have access to a couple of other dealers in the area. Plus, I have friends and family who own and have owned Hyundais and Kias that have performed admirably. So I'm not concerned about quality or reliability.

I still want a Camaro, but this makes for a good fallback option. Especially if I end up having to buy used, as Hyundais depreciate a lot and good deals are to be had.

11-08-2008, 05:34 PM	#42
JaysonAych Drives: 2002 Dodge Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 429 View My Garage	It's certainly something to keep an eye on...400 pounds lighter with more horsepower? Plus, going by Korean pricing and depending on the currency conversion you go by, a fully loaded V6 Genesis Coupe is just a bit less than where the 2LT Camaro starts. As far as Hyundai's image, IMHO it's only a concern if you're afraid of the badge snobs out there. Hyundai's quality has improved dramatically over the last 10 years. I loved the '01 Elantra that I used to have...I only traded it in because after a while I wasn't confident in the dealer's ability to perform general maintenance on it (and at the time, it was tough to get to another Hyundai dealer) and I needed something bigger. But it was reliable, well screwed together, and I'd certainly buy another Hyundai now that I have access to a couple of other dealers in the area. Plus, I have friends and family who own and have owned Hyundais and Kias that have performed admirably. So I'm not concerned about quality or reliability. I still want a Camaro, but this makes for a good fallback option. Especially if I end up having to buy used, as Hyundais depreciate a lot and good deals are to be had. __________________ Better make sure my passing lane change blinker works...