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Old 01-20-08, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by maz
Whether you like it or not, this car is gonna be good for competition. I see it appealing to the Chrysler 300 crowd.
I doubt it...That's a drug car. Hyundais wont be appealing to drug runners.
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Old 01-21-08, 10:45 AM
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Some luxury brands should take their badges off b/c this car embarrasses entire LINEUPS, not just cars.

Seriously, I now take some of them even less serious, knowing the specs of this car. A Hyundai owner can brag more on their car than some entire luxury brands. That is hilarious.
 
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I think the dash looks close to MB CLS and new S-Class design
and the door panels look similar to Jaguar XJ.
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Old 01-21-08, 10:32 PM
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This car could and hopefully does CRUSH the Acura TL. I have a soft spot for Acuras but the TL is just so dated and of course FWD it deserves to be stomped.
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Old 01-21-08, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkK
I think the dash looks close to MB CLS and new S-Class design
and the door panels look similar to Jaguar XJ.
Wow that IS a jaguar dash...omg...

Mercedes is on a roll with Hyundai!!

I hate Nissans and Fords, but I can honestly say that they have their OWN look and don't need anyone else to copy from.

The Same with Lexus, BMW, and GM!! They all have ORIGINAL designs and ideas that stupid companies copy off of because they can't do better.
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Old 01-22-08, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
This car could and hopefully does CRUSH the Acura TL. I have a soft spot for Acuras but the TL is just so dated and of course FWD it deserves to be stomped.
Of course right around or soon after the Genesis arrives, an all new AWD TL is released. So there's no sense in comparing the Genesis to the current
5-year old TL.
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
Of course right around or soon after the Genesis arrives, an all new AWD TL is released. So there's no sense in comparing the Genesis to the current
5-year old TL.
Acura's got some big shoes to fill given how successful the current TL has been.
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in this day and age everybody copies everybody. I honestly don't care as long its a good design. yes styling inside and out is derivitive, but who cares at 30k? looks better than other 30k cars out there? Am I right?

it kills the only other current RWD competitor the 300. the G8 might be another story. we'll have to wait and see.
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Old 01-22-08, 11:19 AM
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Several months back some of you guys will recall me posting how I saw this vehicle in person. It was black on black with some masking however the interior was clear. Driver was asking for directions to the airport allowing clear shots of the car and I was very impressed.

I realize this company has bit styling cues off everybody and their brother however it seems to work. Seriously considering this as a P/T family hauler.
Some rims and a drop and you have a nicely done luxury car for 35k
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Originally Posted by TJW98LS
I doubt it...That's a drug car. Hyundais wont be appealing to drug runners.
Gee, why don't you make your broad generalizations a little broader, why don't ya?
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Old 01-22-08, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
Gee, why don't you make your broad generalizations a little broader, why don't ya?
Are you in the business?
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Old 01-22-08, 11:48 AM
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The new Sonata interior looks good too (though directly from the RX 350)...
 
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so many haters out there, as if hyundai directly stole from them lol

Does it look good? a) yes b) no

I could care less if its identical to a lexus interior down to the mm measurements. Personally I think hyundai developed a rep for ripping designs and people are grasping at any similarities, real or imagined.
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Old 01-22-08, 10:27 PM
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Unless I have test drive on genesis and it's really can reach the level of what ES350 does in term of comfort, quietness, reliability, functionality, I can't imagine it can really threaten ES350.
Usually, some cars can easily add some nice features, but it's really hard to make it make it work wholly.
I was in a X3 of my colleague once, it looked very nice inside and out, but when it was really running at high speed, it's so noisy, and every part sounds crappy.
I don't discriminate Hyundai, and I'd like to try it if it's really as good as it is listed.
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Old 01-22-08, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
Gee, why don't you make your broad generalizations a little broader, why don't ya?
Nah...I could get pictures from around town to satisfy you

I didn't call anyone out, so don't be so offended by my statement.



Originally Posted by omarg
in this day and age everybody copies everybody. I honestly don't care as long its a good design. yes styling inside and out is derivitive, but who cares at 30k? looks better than other 30k cars out there? Am I right?

it kills the only other current RWD competitor the 300. the G8 might be another story. we'll have to wait and see.
That it does for 30K...that's all I'd give it though. I'm excited about that new Pontiac G8!!!
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