I give you a Beemer...you give me a Hyundai?
05-18-10, 11:49 PM
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Meowcat is correct.....there are lots worse vehicles on the road than newer Hyundais. I certainly wouldn't complain if I got one as a loaner. Not only that, but with one of the new Hyundai models (the Genesis 3.8L track Coupe), you'd be hard-pressed to tell its steering, handling, powertrain, and general road manners from some of the better BMW's.........no, I'm not kidding.
Anyway, I would have been stoked if I got a Genisis Coupe, but nope I got an Elantra
. I know that the Elantra is far more "practical" for loaner purposes. Also, I agree that some vehicles in the Hyundai line may have traits, options, and general road manners that are comparable to the BMW line....but not all of them (meaning the traits, options, etc. part). Everyone knows that BMW has done historically better. BMW has established a certain rapport, or reputation among the Auto world that Hyundai would love to possess, and I'm sure someday they will with the cars they are starting to release. It's for these same reasons that Hyundai compares themselves with brands such as M Benz and BMW. It's also for these same reasons that Hyundai wanted to make their Genesis as ambiguous as they could. So that people wouldn't discredit it's excellent craftsmanship just because it was a "Hyundai". I guess I'm just trying to say people buy BMW for a reason. It's that reason I bought a BMW and not a Hyundai. It's that reason we categorize a BMW as a "Luxury" brand.....right? 
(really, no hard feelings on Hyundai, just saying)Also I think all cars break down eventually (hopefully not mine soon) but I don't think they gave me a Hyundai because BMW's break down a lot......it's because when that hyundai eventually needs maintenance, which it will....it'll be waaaaaaayy cheaper to fix then the BMW
hence the dealership doing all they can to keep their overhead cost down. Darn luxury brands 
05-19-10, 09:05 AM
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Anyway, I would have been stoked if I got a Genisis Coupe, but nope I got an Elantra . I know that the Elantra is far more "practical" for loaner purposes. Also, I agree that some vehicles in the Hyundai line may have traits, options, and general road manners that are comparable to the BMW line....but not all of them (meaning the traits, options, etc. part).
. I know that the Elantra is far more "practical" for loaner purposes. Also, I agree that some vehicles in the Hyundai line may have traits, options, and general road manners that are comparable to the BMW line....but not all of them (meaning the traits, options, etc. part).
05-19-10, 09:45 AM
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My local Lexus dealer give Lexus loaners to all, until it runs out. It has nothing to do with who bought the car from the dealer and bought new. Then they give you rental cars as loaners. Basically first come, first served.
05-19-10, 11:14 AM
#54
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. I always get this wrong lol, I even know this but my mind just can't accept using the "im" hahaha no turning back now
05-19-10, 02:09 PM
#58
Lexus for the most part has been VERY good. In high school I had an IS300 (entry level) and when it went for service they gave me another IS, ES, or RX. They even gave me a GS. This is pretty impressive. Never have I waited and they are very good about giving loaner cars and it is a hassle free process. IMO and experience Lexus service is unmatched...though we've never tried Mercedes and I hear mixed reviews. I'm pretty sure my folks have given up on BMW (though we do miss its drive but def not the maintenance beast it became)...
05-19-10, 02:24 PM
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What's good for the goose is good for the gander.