I have my Genesis, GREAT car
08-27-10, 02:38 PM
#76
Lexus Test Driver
Not sure how many GS's sell compared to the Genesis, but as far as reported problems on online forums, anytime you have more of a particular type of car on the road, you'll always hear more reported problems. More cars = more reports and complaints. If Hyundai sold cars in masses, I garantee you'd hear more complaints from people.
08-27-10, 02:47 PM
#77
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 3GS is still very awesome, and while I don't have any experience with the Genesis, I doubt if its really better than the 3GS. Sure, its bigger, and might have a couple newer electronic gadgets, but I doubt very much if its built as well and as solid. From what the OP is saying, it mostly seems that Genesis is just more suitable to him mostly because its bigger and has more options -
The Genesis is built better is more solid, better handling, better built. It is just a better car in my Opinion (And I have put my Money where my mouth is). Drive one and then report back to us.
08-27-10, 02:48 PM
#78
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: southern cali, san gabriel valley
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
the whole debadging thing is kinda weird, because only a fool would think the genesis was a typical cheap econo car. It's a full blown quality luxury car.
I would actually pick the genesis over a similarly priced 2007 GS. In fact, it looks like you can get a 2009 genesis 6 banger with 25k miles with factory warranty still intact for about 23k plus TTL. The only lexus GS you could get for 23k would be a 2006 to 2007 with over 60k miles, which would qualify it as being out of warranty period....huge difference, bad for the genesis seller but great for buyer.
and I actually like the genesis body styling better than the GS but that's a matter of opinion.
I would actually pick the genesis over a similarly priced 2007 GS. In fact, it looks like you can get a 2009 genesis 6 banger with 25k miles with factory warranty still intact for about 23k plus TTL. The only lexus GS you could get for 23k would be a 2006 to 2007 with over 60k miles, which would qualify it as being out of warranty period....huge difference, bad for the genesis seller but great for buyer.
and I actually like the genesis body styling better than the GS but that's a matter of opinion.
08-27-10, 02:52 PM
#79
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: The GYM!
Posts: 8,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nope! You're completely wrong! - I own both cars and the Genesis is far superior to the 3rd Generation GS. I also owned the 2nd Generation GS which was far superior to the 3rd Generation GS. The Genesis is more like the 2nd generation GS with the Electronics of the 3rd Generation GS.
The Genesis is built better is more solid, better handling, better built. It is just a better car in my Opinion (And I have put my Money where my mouth is). Drive one and then report back to us.
The Genesis is built better is more solid, better handling, better built. It is just a better car in my Opinion (And I have put my Money where my mouth is). Drive one and then report back to us.
My 98 GS to this day is one of the best cars I have EVER owned! That car was so solid and quick and comfy... Don't know why Lexus couldn't build on that cars tremendous accolades.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 08-28-10 at 01:27 PM. Reason: Linking another gianormous moving GIF. Use your words, marcus
08-27-10, 02:57 PM
#80
Well in my opinion, the 3GS is a better car than 2GS, but it does have a few flaws. That however is like beating a dead horse, we had many threads about that.
As far as the Genesis, drive it for a few years, let the suspension components wear out a bit, let the bushings sag a bit, and then see how it compares. A brand new car will always feel tighter than a car with some miles and years on its clock.
As far as the Genesis, drive it for a few years, let the suspension components wear out a bit, let the bushings sag a bit, and then see how it compares. A brand new car will always feel tighter than a car with some miles and years on its clock.
08-27-10, 02:58 PM
#81
Lexus Test Driver
What's bothered me about the Genesis is the interior styling. The dash mimicks a Ford Crown Victoria. It's all horizontal, lending the idea that it was designed for cars with a bench seat.
from Hyundai. Enjoy 
08-27-10, 04:38 PM
#84
Lexus Fanatic
Nope! You're completely wrong! - I own both cars and the Genesis is far superior to the 3rd Generation GS. I also owned the 2nd Generation GS which was far superior to the 3rd Generation GS. The Genesis is more like the 2nd generation GS with the Electronics of the 3rd Generation GS.
The Genesis is built better is more solid, better handling, better built. It is just a better car in my Opinion (And I have put my Money where my mouth is). Drive one and then report back to us.
The Genesis is built better is more solid, better handling, better built. It is just a better car in my Opinion (And I have put my Money where my mouth is). Drive one and then report back to us.
08-27-10, 04:57 PM
#85
Lexus Champion
Congrats to the OP on the new car. It's unfortunate that a lot of people knock the Genesis, mainly because it's a $30K + Hyundai. If this was a $20K car, I'm sure we would all have one. I'm sure if you bought an LFA and went on a Ferrari forum, people would be talking trash about you spending that much money on a Lexus.
08-27-10, 05:09 PM
#86
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: southern cali, san gabriel valley
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
no matter how badass u think u are in your lexus or in your bentley, there will always be someone badder in a ferrari or private jet....but then of course you die and realize u can't take it all with u.
Congrats to the OP on the new car. It's unfortunate that a lot of people knock the Genesis, mainly because it's a $30K + Hyundai. If this was a $20K car, I'm sure we would all have one. I'm sure if you bought an LFA and went on a Ferrari forum, people would be talking trash about you spending that much money on a Lexus.
08-27-10, 05:29 PM
#88
Lexus Champion
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Amen! I wonder how many of those who b!&(# actually own both vehicles
Congrats OP! I totally agree with the Genesis wings mod. The flying H is just ugly.
08-27-10, 06:27 PM
#90
Pole Position
You have to ask yourself, what makes one car better than the other. If, after 100k miles, the Genesis turns out to be more reliable than the GS, is it better? If it gets better mileage, is it better? If it's more solid and tighter after 50k miles is it better? If it goes down the highway quieter and smoother, is it better? If its resale value is higher after 10 years, is it better?
Or...... Is the Lexus better simply because it holds the Lexus nameplate?
It is downright silly to believe that a car just can't measure up just because of the emblem on the grille. I, personally, don't have experience with either car, but, to the OP, who owns and drives both cars, his opinion holds a lot of weight in my book.
Or...... Is the Lexus better simply because it holds the Lexus nameplate?
It is downright silly to believe that a car just can't measure up just because of the emblem on the grille. I, personally, don't have experience with either car, but, to the OP, who owns and drives both cars, his opinion holds a lot of weight in my book.