First Drive: 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
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I drove a Genesis 5.0 R today, WOW.......shockingly good. Other then it looking much less fancy then a GS460 inside and out, driving dynamic and refinement wise, I can't feel any difference compare to a GS460. It feels exactly like a GS460 with 100 more hp.
If I am Lexus, I would be worry.
I am happy to know no matter how broke I get, I can always afford a 5.0L V8 430 hp 8-speeds semi luxury car
It is great to be a car enthusiast today, 10~20 years ago, those are exotic car's specs, today you can get it in a cheap Hyundai that feels better and can smoke an old school exotics
If I am Lexus, I would be worry.
I am happy to know no matter how broke I get, I can always afford a 5.0L V8 430 hp 8-speeds semi luxury car
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Word on the street with Hyundai dealers is that they are not moving or ordering almost any of the R Spec models. Not exactly surprised with the price/performance being beyond the realm of what is necessary for most folks, but after the lackluster reviews and now poor sales at the start, I'm wondering how Hyundai will gauge the success of this car.
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I drove a Genesis 5.0 R today, WOW.......shockingly good. Other then it looking much less fancy then a GS460 inside and out, driving dynamic and refinement wise, I can't feel any difference compare to a GS460. It feels exactly like a GS460 with 100 more hp.
If I am Lexus, I would be worry.
I am happy to know no matter how broke I get, I can always afford a 5.0L V8 430 hp 8-speeds semi luxury car
It is great to be a car enthusiast today, 10~20 years ago, those are exotic car's specs, today you can get it in a cheap Hyundai that feels better and can smoke an old school exotics ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
If I am Lexus, I would be worry.
I am happy to know no matter how broke I get, I can always afford a 5.0L V8 430 hp 8-speeds semi luxury car
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Question: Does the 5.0 R-spec sedan have paddle shifters?
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Word on the street with Hyundai dealers is that they are not moving or ordering almost any of the R Spec models. Not exactly surprised with the price/performance being beyond the realm of what is necessary for most folks, but after the lackluster reviews and now poor sales at the start, I'm wondering how Hyundai will gauge the success of this car.
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