edgeucated

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3.8L for sure. I think its always better to get the best car you can get and mod it later when you get money instead of getting a lower trim car and modding it right away.

I say this because you will always get more money down the line, and then you can slowly mod the car. However, if you get the lower trim car, you'll never be able to change that down the line.

ST430

Went do to the Huyndai dealership tonight, but unfortunately, they only had the a 2.0t in auto and non R-spec. Backseat headroom is atrocious, but otherwise the rest of the package was ok. Didn't care for the faux stitched dash or the pleather steer wheel, nor the mini-me HVAC/radio controls, but liked the gauge consoles and layout. The 2.0L had lots of gusto down low, but on the highway, you definitely have to downshift to get her going (due to the 8-speed). I didn't like the overly obtrusive VSC either, but all in all good package for around $25-27k!

LexFather

Update

Made some phone calls, got him Friends/Family pricing Two dealers were duking it out, one thought it was their deal until we told them the other dealer was better. They initally balked, of course called back to match price.

He went with a 2.0 R-spec, got a smoking deal.

Thanks everyone!

silversprucesc3

Nope, you can purchase the handheld flash module and return ECU back to stock

silversprucesc3

VSC can be shut off from inside the car....

LexFather

Nice bro and thanks for the tips, I told him about the chip He's not really a car guy but I'll get him there

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

Congrats to your friend! I have a classmate who just picked up a 2.0 R-spec for her company car (works for Hyundai's corporate office) and she likes it. She complains about the gas mileage, but knows it's mostly because she likes the boost

fly2low

I just want to get a perspective from those who consider the G coupe: why this instead of 370Z, beside price?

rkyat

yep, or like me I'm ordering the BTRcc ecu replacement. if I go to dealer, just swap stock ecu back in.

bagwell

backseat?

but true, I'd take a gently used 370Z over a new G coupe....but if someone wants a NEW car, 2.0t as ECU'd above, is a great deal.

mmarshall

The manual-transmission 370Z has one nice feature that I'm not sure if comparable models of the Genesis Coupe have or not......computer-matched revs on downshifts so you don't wear out the synchros if you're not proficient with the double-clutch or heel/toe method of shifting.

silversprucesc3

1) R-spec package...red interior (leather- cloth combo) supportive seats seats, standard limited slip, brembo brakes, 19" staggered wheels w/ summer tires, stock 276hp - 276 lb of torque.....

2) I trolled the Genesis coupe community before buying as I knew I would need to know if this motor had potential for cheap power gains and I found a current ECU upgrade for 290hp-340lb of torque at the wheels As I may only add a cat-back exhaust and bov this suited my needs for a DD

3) The looks With a drop, wing badges and rims IMO its a sharp looking car....

4) Interior space for me was key .. Im 6' 250 and 3" more shoulder room and almost 2" in every other category makes a huge difference.
Unless seen next to another coupe people dont realize how wide and big the G-coupe is. I know the weight aspect has been criticized but a comfortable daily driver was an important factor...

5) backseat for my kids on short trips or other items.he looks

silversprucesc3

Mike, anytime. Make sure hes wearing your "shoes" and only your "shoes" my brotha....hahaha
Team Vossen

ST430

So how much did he get it for? There's no incentives going on now unfortunately? And congrats....

BoDarville

curious if any posts regarding kabooms or other engine failures? this is DI engine, which historically do not have tolerance for increased boost, not to mention accelerated wear on factory components when doing no other upgrades. perhaps there will be a follow up post regarding warranty dispute after 1 year of ownership?