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Old 05-22-14, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I guess you're talking about the standard Q50 model without the trick-electron steer-by-wire.

While i have not directly sampled a Q50 per se, I did a full review on its predecessor G25 AWD, and, while the interior was decent and the car well-assembled, I wouldn't consider it a "luxury" ride by any means. Its stiff underpinnings were well into sports-sedan territory.
You really should try out and review the new Q50 then. Completely different car. The Q50 has been stripped of 75% of its sportiness, save for the actual sport model. It is more of a Lincoln type ride, which is a stark difference from the G37, which even in standard guise was still fun to drive. I'll be waiting eagerly for your review.
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Old 05-22-14, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by yardie876
You really should try out and review the new Q50 then. Completely different car. The Q50 has been stripped of 75% of its sportiness, save for the actual sport model. It is more of a Lincoln type ride, which is a stark difference from the G37, which even in standard guise was still fun to drive. I'll be waiting eagerly for your review.
OK.....I'll add the non-Sport Q50 to my review-list. I'm a little behind right now on reviews, for a couple of reasons.
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Old 05-23-14, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LexFather
The Q50 is not nimble. I imagine it and the genesis drive similar, laid back Lincoln like luxury.



Did you really bring up Rolls, Bentley? Lol
I brought up chunky cars that can haul *** with a pair of turbos
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Old 05-25-14, 11:56 AM
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A guy a couple streets over in my neighborhood got the new Genesis. I saw it today.

WOW. It's black, imposing in real-life, outdoors, parked in his driveway. The front-end is massive, makes that luxury statement, and for me is the best part of the vehicle. Was honestly surprised and very impressed. Go to the side and rear, and less surprised as it's very generic much like in the pics (and as with the other Hyundais). But overall, much better outdoors in the flesh than in pics. Now if only they can do something with that rear badge...
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Old 05-25-14, 12:46 PM
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still no single review of this car? very strange and unusual... seems like they dont expect to get good reviews - probably related to 0-60 numbers of the V6.
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Old 05-25-14, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
still no single review of this car? very strange and unusual... seems like they dont expect to get good reviews - probably related to 0-60 numbers of the V6.
You really believe that?
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Old 05-25-14, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
still no single review of this car? very strange and unusual... seems like they dont expect to get good reviews - probably related to 0-60 numbers of the V6.
There has been a couple but the motoring press is rarely ever excited to test boring cars.
 
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If you search for 2015 Genesis reviews there are a few. I'm sure more to follow.
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Old 05-25-14, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
If you search for 2015 Genesis reviews there are a few. I'm sure more to follow.
i cant find any real review... post a link if you can. Autoweek had something like preview that they called review, but they couldnt actually test the car (they took 0-60 with their phone) - if you cant take car to the test track, it is not a review.

I dont really remember last time brand new vehicle was at dealers but not reviewed.
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I wonder if the car will get slammed in value in about a year or two.

the 2012 to 2013 are getting slammed right now. U can get a 2012 base for 20k. That's almost half the cost of MSRP just a year ago. Great deal for the buyer now, horrible for the original owner.
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Old 05-26-14, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
I wonder if the car will get slammed in value in about a year or two.

the 2012 to 2013 are getting slammed right now. U can get a 2012 base for 20k. That's almost half the cost of MSRP just a year ago. Great deal for the buyer now, horrible for the original owner.
thats pretty good deal, although IMHO the looks got so old, i wouldnt be able to get over it. Thats probably why prices got so down, it looks like car from 10yrs ago.

New one looks a lot better, especially at front.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
i cant find any real review...
not sure what you mean by 'real review', perhaps you mean magazines which no one reads or actual buyers care about.

TONS of reviews on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...genesis+review
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Originally Posted by LexFather
the motoring press is rarely ever excited to test boring cars.
must be why they got lotus to help them with steering and handling.

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Old 05-26-14, 08:16 AM
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designed in irvine,ca too.
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Old 05-26-14, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
must be why they got lotus to help them with steering and handling.

[url=" Test & Development - YouTube[/url]
And reviews have not praised it as some sport sedan. Lotus also helped Isuzu.
 


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