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Old 03-05-09, 06:09 PM
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i meant to say that you should compare the interior with those cars because of the price range. i know you drove the most expensive gen coupe, but cheaper 4 banger shares the same interior minus the leather. and it only costs a grand more than a civic SI.

anyway, i can't wait till i drive one!
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Old 03-05-09, 06:14 PM
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i see. Now i really want to read your review on G37 coupe! come on marshall! you should test drive g37 and write a comparison test review! that would be sweet!
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Originally Posted by joe80
i meant to say that you should compare the interior with those cars because of the price range. i know you drove the most expensive gen coupe, but cheaper 4 banger shares the same interior minus the leather. and it only costs a grand more than a civic SI.
Perhaps so. I wasn't able to look at the lower-level Genesis Coupes. Perhaps I will, as more of them become available.

anyway, i can't wait till i drive one!
Yes............I'd like to hear your comments when you do, and your impresson behind the wheel.
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Old 03-05-09, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by joe80
i see. Now i really want to read your review on G37 coupe! come on marshall! you should test drive g37 and write a comparison test review! that would be sweet!
OK, friend, but one at a time...............I don't own my own car magazine.

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Old 03-05-09, 06:18 PM
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i only sat on it and drooled on it for about 30 minutes with 7-8 other guys in the showroom. they had nordscheilfe gray touring model, and it was basically love at first sight. i'm looking to buy a 4 banger in summer! hell yeah!!
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
OK, friend, but one at a time...............I don't own my own car magazine.


i'll be waiting for that comparo!
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Old 03-05-09, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by joe80
i'll be waiting for that comparo!
Do you want the RWD or AWD G37 coupe? Infiniti (finally) is supposed to offer the G35/37 sedan's AWD on the coupe as well.....something, IMO, it should have done several years ago.
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RWD vs RWD!
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Old 03-05-09, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by joe80
RWD vs RWD!
OK...it's on my list.
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mmarshall, great review as usual.

I think I am 90% convinced that the Gen Coupe is a worthy competitor in the RWD sports coupe segment, the last 10% I am going to reserve until I test drive one myself.

I am going to wait until after the turbo-4 model comes out since it will be lighter and also from several reviews and my own experience with the Gen Sedan seems like the Hyundai 3.8L V6 is not yet on par with the 2GR-FSE.
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mmarshall, great review as usual.
Thanks.

I think I am 90% convinced that the Gen Coupe is a worthy competitor in the RWD sports coupe segment, the last 10% I am going to reserve until I test drive one myself.
It's one of the closest things I've seen to a BMW yet, chassis-wise, from an Asian manufacturer.
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i am jealous of the quick shifting paddles

Why can't Lexus use something like this?
the only car that does it is the ISF.

all other lexus 'manual' modes are a joke.
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
i am jealous of the quick shifting paddles

Why can't Lexus use something like this?
the only car that does it is the ISF.

all other lexus 'manual' modes are a joke.
The IS250/350, IMO, actually has better-designed shift paddles than the Genesis coupe, but they don't program the transmission as quickly. The Genesis paddles, and their bottom-only function, as I noted in the review, feel awkward, but work instantaneously.
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thank you very much
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question about hyundai warranties.

Long (and limited) Hyundai warranty not transferable outside of immediate family.
10/100 drivetrain warranty only good on Hyundai-sourced parts, rest get 5/60.

is this new or has it always been like this?
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