mmarshall

I've seen them both lately, but, yes, you have a point....most of the newer ones seem to have the blue insert. Still, either way, it is nothing like the Genesis badge.

mmarshall

The point I was making is that, enthusiast or not, the Genesis badge is nothing like the Chrysler badge. Apples and oranges. It does bear some resemblance to the Bentley badge.

mmarshall

No problem, guys.....don't get worked up about it. Yes, I posted a somewhat out of date Chrysler badge, but it still doesn't change the point I was trying to make.

Hoovey689

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To name a few popular automakers that have ever used 'wings' on their logo

Aston Martin
Bentley
Chrysler
Genesis
Mini
Morgan

SCWells72

I haven't been on here in a looooonnng time (I do recognize a few of the names here, though!), but this thread popped up in one of my feeds and I thought I'd share some thoughts. Back in the day I had a 2001 GS430 L-Tuned. I moved on to an Audi S4 6MT for quite a while, then an Infiniti G37S 6MT, and most recently a Genesis 5.0 R-Spec (5.0L 429HP V8). I had a great time with the 6MTs, but over the past decade I've developed some pretty bad lower back problems that have made driving stick in Austin rush hour traffic very uncomfortable. I saw the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec as a comfortable and reasonably fun ride at a pretty amazing price ($38K brand new).

I'm seriously considering the G80 Sport as my next car. It won't have the V8 snarl, but my guess is that it will be at least as fast as my current car with much better handling. I also really like the way it looks. I'll admit I'm quite surprised at the price, though. I was thinking/hoping that it would split the difference between the current V6 and V8 in the high $40s vs. the mid-to-high $50s. My guess is that by end of year you'll be able to get one at a significant discount from that, so I won't plan to pull the trigger immediately, though I do want to take one out for a test drive.

After 3.5 years of ownership, I can say that while the Hyundai/Genesis service experience isn't nearly on the same level as Lexus/Audi/Infiniti (though it's not bad), the vehicle itself has been great. Rock solid, exceptionally comfortable, nice technology, and even though it's not the most recent generation, it still gets a surprising number of compliments and "what is that?" questions from folks.

Just though I'd share my $0.02 on the topic...

mmarshall

If you will settle for RWD, you can get the 5.0L V8 G80. I test-drove one of those a few years ago, and it was like the 60's American muscle-cars that I grew up with....only a heck of a lot better-built, and a lot more refined. It may not handle quite as sharply as the 3.8L G80 Sport, though, since it is a little more comfort-oriented, and has a larger, heavier engine up front.

Hyundai and Genesis, so far, have refused to offer the 5.0L V8 AWD in the American market, citing gas-mileage concerns....though that may (?) change next year.

SCWells72

That's pretty much what I have now...the same 5.0L V8 with RWD, albeit in the first-generation Genesis body. I've had the newer one as a loaner a few times and while the interior and exterior are updated, the handling is only a bit better than my current car even in Sport mode, and it's actually a bit slower due to increased weight. That's why the G80 Sport is attractive to me...lighter weight, TTV6, and a much more dedicated attempt for sport-tuned suspension, throttle response, etc...or at least that's the idea...we'll see when I've actually driven it!

SW17LS

Bottom line is I don't care what anybody thinks about what I drive lol

bagwell

Nice post!!

bitkahuna

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SCWells72 - welcome back!

congrats on the recent cars (nice ones all!). the g80 sport is kind of a package like the gs350 f-sport only more powerful. whether it handles better i'm not sure.

mmarshall

Ha Ha..........if that were the case, you wouldn't talk so much about it.

SW17LS

When have I ever talked about caring about what people think of the brand of car I drive? I love talking about cars, but I don't buy cars because of what people think about the brand of car I drive.

mmarshall

Basically the same here (I seek out opinions, but make my own decisions...do the same for others seeking my opinion). But, like it or not, we're all members of what IMO is one of the best auto talk-forms on the Internet, and many of us put in credible opinions and information. I learn a lot from both test-drives and static-reviews, but just as much from listing to all of you right here.

Fizzboy7

Like this?

mmarshall

Or like this? This is what I wore when I was flying.