2019 Genesis G70
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Originally Posted by joedaddy1;10093393[b
]everyone that drives a Lexus is some % badge shopping.. whether it be 1% or 99%.. 
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Reason for not getting the Genesis: The price/incentives were not as good as the GS.. Genesis would've been couple of $k more.
I am going to check out a Volvo and Jaguar in few months since they are offering some KILLER conquest/competitor lease incentives. This is how you steal competitors' customers.
G80 leases for more than a GS350.. right now.. why would ANYONE even LOOK at a Hyundai/Genesis, when the equivalent Toyota/Lexus is CHEAPER?
Only way I am going to check out a G70 is if it leases for LESS than a Q50.. not even the same, I mean LESS.
I will not even walk within 5 blocks of Chevy/Chrysler dealership until they build a car GROUND-up.. every time I get into a rental, I realize that parts from the old-gen are being used in the new model.
I can't figure out why Chevy uses that ugly gauge needles/color/lighting etc.. it's that same crappy perfect circle with green like lighting in the back..
[/b]Reason for not getting the Genesis: The price/incentives were not as good as the GS.. Genesis would've been couple of $k more.
I am going to check out a Volvo and Jaguar in few months since they are offering some KILLER conquest/competitor lease incentives. This is how you steal competitors' customers.
G80 leases for more than a GS350.. right now.. why would ANYONE even LOOK at a Hyundai/Genesis, when the equivalent Toyota/Lexus is CHEAPER?
Only way I am going to check out a G70 is if it leases for LESS than a Q50.. not even the same, I mean LESS.
I will not even walk within 5 blocks of Chevy/Chrysler dealership until they build a car GROUND-up.. every time I get into a rental, I realize that parts from the old-gen are being used in the new model.
I can't figure out why Chevy uses that ugly gauge needles/color/lighting etc.. it's that same crappy perfect circle with green like lighting in the back..
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They have got to get rid of this imitative logo on their cars. Just doesn't give it any legitimacy. I doubt anybody trying to avoid badge snobbery wants a Genesis to somehow evoke Bentley dreams.
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Maybe this will push Lexus to step up their IS line. My first car at 16 was a 2001 IS300 and later I had a 2006 IS350. I always thought I would own the 3rd generation just to say I had owned all 3, but IMO, the 3rd generation is crap. The only problem I see with Genesis is nothing is original. They copy all the other makes instead of doing their own thing. I get that they are trying to play it safe, but I would assume this turns off some people. I wish the G70 success, but from the lack of the G80 and G90 I see here on the road here in LA, I wouldn't hold my breath that this car is going to take them to the next level. That being said, I would easily consider a G80 5.0 or G90 when I'm looking to a new car in the future.
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... the lack of the G80 and G90 I see here on the road here in LA
(aka image matters) but yeah, it's gonna take years if ever for them to make a dent. having said that the g80 is selling pretty well overall. but now it's in need of a refresh i'd say.
That being said, I would easily consider a G80 5.0 or G90 when I'm looking to a new car in the future.
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And on the flip side, I would have no idea that was the Chrysler logo. How many logos has Chrysler gone through in the last 30 years? They completely change it at least every 10 years.
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I might have to go check it out next time I'm in Mississauga and see it up close, but from what I can tell from pics on the web and yours, the interior parts bin sharing with the Stinger is apparent:
- Gauge cluster
- HUD
- wiper/light control stalks
- secondary lower dash buttons and hood latch
- steering wheel paddle shifters
- steering column cover and tilt button
- cup holders
- NAV screen and software
- USB, charging port, and wireless charging pad
- aluminum pedals
- front seat controls and seat shape
- seat back/netting
Last edited by corradoMR2; Jan 27, 2018 at 12:08 PM.
I disagree. The copycat logos serve their cars very well as the entire car is basically a copycat.
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Did you get a sense of pricing?
I might have to go check it out next time I'm in Mississauga and see it up close, but from what I can tell from pics on the web and yours, the interior parts bin sharing with the Stinger is apparent:
- Gauge cluster
- HUD
- wiper/light control stalks
- secondary lower dash buttons and hood latch
- steering wheel paddle shifters
- steering column cover and tilt button
- cup holders
- NAV screen and software
- USB, charging port, and wireless charging pad
- aluminum pedals
- front seat controls and seat shape
- seat back/netting
I might have to go check it out next time I'm in Mississauga and see it up close, but from what I can tell from pics on the web and yours, the interior parts bin sharing with the Stinger is apparent:
- Gauge cluster
- HUD
- wiper/light control stalks
- secondary lower dash buttons and hood latch
- steering wheel paddle shifters
- steering column cover and tilt button
- cup holders
- NAV screen and software
- USB, charging port, and wireless charging pad
- aluminum pedals
- front seat controls and seat shape
- seat back/netting
Last edited by tex2670; Jan 27, 2018 at 12:33 PM.
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