maybe new genesis coupe owner

[cpe290]

Hi I am new to the forum, I've been looking at buying a car soon. Some of the cars I've looked at was s2000,miata,rx8,350z, and g35... but have found a 2010 3.8 gt coupe with 30000 miles at a dealer near me (has been there for 3-4 months).
I know there is nada....but they are not always correct
My questions are:
What is the value of the car...private and dealer price?
I've looked in the problem section of the forums and haven't found anything really concerning...Are there any major known common problems with the car? any reliability issues?
How is the maintenance and insurance cost?
Thanks

 

[Top Gear]

Welcome. I think Google/Edmund's will be your friends for most of your questions. I can speak to your more general ones.

The biggest problem with the car is all the misinformation posted about it, mostly on other internet forums, but also here as well. There is also a wide difference between the 6 trim models (2.0T, 2.0T R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Track). The most luxurious? 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT/Track. The fastest power-to-weight? 3.8 R-Spec. Most bang for buck? 2.0T R-Spec. Best handling? 2.0T/3.8 R-Spec. Cheapest? 2.0T.

The insurance has more to do with you than the car, but in my case, it is not expensive. I've had no mechanical issues so far at 21k miles, other than a steering wheel leather peel and the wheel was replaced on warranty. I drive the car in all types of styles, from low-key cruising to fast-n-furious, and I've been VERY pleased with the handling and power. All I do is take it in to the dealer for oil changes. I try to run Shell V-Power, ethanol-free if I can find it, and I get 20-28MPG, depending on this and that.

Keep in mind, the 3.8 GT does NOT have the track-tuned suspension, and it will not handle like an R-Spec. The R-Specs do NOT have all the luxury features like cruise control. If you're getting a deal on it and just want transportation, it should be fine, but if you drive it hard, you'll start wanting better handling. Compared to other cars, my 3.8 R-Spec is for me the best possible car in its price range. I'd have to pay twice or three times more to go faster or have more advanced "launch control" features, etc.

Otherwise, it comes down to you and what you want, how you "fit" and "feel" in the car, and how it feels to you at this time in your life.

Hope that helps

 

[cpe290]

Welcome. I think Google/Edmund's will be your friends for most of your questions. I can speak to your more general ones.

The biggest problem with the car is all the misinformation posted about it, mostly on other internet forums, but also here as well. There is also a wide difference between the 6 trim models (2.0T, 2.0T R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Track). The most luxurious? 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT/Track. The fastest power-to-weight? 3.8 R-Spec. Most bang for buck? 2.0T R-Spec. Best handling? 2.0T/3.8 R-Spec. Cheapest? 2.0T.

The insurance has more to do with you than the car, but in my case, it is not expensive. I've had no mechanical issues so far at 21k miles, other than a steering wheel leather peel and the wheel was replaced on warranty. I drive the car in all types of styles, from low-key cruising to fast-n-furious, and I've been VERY pleased with the handling and power. All I do is take it in to the dealer for oil changes. I try to run Shell V-Power, ethanol-free if I can find it, and I get 20-28MPG, depending on this and that.

Keep in mind, the 3.8 GT does NOT have the track-tuned suspension, and it will not handle like an R-Spec. The R-Specs do NOT have all the luxury features like cruise control. If you're getting a deal on it and just want transportation, it should be fine, but if you drive it hard, you'll start wanting better handling. Compared to other cars, my 3.8 R-Spec is for me the best possible car in its price range. I'd have to pay twice or three times more to go faster or have more advanced "launch control" features, etc.

Otherwise, it comes down to you and what you want, how you "fit" and "feel" in the car, and how it feels to you at this time in your life.

Hope that helps

Thanks topgear, I don't think I would be happy with the purchase of a 3.8 gt, and will keep looking.

 

[yellow3.8track]

Welcome. I think Google/Edmund's will be your friends for most of your questions. I can speak to your more general ones.

The biggest problem with the car is all the misinformation posted about it, mostly on other internet forums, but also here as well. There is also a wide difference between the 6 trim models (2.0T, 2.0T R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Track). The most luxurious? 2.0T Premium, 3.8 GT/Track. The fastest power-to-weight? 3.8 R-Spec. Most bang for buck? 2.0T R-Spec. Best handling? 2.0T/3.8 R-Spec. Cheapest? 2.0T.

The insurance has more to do with you than the car, but in my case, it is not expensive. I've had no mechanical issues so far at 21k miles, other than a steering wheel leather peel and the wheel was replaced on warranty. I drive the car in all types of styles, from low-key cruising to fast-n-furious, and I've been VERY pleased with the handling and power. All I do is take it in to the dealer for oil changes. I try to run Shell V-Power, ethanol-free if I can find it, and I get 20-28MPG, depending on this and that.

Keep in mind, the 3.8 GT does NOT have the track-tuned suspension, and it will not handle like an R-Spec. The R-Specs do NOT have all the luxury features like cruise control. If you're getting a deal on it and just want transportation, it should be fine, but if you drive it hard, you'll start wanting better handling. Compared to other cars, my 3.8 R-Spec is for me the best possible car in its price range. I'd have to pay twice or three times more to go faster or have more advanced "launch control" features, etc.

Otherwise, it comes down to you and what you want, how you "fit" and "feel" in the car, and how it feels to you at this time in your life.

Hope that helps

Wow, had to look at the name to make sure I didn't post that and then forget (you'll understand when you get older). Mine is a 3.8 Track but it is still awesome. I get 23 to 24 mpg driving back and forth to work. I get 25 to 27 on the highway (never empty, trunk full, some heavy stuff, back seat usually has some stuff in it, too, cruise control set on 77 mph most of the time.) Great handling, acceleration, stopping. No problems so far (except for the peeling of the leather on the steering wheel - which was replaced under warranty with no issues. Getting the same thing on the shift knob but its low and on the passenger side and I didn't notice it till my son pointed it out.

Great car so far. 23,000 miles on it in just over two years.

 

[Top Gear]

Wow, had to look at the name to make sure I didn't post that and then forget (you'll understand when you get older).

Oh, I do, Man

Mine is a 3.8 Track but it is still awesome...

The Track is the only one that makes me jealous, because it has all the performance stuff but all the luxury stuff, too. I used to rarely see other Coupes, and when I did, they were always 2.0s, but lately, I've seen like 10 different black Tracks. A friend has one, too

I'd set out to buy the Track last year when I got mine, but as we all found out, Hyundai dealers have what they have and cannot order cars, although you can pay extra to have one transported from another dealer. I was going to give up on the Coupe, seeing them up close and not wanting another 4cyl, when I saw mine and fell in love. While the 3.8 R-Spec is the fastest and best handling - it and the 2.0 R-Spec are the race models - to cut the 200 pounds off the Premium/Track, it does lack luxury features, though not all. However, it has the special red and black interior that makes people drool (especially with the red Brembos and black paint), and honestly, I would rarely use the missing features, and I do NOT like the rear wing or the mirror lights for examples. It just goes to show that Coupe buyers are often confused about the models, what they include and how fast they are, and you have to know what you really want. Fortunately, I wanted "power" and "black", and so I've been very happy

Anyway, one thing I've mentioned about the Coupe is that the 10-12 R-Spec/Track Coupe in the right well-polished color with the Brembos and 19s and Genesis badging will bring you attention like no other car short of a true supercar. Expect a lot of looks, questions, challenges, etc. Women look at the car like deer in heat, men look at the car and beat their chests. It makes you feel like a freakin' rock star. People want to know more or take a longer look, on the interstate, when you park or cruise, etc. Who really cares about yet another Mustang, Camaro or Vette anymore?, and it doesn't matter how fast some tiny WRX is, some sport truck, or how much a G37 or Lexus F-Sport cost. Right now, none of them will get the positive, jealous, drooling attention a Genesis Coupe will get day in, day out

 

[G-radical25]

Hey, I also have a question. I am new to this forum and was looking for advice regarding a future Hyundai purchase I may make. This would be my second car and by this upcoming summer I will be looking to purchase. Right now I am pretty certain I would like a Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Now, I've seen that you can get 2012 Hyundai Genesis coupes for very affordable prices. That being said, I have seen already that the 2013 coupe prices are becoming affordable as well (by affordable I'm referring to around 20k). Now, I think I would like the 2013 models because they have more hp than their predecessors and I think the body styling is more aggressive, and the grill I think is much better looking than on previous models. Then it becomes a debate whether to buy the Hyundai 2.0t R-spec or the 3.8 R-spec. Technically speaking, I do understand the differences between these cars. The 2.0 is a smaller, turbo charged engine putting out 274 hp I believe, while the 3.8 r-spec puts out closer to 348 hp I believe. But in terms of handling, features, etc. I'm not sure how they stack up. Assuming prices for a used 2.0t r-spec and a 3.8 r-spec are relatively near 20k, which one would you advise going with? Why? And any additional input is welcomed.

 

[Top Gear]

Depends on what you really want and like, day in day out. If you're into speed, you will not be happy with the (stock) 2.0 in the long run, so get a 3.8. If you're into handling, you will not be happy without an R-Spec/Track, so avoid the Base/Premium/GT which do not have the track-tuned suspension. Those two questions for me mean the 3.8 R-Spec or 3.8 Track are the only choices. The R-Spec is lighter and faster, but the Track has more luxury features. What do you really want?? For me, the amount of luxury in my 3.8 R-Spec is plenty considering I really want power and handling. Personally, I don't like the 13s, so the 10-12 models are the way to go, with a much more classic look. Hope that helps.