First off I love the car.
I've had quite a few over the years so I have quite a few benchmarks to compare to but i'll compare to the 328I because I still own and drive it.
Two very different cars obviously.
Power.. Genesis.. Although the genesis leaves something to be desired if your looking for RIGHT NOW power. I'd describe it more of an aristocratic surge vs savage acceleration. Right foot says "Genesis I request thy power" Genesis says in English accent "Cheerio lets go"(only after determining you really meant it).
Handling
328i by a long shot. The Genesis in my opinion isn't a great twisties car. Steering is heavy when cruising and light as hell when corning.. The car is planted.. very planted but the steering wheel would have you think otherwise.
Luxury.. The 328I has some options bluetooth and whatnot but no navigation. The seats are much more comfortable in the Genesis, More room, More features, it just has more presence. After 2 days of ownership someone asked me at best buy after glaring hard for a few seconds.. " What kind of car is that?" Feeling talkative I just said "its a Hyundai". His huh expression was pretty priceless.
Electronics.. This SOB has a monster of a Stereo(lexicon 17 speaker). It give my 7.1 home theater a run for its money. The BMW has a very good stereo and in its defense its the base stereo. No match for the Genesis here. Also the Genesis has smart cruise, Nav, ventilated seats and rear camera.
Quality/Reliability.. It remains to be seen but the Genesis has big shoes to fill here. After 60k of ownership the BMW has never had an issue... Not one. Switches and knobs seem better made on the BMW. Too soon to tell but the knobs and buttons on the BMW seem better made. Its day 2 afterall though.
Very happy with my purchase and ended up paying 22,800 with 26k and every option available(for a 4.6). I have found myself making up excuses to use it all day.
I know its old news around here but I couldn't be happier about it. Hope it stays that way.
I've had quite a few over the years so I have quite a few benchmarks to compare to but i'll compare to the 328I because I still own and drive it.
Two very different cars obviously.
Power.. Genesis.. Although the genesis leaves something to be desired if your looking for RIGHT NOW power. I'd describe it more of an aristocratic surge vs savage acceleration. Right foot says "Genesis I request thy power" Genesis says in English accent "Cheerio lets go"(only after determining you really meant it).
Handling
328i by a long shot. The Genesis in my opinion isn't a great twisties car. Steering is heavy when cruising and light as hell when corning.. The car is planted.. very planted but the steering wheel would have you think otherwise.
Luxury.. The 328I has some options bluetooth and whatnot but no navigation. The seats are much more comfortable in the Genesis, More room, More features, it just has more presence. After 2 days of ownership someone asked me at best buy after glaring hard for a few seconds.. " What kind of car is that?" Feeling talkative I just said "its a Hyundai". His huh expression was pretty priceless.
Electronics.. This SOB has a monster of a Stereo(lexicon 17 speaker). It give my 7.1 home theater a run for its money. The BMW has a very good stereo and in its defense its the base stereo. No match for the Genesis here. Also the Genesis has smart cruise, Nav, ventilated seats and rear camera.
Quality/Reliability.. It remains to be seen but the Genesis has big shoes to fill here. After 60k of ownership the BMW has never had an issue... Not one. Switches and knobs seem better made on the BMW. Too soon to tell but the knobs and buttons on the BMW seem better made. Its day 2 afterall though.
Very happy with my purchase and ended up paying 22,800 with 26k and every option available(for a 4.6). I have found myself making up excuses to use it all day.
I know its old news around here but I couldn't be happier about it. Hope it stays that way.
