1st Problem...70k Miles...Opinion on Loaner Too.

[scotttisha]

My Genesis has sat in the driveway, for almost two years....unless driven by my wife on one of the two days she works.
Because I had been racking up miles so fast, I decided to get a 2nd car, and try to ease up on putting miles on the Genesis.

The 2012 VW GLI, I had for 19k, miles was traded in on a 12 Golf R. As soon as VW announced bringing the R to the states, I went and put a deposit down at my dealer......
R came in a couple months ago and about 3 weeks ago, I sent it to Alabama so APR could install their Stage 3 turbo kit, clutch, and 3" turbo back exhaust. Should be just over 400hp when I get it back next week. Yippie!

Anyways, since the R has been gone, my daily driver has been the Genesis again. Still love it! I've considered selling it a few times, but when it comes down to it, I just can't do it. I love the styling, ride, power, etc....

Back to the topic:

I had to have the start button and door lock/unlock button (on the outside) replaced. Luckily, I purchased the 100k mile bumper to bumper extended warranty for $1,600.00, back when I bought the car.
The total bill for the two buttons was over $800.00 and I had to pay $106.00
Seeing as I still have 30k more miles of warranty left, I'm feeling pretty good about keeping the car and about my decision to buy the extended warranty.

While my car was in service, they gave me a new genesis as a loaner...
I remeber, back in 2009/2010, all the discussion about why get the V* over the V6, when the V6's performance was similar, etc....Well, my observation after driving a non-tech pkg V6:
1. I can absolutely tell a difference in performance between my V8 and the new V6. Especially from a standstill. I would have sold my genesis a long time ago, had I not bought a V8. I get that most people here are not worried about 0-60 times, or hp. Those people would probably disagree with 100%, which I understand.
2. The lower end stereo doesn't sound nearly as good as the one that comes in a "tech pkg" equipped car.
3. I do wish I had a 2010 with the adaptive cruise control....I would use it on a regular basis. Probably the lane departure too.
4. I also like the option of the auto-hold brake, so wish I had that.
5. sorry, but the styling of the newer genesis's doesn't appeal to me as much as the 2009-2010's. They look cheaper IMO.

All in all, I've had great luck with my car. Hasn't ever left me stranded and everything still works as it should. *Knocking on wood*

Recent picture of both my cars. Wife drives a 2010 Honda Odyssey (we got's a couple youngsters)

 

[Aquineas]

Thanks for the update. I have a 2010 and I too decided to buy the extended warranty because I was worried about electrical gremlins (and I'm glad I did).

I personally use auto-hold every time I start the car; in the beginning I couldn't figure out why it would be useful, but in Austin traffic, I've found it extremely useful. I don't have the lane-departure warning and I admit I'm a tad jealous because I'm a gadget fiend. Not jealous enough however to take the hit on trading in my 2010 Genny with 55K miles when I have a newborn at home, but I've been tempted.

 

[scotttisha]

Yeah, with the miles I have on mine, I would probably get what I owe on it ($19k) but where could I find a car this nice for $19k right now....? That's why I can't seem to get rid of it.

I've considered trading it in on a 12 Toureg TDI, but think I'll wait till it's paid off before trading it in.... It;s been a great, reliable car...hard to find a complete package like that. Plus, I can't be taken too seriously pulling up to business deals/meetings in my Golf R. even though I paid more for the R than I did my genesis.

Scott

 

[Aquineas]

Yeah, with the miles I have on mine, I would probably get what I owe on it ($19k) but where could I find a car this nice for $19k right now....? That's why I can't seem to get rid of it.

I've considered trading it in on a 12 Toureg TDI, but think I'll wait till it's paid off before trading it in.... It;s been a great, reliable car...hard to find a complete package like that. Plus, I can't be taken too seriously pulling up to business deals/meetings in my Golf R. even though I paid more for the R than I did my genesis.

Scott

BTW, I forgot to mention I love the wheels on your Genny. What kind are they?

 

[PMCErnie]

" I can absolutely tell a difference in performance between my V8 and the new V6. Especially from a standstill. I would have sold my genesis a long time ago, had I not bought a V8. I get that most people here are not worried about 0-60 times, or hp. Those people would probably disagree with 100%, which I understand."

I can "cope" with the "slow" V6 being half a second slower to 60 mph.

 

[Vince2]

I'm with you on the styling Scott in that I prefer the pre '12 car to the present one. You have the 2009 and you added 19" rims/with summer(?) tires so I assume you appreciate the firm ride of the earlier Genesis. Your car looks great! I owned the 2010 3.8 non-tech version with stock 17" rims/ with all season tires and the ride was too stiff for me. I graduated to the 2012 3.8 tech for the ride and the tech goodies but still prefer the style of your vehicle.

 

[scotttisha]

BTW, I forgot to mention I love the wheels on your Genny. What kind are they?

Thanks! Yeah, they really give the car a more aggressive, but classy look.
They are Linea Corse LC818's fronts are 19x8.5 and rears are 19x10.
tires are 255/35/19 front and 285/30/19 rear. Car rides great and handles great.
I also painted the roof black .
I don't have the front strip of tint anymore though:

I've been busy on the VW forums and have been absent here for some time....Did anyone ever release lowering springs for the V8 Sedan?
Also, anyone ever come up with an ECU re-flash or trans re-flash?
always been my biggest gripe about this car, was the trans being so lethargic.

Scott

 

[TJPark01]

Very nice cars. As you know the new DI V6 in the Genesis is also coupled with the new in house Hyundai 8 speed tranny. While efficiency gains are impressive some have mentioned that the tranny is a little lumpy and slow to downshift. The ZF sourced 6 speed in the 09-11 V8 is one of the best automatics. While it can't match the 8 speed and DI V6, in terms of MPG; it's a more rewarding drive when you drive aggressively. Most people are not going to drive in this manner, but people with modified Golf R's may appreciate it.

 

[scotttisha]

Very nice cars. As you know the new DI V6 in the Genesis is also coupled with the new in house Hyundai 8 speed tranny. While efficiency gains are impressive some have mentioned that the tranny is a little lumpy and slow to downshift. The ZF sourced 6 speed in the 09-11 V8 is one of the best automatics. While it can't match the 8 speed and DI V6, in terms of MPG; it's a more rewarding drive when you drive aggressively. Most people are not going to drive in this manner, but people with modified Golf R's may appreciate it.

How about the guys with the Spec R's? Are their trans-engine combos working well for them?

I seriously wish my genesis was a 6spd manual...LOL, Would absolutely love it! One of the biggest reasons I even considered the new Golf R. Although the VW DSG is lightening fast when shifting, it's just not a true manual. I like manuals!

 

[Vince2]

Just went to CNET.com where they review the lattest 3 series BMW sedan (50K equiped like our Genies). The new model has an 8 speep trans and guess what the reviewer says: "numb feeling", "slow upshifts", "lethargic". Hmm sounds very familiar. Maybe the state of the art with 8 speed plus trannies is that they are sluggish and "numb". That's great for gas economy and not so good for performance

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[Ruissimo]

I've been busy on the VW forums and have been absent here for some time....

Buddy... I LIVED on vwvortex for like 12 years. This is my new home now though LOL

 

[scotttisha]

Buddy... I LIVED on vwvortex for like 12 years. This is my new home now though LOL

LOL. Yeah, I joined back in 2002 or 2004, I think. Was not too active because of another site, at the time, seemed a better fit. 20VTurbo.com, which I'm still on, but is a private access forum now.
Had a 2002 337 with APR Stage 3 from 02- 05. Have also owned 2010 Golf TDI and 12 GLI, both tuned.

I imagine I'll be a VW fan forever. LOL.

What's 1/4 mile time and mph for your R-Spec? I gave a Titanium R-Spec Genesis a lot of consideration last year

 

[jailer]

and 12 GLI, both tuned.

How did you like the GLI ??

 

[scotttisha]

How did you like the GLI ??

Loved it. I had it tuned with APR Stage 2 and it would pull away from my Genesis on the highway. Heck, I pulled away from a couple Infinity G37's too.
Obviously not as much rear leg room as the Genesis, but it was big enough. I had the Autobahn with Nav. 6spd man. Had the Fender 400 watt stereo, which was good, but not a Lexicon.
I would buy another in a second, if I needed a mid size 4-door. Very quick and fun to drive.
On phone now, so I'll post a couple pics when I get to my store.

Scott

 

[ShadowScoobySTi]

Scott,

Love the Linea Corses, looks great. You did practically what I want to do to my Genny. Nice job.

Thank you for your service (one Vet to another)

 

[Ruissimo]

What's 1/4 mile time and mph for your R-Spec? I gave a Titanium R-Spec Genesis a lot of consideration last year

No clue. "FAST".



Found this though: http://www.zeroto60times.com/Hyundai-0-60-mph-Times.html

 

[scotttisha]

No clue. "FAST".



Found this though: http://www.zeroto60times.com/Hyundai-0-60-mph-Times.html

Shows a 13.1.... Which IS fast. When I first bought my car, I took it to the track and it ran a 13.8 @ 103.5 mph.

Scott

 

[Ruissimo]

You're not kidding. The Mustang GT runs it in 13.1!

 

[scotttisha]

How did you like the GLI ??

GLI....swapped the wheels from the GLI onto the Golf R.

3rd gear pull, 60 to 100 in the GLI.
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If it has a motor/engine and wheels, I modify it!

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Listen to it backfire....sounds like gun shots!

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[Glashub]

Why is it that the 2012's look lower, longer and leaner to me? I know they're probably not but how did they create that illusion for me with a few mods for 2012?