2012 5.0 vs 5.0 r-spec HELP!

[PMCErnie]

Missing badge coulda washed off at the car wash.

 

[Mark_888]

I've had several vechiles with no badging on the rear of them and they had not been in an accident. Either I took them off or I had the dealer take them off before purchase. I just like a clean car.

So there goes your theroy of a missing badge because of an accident.

I never claimed that every missing badge was the result of an accident. There are a number of different explanations that are possible besides an accident. However, in the case of an R-Spec, I would think "most" people would not take the R-Spec emblem off voluntarily (although it could have been stolen, etc).

 

[videopho]

What is the ride comfort level difference of the two versions?

 

[Mark_888]

What is the ride comfort level difference of the two versions?

R-Spec definitely has a firmer suspension.

 

[Leoneaj33]

R-Spec definitely has a firmer suspension.

The firm suspension is the only thing I'm not the biggest fan of (that and lack of bluetooth streaming). I just moved from a 2013 Lexus F Sport and it was a lot smoother when it wasn't in sport mode. I do LOve the R-Spec though and wouldn't go back.

As far as the R-Spec decal goes, I spoke with the dealer and they said that a lot of those are put on after the car arrives in the US and they often miss putting on the r-spec (don't know if I believe this story).

Anyway, they tracked one down and are sending it to me free of charge. I have now verified (in too many parinoid ways) that it is indeed an R-Spec.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Leoneaj33]

I also want to add that though mine is a 2012, it was never owned before and was the dealers show room car.

 

[PMCErnie]

I also want to add that though mine is a 2012, it was never owned before and was the dealers show room car.

A "showroom car" that's two model years old must have done other service. Just speculating that it was a service loaner or, yes, it could have been his wife's car. What's your guess, Leon?

 

[Leoneaj33]

A "showroom car" that's two model years old must have done other service. Just speculating that it was a service loaner or, yes, it could have been his wife's car. What's your guess, Leon?

I'm thinking the dealer drove it. It has 5k miles on it so I was able to get a used car price.

 

[Mark_888]

I'm thinking the dealer drove it. It has 5k miles on it so I was able to get a used car price.

I am thinking it was a demo/loaner. If you added up all the cars that are claimed to be only driven by the dealer GM, it would add up to more cars than exist in the universe.

 

[shagnat]

I am thinking it was a demo/loaner. If you added up all the cars that are claimed to be only driven by the dealer GM, it would add up to more cars than exist in the universe.

+1

When I was in the 'biznez' that's the line we used quite often. Either the GM, owner, or one of their wives. Worked most every time.

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[PMCErnie]

I'm thinking the dealer drove it. It has 5k miles on it so I was able to get a used car price.

The main thing is that you got a good deal and it is in like-new condition. 5,000 mile on the clock is nothing. Mine is only 18+ after 25 months.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

As far as the R-Spec decal goes, I spoke with the dealer and they said that a lot of those are put on after the car arrives in the US and they often miss putting on the r-spec (don't know if I believe this story).

I wouldn't buy it. I see them when they come in off the boats from Korea, they have all of the badging on them already.

He's blowing smoke up your butt so I'd be weary of anything else he tells you.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

^ for sure!

 

[brfatal]

What is the ride comfort level difference of the two versions?

Very noticable. The non-R-Spec has a better ride quality. The R-Spec's is stiffer, but what makes it so bad is how slowly it reacts. Not to mention you have to white knuckle the steering wheel sometimes lest you lose your hold on it during road impacts. My other car has a much stiffer ride, but at the same time is more comfortable and less jolting than the R-Spec.

 

[Leoneaj33]

Just to clarify, the dealer never tried to pull one over on me and was completely upfront that the car had been driven, just never owned so it would show as a 1 owner car when I sell it (not that big of a deal). I am also positive it is an R-Spec now. Not sure why the badge wasn't put on but they are getting it for me.

Sure is a sweet car and I can't wait until I get my magnaflow cat backs on.

 

[landtuna]

Very noticable. The non-R-Spec has a better ride quality. The R-Spec's is stiffer, but what makes it so bad is how slowly it reacts. Not to mention you have to white knuckle the steering wheel sometimes lest you lose your hold on it during road impacts. My other car has a much stiffer ride, but at the same time is more comfortable and less jolting than the R-Spec.

My cousin and I bought 2012 Genesis in December of 2012. His is a 3.8 and mine is an R-spec. In comparison driving you can tell the R-spec has a slightly stiffer suspension but most of that is likely due to the low profile summer tires. The difference might be noticeable to someone driving on a pot-holed road but on normal roads there is practically no difference.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Leon, Not saying he pulled one over on you, but he dosen't know the truth about some things and is just making stuff up to try and please you. That's why I'd be weary.

The only thing that's not added at the factory is the optional summer tires, trunk mat and I pod cable. All of the badging is done at the factory, by machines, to make sure they are positioned correctly.

Here in SoCal, I see them as they drive off the boats and have a friend who works at the import facility where they prep them for shipment to the dealers. So yes, I do know a little about the subject.

Someone took it off for a reason. Maybe to act as a sleper as they drove it the 5K miles and cought a few unsuspecting people in a race?

Hopefully you don't have any issues with it and will enjoy it. I'd just be a bit leary of the dealer and take some of what they say with a grain of salt.

 

[Leoneaj33]

Leon, Not saying he pulled one over on you, but he dosen't know the truth about some things and is just making stuff up to try and please you. That's why I'd be weary.

The only thing that's not added at the factory is the optional summer tires, trunk mat and I pod cable. All of the badging is done at the factory, by machines, to make sure they are positioned correctly.

Here in SoCal, I see them as they drive off the boats and have a friend who works at the import facility where they prep them for shipment to the dealers. So yes, I do know a little about the subject.

Someone took it off for a reason. Maybe to act as a sleper as they drove it the 5K miles and cought a few unsuspecting people in a race?

Hopefully you don't have any issues with it and will enjoy it. I'd just be a bit leary of the dealer and take some of what they say with a grain of salt.

I appreciate that! Who knows why they took it off. I totally agree that he was just trying to please me. I negotiated the deal with the GM but there was a younger guy who was the "sales rep" who was giving me the story

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

One thing to check would be to see if the latest TSB for the stereo has been installed. That was the only issue so far with my '12 R Spec. There is a thread or two running around on here about the TSB and the correct number. It is for the '12 R Spec even though it says it's not. Just make sure they have the latest one.

Enjoy the car. I've got 25K on mine now and am on my 2nd set of tires already. But it came with the optional summer tires.

 

[Big_tugg]

Can't you adjust suspension settings in the r spec? If so that would be a way to check. I know my non r spec don't. And since its a non r spec 5.0 I'm having oil consumption issues smh