about to pull the trigger on a base V8

[joe215]

about to pull the trigger on a base V8 - want to trade wheels?

I might be the first to go v8 NON-tech. I decided that for the money I would rather have the performance and the base v8 upgrades (over the v6). It's $2K less on the sticker than a tech v6, and you get upgraded everything (minus the technology in the tech package). What it came down to is I don't think it is worth it FOR ME to pay $4K for the tech package. I love all that stuff, but I just don't think it is worth the price. I don't usually get lost (NAV) and I can still plug in my ipod. It seems like a lot of the frustrations people are having are related to issues in the tech package. Also, it should weigh a bit less and therefore perform a bit better than a v8 tech.

At the prices I am seeing, this car is an even better bargain than the competitors!

I'll let you know how I do in the next day or so.............

If I get this one I may want to make an even trade with someone in the DFW area for the v6 18" wheels. I like them better. Then mine would be a serious sleeper!

 

[ultra63]

I would get a base V8 over a loaded V6 re better steering, the V8 and othe upgrades. A minor concern is that if you sell the car in a few years some people expect all the options in this type of car.

 

[joe215]

True. However, I am leasing so I just drop it off in 27 months and get the new supercharged v8 model (i hope).

 

[VaiFan]

I would get a base V8 over a loaded V6 re better steering, the V8 and othe upgrades. A minor concern is that if you sell the car in a few years some people expect all the options in this type of car.

Better steering???

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Better steering???

Posted by Thomas in the CR Review thread:


Larger front rotors and four piston brakes
Stronger anti-roll bars
Independent electric hydrolics pump for the steering
Limited slip rear differential
ZF transmission

 

[VaiFan]

funny, all the reviews say the V6 turns better.
see threads here:http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=1234

 

[jwaters943]

Actually, many reviews state that the V8's electro-hydraulic steering has better feel, but the V6 is more eager to change directions due to less weight over the front wheels.

 

[Sonata2009]

The economics sure make sense, but it's just too much to give up telling your car to switch to "FM, 88.5" !

 

[Gold Z]

I too think the tech package is overpriced. There is no excuse for having a GPS that doesn't announce street names.

 

[JOwest]

I think it is almost impossible to put a dollar figures on many things. Some poeple think the better sound system alone is worth the extra cost, maybe you really like to have a powered read sun shade or GPS/Camera. The best is pick what you think is the best value and only you can justify your decison. That is why auto makers offer "options".

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[zedbyers]

i don't think you can honestly justify anything in the genesis. at the end of the day you need 4 tires/1 steering wheel/1 engine/and a heater for those that live in cold climates. nothing more.

everything about the genesis is a want....