About to purchase 2010 vs 2012

[jockoj]

Thanks in advance for the input.

I am looking at 2 Genesis that are within $1000 of each other and had some questions:

The first is a 2012 with 48k, I believe it is the base trim as it has the 7 speaker stereo, no disc changer but sunroof and woodgrain dash. The leather looks identical to the other car but seemed harder. It has brand new Doral SDL tires..never heard of them but they are supposed to be Sumitomo subdivision.

The second is a 2010 with 56k, I think has the premium pkg as it has the changer and 14 speaker stereo. The leather seems softer and has Michelin Hydroedges with quite a bit of tread on them. Salesperson rode with me so I did not drive it hard enough to compare to the 2012.


I was curious if the leather grades were different between trims, or if perhaps the harder leather would last longer. I know the 2012 has an 8 speed trans and 43 more horsepower but performance/MPG numbers don't seem to reflect much difference on paper.

Thanks again for any input.

 

[Alwaysforward]

First of all, welcome to the forum. Whichever one you get, pick up an extended warranty to cover the electronics. If it were me, I would get the newer model year. Any issues that found in the 2010 model year should be corrected in the 2012 model year.

 

[darrell]

Thanks in advance for the input.

I am looking at 2 Genesis that are within $1000 of each other and had some questions:

The first is a 2012 with 48k, I believe it is the base trim as it has the 7 speaker stereo, no disc changer but sunroof and woodgrain dash. The leather looks identical to the other car but seemed harder. It has brand new Doral SDL tires..never heard of them but they are supposed to be Sumitomo subdivision.

The second is a 2010 with 56k, I think has the premium pkg as it has the changer and 14 speaker stereo. The leather seems softer and has Michelin Hydroedges with quite a bit of tread on them. Salesperson rode with me so I did not drive it hard enough to compare to the 2012.


I was curious if the leather grades were different between trims, or if perhaps the harder leather would last longer. I know the 2012 has an 8 speed trans and 43 more horsepower but performance/MPG numbers don't seem to reflect much difference on paper.

Thanks again for any input.

I can't offer any help with the comparison between the two. But
I do own a 2010 V6 with Tech package which I purchased new 4 years ago.
After 4 years and 36000 miles I still absolutely enjoy driving the car.
GOOD LUCK!

 

[Mark_888]

Thanks in advance for the input.

I am looking at 2 Genesis that are within $1000 of each other and had some questions:

The first is a 2012 with 48k, I believe it is the base trim as it has the 7 speaker stereo, no disc changer but sunroof and woodgrain dash. The leather looks identical to the other car but seemed harder. It has brand new Doral SDL tires..never heard of them but they are supposed to be Sumitomo subdivision.

The second is a 2010 with 56k, I think has the premium pkg as it has the changer and 14 speaker stereo. The leather seems softer and has Michelin Hydroedges with quite a bit of tread on them. Salesperson rode with me so I did not drive it hard enough to compare to the 2012.


I was curious if the leather grades were different between trims, or if perhaps the harder leather would last longer. I know the 2012 has an 8 speed trans and 43 more horsepower but performance/MPG numbers don't seem to reflect much difference on paper.

Thanks again for any input.

Base Trim model in USA does not come with sunroof, so that may be an aftermarket one. I would not worry about extended warranty for electronics if you have Base Trim, unless you want it for the rest of the car. I have not heard of any problems with the leather, even on Base Trim. No one needs a CD changer anymore since the audio system plays USB sticks or iPods.