Buy a 2009 technology ,is it a good choice ?

[vector-er]

i want to change my mercedes e 350 4 matic 2006
i found one genesis with 50000 km for 26000$

i read information in 2009 but not realy since
i like to know your opinion about reliability
the problem about the suspension do you spend a lot on reparation or other problem

is it keep is resale value ? how good in snow?
and other problem or quality

woould you but it again or other car to considerer ex passat 2012

overall note 1 on 10
thank for your comments

 

[BBQ Bandit]

i want to change my mercedes e 350 4 matic 2006
i found one genesis with 50000 km for 26000$

i read information in 2009 but not realy since
i like to know your opinion about reliability
the problem about the suspension do you spend a lot on reparation or other problem

is it keep is resale value ? how good in snow?
and other problem or quality

woould you but it again or other car to considerer ex passat 2012

overall note 1 on 10
thank for your comments

$26,000 @ 50,000k (roughly 31,000 miles)
Is that Canadian or US currency?

Myself, good enough to buy two of them.

The suspension is firm, not bothersome to myself... other people do find it too stiff.
If you're concerned with snow, grab 4 winter tires and a extra set of wheels.
Resale... don't know. Will be keeping her long term.
Some folks had issues with the head unit... will be expensive replacement.

Bottom line... still smiling behind the wheel... and still turning heads.

 

[jake the snake]

I just let mine go and loved every moment spent with it.

I have just purchased a 2012 Equus and will be keeping this one for a long time.

Just loving every moment.

Snow is not a problem with the proper wheels and tires

CIAO

 

[vector-er]

it is the price in canada

114 view only 2 response ???

lets go guys i need more information
thanks

 

[dg_moore]

FWIW, I opted not to get the tech package, because so many Genesis problem reports have involved the tech package, and also because it didn't include anything I particularly wanted enough to pay extra for. If tech includes stuff you really want and you are prepared for the increased possibility of problems down the road, then go for it.

 

[nextcar]

i want to change my mercedes e 350 4 matic 2006
i found one genesis with 50000 km for 26000$

i read information in 2009 but not realy since
i like to know your opinion about reliability
the problem about the suspension do you spend a lot on reparation or other problem

is it keep is resale value ? how good in snow?
and other problem or quality

woould you but it again or other car to considerer ex passat 2012

overall note 1 on 10
thank for your comments

i always buy new cars.
if it's a choice between 09 genesis v 12 passat, i would get the passat.
better yet, a base 2012 genesis v6.

 

[GennyFromDaBlock]

A couple of months ago, I bought a 2009 3.8 with the premium plus package. This is a great car! Look at it this way, most if not all of the kinks have been worked out and issues fixed. In two months I have had only one issue...I had to replace the wiper blades the day I bought it.

The toe-in problems had been fixed by the previous owner; also, he replaced the OEM tires with Goodyears last year...I don't remember which ones, but the OEMs are gone, lol!

Plus, you get the balance of the factory warranty - not the 100k one, but the 5 year 60k mile one...and the original owner ate the depreciation! So what's NOT to love?

 

[zaksdaddy]

i want to change my mercedes e 350 4 matic 2006
i found one genesis with 50000 km for 26000$

i read information in 2009 but not realy since
i like to know your opinion about reliability
the problem about the suspension do you spend a lot on reparation or other problem

is it keep is resale value ? how good in snow?
and other problem or quality

woould you but it again or other car to considerer ex passat 2012

overall note 1 on 10
thank for your comments

Personally, I think 50,000km (31,000 miles) is a lot of mileage in two years. I would try to find out whether they were highway or city miles.

$26,000 canadian is pretty darn close to $26,000 US right now. Personally, I would buck up for the extra $10,000 and get a brand new 2012 3.8 premium with the 8-speed tansmission and the GDI engine.

I do love my Genesis and I don't see how a 2012 Passat can be considered comparable other than on price alone.

 

[bradyb]

i have an 09 black on black. under 11k miles. I traded a Jaguar xj-8. i have a few mods that I have done to the car that make it pretty quick. i would rate this car very high and intend on keeping it a long while. Even the 30k miles isnt very much these days. if you like the car and the way it handles make the purchase. I prefer the stiffer suspension of the '09 personally. - feel free to PM me with any direct questions.

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Personally, I think 50,000km (31,000 miles) is a lot of mileage in two years. I would try to find out whether they were highway or city miles.

May not be 2 years... but 4 production years.

2009 models released in 2008,
2010 model year
2011 model year
2012 (R-spec) last quarter of 2011.


4 years @ 31k is less than 8,000/year... not bad at all.
Even at 3 calendar years (08-09, 09-10, and 10-11)... not high - under 11,000/year.

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[vector-er]

it was 47000$ in 2009 and a 2012 is 49500
ans the warranty is in april 2015
i just want to know if overall it is a good choice with reliability ,fun to drive,confort etc

i dont want to go at the dealer for problem etc

 

[nextcar]

it was 47000$ in 2009 and a 2012 is 49500
ans the warranty is in april 2015
i just want to know if overall it is a good choice with reliability ,fun to drive,confort etc

i dont want to go at the dealer for problem etc

if you want good data on reliability instead of several people on this forum offering you their experience, you should check Consumer Reports, which rates the genesis reliability as good.

for assessing "fun to drive, comfort", you simply need to take a long drive in the car, preferably 30-60 min, on different kinds of roads, to decide for yourself.