------------------------------Thanks for the responses. I have driven Genesis's in both V8 and V6 versions and I actually thought the V6 was better balanced and the V8 was somewhat overpowered for the nature of the car. This is coming from someone who has driven race cars and has a fast car as my other car.
Also on the plus side for the V6 is that this particular V6 is silver, which I prefer to the black V8. Also, I prefer the woodgrain (simulated?) over the leather dash on the V8. Was the leather dash part of a package? While $3.5K isn't big money, it is a consideration.
On the plus side for the V8 is a nav system and the Lexicon stereo. The black looks great in the showroom, but I know how quickly black cars get dirty.
I need to see the V6 in person. I do worry about a past rental car. Still, with a very good warranty, I should be covered.
If there are any other thoughts, I welcome your help and look forward to becoming a Genesis owner.
I have a 2010 3.8 V6 Genesis sedan, 35k miles, Black, since new. Test drove both V6 and V8, both drove excellent, with V6 loads of extra power, more than you will ever use (V8 has incredible power! overkill maybe). Reviews often state that V8 is not really worth extra. http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1069310_2010-hyundai-genesis_performance_3 My V6 Tech pkg gave me all extras, Nav, stereo, etc (Nav is nice to have built in, just OK though, as mentioned here, a $150 Garmin will do an equal or better job).
As for black color choice, many told me to stay away as well, hard to keep clean etc,...mostly nonsense, looks great clean or dirty. And yes, stay away from any rentals.
