Genesis M class

[flyboy2]

Last year at Bonneville a stock Honda (1000cc) when 190 mph. The fastest stock Harleys go about 130 - 140 mph.

 

[nearwater]

Don't get me wrong. I'm glad HD is an American company but the bike is just made for looks. They aren't very fast or practical and don't have the best maintenance records. Those who ride them are either not too educated or executives who want to look mean for the day. Maybe someone on this board who owns one can voice an opinion--

Oh, i hope you're not opening a can of worms here. Harley vs. sport bikes?
I like bikes myself. Never owned one but always drool over bikes whenever I see one.
I like all sorts of bikes, from sport bikes to cruisers... well, not too much into dirt bikes though.

IMHO, Harleys are more than just a slow bike with loud exhausts.
It has style, history, and oh lord, the exhaust sound.

If all you care is going fast, then yes, the sport bike will be a better choice for you. But I'm sure it's not going to be as comfy on longer road trips as the Harley.

Those ignorant stereotyping of Harley owners were totally unnecessary, btw.
You wouldn't be too happy if someone says that those who ride sport bikes are either uneducated lowlife punka$$es or dorks who want to blend in as 'bikers' and try to look cool, now would you?

 

[flyboy2]

Oh, i hope you're not opening a can of worms here. Harley vs. sport bikes?
I like bikes myself. Never owned one but always drool over bikes whenever I see one.
I like all sorts of bikes, from sport bikes to cruisers... well, not too much into dirt bikes though.

IMHO, Harleys are more than just a slow bike with loud exhausts.
It has style, history, and oh lord, the exhaust sound.

If all you care is going fast, then yes, the sport bike will be a better choice for you. But I'm sure it's not going to be as comfy on longer road trips as the Harley.

Those ignorant stereotyping of Harley owners were totally unnecessary, btw.
You wouldn't be too happy if someone says that those who ride sport bikes are either uneducated lowlife punka$$es or dorks who want to blend in as 'bikers' and try to look cool, now would you?

Those who ride don't care about being politically correct. We stereotype all the time. It fun. Your statement doesn't bother me. If you told a Harley driver what I said, he would probably laugh. Those who ride bikes are a different breed. We all share danger. It's a good comradery. Try going to a motorcycle forum. It filled with humor... and disrespect--

 

[scottdk]

Last year at Bonneville a stock Honda (1000cc) when 190 mph. The fastest stock Harleys go about 130 - 140 mph.

Maybe you'd be interested in my friends bike.

 

[ASHDUMP]

I thought the prerequisite for riding a sports bike was white rice?

 

[csyria]

why do everyone want to make the genesis to look like something else? it's a beautiful car as is, a car has to have it's own identity..just except the fact that it's a great Hyundai Genesis and enjoy driving it.

 

[Midnightsun]

why do everyone want to make the genesis to look like something else? it's a beautiful car as is, a car has to have it's own identity..just except the fact that it's a great Hyundai Genesis and enjoy driving it.

Because the look and anyones face after you tell them it's a Hyundai is priceless.

Putting stuff like M or other non relevant stuff to the model or brand is not right IMHO but wings with the Genesis word is how the manufacturer meant it to be. I do not think anyone here knows the reasoning behind not using the wings in North America except maybe to say "Look at the nice stuff we (Hyundai) build" Afterall, they are working extremely hard to kill the old Pony disaster.

 

[ImInPA]

Don't get me wrong. I'm glad HD is an American company but the bike is just made for looks. They aren't very fast or practical and don't have the best maintenance records. Those who ride them are either not too educated or executives who want to look mean for the day. Maybe someone on this board who owns one can voice an opinion--

Most of the components on a Harley are, unfortunately Asian. Owning both, HD and Yamaha, I can tell you that I love the Harley, but, rely on my Yamaha. The V-Rod's engine was designed by Porche. Not too much American stuff anymore except final assembly.

 

[ImInPA]

Because the look and anyones face after you tell them it's a Hyundai is priceless.

Putting stuff like M or other non relevant stuff to the model or brand is not right IMHO but wings with the Genesis word is how the manufacturer meant it to be. I do not think anyone here knows the reasoning behind not using the wings in North America except maybe to say "Look at the nice stuff we (Hyundai) build" Afterall, they are working extremely hard to kill the old Pony disaster.

I agree. Kind of reminds me of those Old VW bugs with the Rolls Royce fronts....lol. One of my favorite "Frankenstein" cars was a Ford LTD with a Mercedes hood ornament mounted on the hood. On the back they had left the LTD but added SEL. To each, his own.

 

[Mark_888]

I do not think anyone here knows the reasoning behind not using the wings in North America except maybe to say "Look at the nice stuff we (Hyundai) build".

That is in fact the reason. The Genesis (and later Equus) are being imported as Hyundai branded vehicles to "build the brand," which has been the HMA mantra for the last 2 years, and is likely to stay as the mantra going forward.

The issue is that consumer research has shown that only a minority of buyers considering an Accord or Camry will even look at a Sonata (primarily because of past reputation and perceptions). That is changing, but Hyundai still has a ways to go. Getting buyers to look at a car is the first step to getting them to buy it, so "build the brand" is the marching order for HMA.

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[Mark_888]

why do everyone want to make the genesis to look like something else? it's a beautiful car as is, a car has to have it's own identity..just except the fact that it's a great Hyundai Genesis and enjoy driving it.

Something tells me you are Asian, and perhaps Korean. Hyundai does not have such a great reputation in the US as many of its competition, even though recent Hyundai cars are quite good. Certainly, the Genesis is in a totally different league with anything that Hyundai has sold before in the US.

But why does the Genesis not carry the Hyundai brand in Korea? For the same reason as many in US are using wing badging that comes on the Korean market Genesis.

 

[bradyb]

photoshop contest time

rotl lmao!!!!!!

 

[flyboy2]

Guys--the individual that bought this car is a trend setter, an entrepenoire,
a leader, a chance taker, someone that wants to be different, a believer in value, someone that wants to stand out from the crowd.

Do you actually want to put M's, 460L etc on your cars? To me it screams "I want my car to be like a BMW or a Lexus... but I couldn't afford one". Be different! Be original! I recommend the use of the "R". No one else uses it. I settled on "R46". If you are a cool guy I will allow you to copy me (for a small upfront fee).

 

[ImInPA]

Guys--the individual that bought this car is a trend setter, an entrepenoire,
a leader, a chance taker, someone that wants to be different, a believer in value, someone that wants to stand out from the crowd.

Do you actually want to put M's, 460L etc on your cars? To me it screams "I want my car to be like a BMW or a Lexus... but I couldn't afford one". Be different! Be original! I recommend the use of the "R". No one else uses it. I settled on "R46". If you are a cool guy I will allow you to copy me (for a small upfront fee).

Actually, Volvo is quite well known for their R-spec editions. I think the best solution is to simply put a bumper sticker on your Genesis (on the opposite side from your "My kid is an honor role student" sticker) that simply says "My other car is a <enter name of vehicle you wish your Genesis was here>."

 

[Dimitry]

Guys--the individual that bought this car is a trend setter, an entrepenoire,
a leader, a chance taker, someone that wants to be different, a believer in value, someone that wants to stand out from the crowd.

Do you actually want to put M's, 460L etc on your cars? To me it screams "I want my car to be like a BMW or a Lexus... but I couldn't afford one". Be different! Be original! I recommend the use of the "R". No one else uses it. I settled on "R46". If you are a cool guy I will allow you to copy me (for a small upfront fee).

What type of royalty are we talkin about now

 

[nearwater]

Those who ride don't care about being politically correct. We stereotype all the time. It fun. Your statement doesn't bother me. If you told a Harley driver what I said, he would probably laugh. Those who ride bikes are a different breed. We all share danger. It's a good comradery. Try going to a motorcycle forum. It filled with humor... and disrespect--

A coworker of mine rides a sport bike, and he also told me that all bikers respect each other.

My apologies, flyboy. I obviously didn't get the joke and thought you were serious.

Dan

 

[ASHDUMP]

trend setter.... haha.

 

[JDC]

Actually, Volvo is quite well known for their R-spec editions. I think the best solution is to simply put a bumper sticker on your Genesis (on the opposite side from your "My kid is an honor role student" sticker) that simply says "My other car is a <enter name of vehicle you wish your Genesis was here>."

I don't have am "M" on my car.. I put up that pic as a joke and to spark topic conversation!

and as I said in the first post..

lol

and now hah!

but I agree, Hyundai is just recently coming out of the poor reputation closet... since the 2008 Vera Cruz. And they are doing a great job with the VC and now the Genesis.

 

[flyboy2]

A coworker of mine rides a sport bike, and he also told me that all bikers respect each other.

My apologies, flyboy. I obviously didn't get the joke and thought you were serious.

Dan

No need to apologize-- We all love each other.

 

[Matt Z]

Where you did you get my picture?!?! Should I autograph it ?!