If the Genesis hadn't existed what car would you had bought?

[danieltoye101@msn.com]

Has the Genesis taken away would be customers from other luxury brands? Perhaps the Genesis owners can shead some light on this question.

Personally I was in a Azera and would have kept the car for 2-3 years more.

 

[RogerB]

Before our recent purchase of a Genesis, we had bought 5 GM products in a row for our main car since the 1970s. However, I made the decision to abandon GM this time. I just don't trust them to stay in business and I don't want to be stuck with an orphan at trade-in time. I am really sorry to abandon the dealership I have used over the years as they always give a good deal and provide fabulous service.

So if the Genesis had not existed, we probably would have bought an Acura TL. I almost bought one four years ago. We have an Acura RSX as our second car and are impressed with its quality as it ages.

As it happens, our daughter bought a new Acura TL just a couple of weeks after we bought our Genesis. So we will have an interesting one on one comparison over the next couple of years.

 

[wallymn]

A 535i..... A second choice was a G8 GXP but I couldn't get past the kid racer interior...

 

[ACpilot1]

Was negotiating on a Black Dodge Charger R/T V8 (Actually had it in my garage on a test drive). My wife noticed a high pitch wine from inside the cabin though. That was it.........I'm done with Chrysler (Despite a $17,000 discount!).

My Genesis has been the best new car I have ever purchased. Zero problems.


Dan

 

[TJPark01]

BMW 328i or ES 350. Both inferior to V8 Genesis.

 

[moose66]

I was on the fence with my M35. My wife wasn't a fan of the M. But she spends most of her time in her SC430. When not in that, she preferred to drive the Frontier. So I may have kept the M a little longer. I was leaning heavily toward a 2007-08 certified, pre-owned Lexus LS460. I still keep my eye on them. But the Genesis will do until the Equus shows up. Then I may pull the trigger again.

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

2009 VW CC 3.6 AWD.

Luckily, my VW dealer also sells Hyundais. Having read positive things about the Gen, then comparing prices and features with the CC, it was a no-brainer.

Though I still think the CC is a beautiful car.

 

[sandy]

Was just about to sign on dotted line for Cadillac CTS....then test drove the Genesis....loved it and leased it.

 

[bdbeep]

I'm still on the fence. I've been considering the TL, G37, or M35. I was interested in the 335d but was unimpressed when I drove it.

According to this article the Genesis has taken sales primarily from the A6, ES, GS, and M.

 

[Dimitry]

535i

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[MartinC]

I would have kept our 3 year old Impala SS. That was a great ride.

 

[jwaters943]

Either the CTS or G8 GT.

 

[dataguy]

It would have been something in the price range, so MKS, CTS, G37 sedan, ES350, or maybe would have waited for the HS250h.

EDIT: Oh, yeah, I was considering to be really cheap and get a Sonata Limited despite the upcoming refresh. $23K OTD was a steal.

 

[ashs]

probably G37 Sedan or M35, although I did seriously consder the Maxima and Acura TL too.

 

[scottdk]

Subar Legacy GT Limited or Sonata depending on price gap. Probably the Subi.

 

[Nabber]

I still have my research sticky note on the side of my computer at work (with+/-)...

• Cad STS -
• Lexus LS460 +
• BMW 550i +
• Merc E550 +
• Audi A6 -
• Jag XF -

Probably would have gone with the LS, but who knows.

 

[crupp]

Either the Maxima or the TL

 

[RonP]

Nissan Maxima

 

[lightning31024]

I was going to purchase a fully loaded 09 Cadilac CTS, or a 09 Acura RL with tech pkg, but I am so glad I bought the Genesis

 

[bjthaler]

mercedes cls 500