Motor Trend long term update #6

[Aquineas]

Motor Trend Update

 

[GripperDon]

Glad they are so happy with: out of date NAV, weak IPod support, crummy tires, ?????? suspension, An overly long list of TSB's, cheap car dealers and a truly non existent customer support.

 

[ASHDUMP]

Glad they are so happy with: out of date NAV, weak IPod support, crummy tires, ?????? suspension, An overly long list of TSB's, cheap car dealers and a truly non existent customer support.

Oh, now I understand what company you are talking about. Hyundai.

 

[Aquineas]

I started a new thread because the other "long-term-update" thread turned into a cesspool of complaints, bitching back and forth, etc. Looks like this one is destined to do so as well.

 

[jwaters943]

Yup. I don't think I've ever in my life experienced a bigger bunch of nitpicking babies than on this site. The way some of you carry on you'd think you plunked down $100k on a new S Class or something.

NEWSFLASH: NO CAR IS PERFECT.

Why anyone would expect a $40k Hyundai to be perfect is beyond me. The phrase, 'cannot see the forest for the trees' comes to mind.

 

[Matt Z]

Well Said, I Agree !!!

 

[Mark_888]

I would suggest that if you don't to hear a bunch of crybabies, then don't quote an article that says:

"marred only by the slight busyness of the stiffly sprung rearend."​

I think we all agree that the Genesis is near-perfect except for the above astute observation by Motor Trend.

 

[Aquineas]

Yes, the article mentions the suspension. Yes, Hyundai has corrected it for 2010. It's just that every single thread that says anything positive about the car automatically gets a follow-up. It's tiring, to be honest. The complaints this time aren't even about the article, it's just the same old putting salt in the cereal. My Acura GPS was out of date when I bought my TL. Yanno what? The updates were slow and it cost you $200 to upgrade your GPS. That's just the way it is/was.

I haven't been on the site for six months, and even I am at the point where I feel like saying, "Oh please just do everyone a favor and trade your Genny in on that Lexus or E-Class you've been coveting."

We know you're frustrated. We know that it sucks that 2010 owners benefited from the complaints of the early adopters. But that's how it is with anything new. Hyundai probably isn't going to go back and retrofit 2010 suspensions to 2009 cars. That's just the reality of the situation. If an individual can't accept that, then it's probably best they go ahead and part with their vehicle.

 

[Mark_888]

Yes, the article mentions the suspension. Yes, Hyundai has corrected it for 2010. It's just that every single thread that says anything positive about the car automatically gets a follow-up. It's tiring, to be honest. The complaints this time aren't even about the article, it's just the same old putting salt in the cereal. My Acura GPS was out of date when I bought my TL. Yanno what? The updates were slow and it cost you $200 to upgrade your GPS. That's just the way it is/was.

I haven't been on the site for six months, and even I am at the point where I feel like saying, "Oh please just do everyone a favor and trade your Genny in on that Lexus or E-Class you've been coveting."

We know you're frustrated. We know that it sucks that 2010 owners benefited from the complaints of the early adopters. But that's how it is with anything new. Hyundai probably isn't going to go back and retrofit 2010 suspensions to 2009 cars. That's just the reality of the situation. If an individual can't accept that, then it's probably best they go ahead and part with their vehicle.

To be fair, many have complained in this forum about the Genesis GPS, the battery, the iPod support, the lights, the transmission, the acceleration lag, the lack of bass response, windshield wipers, etc, in addition to the suspension. I personally think almost all of these complaints are ridiculous, but I don't criticize others for posting about it.

Also, keep in mind that the tested car may have the revised mid-year 2009 suspension that is even better than the early 2009 suspension.

Overall, Motor Trend gave it 4 out of 5 stars. With a better suspension I think we all agree that it deserves 5 stars.

 

[tjc78]

The point I think everyone is trying to make is that they are tired of the suspension comments. If there is any one thing that has been talked to death that is it. I hate the suspension in my early build 09 and mainly keep my mouth shut about it, as I F***** up and bought this car and have to deal with it. I read this and other forums and take the good with the bad in regards to this car.

My GF, friends and family tell me I am nuts and the car rides beautifully... there are hundreds of happy owners here and on other forums I frequent but, I disagree. At the end the day that is why there are other vehicles out there. IMHO if you don't like the suspension of your Genesis suck it up until you can bail out and buy something else....

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[Seattle Genesis]

Yup. I don't think I've never in my life experienced a bigger bunch of nitpicking babies than on this site. The way some of you carry on you'd think you plunked down $100k on a new S Class or something.

NEWSFLASH: NO CAR IS PERFECT.

Why anyone would expect a $40k Hyundai to be perfect is beyond me. The phrase, 'cannot see the forest for the trees' comes to mind.

Its funny you say 'no car is perfect'. this car comes so close to perfect (in my mind) that its sad to think there are ONLY a few items that Hyundai could change to make it perfect.

I think thats where a lot of frustration is borne from. Knowing the little things can be changed and Hyundai "appears" not to listen to their customers. I guess they did listen to someone on the 2009 to 2010 suspension change. they just seem to be leaving the early buying customers out in the rain. Im used to it by now. I live in Seattle.

just my 2 cents worth...

Seattle Genesis

 

[Mark_888]

The point I think everyone is trying to make is that they are tired of the suspension comments. If there is any one thing that has been talked to death that is it. I hate the suspension in my early build 09 and mainly keep my mouth shut about it, as I F***** up and bought this car and have to deal with it. I read this and other forums and take the good with the bad in regards to this car.

My GF, friends and family tell me I am nuts and the car rides beautifully... there are hundreds of happy owners here and on other forums I frequent but, I disagree. At the end the day that is why there are other vehicles out there. IMHO if you don't like the suspension of your Genesis suck it up until you can bail out and buy something else....

Personally, I don't think the 2009 suspension is terrible, but I do think it needed some improvements. I don't loose sleep over my early 2009 suspension, but am considering getting the 2010 upgrade done.

I think most of the contention is the result of two things:

1. Hyundai could have provided dealers with an authorized suspension upgrade package, that customers could pay for out of their own pocket. They also could have sold the parts at cost to soften the blow (without loosing any money on the deal). Why they haven't even offered to do it at full retail cost is a serious point of disappointment to me.

2. A certain group of people has completely and categorically denied that there was even the slightest problem whatsoever with the suspension, denied that the press had ever mentioned any problems with the suspension, and viciously attacked those who wanted to talk about it.

Meanwhile, I watch others complain about all kinds of other really ridiculous and petty issues about the Genesis, but I don't bother them about it.

 

[ASHDUMP]

Today, I ripped ass so hard that my face almost turned green. I was extremely pissed that the rear windows didn't go down automatically as I had to hold TWO buttons at the same time to air out the cabin. Hyundai get your shit together and offer automatic rear windows!!!