New Genesis Owner here =)

[TRULZ911]

Hello Everyone,

I am the second owner of a 2014 Genesis 5.0 R-spec Sedan and I have to say I am totally loving this car. I traded in my 2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo in order to get the R-spec and although I had no issues with the Veloster, I now can see why Genesis owners have big smiles. I do want to make a comment though. While I was a Veloster owner, the forum and Facebook groups I was part of had alot of information on performance upgrades and ways to squeeze out as much horsepower as you can from the turbo 4 cylinder. I spent 4 years upgrading my Veloster. Rims, tires, Cross drilled rotors all around, Magnaflow exhaust, Lowering springs, Cold air intake, custom grille, etc.........But the more I drive this R-spec, the less I want to change anything on it. I mean, 429hp stock?? 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds?? 19" stock rims and its completely loaded with every option that was available at that time. Not to mention that it successfully competes with cars almost 3 times its price!!!! This is the first time I have been completely satisfied with a car in its factory form and I've owned a lot of vehicles in my time. Maybe its just the honeymoon stage and once I get past it, the performance upgrade bug will bite me once again. But until then, I am going to enjoy this car the way it is.....

My Two Cents =)

Dave

 

[tuckerdog1]

Congrats on your new ride. We'd love to see some pics.

I personally agree these cars do not need to be modded. They are a fine balance of comfort & performance. If a street rocket is what you want, that's what you should buy.

Tuckerdog1

 

[dareckibmw]

Congrats! get some wider wheels on it, those 19x9 235/ are a joke. Car needs more traction!

 

[EdP]

Congrats on your new ride. We'd love to see some pics.

I personally agree these cars do not need to be modded. They are a fine balance of comfort & performance. If a street rocket is what you want, that's what you should buy.

Tuckerdog1

Just look at the 0-60 times on them. When we were teenagers you'd have to do a lot of mods or buy a Corvette to get the times we have available at the push of a pedal. Takes a lot of money to shave off another second. Damned good performance for a big and comfy sedan.

 

[Gunkk]

Welcome, Dave! The R-spec is a great car and as you know, one can get fantastic value on them used.

Recommend you consider an extended warranty before your 5/60 runs out. All the S-class toys we have on our cars cost S-class money to fix out of warranty.

 

[TRULZ911]

Thanks everyone for welcoming me in. I bought the car at Off Lease Only here in Florida for $20k. It only had 31k miles on it. Considering the car was almost $50k brand new I think I got a great deal =)

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Agreed!!!

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Thanks and your right. Wider rear tires couldn't hurt LOL

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When I bought the car at Off Lease Only I purchased an extended warranty that covers it up to 100k miles.