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[RonLove]

Well I’m back asking essentially the same question. Looking for another 1st generation Genesis! I bought 2011 v6 w/tech pig. back in 2018 and had no to little mechanical problems. Bought it with 190k miles and drive it until 257k miles before getting hit and totaling it in a snow storm 2 months ago! (Though I did have some electrical issues with back camera and cruise control not working).

After more history with the 2013-14 what is the suggested model of 1st gen to purchase? Is it still:

1. 2012 4.6
2. 2011 4.6
3. 2011, 2012 3.8

Did they fix the 5.0 issues? Is the 6 speed trans still preferred over the 8 speed?

Thanks for the help.

 

[beachbaker]

I bought a 2012 4.6 new in February 2012 so just passed my 10 year mark so I think as the original owner I can speak on my experience. I currently have 75,000 miles and other than buying one new set of Michelin Radials everything is still original including brakes. I just returned today from getting my new brake fluid reservoir cap replaced under warranty. Early in my ownership I had a couple of screen issues with my back up camera but it stopped after a couple of months. I have had no issues with the 8 speed transmission. Curt

 

[Gunkk]

At USD$4+ for fuel, I'd go with a v6. I've driven a 2014 v6 and they are quite lively. But even a 2014 is an 8 year old car and will have 8 year old car issues out of warranty. Normally I would never recommend buying a used import out of warranty, but we live in strange times, so if you insist on buying a car that old, my advice would be keep to the base model and budget accordingly for repairs/maintenance.