Rey
Registered Member
Flew from Salem, OR to KC this Wed to receive delivery on R-Spec at Shawnee Mission Hyundai. It was a good delivery experience. Was picked up at the airport and on my way within an hour. I have had a 2009 and 2011 Genesis 4.6, and after 1900 quick miles I have these comparison notes:
1. Gas mileage is at least as good as my previous Genesis, maybe a bit better. I run 87 octane exclusively, but that is another story. My first tank was the dealer-filled premium. Car continued to loosen and seemed to get better mileage with each tank.
2. Ride height is EXACTLY the same as my 2011, which probably means the same springs. Shocks are stiffer. A bit less roll, but the 2011 was pretty "flat" to begin with. Ride is a tad stiffer than the 2011. It is more like a true sports sedan, and more BMW like. I like it.
3. The transmission response is worse than the engine telegraph on a naval vessel! Jeez is this thing slow to react. I have a Sprint Booster from my earlier Genesis that I will try to mount. More later on this.
4. It has a lot more power than my tweaked 2011. For example, I passed a semi beginning at 70 mph and crossed his bow at 97 mph - so said Officer Friendly of Nebraska State Patrol. This officer must have the dullest beat in the state. Imagine a deserted flat western highway at 6 am waiting in a hidey-hole for that rare offender?
1. Gas mileage is at least as good as my previous Genesis, maybe a bit better. I run 87 octane exclusively, but that is another story. My first tank was the dealer-filled premium. Car continued to loosen and seemed to get better mileage with each tank.
2. Ride height is EXACTLY the same as my 2011, which probably means the same springs. Shocks are stiffer. A bit less roll, but the 2011 was pretty "flat" to begin with. Ride is a tad stiffer than the 2011. It is more like a true sports sedan, and more BMW like. I like it.
3. The transmission response is worse than the engine telegraph on a naval vessel! Jeez is this thing slow to react. I have a Sprint Booster from my earlier Genesis that I will try to mount. More later on this.
4. It has a lot more power than my tweaked 2011. For example, I passed a semi beginning at 70 mph and crossed his bow at 97 mph - so said Officer Friendly of Nebraska State Patrol. This officer must have the dullest beat in the state. Imagine a deserted flat western highway at 6 am waiting in a hidey-hole for that rare offender?
