Time to get serious - need help about Genesis selection

[Glashub]

Well, I did it. I have a 2012 Platinum 4.6 sitting in the driveway. The ride is perfect for me. Any firmer and I'm back in TL-AWD territory imo. I do feel the ride is better than the 2 2011's I test drove last year. Just as firm but not bouncy or jittery at all anymore. I like it. They had a 5.0 in the dealership. I like the wheels. I chose not to test drive it. I'm pleased with the 4.6.

 

[newman]

Well, I did it. I have a 2012 Platinum 4.6 sitting in the driveway. The ride is perfect for me. Any firmer and I'm back in TL-AWD territory imo. I do feel the ride is better than the 2 2011's I test drove last year. Just as firm but not bouncy or jittery at all anymore. I like it. They had a 5.0 in the dealership. I like the wheels. I chose not to test drive it. I'm pleased with the 4.6.

Congratulations!! Anticipation is the best sauce (or is it hunger?) and I wager that you are loving your awesome car.

Cheers,
Newman

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Well, I did it. I have a 2012 Platinum 4.6 sitting in the driveway. The ride is perfect for me. Any firmer and I'm back in TL-AWD territory imo. I do feel the ride is better than the 2 2011's I test drove last year. Just as firm but not bouncy or jittery at all anymore. I like it. They had a 5.0 in the dealership. I like the wheels. I chose not to test drive it. I'm pleased with the 4.6.

Looks like you can 'finally' change the status under your name from 'dreaming' to 'owning'. Congrats again.

 

[Glashub]

^^^^^ Thanks so much. I'll try and figure out how to do that later in the day.

After reading my post I've decided that it's not fair for me to assess the ride as better or worse then the 2009-2011 models since the TL was one harsh ride and the 2009-2011would probably feel dramatically better too. I test drove the 2011's coming from a FWD TL so when put into context...it's really not my place to give an opinion.

 

[MHT]

^^^^^ Thanks so much. I'll try and figure out how to do that later in the day.

After reading my post I've decided that it's not fair for me to assess the ride as better or worse then the 2009-2011 models since the TL was one harsh ride and the 2009-2011would probably feel dramatically better too. I test drove the 2011's coming from a FWD TL so when put into context...it's really not my place to give an opinion.

Congratulations! You have every right to your opinion and have no need to feel other wise. Your approach was not one of everyone else needs to follow my lead.
I have a 2010 Genesis 4.6 with 8,300 miles and I am not one bit sorry that I purchased it. I have Michelins tires on my car and the ride on rough surfaces is better but I am thinking about getting a 2012 4.6 for the better ride and some additional features that I like.
I have own and driven some of the best and for the money and IMO you cannot own a better car than the Genesis. It is going to take you weeks and maybe months to find out how much car you have.
Let me share a few things with you:
1) Open the moon roof and look at the metal wind screen in the front and make sure the blue plastic film has been removed.
2) When you wash the car or clean the front glass and want to get the wipers out of the way, turn the ignition on and than off,lift the wiper stalk
up and pull it towards you, the wiper should now be in the 11:O clock position, now go outside and pull the wiper arms away from the glass.
You do not have to start the engine.
3) If you have to go into the spare tire well, there is a plastic hook on the back side of the trunk floor panel, opposite of the cloth tap. Hang that hook on the back lip of the trunk and it will hold the panel up.
4) If you notice two long streaks on both sides of the rear glass you do not have a water leak they are from the rear window shade, they will clean up with no problem.
5) If your tires sound a little noisy they will quiet down after several hundred miles.

Enjoy your ride...................

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Congratulations! You have every right to your opinion and have no need to feel other wise. Your approach was not one of everyone else needs to follow my lead.
I have a 2010 Genesis 4.6 with 8,300 miles and I am not one bit sorry that I purchased it. I have Michelins tires on my car and the ride on rough surfaces is better but I am thinking about getting a 2012 4.6 for the better ride and some additional features that I like.
I have own and driven some of the best and for the money and IMO you cannot own a better car than the Genesis. It is going to take you weeks and maybe months to find out how much car you have.
Let me share a few things with you:
1) Open the moon roof and look at the metal wind screen in the front and make sure the blue plastic film has been removed.
2) When you wash the car or clean the front glass and want to get the wipers out of the way, turn the ignition on and than off,lift the wiper stalk
up and pull it towards you, the wiper should now be in the 11:O clock position, now go outside and pull the wiper arms away from the glass.
You do not have to start the engine.
3) If you have to go into the spare tire well, there is a plastic hook on the back side of the trunk floor panel, opposite of the cloth tap. Hang that hook on the back lip of the trunk and it will hold the panel up.
4) If you notice two long streaks on both sides of the rear glass you do not have a water leak they are from the rear window shade, they will clean up with no problem.
5) If your tires sound a little noisy they will quiet down after several hundred miles.

Enjoy your ride...................

6) Check your tire pressure! Dealers are notorious for leaving it at 40 LBS or so (shipping PSI) during PDI. Don't want you coming back to complain about the harsh ride!
7) Search for the thread called "Music for the Lexicon" since you have DVD-A capbilities. Your car is a concert hall on wheels.

 

[Glashub]

Thanks MHT and Backtohyundai. I appreciate the tips. It's interesting to me. I feel satisfied with my purchase. I spent a good part of a year trying to justify the TL even though I knew soon on that I'd made a poor choice and probably should've held on to the 2005. I just finally reached the point where I was just tired from the work justifying takes and became willing to concede that I was wrong and more than that became willing to take the financial hit to make things right.

Hopefully the fact that I bought a Genesis after lurking for a year will buy some patience for other "lurkers". It's not a good feeling to be called a "troll" like I was because I didn't own a Genesis at the time.

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Thanks MHT and Backtohyundai. I appreciate the tips. It's interesting to me. I feel satisfied with my purchase. I spent a good part of a year trying to justify the TL even though I knew soon on that I'd made a poor choice and probably should've held on to the 2005. I just finally reached the point where I was just tired from the work justifying takes and became willing to concede that I was wrong and more than that became willing to take the financial hit to make things right.

Hopefully the fact that I bought a Genesis after lurking for a year will buy some patience for other "lurkers". It's not a good feeling to be called a "troll" like I was because I didn't own a Genesis at the time.

Well, maybe it was because your year was spent throwing "jittery ride" into almost every post?
Whatever. You came, you saw, you're driving a Gen. Congratulations!

 

[Glashub]

Well, maybe it was because your year was spent throwing "jittery ride" into almost every post?
Whatever. You came, you saw, you're driving a Gen. Congratulations!

No that's wrong, okay? Check my posts for proof that my musings have been wide ranging, varied and supportive. And even if I was curious about the ride...what difference does it make? It's out there as a legitimate concern.

And after all is said and done I have never done anything to merit being called a "troll".

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

No that's wrong, okay? Check my posts for proof that my musings have been wide ranging, varied and supportive. And even if I was curious about the ride...what difference does it make? It's out there as a legitimate concern.

And after all is said and done I have never done anything to merit being called a "troll".

Whatever.

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