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Originally Posted by Cubanaso
it's hard to argue against a good looking (not Camaro good looking for sure) rwd 3545 pound 3.8L V6 306-310HP coupe that is going to be sold for about 24K and will have all safety options and other tech options on top of that.
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Originally Posted by stovt001
The Genesis coupe is really something. In fact its pretty high on my list of alternative choices to the Camaro (are you listening GM? Keep the price down).
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Originally Posted by Cubanaso
^I 2nd that, this is by far the best competition to the Camaro right now for me too. According to the spec's...
3545 pounds
RWD
3.8L V6 306-310HP (depending on fuel type)
6spd stick (LISTENING GM, some of us like to use STICK......get your minds out of the gutter people! LOL)
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This car is more of a competitor to the new Camaro V6 (the cash cow of Camaro's sales) than anything else out there. No, it's not as good looking as the Camaro but it's good looking enough, has the right performance DNA with it's engine, and if the 300 pounds heavier Genesis sadan with the same engine can get PER THE NEW EPA #'s 18/27 this thing might also be a gas sipper considering it's powerful engine.
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I couldn't have said it better than these three posts, except about it looking nice; at first glance I think it's kinda ugly. I also don't care about that very much. I love how the Camaro looks but that's not why I want it, it's just a fringe benefit.
I want a decent sized, 6MT, RWD, low-priced, reasonably efficient, sometimes fun, always comfortable car.
The Camaro delivers a nice looking package, an interior that looks like I'll love it (most importantly), fulfillment of my lifelong dream of having a Camaro, and my comfort level with GM. The Genesis
may deliver lower price (most importantly), street cred (don't give a damn), and cheaper aftermarket.
For me, having always wanted a Camaro and with how that interior looks, it would be tough for Hyundai to win my sale, but I have to say...it's not impossible.
Is the Genesis coupe not going to get the Tau V8?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Genesis