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Originally Posted by Grape Ape
What about the RX-8 and 350Z? They are not under $30k by much or terribly fuel efficient but I cross-shopped them against a Mustang GT a couple years ago (didn't like any of them).
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You are correct. The RX8 and 350Z do fit that criteria, I simply left out the 350Z because it's a two seater. But yeah the RX-8 is the only car out there next to the Mustang that fits the bill.
Brand new though both are creeping just under 30k. Which is also why I didn't mention them.
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Originally Posted by Grape Ape
I think that Hyundai’s intent is to create a less expensive alternative to the G35/G37 and 328/335 class. Creating a more luxo and slightly slower competitor to the Camaro et al. looks like a side effect.
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And that they are. Hyundai is also trying to kill two birds with one stone with the Genesis Coupe. Yes the V6 will be the less expensive alternative to the G35/G37 and 1 series and 3 series class.
But the turbo 4 is going to be very prominent with the tuner crowd, and younger car enthusiasts due to its affordability and performance potential, which should create some mass appeal to it.
But aside from the RX8, Mustang GT & V6, Challenger SE & R/T, and Camaro V6 & 1SS and lastly the Genesis Coupe V6 & turbo 4, up until literally a year ago only cars out there was the RX8 and Mustang & 350Z. The Chally just entered the market and the Camaro and Genesis Coupe don't arrive until 09.
So the choices in the market segment are still pretty limited if you ask me.