For the record. Nissan/Datsun has a much better past than Hyundai would ever dream of having. With the Z history, and Skyline, and many other cars like the B210, and so on, Datsun was a great company.
Hyundai was a crappy one from the start, with the Hyundai Excel. You don't see a single one on the road anymore, but you see a ton of even older Datsuns or Nissans. That should tell ya something.
Either way, Hyundai as of today, is very good, at I hate to say it, better than some other companies including Nissan/Toyota in build quality. Look at the Genesis Sedan. That goes against the GS350/450. For the money, that car is NICE!
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Originally Posted by ConceptVBS
And what makes Nissan(Datsuns) any different? You really want to bring up history? I was around long enough to remember Datsun's and their not so enthusiastic reception by the general public.
By bringing up a companys past as the basis for judgement, you've just cemented the fact that, yes indeed you are a brand snob and not a true auto enthusiast. A true auto enthusiast would look at the car (the product) itself and not the special decoration behind it done by the marketing folks.
An good analogy is with a girl who you do have an interest in but is afraid to approach due to the not-so-good rumors you've been hearing about her. Your the type who would believe these rumors and not even talk to her. Find out for yourself, firsthand, and THEN judge. Seperate the girl from the rumors is basically what I'm saying. Same thing with the Genesis; seperate the car from the marketing or companys past history.
Oh for the record, I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima. Yes, I have a family.
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