Genesis Vs. 370Z

BanningZ · 12-07-2008, 11:48 PM

Now don't get me wrong,...I am NOT buying this thing and don't believe I will ever buy a Hyundai.
BUT
This thing has HP above 300, a 6 SPD Manual, RWD, and is priced Fully loaded below a base 370Z and 10K below a fully loaded 370Z.

With Hyundai gaining a better and better reputation, it makes me wonder.

Will the Genesis give the 370Z some competition?
10K can buy a lot of mods and easily 30hp.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT:
306 HP.8-liter DOHC V6
Leather steering wheel / Shift knob
Metalgrain / chrome interior accents
Automatic temperature control
Fog lamps
Premium door sill plates
Trip computer
Chrome front fascia accents
Auto light control

MSRP: $23995-29895

Configuration: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 2820 mm / 111.0 inches
Overall length: 4630 mm / 182.3 inches
Overall width: 1865 mm / 73.4 inches
Overall height: 1380 mm / 54.3 inches
Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch five-spoke Engine types: 3.8-liter V6 or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo
Est. horsepower V6: 306 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel)
Est. horsepower V6: 310 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel)
Est. torque V6: 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
• Block & head materials: aluminum engine
• Valvetrain: DOHC
• Valve timing: continuously variable dual valve timing)
• Estimated 0-60 mph V6: under 6 seconds
• Transmission types: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
• Front brakes: 12.6-inch (standard) 13.4-inch (Brembo package)
• Rear brakes: 12.4-inch (standard) 13.0-inch (Brembo package)
• Front calipers: single piston floating (standard), monobloc four-piston (Brembo package)
• Rear calipers: single piston floating (standard) monobloc four-piston (Brembo package)
• Limited slip differential (Optional)
• Est. top speed: 149 mph (V6), 137 mph (2.0t)
• Base curb weight: 3549 lbs.

Hell even Rhys Millen picked up one.

Sema: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled At SEMA

SMJane_Again · 12-08-2008, 12:17 AM

Genesis vs. 370Z? Well, Phil Collins is pretty awesome, but I don't think he quite has the vocal horsepower to compete with the Z. I mean, "In the Air Tonight" was killer, but then they went and did "Groovy Kind of Love". Lord have mercy.

I crack myself up.

SERIOUSLY though, it's not a straight up fight, once again. The Hyundai gives up 200lbs to the Nissan, along with 25-ish horsepower. It does have price going for it, at least a little bit, but that seems to be it for me. Styling wise, I'd pick the Z and its 240Z-emotive looks over the Hyundai's Accord coupe "ctrl+c/ctrl+v" attempt any day of the week.

S.

BlackBullet · 12-09-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SMJane_Again

Genesis vs. 370Z? Well, Phil Collins is pretty awesome, but I don't think he quite has the vocal horsepower to compete with the Z. I mean, "In the Air Tonight" was killer, but then they went and did "Groovy Kind of Love". Lord have mercy.
..........

Styling wise, I'd pick the Z and its 240Z-emotive looks over the Hyundai's Accord coupe "ctrl+c/ctrl+v" attempt any day of the week.

S.

First off, your metaphor is off the wall. My head hurts.

Back to topic. These days, I see Hyundai as a replica maker. Just like some of you have said about the accords, corollas, and jettas. Hyundai just make their replica version and charge less. Quality wise...still not as good as the original ones. Sometimes its pretty decent, and sometimes its down the gutter. Will there be a market? Yes. I believed it will appealed to the buyers where numbers/specs per dollar ratio have a higher priority.

Now I will never rule out any makers for eternity. Things can change and who knows whats gonna happen in 10 or 20 years. Until they proven otherwise, Hyundai will not be on my list along with domestic in the near future.

cstr_Cali · 12-08-2008, 12:19 AM

The genesis is as UGLY as sin.....and a million other UGLY things. All of which equates too.....

No cheeseburger for you Hyundai.

xDIEGOx · 12-08-2008, 12:28 AM

The side view of the windows look like a penis.

AK370Z · 12-08-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

The side view of the windows look like a penis.

I lol'ed here at work! It actually does.

Genesis just doesn't do it for me. It can have 400 HP but it's just not as classy or elegant as the 370Z (or even 350Z). It reminds me of any other 2 door 4 seater (i.e. eclipse, cobalt etc). It's kinda like comparing G37 with G6 coupe. The luxury, heritage, and refinement you'll find in a Z, that'll never be in that Hyundai. This is of course MY opinion

BanningZ · 12-08-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Genesis just doesn't do it for me. It can have 400 HP but it's just not as classy or elegant as the 370Z (or even 350Z). It reminds me of any other 2 door 4 seater (i.e. eclipse, cobalt etc). It's kinda like comparing G37 with G6 coupe. The luxury, heritage, and refinement you'll find in a Z, that'll never be in that Hyundai. This is of course MY opinion

Essentially "You can't polish a turd."

I'm just curious if its pricing will detract from people that want New, RWD, and above 300hp, but can't afford a 370Z.

Its is an ugly dog though, whats with the slapped on Elantra front bumper?

AK370Z · 12-08-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Essentially "You can't polish a turd."

I'm just curious if its pricing will detract from people that want New, RWD, and above 300hp, but can't afford a 370Z.

Its is an ugly dog though, whats with the slapped on Elantra front bumper?

With the current economy I CAN see people buying it. But, I don't think a true Z enthusiast will go near that car. How are reviews on the car?

Also how come all Hyundai's looks like it's copied from other vehicle??? Sonata looks like Honda accord, Elantra looks like VW Jetta and the new accent is a exact molding copy of the corolla

BanningZ · 12-08-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

With the current economy I CAN see people buying it. But, I don't think a true Z enthusiast will go near that car. How are reviews on the car?

Also how come all Hyundai's looks like it's copied from other vehicle??? Sonata looks like Honda accord, Elantra looks like VW Jetta and the new accent is a exact molding copy of the corolla

Quick answer? Corollas, Accords and Jettas are better looking cars and Hyundai is taking cues.

Here's a question, Why does the 2008-2009 Honda Accord sedan look like a late model Saturn sedan?

FricFrac · 12-10-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

With the current economy I CAN see people buying it. But, I don't think a true Z enthusiast will go near that car. How are reviews on the car?

Also how come all Hyundai's looks like it's copied from other vehicle??? Sonata looks like Honda accord, Elantra looks like VW Jetta and the new accent is a exact molding copy of the corolla

Its too bad we didn't have forums in '69 so we could go back and read essentially what is written here about the Genesis. Look at the 240Z - wasn't it about half the price of the Corvette and close to the same performance. They copied a lot of different cars to come up with 240Z... it was smart - take the best bits of a few cars and make your own.

FWD though.... ewwww.....

ksfrogman · 01-05-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

The side view of the windows look like a penis.

I was trying to figure out what that looked like, and you hit the nail on the head, er, um, you know what I mean.

AK370Z · 01-05-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

The side view of the windows look like a penis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I was trying to figure out what that looked like, and you hit the nail on the head, er, um, you know what I mean.

that's hilarious. Someone should send an email to Hyundai

370z · 01-05-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

that's hilarious. Someone should send an email to Hyundai

arcticreaver · 02-03-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

The side view of the windows look like a penis.

LMAO

but you are right. it does resemble a penis shape. i guess they did not see that when designing the car.

i think they both look nice. i heard somewhere that the transmission on the hyundai was pretty good, something called ZF (please pardon my car lingual). but i can see why it's attractive. the price point is pretty good for a coupe and it does have have horsepower, just not as much as the Z.

o0javi0o · 12-08-2008, 01:58 AM

jajajjajaja you guys!!!!

Well, don't think that the Genesis Coupe will give problems to the 370z.

But it is clear that Hyundai need a car like this to gain more ground. They did a great job with the Genesis Sedan.

Anyway, 370z, imo, will be better car in every aspect.

12-07-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	Genesis Vs. 370Z Now don't get me wrong,...I am NOT buying this thing and don't believe I will ever buy a Hyundai. BUT This thing has HP above 300, a 6 SPD Manual, RWD, and is priced Fully loaded below a base 370Z and 10K below a fully loaded 370Z. With Hyundai gaining a better and better reputation, it makes me wonder. Will the Genesis give the 370Z some competition? 10K can buy a lot of mods and easily 30hp. Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT: 306 HP.8-liter DOHC V6 Leather steering wheel / Shift knob Metalgrain / chrome interior accents Automatic temperature control Fog lamps Premium door sill plates Trip computer Chrome front fascia accents Auto light control MSRP: $23995-29895 Configuration: Front engine, rear-wheel drive Wheelbase: 2820 mm / 111.0 inches Overall length: 4630 mm / 182.3 inches Overall width: 1865 mm / 73.4 inches Overall height: 1380 mm / 54.3 inches Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch five-spoke Engine types: 3.8-liter V6 or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo Est. horsepower V6: 306 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel) Est. horsepower V6: 310 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel) Est. torque V6: 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel) • Block & head materials: aluminum engine • Valvetrain: DOHC • Valve timing: continuously variable dual valve timing) • Estimated 0-60 mph V6: under 6 seconds • Transmission types: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic • Front brakes: 12.6-inch (standard) 13.4-inch (Brembo package) • Rear brakes: 12.4-inch (standard) 13.0-inch (Brembo package) • Front calipers: single piston floating (standard), monobloc four-piston (Brembo package) • Rear calipers: single piston floating (standard) monobloc four-piston (Brembo package) • Limited slip differential (Optional) • Est. top speed: 149 mph (V6), 137 mph (2.0t) • Base curb weight: 3549 lbs. Hell even Rhys Millen picked up one. Sema: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled At SEMA __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

12-08-2008, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
SMJane_Again Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: COS, CO Posts: 137 Drives: 18 Golf R Rep Power: 17	Genesis vs. 370Z? Well, Phil Collins is pretty awesome, but I don't think he quite has the vocal horsepower to compete with the Z. I mean, "In the Air Tonight" was killer, but then they went and did "Groovy Kind of Love". Lord have mercy. I crack myself up. SERIOUSLY though, it's not a straight up fight, once again. The Hyundai gives up 200lbs to the Nissan, along with 25-ish horsepower. It does have price going for it, at least a little bit, but that seems to be it for me. Styling wise, I'd pick the Z and its 240Z-emotive looks over the Hyundai's Accord coupe "ctrl+c/ctrl+v" attempt any day of the week. S. __________________ ~S.M. "Don't look back. Someone might be gaining on you." -Satchel Paige

12-08-2008, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
cstr_Cali Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 347 Drives: smoke grey Rep Power: 573	The genesis is as UGLY as sin.....and a million other UGLY things. All of which equates too..... No cheeseburger for you Hyundai.

12-08-2008, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 232	The side view of the windows look like a penis.

12-08-2008, 01:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 17	jajajjajaja you guys!!!! Well, don't think that the Genesis Coupe will give problems to the 370z. But it is clear that Hyundai need a car like this to gain more ground. They did a great job with the Genesis Sedan. Anyway, 370z, imo, will be better car in every aspect.