Crazy idea?!

onzedge · 12-12-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Like marriage, Choose in haste and repent in leisure. I think the OP has made his bed and should sleep in it. Sorry to say but to lose so much with a trade seems a lesson for next time, choose carefully. The Genesis can't be that bad, I hope.

Good luck either way.

Firebase99 · 12-12-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Like marriage, Choose in haste and repent in leisure. I think the OP has made his bed and should sleep in it. Sorry to say but to lose so much with a trade seems a lesson for next time, choose carefully. The Genesis can't be that bad, I hope.

Good luck either way.

An older model 2.0 is that bad to a car guy. To the average Joe, its simply a car.

Justice97 · 12-12-2013, 01:59 PM

OP

I know some in here may find this blasphemous, but NO car is worth going into deeper debt or losing money over. Zs don't pay the bills, money does. Keep it in your pocket and keep the Gen as I am sure that thing has a good warranty and will last you a while. If you drop back to an 09 or a 2010Z, you may not know what your getting or what problems you may be inheriting.
Z's are reliable, but with used you never know.

Just my 2 cents.

Chuck33079 · 12-12-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

OP

I know some in here may find this blasphemous, but NO car is worth going into deeper debt or losing money over. Zs don't pay the bills, money does. Keep it in your pocket and keep the Gen as I am sure that thing has a good warranty and will last you a while. If you drop back to an 09 or a 2010Z, you may not know what your getting or what problems you may be inheriting.
Z's are reliable, but with used you never know.

Just my 2 cents.

kenchan · 12-12-2013, 02:02 PM

but you only live once and life is too short.

get the z.

Chuck33079 · 12-12-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but you only live once and life is too short.

get the z.

Life is short, for sure. That's why you shouldn't spend it broke because of a bad decision earlier in life.

kenchan · 12-12-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Life is short, for sure. That's why you shouldn't spend it broke because of a bad decision earlier in life.

if you owe money and you die, then it's someone else's problem.

7speed · 12-12-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Did some testing of the 3.8 Touring, auto and 6 speed R-SPEC. The R-SPEC is the obvious "performance" model. However, I was a hair away from pulling the trigger on a 13 Touring. For the money, the interior is really beautiful and comfortable. I just wanted something more in line with the performance of a 370. While quick, the 3.8 in any flavor, is not quite in the same performance territory as a 370.

Yeah i initially was looking into 13 3.8 gen coupe before I got the Z but they were kinda hard to come by and not really discounting at the time.

The 3.8 is about as quick as the z in straightline stats, but yeah Z is better handler. But if someone is looking for just a daily driver street car nothing wrong with 3.8 genesis performance.

luigi90210 · 12-12-2013, 04:03 PM

i drove the genesis coupe 3.8 track once, hated it, what i hated even more was the fact that the salesman told me it would be faster and better than my 370z...

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Yeah i initially was looking into 13 3.8 gen coupe before I got the Z but they were kinda hard to come by and not really discounting at the time.

The 3.8 is about as quick as the z in straightline stats, but yeah Z is better handler. But if someone is looking for just a daily driver street car nothing wrong with 3.8 genesis performance.

on paper, yes its close, but in real life, the genesis feels a lot slower to my Z and when i test drove one, my Z was stock and a lot of that has to do with gearing for the genesis coupe as well as weight

the genesis coupe isnt a bad car though, i have considered getting a 2012 2.0T track edition used as a DD since they are super cheap(12k)

kenchan · 12-12-2013, 04:14 PM

typical car salesmen are like the editors at CR...

andre12031948 · 12-12-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gleis25

What's going on everyone? New to the forum and don't own a Z. That's actually where the crazy idea comes into play. I currently have a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0t with only 9000 miles on her. Bought it new and have done just a few mods thus far. I love the car and it feels pretty fast without putting down crazy numbers. Buttttt, I look at the 370z and get a cream in the jeans feeling knowing that stock it will put mine to shame even with the mods I've done lol. There are a few problems with this idea though. First, the Hyundai depreciates like a mother and I'll be lucky to get a decent deal for trade in. Anddd second, I still owe 19 on her. With that being said, I'd have to trade mine in on an older model if I did. I've done a good bit of research and have found a few 09's for good deals but I feel like it may be a terrible idea to trade back three years and 10,000 miles yet still find myself actually thinking about doing it lol. Opinions?? Has anyone else taken the plunge and traded back on a relatively new vehicle for a different beast?

That's cause I don't need to,
Unless you have $20k in cash you can't do a thing. Going back, going forward, NOTHING!!!!

You don't really need $20k, I'm just making the point that you'll NEVER get financing for buying a Z & paying off your Hyundai, unless you HAVE & willing to PUT DOWN & LOOSE a bunch of money......

Firebase99 · 12-12-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i drove the genesis coupe 3.8 track once, hated it, what i hated even more was the fact that the salesman told me it would be faster and better than my 370z...

on paper, yes its close, but in real life, the genesis feels a lot slower to my Z and when i test drove one, my Z was stock and a lot of that has to do with gearing for the genesis coupe as well as weight

the genesis coupe isnt a bad car though, i have considered getting a 2012 2.0T track edition used as a DD since they are super cheap(12k)

Numbers are all over the place for both, but yea, butt says Z is noticeably faster. I mean #'s are close on paper for straight line, relatively anyway, the Z IS faster on paper and in real world, BUT driving dynamics, the Z FEELS MUCH faster. Handling, its in a different league That being said, I might be buying one for fun, for a cushy, powerful DD. Along side the Volvo S60 and Accord. I have issues.

kenchan · 12-13-2013, 10:36 AM

so wat do you drive?

i have a 370Z with MT.

oh wow cool!

- or -

i have a hyundai AT

oh..

zguynate · 12-13-2013, 12:43 PM

I bought the Genesis brand new and it has 40k miles on it now. My wife drives the Genesis mostly (she loves it lol) but when I drive it I feel like something isnt right. Its lacking something that the Z has. It just feels numb compared to the Z. Depending on what you want in life in the near future (3-5 years) should really be the main determining factor of your decision.

The Z is inconvenient in a few places:
1) Seating - It sucks when you only have 2 seats in real life situations. Performance cars yes, daily drivers it can be a pain.

2) Storage - hahaha

3) Insurance - When you're young and you own a Z, get ready to take it in the rear.

These are things that are a given however when you own a real sports car. The return is that awesome feel when you drive it.

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Originally Posted by critical

4 seats, quieter, lots of options

or

with the nav, 10 speakers, power seats, sunroof this car is cheaper than the base Z.

maybe you have a touring Z? i love my touring nav Z's interior but compared to the base, the genesis is quite nice for the price.

I do have a touring Z, but I dont have nav. I was mostly talking more about the quality of the plastics/leather in the Genesis. It is noticeably cheaper than the Z. No doubt the design is nice on the newer Genesis though. Also IMO, the Genesis is a good car for the price, I definitely agree with you there. I have had literally zero problems out of mine since I bought it. Its a 3.8 R-Spec. If we/ my wife didnt like it so much we would have sold it by now lol.

Firebase99 · 12-13-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Its lacking something that the Z has. It just feels numb compared to the Z. No doubt the design is nice on the newer Genesis though. Also IMO, the Genesis is a good car for the price, I definitely agree with you there. I have had literally zero problems out of mine since I bought it. Its a 3.8 R-Spec. If we/ my wife didnt like it so much we would have sold it by now lol.

All this, Im buying a 2013 3.8 Track, fully loaded, auto or a 14' fully loaded 2.0 Premium, auto. Dont know if i can be happy without HID, LSD, tan leather...save 10 grand but. Right next to the Z, Volvo and Honda. I love 1st world problems. All of you, hush up, I just renewed my monthly donation to st Judes, think i bought a dog from that McLaughlin chick too.

12-12-2013, 01:59 PM	#48 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	OP I know some in here may find this blasphemous, but NO car is worth going into deeper debt or losing money over. Zs don't pay the bills, money does. Keep it in your pocket and keep the Gen as I am sure that thing has a good warranty and will last you a while. If you drop back to an 09 or a 2010Z, you may not know what your getting or what problems you may be inheriting. Z's are reliable, but with used you never know. Just my 2 cents. Chuck33079, luigi90210, Ghostvette and 1 others like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	typical car salesmen are like the editors at CR... luigi90210 likes this.

12-13-2013, 10:36 AM	#58 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so wat do you drive? i have a 370Z with MT. oh wow cool! - or - i have a hyundai AT oh.. XxACExX likes this.

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