So long 370...

Limeybastard · 04-29-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha

You got me!

Roddy1 · 04-29-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8R was my second choice for a new car. A great deal and Hyundai provides an excellent warranty. However, based on my butt dyno, the Z has significantly more power. (Supposedly 4.6 vs. 5.3 zero to sixty times.) Also the Hyundai transmission was not very smooth and the engine was very raspy at high RPM.

I almost forgot about the manual transmission, it was AWFUL. There are economy cars with better shifters out there than the Gen coupe. I told the salesman that, he refuted it, I told him to go next door to Mazda with me... he declined. Otherwise, interior is much nicer than the Z or 370 IMO

As for koreans and over rating their horsepower numbers, I agree. Their numbers are more reflective of Dog Power. (jokes aside, the gen coupe has some serious Jam).

+1 on the heritage of the 370Z

Limeybastard · 04-29-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

I almost forgot about the manual transmission, it was AWFUL. There are economy cars with better shifters out there than the Gen coupe. I told the salesman that, he refuted it, I told him to go next door to Mazda with me... he declined. Otherwise, interior is much nicer than the Z or 370 IMO

As for koreans and over rating their horsepower numbers, I agree. Their numbers are more reflective of Dog Power. (jokes aside, the gen coupe has some serious Jam).

+1 on the heritage of the 370Z

Yeah, I mean I was merely going by what they put out on their phones etc. They seem to think Americans love the bigger numbers. Well I guess that part might be true to some extent.

edconline · 04-29-2014, 05:55 PM

I hadn't looked at the interior of the Gen Coupe since 2010 when I looked at both vehicles before buying, but based on the description OP gave I was like damn, I should check it out. While it looks nice, it doesn't seem like the superlatives used were quite warranted lol. I went to the photos expecting to be looking at an Audi S5 interior based on the description, and Hyundai just isn't quite there

Looks like basically all the same creature comforts of a Touring Z, for less $. Still nice, don't get me wrong.

DIGItonium · 04-30-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no, i think digi's Z is sensitive to air density due to map issues...

[OFFTOPIC]Still running on Sam's tune.

Chuck says it's really sluggish. Once I get more things off my plate I'd plan a road trip to Houston for a tune.[/OFFTOPIC]

kenchan · 04-30-2014, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

[OFFTOPIC]Still running on Sam's tune.

Chuck says it's really sluggish. Once I get more things off my plate I'd plan a road trip to Houston for a tune.[/OFFTOPIC]

hope you get that fixed.

Firebase99 · 04-30-2014, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

HAHA! Nah. Like butt dyno feeling. I notice our cars are the only ones that are noticeably more sluggish feeling as the weather gets warmer. Other cars regardless of power seems to maintain a consistent feeling. [shrugs]

Well ive only had it a week and have had the flu, havent really gotten into yet so I cant really say. However, even with 348 HP it is slower than the 370. Its a HEAVY car.

Firebase99 · 04-30-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

Very close. It was down to the wire for me between the Gen 3.8 coupe or the 370Z. It would be a drivers race, stock for stock.

Aftermarket, I would say the Gen is easier to mod and cheaper to mod. They have many tune options available, also the canned ones work well too.

370 stock is 0-60 4.7 and 1/4 mile 13.3 (from what I have read)
2013+ Genesis 3.8 0-60 is 4.8 and 1/4mile 13.5 (from what I have read)

*And yes the hyundai resale value was a determining factor in not buying one for me. Plus, its a Hyundai....

this was exactly the reasoning for me too and bought the 370. After ten months I got tired of it and kept thinking back to that 3.8 interior.

7speed · 04-30-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

this was exactly the reasoning for me too and bought the 370. After ten months I got tired of it and kept thinking back to that 3.8 interior.

I like the 13 updated interior of Gen coupe but I guess it is personal preference but interior still seems cheaper than Z. Just closing the door, Z is more sturdy.

I still like them though. Plus your right that 3.8 sounds boss.

Roddy1 · 04-30-2014, 11:42 AM

My Z is a dedicated summer car. I couldn't justify a Gen Coupe as a dedicated summer car. Similar cars, but differently leagues once you look into it.

OP check out the SOLO exhaust for the 3.8 Coupe. Sounds great. Persoanlly if I bought the Gen coupe I would do K&N drop ins (factory intake is very good, some people dyno zero gains or losses with aftermarket intakes on the 3.8) delete the secondary cats, and throw a canned tune on it. Should Scoot the same or faster than a stock 370 for about $600 in mods.

Firebase99 · 04-30-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

I like the 13 updated interior of Gen coupe but I guess it is personal preference but interior still seems cheaper than Z. Just closing the door, Z is more sturdy.

I still like them though. Plus your right that 3.8 sounds boss.

IMO, which is about as valuable as a wooden nickel, even the most optioned Z seemed a cheaper interior. The interior was the second most important for choosing this car. Keeping my budget in low 30's, I felt this car was the best fit for me. Again, IMO, a much better interior, all the tech you can want, all supple tan leather and most importantly the ride. It just so comfortable. Granted, not as fast a the Z but its still got some guts to it.

I dunno, i know my Z felt solid like you said but this thing is a tank. It definitely has that "thud" closing the door, nothing cheap feel about it.

Firebase99 · 04-30-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

My Z is a dedicated summer car. I couldn't justify a Gen Coupe as a dedicated summer car. Similar cars, but differently leagues once you look into it.

OP check out the SOLO exhaust for the 3.8 Coupe. Sounds great. Persoanlly if I bought the Gen coupe I would do K&N drop ins (factory intake is very good, some people dyno zero gains or losses with aftermarket intakes on the 3.8) delete the secondary cats, and throw a canned tune on it. Should Scoot the same or faster than a stock 370 for about $600 in mods.

I agree, they are in different leagues. The Z being a dedicated sports car, thru and thru. And it does it VERY well. Its why I bought the damn thing. The GC is a GT for sure. At this point in my life without breaking the bank, Im in comfort/sport mode. Maybe in a year, two, etc, Ill get back into Sport. I have a feeling Im going to be missing rowing my gears soon. lol.

I must look into this tune you speak of. Thanks!!!

Firebase99 · 04-30-2014, 12:35 PM

Crappy photos but not too shabby, and it looks ten times nicer in person.

merkil · 04-30-2014, 02:42 PM

Looks nice!

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ajc1884 · 04-30-2014, 02:51 PM

Wow looks amazing. Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 just made my potential next sports car short list !

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edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	I hadn't looked at the interior of the Gen Coupe since 2010 when I looked at both vehicles before buying, but based on the description OP gave I was like damn, I should check it out. While it looks nice, it doesn't seem like the superlatives used were quite warranted lol. I went to the photos expecting to be looking at an Audi S5 interior based on the description, and Hyundai just isn't quite there Looks like basically all the same creature comforts of a Touring Z, for less $. Still nice, don't get me wrong. b15 likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 12	My Z is a dedicated summer car. I couldn't justify a Gen Coupe as a dedicated summer car. Similar cars, but differently leagues once you look into it. OP check out the SOLO exhaust for the 3.8 Coupe. Sounds great. Persoanlly if I bought the Gen coupe I would do K&N drop ins (factory intake is very good, some people dyno zero gains or losses with aftermarket intakes on the 3.8) delete the secondary cats, and throw a canned tune on it. Should Scoot the same or faster than a stock 370 for about $600 in mods. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

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