Hyundai S-Cla...LS.....Genesis. - Page 2

bartboy9891 · January 9th, 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ I generally agree with that point of view, but this is just too blatant, it's almost one of those Chinese clones. The front lights are 99.9 percent similar to the current Lexus LS for example.

They do look similar

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5647/hyundaigenesis16yw1.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1593/i750071951fa1.jpg

Wizegui · January 9th, 2008, 04:46 AM

I'd rather the grille have a Hyundai badge, rather than that hideous grille. At least this car had the decency to borrow some good design cues from other manufactures.

Gman333-X-ferrari · January 9th, 2008, 12:18 PM

It looks gorgeous. There's something Ford Mondeo/Lexus/Mercedes about it, which is a good thing. And to think it'll probably come with a 5-year unlimited kilometers warranty like other Hyundai's is amazing.

Shawn · January 9th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Wait, so even the production version will have no bodging at the front? It makes it look so odd.

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

I'd rather the grille have a Hyundai badge, rather than that hideous grille. At least this car had the decency to borrow some good design cues from other manufactures.

wooflepoof · January 9th, 2008, 05:32 PM

I won't make fun of anyone who'd buy one but It's not exciting enough that idn't sell it and buy perhaps an old SL or an 8 series if i'd won it in a contest or something.

jetsetter · January 9th, 2008, 11:52 PM

It is not terribly exciting but I do like it.

BlaRo · January 10th, 2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Wait, so even the production version will have no bodging at the front? It makes it look so odd.

Even better to reinforce the "generic luxury car" sentiment.

klutch · January 10th, 2008, 06:25 PM

360-something horsepower and for $30,000 is pretty damn good. I wouldn't call it the most technically advanced, original or handsome car, but at that price point, its a pretty good deal.

cvrefugee · January 10th, 2008, 08:02 PM

I showed this to my dad (who's 65) and he loves it, no wonder images/smilies/lol.gif

Shawn · January 11th, 2008, 02:24 AM

^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books. images/smilies/tongue.gif

cvrefugee · January 11th, 2008, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books. images/smilies/tongue.gif

That's exactly what he said!

VillageIdiot · January 13th, 2008, 12:54 AM

This car is debadged because people are ashamed of driving a Hyundai. Same deal with the Tibby, they changed the badge to something else... I think it was

http://www.everwinter.com/tib/tibtuscanibadges.jpg

LeMans GTR · January 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

They do look similar

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Dsemaj · January 13th, 2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Completely different market, mind you. We get pushed over and raped when it comes to new car prices, especially for European cars. Pared with the weak US dollar, and it'd almost make sense to move over to the US with a bit of our money.

Wizegui · January 13th, 2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Doesn't it say $63,792 images/smilies/blink.gif

bartboy9891 · January 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

Doesn't it say $63,792 images/smilies/blink.gif

That in US dollars is equivalent to $71K Australian Dollars.

edkwon · January 14th, 2008, 04:13 AM

OP started this thread but is entirely missing the point of this car:

the car itself is nothing remarkable compared to its rivals which are $20-40K more expensive....

but it marks a big turning point for korean cars in the world market, just like when japanese cars really started getting respect in the early 80s.

i can guarantee that ppl who disagree with me are too young to actually know i'm right.

Quadrax · January 14th, 2008, 04:22 AM

^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today.

Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

edkwon · January 14th, 2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadrax

^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today.

Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

That's my prediction as well.

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:48 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,784 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books.

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VillageIdiot Joined: May 5th, 2007 Last Online: January 2nd, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 429 Rep Power: 15	This car is debadged because people are ashamed of driving a Hyundai. Same deal with the Tibby, they changed the badge to something else... I think it was __________________ Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you're a mile away from them and you have their shoes.

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edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:16 PM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 2,348 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 22	OP started this thread but is entirely missing the point of this car: the car itself is nothing remarkable compared to its rivals which are $20-40K more expensive.... but it marks a big turning point for korean cars in the world market, just like when japanese cars really started getting respect in the early 80s. i can guarantee that ppl who disagree with me are too young to actually know i'm right.

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Quadrax Joined: Jan 1st, 2008 Last Online: August 7th, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 535 Car: Jap crap Rep Power: 21	^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today. Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

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