Hey guys, new here, got some questions...

[eurocoupe]

hey, well ive been roaming these forums since like last year, but just now decided to register since im looking to make a new car purchase now. Well ive had alot of cars in mind, but since have narrowed my choices down to 2. Its either the 2010 hyundai Genesis coupe (which goes on sale, in the states Spring 09') or the Altima coupe. My question for you all is quite simple, which do you think is the better buy? no bias-ness:P lol

[CanadianCoupe]

I am assuming you would buy a 3.5 if your comparing it to a Genesis. Personally I would buy the coupe because it looks nicer and from experience Nissan makes a much better product than Hyundai. I know this is Hyundai's high end car, but I think they seem cheap.

[08altima35]

if you're into aftermarket, buy the altima coupe. Very new car with a sh*tload of available mods. If you're into Hyundai's then get the Hyundai, but don't ask people here for much support. Autos = Japanese > Korean

[eurocoupe]

I am assuming you would buy a 3.5 if your comparing it to a Genesis. Personally I would buy the coupe because it looks nicer and from experience Nissan makes a much better product than Hyundai. I know this is Hyundai's high end car, but I think they seem cheap.

yeah, i am looking into the 3.5. I totally get where your coming from, and thats the only issue with the hyundai, reliability. But then again this is supposed to be when hyundai "turn the corner"

[phobs]

give it a few years after hyundai turns that corner to be safe and buy an a/c instead

[eurocoupe]

if you're into aftermarket, buy the altima coupe. Very new car with a sh*tload of available mods. If you're into Hyundai's then get the Hyundai, but don't ask people here for much support. Autos = Japanese > Korean

if your into a hyundai, haha. seems like other cars dont get muh love here,eh. to be fair, the Genesis has alot of tuning support already in Korea. After only 2 weeks of being released...but you are right the AC does have alot aftermarket love...

[LongBeachCoupe]

There is NO aftermarket support for hyundai..

Try and find a 100k member Hyundai forum...

IDK on spending my $$ on hyundai's first "sportscar"....

[phobs]

Autos = Japanese > Korean

Girls = Korean > Japanese

Heh I'm being biased on that one because I have one. But on topic, it's been roughly over a year and there's still a lot of potential aftermarket parts for the a/c. It's gonna take time for the genesis to be released in the states along the demand, time, and r&d for aftermarket parts, let alone if any.

[eurocoupe]

Try and find a 100k member Hyundai forum...

yooo, http://www.gencoupe.com

already a forum, for a car not even released yet.

[phobs]

99,500 more members to go

[LongBeachCoupe]

yooo,

already a forum, for a car not even released yet.

Now heres the kicker... and i whisper...

Who Cares? Eibach? Stillen? Anyone?

The AC has been MASSIVE for Nissan.. and the altima has always been something thats had aftermarket support... by the time people come around to that genesis... you may own another car?

lol AC FTW!

[eurocoupe]

There is NO aftermarket support for hyundai...

Some SEMA appearances...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/0...coupe

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/0...coupe/

http://genesisforums.org/annou....html

i mean i know that the Alitma has proved itself , but to basically say hyundai is crap is a bit much guys...

[08altima35]

not saying it's crap, but it's no nissan. Nissan builds quality from their supercars to their minivans and have proven reliability time and time again. purchase whatever you prefer after test driving both vehicles, but again...the opinion on this forum will say nissan all the way because we own and love our rides and the aftermarket (that we're all a sucker for) is thriving for this car. soon will be internals, performance clutches, coil overs, etc. is there really any question in which one is the winner. if stock is your thing then it really doesn't matter except which suits you better.

[eurocoupe]

not saying it's crap, but it's no nissan. Nissan builds quality from their supercars to their minivans and have proven reliability time and time again. purchase whatever you prefer after test driving both vehicles, but again...the opinion on this forum will say nissan all the way because we own and love our rides and the aftermarket (that we're all a sucker for) is thriving for this car. soon will be internals, performance clutches, coil overs, etc. is there really any question in which one is the winner. if stock is your thing then it really doesn't matter except which suits you better.

Now your absolutly right, nissan is much more reliable, and as i say again it has an excellent reputation. im assuming everyone who replied to this thread knows the specs of the genesis, if so the turbo does seem promising. I know you all love your AC's and i do have interest in it as well, im just trying to get some different views...

[LinkNuc]

Isn;t the Genesis Coupe gonna be around the Z prices? Looks like they are marketing that crowd, you know the G8 GT, Z, STi, Evo type price range

never mind I guess they are going to add a 300+HP N/A V6 and a 200HP I4 turbo in the mix so we'll see...
Modified by LinkNuc at 2:16 AM 10/28/2008

[marlin29311]

Hyundai's receive negative insurance scores for a reason - they're built like a piece of junk. They have to offer their 100,000 mile warranty for a reason - the car will break, and if you don't have a warranty, you will be paying a lot to repair that POS. Sorry, I would rather see you go with a Accord Coupe or a G6 over a Hyundai. All the glitz and glamour of "it goes faster 0-60 than a Boxter" just doesn't cover up the fact that it's a POS Korean car. Go with the A/C, or another car that isn't built in Korea.

Shameless plug - the A/C Rules! I love my 3.5!!!!

[mcheddadi]

hey, well ive been roaming these forums since like last year, but just now decided to register since im looking to make a new car purchase now. Well ive had alot of cars in mind, but since have narrowed my choices down to 2. Its either the 2010 hyundai Genesis coupe (which goes on sale, in the states Spring 09') or the Altima coupe. My question for you all is quite simple, which do you think is the better buy? no bias-ness:P lol

buy the the top specked genesis coupe, in the crazy yellow paint sheme or ferrari light blue one, just because it's soo new

[SHIFT_COUPE]

A little of this will make that car look better.....

[mcheddadi]

A little of this will make that car look better.....

And a little more girls around it

[ThatGuyRoger]

A little of this will make that car look better.....

hahahaha yeah, the more i see it now, im not liking the look of it

[Infantry1327]

That car is discusting and its a hyundai. Get the A/C or atleast something better than a Hyundai.I was going to post something really mean hear, but decided to bite my tounge

[SaiDori]

I think the only thing going for the Genesis Coupe is that it's RWD.

[mcheddadi]

I think the only thing going for the Genesis Coupe is that it's RWD.

and the fact thats its comming out WORLDWIDE. MUCH more aftermarket for it. MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE than the A/C will ever have.

[LongBeachCoupe]

dont hold your breath... Theres many cars that are sold globally that dont have aftermarket support like the AC is gaining... and remember it didnt happen overnight.

I dont think the 1st yr numbers of the genesis can beat the sales of the AC.

[SaiDori]

Now heres the kicker... and i whisper...

Who Cares? Eibach? Stillen? Anyone?

The AC has been MASSIVE for Nissan.. and the altima has always been something thats had aftermarket support... by the time people come around to that genesis... you may own another car?

lol AC FTW!

With HKS, RMR and Street Concepts modding the Genesis Coupe for SEMA well before the release of the actual car to the public, I would say that it already has a good foundation of aftermarket support.

I see this car being used in D1 Grand Prix and Formula Drift.

Even Nissan is trying to bring back an FR Coupe to compete with the Genesis Coupe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/1...coupe/

[mcheddadi]

With HKS, RMR and Street Concepts modding the Genesis Coupe for SEMA well before the release of the actual car to the public, I would say that it already has a good foundation of aftermarket support.

I see this car being used in D1 Grand Prix and Formula Drift.

Even Nissan is trying to bring back an FR Coupe to compete with the Genesis Coupe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/1...coupe/

yep I knew about that too. sorry to burst your bubble LBC, but the genesis coupe has more going for it way sooner that the A/C, if it gets good reception it's going to be the new 240sx. it's got the rwd, plus the small I4 turboed and the big 300hp v6. best of all it's going to be cheap and devaluate super fast since its a hyundai, and coupes always lose the most value.

to underestimate it is foolish

[SaiDori]

Imagine seeing the car used in Formula Drift events.

The AE86 Corolla, the 240SX, the FD and FC variants of the RX-7 are too old a car for band wagoners of drifting to put time and effort to reviving these relics.

The only new production RWD cars seen in D1 and Formula Drift are Domestic cars and the luxury RWD import cars.

With this new FR on the market, the Genesis Coupe will definitely have a lot of support.

[LongBeachCoupe]

"if it gets good reception""if it doesnt fall apart"

How "Cheap"?(you get what you pay for)

Im not underestimating it, but theres probably several hundred guys who would slap you for mentioning pre-release hyundai in the same sentence as the 240!

[headhunt3r]

Is the fact that it's got a factory turbo on a four banger appealing only to me? Don't get me wrong I love my AC as much as the next guy on this forum, but I would definitely give the Hyundai a second look before I made up my mind. Seems a little harsh to talk down on a car that hasn't been given much review, test drives, or a release on North American soil.

Sure I understand that Hyundai has had a bad rep to say the least with the Pony and what not, but wasn't it not too long ago that domestics here were once horrendous in reliability? Even they have come a long ways away, what's to say another country can't do the same?

I agree with Mcheddadi in that the Genesis has much more initial aftermarket interest compared to the A/C. For proof just wait until the SEMA show to see how many AC's will show up compared to how many Genesis coupes. I think that'll speak for itself.

Anyways if you're buying a new car I would personally wait for both cars to come out, test drive them both, or wait a couple / few more months for SEMA to happen, for journalists to test drive the cars so you have more information. Better yet, see if Jeremy Clarkson will give the thing a spin (Top Gear starts in November!), let him try to tear Hyundai a new a**hole, which he will for sure try, and then make up your mind.

Just my 2 cents.

[eurocoupe]

yep I knew about that too. sorry to burst your bubble LBC, but the genesis coupe has more going for it way sooner that the A/C, if it gets good reception it's going to be the new 240sx. it's got the rwd, plus the small I4 turboed and the big 300hp v6. best of all it's going to be cheap and devaluate super fast since its a hyundai, and coupes always lose the most value.

to underestimate it is foolish

finally someone who knows what their talking about! Thanks for explaining what ive been trying to say the whole time, mcheddadi.