I Daily Drive a Hyundai Genesis Coupe AMA

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 12/16/2014 at 19:48 • Filed to: Hyundai Genesis Coupe, AMA

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Oh, the fun we've had...

I'm also planning on doing a 15,000 mile update, ala Fast Fleet, with more information on everyday use and what it's like to own; anything you'd like me to address in this future post?

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 19:49

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V8? Also, how did you decide on the Hyundai?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/16/2014 at 19:58

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They don't make a V8. I have the 3.8 V6, which is now the only engine they sell. 350-ish HP, 295 ft-lbs.

Wanted a BRZ badly, but not enough power to have any fun as there are no driving roads within an hour of where I live. Didn't like the V6 Mustang I drove, too lazy. Then I drove a manual 3.8 Genesis and it was perfect.

asindhidude > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 19:59

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why not a 2.0 r spec?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > asindhidude 12/16/2014 at 20:14

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I don't really like the waiting with turbos.

FromCanadaWithLove > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 20:19

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Did the designer sneeze between the B and C pillars?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 20:23

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How do you like the interior? I've always thought it looked nice, but is it?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > FromCanadaWithLove 12/16/2014 at 21:02

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Yes, in front of the CEO when he was showing off. Not wanting to say he made a mistake, he called it a "design feature"

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/16/2014 at 21:05

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Yes, much better than the Mustang I drove. More driver-focused. Some cheap plastics are still used and some squeaks and rattles can be heard that remind you of Hyundais of old, but overall a really nice place to be. I'd compare it to cheaper German Luxury than anything else. A3s, 3-Series, etc.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 21:08

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It looks SO MUCH better than the Toyobaru's. That's nice to hear.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 12/16/2014 at 21:10

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Here are some interior shots. This is the R-Spec model that I have, so not as kitted-out as the Ultimate.

XM radio, iPod connector, cruise control, random oil, mpg, and torque gauges you'll never look at.

sefeing, actually bought an E46 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 21:16

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Your seats look almost, if not as heavily bolstered as the Recaros in my FoST. Isn't being hugged nice?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > sefeing, actually bought an E46 12/16/2014 at 21:18

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Yes, and they've never felt uncomfortable either, and I commute anywhere between 2-4 hours a day.

Funktheduck > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 21:26

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How many dead hookers can you fit in it?

Sn210 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 22:03

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how do you think this would look if the bumper cover was body-color matched?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Sn210 12/16/2014 at 22:04

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Not great

DipodomysDeserti > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/16/2014 at 22:44

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The timing belt breaking at 30k miles, welds breaking, or the transmission taking a shit are things that would remind me of The Hyundias of old.

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/17/2014 at 12:37

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Do you like the facelift front end? And how is the interior quality, especially considering material choice?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/17/2014 at 16:21

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I didn't like the facelift when I first saw it, but now I like it better than the original.

I have the R-Spec model, and the quality of materials is adequate. I would have loved alcantera, but I didn't buy a BRZ, so...

I am very pleased with the half-cloth/half-leather seats. I would choose them over full leather any day of the week.

The interior doesn't feel cheep, but it doesn't feel expensive either; I like this in between.