Test driving the new G80 and G80 Sport today AMA

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 06/09/2018 at 11:36 • Filed to: genesis, Hyundai, g80, genesis g80

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AWD 3.3T sport and RWD regular 3.8. I have read good things about both but expectations are not sky high. Oppo Review in a few hours.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 11:41

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whats it like having engine displacements over 2.0

asking for a friend :p

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 11:42

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We had a 3.8 as a loaner for when our Azera Tesla’d(door handle failed). My parents weren’t sad to see it go. It was slower than the Azera, less equipped(and the materials were just about on par, take that as you will), and it just felt fatter(which is was).

WilliamsSW > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 11:45

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I drove the sport while car shopping a few months ago - curious to hear your take on the value for the $.

I thought it offered a lot of features and room for the money, but at the end, it was too numb and heavy for my taste.

Wobbles the Mind > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 11:55

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Let me know what you think of the ride quality at around 15 mph to 30 mph and if you can hear the tires rolling when the radio is off.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2018 at 12:12

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I maintain radio silence during test drives. will let you know

Spanfeller is a twat > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2018 at 12:13

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Stinger is a bit loud in the highway if it helps.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 06/09/2018 at 12:13

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Value for Money with 85% of the expectations met is what I have read so far. Yes I remember you talking about it when shopping for your current car. Oppo review of the E550 is still pending btw ;)

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:13

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You can still get the 3.8 N/A?

Odd times

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 06/09/2018 at 12:16

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It’s glorious I tell you especially if it is a high revving v6 or v8. The only 2.0Ts I have liked so far is the new Accord. Ats comes second

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:19

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i thought as much *sigh*

course... the 1.0 or less screamers i tend to drive have their own charm... its not the same thing

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 06/09/2018 at 12:20

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I like the sport interior a lot. I can immediately see hyundai kia switchgear but it is slightly softer highly quality and not clikety clackety

PS9 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:23

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Looks like king T’Challa has been T’Kinjad.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:25

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Nah, that wasn’t me. We just had one as a loaner.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:26

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The sport seems better, but the NA 3.8 wasn’t very impressive to us.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 06/09/2018 at 12:35

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Sorry that was for WilliamsSW

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > WilliamsSW 06/09/2018 at 12:35

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Value for Money with 85% of the expectations met is what I have read so far. Yes I remember you talking about it when shopping for your current car. Oppo review of the E550 is still pending btw ;)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 06/09/2018 at 12:36

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Yeah but there wasnt a 5.0 to test out. they dont even stock those.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:46

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If all branding were removed, what kind of car would it have felt like to you?

i.e. how does it compare to the more expensive competition?

Nibby > WilliamsSW 06/09/2018 at 12:46

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THICC

WilliamsSW > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:47

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Monday! I haven’t been in the office for a couple of weeks (there is a story behind that) so I’ve been occupied with other things.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 06/09/2018 at 12:50

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A mix of Acura and Lexus.

Detailed thoughts on comparison coming. In a vaccum.this is an excellent sport-ish not sporty car.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 12:59

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is it the 3.8R from the genesis coupe?

fintail > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 13:03

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Does the color of the car in your lead pic exist in real world production or dealer stock?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > fintail 06/09/2018 at 13:26

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Real. i am test driving a white sport though. the Bronze accents are a nice touch I like them.

Khalbali > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 13:52

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Me too! I hope the g70 sport gets them too.

fintail > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2018 at 13:58

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Did you see any in that blue? There’s been a dearth of nice blues on the market for a long time.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > fintail 06/09/2018 at 14:15

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No unfortunately bluish gray is all I got. That blue in the the g80 sport in the post’s pic is really nice though

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 06/09/2018 at 14:35

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Could be. They have been using that engine forever.

wafflesnfalafel > fintail 06/09/2018 at 17:26

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I actually saw one just today in that color, (was headed to my beer store and I was like, what is that?) It’s a nice looking car - the only caveat being that at first glance it looks just a bit like a Sonata even though it’s really got nothing to do with that platform.

fintail > wafflesnfalafel 06/09/2018 at 19:00

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Makes sense, very similar to how a Stinger looks like a prior gen Optima.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/10/2018 at 00:33

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Are you in the market or are you a recreational test driver?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/10/2018 at 00:54

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Yes

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/10/2018 at 01:03

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