View Poll Results: Which car do think is better?
Hyundai Genesis
30
8.67%
G35
316
91.33%
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Honest opinions on Genesis>G35
#61
07-10-2009, 08:45 PM
I just read an article on MSN the other day about top 10 most recommended cars by consumers based on a series of different categories such as reliability, quality, etc... G37 was number one... Now we all know a G37 is not a G35 ( op asked for G35 comparison ) but that should still say something about Infiniti's G class in general. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, at least not too far in the G35/G37 case.
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...mentid=1076425
I believe the Genesis coupe is a very nice car for how much you can get it for. It's definitely a foot in the door for Hyundai. I have no doubt in my mind that they will one day be a strong competitor in the performance/tuning car world. But let's not discredit their efforts right now. Sure, it's not the most stylish coupe in town nor is it the highest performing, but let's remember WHY Hyundai built the Genesis the way they did.
NO ONE can deny the fact that the G35 is more expensive than the GC. My 2006 fully loaded (premium package or w/e people wanna call it) 6MT sport coupe was close to $38,000 off the floor brand new vs the $30,000 "track edition" GC 6MT. Those numbers alone should trigger people to think "hmmmmm...." Having been in a GC, I can tell you that the G35 feels AND looks a lot more luxurious and "upper-class" (and it sounds much more aggressive and "full") which warrants a higher price tag.
The G35 feels a lot sturdier than the GC. The G35 is very solid feeling and I feel like I can *comfortably* take corners a little harder and really push it. While the GC is undoubtedly pretty reliable, I feel it's a bit softer around corners and I don't feel as daring in it (maybe that's because I'm used to what my G35 can handle, but right off the bat there's a difference in feel and that doesn't take professional race car driver to figure out).
I'd also like to say the GC looks a lot "sportier" and "aggressive" than the G35, but NOBODY (and if you do argue this, you don't deserve to be driving ANY CAR) can deny the fact that the G35 sports a very unique sporty yet elegant and luxurious look that no other car can compare to. At the end of the day (and I tell this to my Subby/Evo friends here all the time) I can drive through downtown and turn more heads and pick up more girls in my car in one night than they ever will (in part because there's no Infiniti dealership here and most people are always like WHOA WHAT'S THATTT? vs the 23987423987 WRX/STI/EVOs in town ). I know in 20 or so years to come, there's no doubt the G35 will always be an iconic classic car and people will STILL look at it and say... "SECKSEE."
Anyway, Hyundai built the GC not because they wanted to throw together the most powerful and good looking car together and stomp competitors in every aspect right off the bat. They built it so that people who are seeking a sporty car that can compete on the same level as Nissans/Infinitis, BMWs, etc without having to donate blood and plasma every week to make payments. Hyundai did superb in pulling that off and based on price vs. value alone, the GC wins. No one can complain about a car that has the specs the GC has for the price you pay to get it. And if you do, you're not thinking straight.
To OP: I implore you to find a perfectly built first car from any car company, and I might even go out on a limb and say try finding a single (performance) car out there that DOESN'T have a problem. Every one of them will have their problems, some general amongst the entire model line, some unique to each individual vehicle. With that said, yeah the G35 has a little of both, but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent car. The reason I bought my G35 is because I found it better than any other car I researched and test drove. I think it's superior car to most out there in it's class (why else would I have bought it... hello???). It has the perfect balance between performance, luxury, and style, but most importantly (once again) it's UNIQUE. Sure, the BMWs can outperform and are even maybe more luxurious than the G, but when I look at my car vs a 335i, I can smile and say "my car is sexier." BMWs all have that same "basic" look to them.. The front grill, headlights, body style, etc etc etc and to not-so car savvy people, if there weren't model numbers on the back of the car, they probably couldn't even tell you what series the car is let alone the model. UNIQUE wins in my book, and the G35 wins hands down, bar none in that field.
Okaydone.
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...mentid=1076425
I believe the Genesis coupe is a very nice car for how much you can get it for. It's definitely a foot in the door for Hyundai. I have no doubt in my mind that they will one day be a strong competitor in the performance/tuning car world. But let's not discredit their efforts right now. Sure, it's not the most stylish coupe in town nor is it the highest performing, but let's remember WHY Hyundai built the Genesis the way they did.
NO ONE can deny the fact that the G35 is more expensive than the GC. My 2006 fully loaded (premium package or w/e people wanna call it) 6MT sport coupe was close to $38,000 off the floor brand new vs the $30,000 "track edition" GC 6MT. Those numbers alone should trigger people to think "hmmmmm...." Having been in a GC, I can tell you that the G35 feels AND looks a lot more luxurious and "upper-class" (and it sounds much more aggressive and "full") which warrants a higher price tag.
The G35 feels a lot sturdier than the GC. The G35 is very solid feeling and I feel like I can *comfortably* take corners a little harder and really push it. While the GC is undoubtedly pretty reliable, I feel it's a bit softer around corners and I don't feel as daring in it (maybe that's because I'm used to what my G35 can handle, but right off the bat there's a difference in feel and that doesn't take professional race car driver to figure out).
I'd also like to say the GC looks a lot "sportier" and "aggressive" than the G35, but NOBODY (and if you do argue this, you don't deserve to be driving ANY CAR) can deny the fact that the G35 sports a very unique sporty yet elegant and luxurious look that no other car can compare to. At the end of the day (and I tell this to my Subby/Evo friends here all the time) I can drive through downtown and turn more heads and pick up more girls in my car in one night than they ever will (in part because there's no Infiniti dealership here and most people are always like WHOA WHAT'S THATTT? vs the 23987423987 WRX/STI/EVOs in town ). I know in 20 or so years to come, there's no doubt the G35 will always be an iconic classic car and people will STILL look at it and say... "SECKSEE."
Anyway, Hyundai built the GC not because they wanted to throw together the most powerful and good looking car together and stomp competitors in every aspect right off the bat. They built it so that people who are seeking a sporty car that can compete on the same level as Nissans/Infinitis, BMWs, etc without having to donate blood and plasma every week to make payments. Hyundai did superb in pulling that off and based on price vs. value alone, the GC wins. No one can complain about a car that has the specs the GC has for the price you pay to get it. And if you do, you're not thinking straight.
To OP: I implore you to find a perfectly built first car from any car company, and I might even go out on a limb and say try finding a single (performance) car out there that DOESN'T have a problem. Every one of them will have their problems, some general amongst the entire model line, some unique to each individual vehicle. With that said, yeah the G35 has a little of both, but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent car. The reason I bought my G35 is because I found it better than any other car I researched and test drove. I think it's superior car to most out there in it's class (why else would I have bought it... hello???). It has the perfect balance between performance, luxury, and style, but most importantly (once again) it's UNIQUE. Sure, the BMWs can outperform and are even maybe more luxurious than the G, but when I look at my car vs a 335i, I can smile and say "my car is sexier." BMWs all have that same "basic" look to them.. The front grill, headlights, body style, etc etc etc and to not-so car savvy people, if there weren't model numbers on the back of the car, they probably couldn't even tell you what series the car is let alone the model. UNIQUE wins in my book, and the G35 wins hands down, bar none in that field.
Okaydone.
Yes the G37 costs more than the Genesis, but the Genesis cannot compare to the G37 in any aspect.
The interior on the 03-04 G35 sucks. 05+ they did make it better. I would say they are about comparable.
There is not a chance in hell that in 20 years, people will still think the G35 looks good. Cars change so much every year, that is an impossible claim.
I know this is a futile fight on a G35 forum, but people need to realize the G35 is becoming dated, it is the nature of the car industry. Now people can pick up a used coupe for 12-14k and I see more and more high school kids driving them. It is soon becoming the next civic.
Think people, Infiniti got rid of the G35 for a reason.
#67
07-10-2009, 09:27 PM
Infiniti/nissan only got it together with the release of the 02 Altima (looks wise)
That piece of crap is not an entry level mid sized. It was crappy when it came out, you at least have to pic something that was stunning and different when it came out. Nothing comes to mind... Which actually means the G has a chance to still be sexy in 20 years.
It's already 6 years in and I still think it's the best looking sub $60,000 car on the road.
That piece of crap is not an entry level mid sized. It was crappy when it came out, you at least have to pic something that was stunning and different when it came out. Nothing comes to mind... Which actually means the G has a chance to still be sexy in 20 years.
It's already 6 years in and I still think it's the best looking sub $60,000 car on the road.
#69
07-10-2009, 09:35 PM
http://www.terra2imports.ca/ab-image...6633698072.jpg
20 years old still better look then the genesis.
20 years old still better look then the genesis.
Everyone has different opinions. I would never say the G was ground breaking when it came out, especially the sedan. The 03 sedan is still one of the ugliest cars I have ever seen. Infiniti did not making a decent sedan until 08.
I bet you 10 years ago when Lexus and Infiniti came to the states, people did think their designs were great.
And to think the G35 is the best car for under 60k? I really hope you are kidding. That statement may be true under 15k.
#70
07-10-2009, 09:44 PM
Do you know what that car is?
I love the 07/08 sedan but they have ruined the coupe, I have said it countless times and I hope they fix it. They ruined the lines, the sick tail and the mean front end(still looks GREAT from the side) It needs a couple grand of mods before it starts to looks good, minimum kit, wheels and drop.
I love the 07/08 sedan but they have ruined the coupe, I have said it countless times and I hope they fix it. They ruined the lines, the sick tail and the mean front end(still looks GREAT from the side) It needs a couple grand of mods before it starts to looks good, minimum kit, wheels and drop.
#71
07-10-2009, 09:46 PM
It is one of the crappy AE86 that all the teenage wanna be ricers drool over. Look at my 2000 dollar car drift. I hate all of those old 180/240/ect ugly wanna be drifters.
I know this is a futile argument with G35 owners. But in acouple years when everyone gets something better, you will see.
I know this is a futile argument with G35 owners. But in acouple years when everyone gets something better, you will see.
