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Old 01-11-2017, 06:10 AM
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I'm not very interested in this car. Probably too heavy and the transmission is probably poorly executed. But it is probably a vastly more interesting drive than anything Acura/Honda have put out in a very long time (sedan).
Old 01-11-2017, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I'm not very interested in this car. Probably too heavy and the transmission is probably poorly executed. But it is probably a vastly more interesting drive than anything Acura/Honda have put out in a very long time (sedan).
Evo drove a pre-production model and had mixed comments, which is why I'm skeptical. They also mentioned a weight of 1900kg (4,200lbs)... that's not official, but if true/close, that's pretty disheartening.
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Originally Posted by white98ls
Evo drove a pre-production model and had mixed comments, which is why I'm skeptical. They also mentioned a weight of 1900kg (4,200lbs)... that's not official, but if true/close, that's pretty disheartening.
These recent Korean offerings get a lot of hype but I virtually never see them. I think I have seen one Kadenza and maybe two of the big Genesis sedans. The Genesis coupe was supposed to be this wonderful Mustang killer and the only time I ever see one is if I channel surf past a rerun of Burn Notice.
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A7 + Guila + Maserati = very nice rear.

Front is awful with the current grill. If black it may look better.

Different wheels - BBS CH in black chrome.

Promising second car if priced right.
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i'm a big fan of this, Hyundai/Kia are doing great things lately... my driveway holds both a 2017 Civic and a 2017 Elantra, without any doubt i would take the Hyundai over the Honda
Old 01-12-2017, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by vader1
These recent Korean offerings get a lot of hype but I virtually never see them. I think I have seen one Kadenza and maybe two of the big Genesis sedans. The Genesis coupe was supposed to be this wonderful Mustang killer and the only time I ever see one is if I channel surf past a rerun of Burn Notice.
Really? I see 2-3 Genesis coupes a day around here, if not more.
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Looks like a rip off of many different cars cobbled together.
Old 01-12-2017, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by white98ls
Evo drove a pre-production model and had mixed comments, which is why I'm skeptical. They also mentioned a weight of 1900kg (4,200lbs)... that's not official, but if true/close, that's pretty disheartening.

there's no doubt it will be heavy but show me a full size sports sedan that isn't... i think it will still handle well and could be a great car to travel with if you have more than one passenger
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
Ohhh Im serious...Korean POS.
It might be time for a reality check; Korean cars these days are impressive.
Old 01-17-2017, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dave_
there's no doubt it will be heavy but show me a full size sports sedan that isn't... i think it will still handle well and could be a great car to travel with if you have more than one passenger
If it's compared to the CLS and A7 sure it's par for the course. But if it's natural competitor is more like an M3 then its grossly overweight.


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