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rray200 · 08-18-2010, 01:19 AM

Hi everyone,

After years of following the development of the 5th gen Camaro and watching it unfold before our eyes through spy shots and videos and what not, and watching it become a big hit, I found that the cost of it up here in Canada was just too rich for my blood. The interest rates charged on this wonderful car were just too much for me to bear at this time. So I went with a car that I enjoyed driving as much as the Camaro SS, the Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 track model with the 6 speed manual (called 3.8 GT in Canada).

It just came down to dollars and cents for me. I was out of work for almost 5 months last year, and that really dug a major hole into my finances. I was hoping that maybe the interest rates would be low enough for me to finance a Camaro SS. But it won't happen. I test drove the Camaro and loved it and wanted it really bad, but not bad enough to cut corners in other important areas of life. Sometimes you have to cut your cloth according to what you can easily afford, and the Genesis coupe is the best way to go for me right now. What I miss out on with 426 HP, I make up for with touch screen nav and a bunch of other really nice tech toys and features that the Camaro doesn't have, I guess.

Anyways, I'm very happy with my purchase. Hyundai has come a long way and the Genesis is a fantastic car. Coming from a 210 HP Acura RSX Type S, the 306 HP in the Genesis is more than enough to put a smile on my face. The staggered wheels and Brembo brakes look great. I test drove alot of cars (5.0 Mustang, Challenger, Infiniti G37, EVO X, and of course, the Camaro SS, my fav of them all), but when it came to the fun to drive factor, the Camaro came out 1st and the Genesis a close second. With dollar amounts involved, the Genesis made the most sense. In the States, the SS and the 3.8 track Genesis cost about the same. But in Canada, the price difference is huge, when factoring in finance rates.

I have to say, that you guys are the best. I loved sharing the passion of the Camaro with you guys and my passion for the car will never die. It is and always will be my favourite performance car. And who knows, if my financial situation changes in the future, I just might be part of the real Camaro community someday by actually having a Camaro of my own.

*Mindz* · 08-18-2010, 01:28 AM

Congrats on your purchase man. Enjoy it. Great car for the money. =)

jagan323 · 08-18-2010, 01:45 AM

hehe, too bad you didn't get the camaro. But grats on your car and thanks for sharing with us =D

TaylorRyanSS · 08-18-2010, 02:00 AM

If you are gonna go asian, you could of at least got a 370Z

a_Username · 08-18-2010, 02:02 AM

I like the Genesis Coupe. I like it way better than the 350z, cause the 350z's interior looks straight up goofy to me.

TaylorRyanSS · 08-18-2010, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

I like the Genesis Coupe. I like it way better than the 350z, cause the 350z's interior looks straight up goofy to me.

I think the genesis is very feminine looking, no offense to the OP. Mabye the 350Z interior was, but the the 370Z interior is very nice looking.

Kycamaross · 08-18-2010, 02:45 AM

Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy that car and have no regrets!!!! It's YOUR car, no one else's. That was a very nice post, and I appreciate you sharing with us. As you said, perhaps in time, you will be in the right place to get the Camaro that you so love.

Stay with this forum, as it is a forum for Camaro enthusiasts, not necessarily Camaro owners. You my friend, fit the requirements for Camaro enthusiast!!

Have fun, enjoy, and watch out for the RCMP eh!!!!!

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 08-18-2010, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

If you are gonna go asian, you could of at least got a 370Z

I agree completely. It's ironic that the Genesis looks like a rip-off of the 370's sister over at Infiniti. I effin hate Hyunda.

All-Or-Nothing · 08-18-2010, 04:23 AM

Very good choice. I have driven about 4 Genesis Coupes and I have a friend with a supercharged 1 and they are really great cars. The interior in them are really really nice.

Now post some pics of the new ride.....

Michael_Js · 08-18-2010, 09:25 AM

Cool story and sorry about not getting the Camaro. :(
You picked a good car though, enjoy it!

Sax1031 · 08-18-2010, 10:09 AM

Congrats man. I like those Genesis.

SSOOCH · 08-18-2010, 10:26 AM

I like the Genesis coupe. They're fun to beat.

Post up some pics Man!

cowboy1948 · 08-18-2010, 10:35 AM

Well lets have some pics at least. Good car.

rodscamaro · 08-18-2010, 10:45 AM

I would never, ever, buy a Korean made vehicle. You can have your Genisis POS.

08-18-2010, 01:19 AM	#1
rray200 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 307	Went in a Different Direction got a Genesis Coupe Hi everyone, After years of following the development of the 5th gen Camaro and watching it unfold before our eyes through spy shots and videos and what not, and watching it become a big hit, I found that the cost of it up here in Canada was just too rich for my blood. The interest rates charged on this wonderful car were just too much for me to bear at this time. So I went with a car that I enjoyed driving as much as the Camaro SS, the Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 track model with the 6 speed manual (called 3.8 GT in Canada). It just came down to dollars and cents for me. I was out of work for almost 5 months last year, and that really dug a major hole into my finances. I was hoping that maybe the interest rates would be low enough for me to finance a Camaro SS. But it won't happen. I test drove the Camaro and loved it and wanted it really bad, but not bad enough to cut corners in other important areas of life. Sometimes you have to cut your cloth according to what you can easily afford, and the Genesis coupe is the best way to go for me right now. What I miss out on with 426 HP, I make up for with touch screen nav and a bunch of other really nice tech toys and features that the Camaro doesn't have, I guess. Anyways, I'm very happy with my purchase. Hyundai has come a long way and the Genesis is a fantastic car. Coming from a 210 HP Acura RSX Type S, the 306 HP in the Genesis is more than enough to put a smile on my face. The staggered wheels and Brembo brakes look great. I test drove alot of cars (5.0 Mustang, Challenger, Infiniti G37, EVO X, and of course, the Camaro SS, my fav of them all), but when it came to the fun to drive factor, the Camaro came out 1st and the Genesis a close second. With dollar amounts involved, the Genesis made the most sense. In the States, the SS and the 3.8 track Genesis cost about the same. But in Canada, the price difference is huge, when factoring in finance rates. I have to say, that you guys are the best. I loved sharing the passion of the Camaro with you guys and my passion for the car will never die. It is and always will be my favourite performance car. And who knows, if my financial situation changes in the future, I just might be part of the real Camaro community someday by actually having a Camaro of my own.

08-18-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Congrats on your purchase man. Enjoy it. Great car for the money. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-18-2010, 01:45 AM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	hehe, too bad you didn't get the camaro. But grats on your car and thanks for sharing with us =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

08-18-2010, 02:00 AM	#4
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	If you are gonna go asian, you could of at least got a 370Z __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

08-18-2010, 02:45 AM	#7
Kycamaross RED JEWEL inthe BLUEGRASS Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 01 S-10 Xtreme Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 728	Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy that car and have no regrets!!!! It's YOUR car, no one else's. That was a very nice post, and I appreciate you sharing with us. As you said, perhaps in time, you will be in the right place to get the Camaro that you so love. Stay with this forum, as it is a forum for Camaro enthusiasts, not necessarily Camaro owners. You my friend, fit the requirements for Camaro enthusiast!! Have fun, enjoy, and watch out for the RCMP eh!!!!! __________________

08-18-2010, 02:02 AM	#5
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I like the Genesis Coupe. I like it way better than the 350z, cause the 350z's interior looks straight up goofy to me.

08-18-2010, 04:23 AM	#9
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	Very good choice. I have driven about 4 Genesis Coupes and I have a friend with a supercharged 1 and they are really great cars. The interior in them are really really nice. Now post some pics of the new ride.....

08-18-2010, 09:25 AM	#10
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Cool story and sorry about not getting the Camaro. :( You picked a good car though, enjoy it! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-18-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	Congrats man. I like those Genesis.

08-18-2010, 10:26 AM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I like the Genesis coupe. They're fun to beat. Post up some pics Man! __________________

08-18-2010, 10:35 AM	#13
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	Well lets have some pics at least. Good car. __________________ Retired

08-18-2010, 10:45 AM	#14
rodscamaro Drives: 07' TAHOE LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 151	I would never, ever, buy a Korean made vehicle. You can have your Genisis POS.

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