Is The Genesis Coupe WORTH Buying?
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2022
- In todays video I give a few in depth reasons on why I LIKE and DISLIKE my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition. I go over some of the key things that will make or break this car. I made this video to give my honest opinion an help people who are thinking about getting a Genesis Coupe.
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I have owned 3 Genesis Coupes 3.8 and I wrapped the door pulls with carbon fiber and covered the auto shifter with a leather cover. The aftermarket hoods allow water to enter the engine compartment and I'm not a fan of that. The factory tail lights leak water and replaced them with Spec D and sealed them with permatex. The cars are rare unless you live in Texas, Florida or California where most are sold. These are pretty good cars if you can find them used and unmodified at a good price.
yeah i but mine fully stock. but i haven’t had a problem with the taillights letting water leak through
I have 2015 3.8 auto. 76,000 miles. Completely stock daily driver. The only issue with the car so far is the chrome chipping off the gear shift knob. Traction control has never overridden while driving. Iphone connected fine, no leaky tail lights and average 27 to 27.5 mpg splitting between city and highway (I admit I am very light footed on the gas pedal). The car gets well over 30 miles a gallon on the highway. Overall, I can't think of anything I would change on the car. Plenty of power and the stock exhaust sounds really good to me. The car has been great.
Me as well, you're spot on. And my baby always gets love
& props.
2016 ultimate here, I can play both Android and iPhone via Bluetooth on mine. I agree about the interior but like others, it can be wrapped as an easy fix. Seat bolsters are fairly cheap too. Mine started wrinkling after minimal use on the drivers side. No maintenance required light either but as long as you stay on top of that it shouldn’t be a problem. Tail lights/headlights do gather some condensation/dirt but living in CA it goes away fairly quickly.
yeah mines a 2013 so the bluetooth is a little outdated i guess
@@zachcook16 I have a 2013 my Bluetooth works and my buddy also has a 2013 and his works
@@xmoellerxd yeah mine works. i’m just an idiot
From my experience, (2015 Rspec)these are the weak points, the shifter needs replacing, the Crome is horrible, just wrap it in carbon fiber wrap.
I also changed air filter to K&N, then I changed the tire width, 245/ 265, huge difference. Also did a muffler delete, the engine screams at high rpm🤪. Lastly the 3.8 engine is very reliable, but I change the oil every 3k, Mobil 1, this motor is still in use in the later model Hyundai Palisades.
I now have 80k and never had any problems👍
I have a 2015 3.8 auto and I haven't experienced the TCS issue when I gun it. Love my car and I'm just hoping I can stay up on the maintenance to make it last. But mine only has 15K on it and the chrome inside is so cheap my only gripe.
mines a 2013 3.8 and it has 56k on it. maybe it just something the previous owners did, but it’s not that big of deal. and yes the chrome is super cheap lol
@@zachcook16 yeah with mine 2.0t auto bk1, it’s does the same thing tbh but when I cut off tcs it’s fine
2:18 YUPP me too . I feel like mine kinda backfires on me for some reason . Also the gear shifting thing as well but over all I love my car I literally have to exact car as u haha
exactly. absolutely love the car though
The new 2023 Nissan Fairlady Z coming is worth it. I have a stock 2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 automatic. I am at 71,000 miles. Based on all the research I did in 2020 and 2021 when all the quarantine started, the best options for the car are a built 2.0 engine by Travis at MT Motorsports, or have it LS swapped. The best Genesis Coupe 3.8 have been proven to reach above 600whp (wheel power). However, that is with a fully built 4.0L or 4.2L, which is extremely expensive based on what I have been told. The best 2.0 versions have reached 700whp, such as Brian Paul's car, and 850whp with nitrous, which is what BTR Racing did. I have not had any major issues with my car. I am keeping it stock for now. I hear tons of issues with turbo Genesis Coupe, and I also have no clue how people continue to blow them up and crash them.
I am working at a game company now and saving to get my own place someday. Now I am wondering if investing in the new Z is a better car option than the Genesis Coupe. I mean, I already know it is, and that car is going to have tons of modifications available. I anticipate those cars reaching 500 to 700whp easily, and much higher with built engines.
yeah i’ve talked with travis about putting a turbo on mine. and people wreck them and blow them because they abuse them lol. seen it happen a few times. however i’m thinking of maybe getting a 2022 brz/86 or switching over to american muscle not sure yet
@@zachcook16 If you go muscle, get a Corvette. Unless you can afford a Dodge Viper. Please no challenger or charge. No kitty cats. Or get a GR 86 and have it engine swapped. I could never get an accurate estimate from Travis. I talked to him once on FB, but he said to call. I can call, but it's not like I have the expenses to do anything immediately. One guy on youtube told me in the comments the customer's 511whp 3.8 engine was $8,000. And Justin in Hawaii with the blue twin turbo Genesis Coupe costed him $20,000 to have it built to 4.0 or 4.2. He told me that on FB when I asked. And that was also from Travis. I like the car, but I don't know what to do with it in the future. It LOOKS cool, and I even get complements with it being stock. The problem is the lack of horsepower and performance. 348hp is the fastest car I have been in though.
@@bikotheanimator6169 for muscle was thinking a 5.0 stang or a c6/7 vette. and travis quoted me around $8,000 for turbo with rebuilt internals if i provide all the oils, the kit, and everything. and likewise here i get a ton of compliments from people on the car. lots of people think i’m joking when i say it’s a hyundai
@@zachcook16 I was at a stoplight one time, and this guy in a newly purchased camaro (used camaro), looked over and said, "Is it as a fast as it looks?" I told him how much horsepower and it's not that fast. He said, "That's a sweet ass car," or something like that. His wife and kids were all in the car. Full family in a camaro hahah. I can't do that. I shall remain single. He was really interested in the car. I don't think he knew what it was. There was another time at a stoplight, and this guy asked me what year the car was, and I told him 2016. I am not sure he knew what the car was. That is what I like about it. It looks amazing each time I walk back to it after jogging at the park or coming from the grocery store. I just hate how slow and weak then engine is compared to all these insane cars now. Basic tunes and fuel are getting new cars to 500whp, which is my horsepower goal for the car someday, IF I decided to keep it. And thanks for letting me know what Travis said. So $8,000 plus the $3,000 to $4,000 (with guages) turbo kit from Remnant Performance? Does a new engine get shipped to you or a shop, or would you have to ship your motor to Travis to have it built? I am not sure I could do the second option as my daily.
@@bikotheanimator6169 well travis lives in the same city as me. so i’d just take the car to his shop and he’d do it
I’m in nyc and looking to get a 2013 with the 3.8 v6 22k miles. The only thing holding me back is the price being at $15k. I feel like this car market is crazy is the car even worth that much being over a decade old?
pretty good price though for a low mileage vehicle
Looking at a used one now. Going for 13k… Manual 6 speed 60k miles 3.8 V6. Thoughts?
go for it. i made this video a long time ago without having to much experience with gennys. i sold mine two months ago after having it for 3 years and putting a lot of work into it. great car for me and never had any mechanical issues. had a few cosmetic things that started to get messed up like the chrome pieces on the interior but other than that it was great. just be sure to keep up with regular maintenance and don’t cheap out on mods if that’s what you decide. good luck man!
You ain’t making 500hp with fbo. Auto 3.8 won’t make past 320whp. Manual can make 330-340whp. Even with boost you’re under 500whp
Underrated car but i like it that way tho lesser of us on the road.
my thought exactly
there is a ton more cf hoods than just those two
i mean yeah but not really good brands is all
i am european i am plening on getting one people here use android or should i get a honda acord what do you thinj should i get one ?
depends where in europe you are for 1. i mean i’m currently living in Europe so i kind of know how it is over here. an android will work fine with the car, but there are things to factor. like is this an import only in your country? or was there any of these manufactured for your country. getting parts for these cars in Europe would also be very hard. so i’d say get an accord or a european spec car
@@zachcook16 I am Eastern European the Genesis is faster than the acord I travel long distances between Citys so the spee. and the extra horses are important I read that you sold yours what do you drive now and did you stop making videos
@@nikichashadow at the end of the day the accord sounds like it will be a better fit for you in your situation. but yeah i sold mine. i just a drive an old VW Golf for now
@@zachcook16 thanks for the advice
2013 2.0t base model here... my iphone connects to the Bluetooth just fine
my phone connects to it, but i can’t play music off it. only phone calls
@@zachcook16 I can play music as well… you might not have it set to Bluetooth media when the music is on
If the genesis coupe isn't worth buying then what coupe is?
well the point of this video is that it is worth buying. compared to my friends who have Z’s, brz, and other similar sports coupe this car has a lot more better features, but like any car it has its quirks to
The new 2023 Nissan Fairlady Z coming is worth it. I have a stock 2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 automatic. I am at 71,000 miles. Based on all the research I did in 2020 and 2021 when all the quarantine started, the best options for the car are a built 2.0 engine by Travis at MT Motorsports, or have it LS swapped. The best Genesis Coupe 3.8 have been proven to reach above 600whp (wheel power). However, that is with a fully built 4.0L or 4.2L, which is extremely expensive based on what I have been told. The best 2.0 versions have reach 700whp, such as Brian Paul's car, and 850whp with nitrous, which is what BTR Racing did. I have not had any major issues with my car. I am keeping it stock for now. I hear tons of issues with turbo Genesis Coupe, and I also have no clue how people continue to blow them up and crash them.
This is false I have a 2016 genesis and none of these issues. How many miles is on that car and what trim. Must of bought it used. Also owned mine for 6 years. No comparison to a g37. There is also tons of hoods and carbon trunks.
that’s crazy bro. just my opinion and my experiences. bought this car with 54k on it and only owner was an old lady so it had a chill start to it’s life. cars been great to me the past few months. i am going to be getting rid of it soon though just because i want that manual transmission
how much miles now?
78,000
Bruh the Genesis has one of the best aftermarket communities out there... smh. Also those who are saying the 3.8s are blowing motors, if you take care of the car it will take care of you. Also noticed that the most common trim to blow a motor is the rspec while the premium being the least common.
yeah man tbh made this video a while ago without really digging to deep into things. def a lot more aftermarket than i knew about at the time, but also does have some different problems that i’ve come across
Interior: that's just bad care, I read a lot of people having that, but for real, it's just you not knowing how to take care of surfaces, mine still like day one. Radio: it's not true you can't play music from your phone, it works perfectly, again, if you do not know how things work, do not talk. Traction control: yes it is too much intrusive but it's not true the fact it comes back if you fully disable it, again, learn. Transmission: yes I do agree, while the hardware is solid and good, they lacked mostly on tuning it, specially in sport mode, it's too much conservative specially in downshifts. When it hangs too much it's time to change oil and filter of the tran. Engine: yes, totally love the 3.8 but please, get rid of that hot air intake, you are just losing power. Yes, overall it's a great GT car, wish they revive it under the N department, it would be a killer.
well you can’t deny the fact the interior is just cheap. i’m sure if you take great care of the car from the time it was manufactured to now it would be perfect. but the real fact is that most people don’t have that much time to care about always making sure it’s in mint condition. i didn’t buy this car new so it didn’t have the chance to be perfectly cared for it’s whole life. and yes the radio does work with a phone i messed that up. but with the traction control and transmission those are just problems of the car not being tuned to it’s best potential. my coupe has had all of its maintenance done on time and with the highest quality products i can get but it still has problems with it. overall great car and would recommend it for a beginner enthusiast and i agree it would be a killer under the ‘N’ line
@@zachcook16 clearly you do no thave experience with the so called "quality" german interiors XD to say the ones in the genny are cheap XD, my father 520 is just a mess everything self destruct except of the engine XD, not to mention what her ein europe is considered the "king" of quality, the golf
@@mark883nm i never said german interiors were better or not. but i do have experience with other interiors. even other hyundia interiors. my lincoln mkz has probably the nicest interior i’ve ever had and is only 3 years newer than my genny. and my 2015 sonata limited that i had before my genny had an interior that was wayyyyy nicer than the genny. the genny doesn’t have the worst interior i’ve seen in cars. definitely better than some competitors like the 350z and 2010-2014 mustangs, but also not the greatest
@@zachcook16 btw it's also true I saw differences in quality depending by country, for example in switzerland the don't get the handbrake covered with leather and the chromed button of it and for sure there is other stuff. I never had the occasion to see one US spec to know, but from videos and pics didn't seem a quality drop compared to euro/kspec. Anyway, for future, mostly becouse now we have this nice products that we didn't have in past. I use to clean specific interiors cleaner that reidratate also the plastic and use silica anti uv sealant for interiors, that way the plastic is protected by the damage of the sun(so it's the leather), hope it may help as I saw incredibly results also on my old tib with interiors already burned by sun in the years.
i have a 2013 premium and bluetooth connects to my iphone no problem. if you need help i can help you set it up
i finally figured it out. i’m selling the genny soon anyways though
Your saying there is not alot of aftermarket part; seriously bro there's so much u can do to these cars. for the transmission second gear lock out all u need is a mount if u add bushing these hold up to 700whp (be a man an drive a manual) no disrespect thou
yes and no. like i said lots of things you can do not a lot of options for each thing. and i would absolutely love to have had the manual but there were no manuals for sale with less than 85k miles when i was looking for mine
There’s a lot you can do, yes but limited in options to choose from. That is what he’s saying. There’s virtually no aftermarket headlight options (since Anzo has crafting quality issues). I mean take the taillights for example, how many brands do you know exist out there? Exhaust? Etc.
No it’s not worth buying at all (pls don’t buy anymore of them all the 90s jdm cars are extinct let’s not make the same mistake lmao)
haha for real. the pieces for these are already going up way to much
500hp fbo never happening
maybe not 500hp exact but i’d say you can get somewhat close. i know a few fbo who are 470+
Who Bc it’s hard to get 400 whp fbo tune 470 you gotta touch the motor, forced induction or nitrous
@@peytonchmielowski2663 well he claims he hasn’t touched the internals. he is fbo with alpha speed tune and i’ve seen the dynos. it is possible he touched the internals and is lying about it but i do think at least 450 is achievable
Look up stroker genesis 3.8. Guy is putting out like 430 whp
@@Mustangkid29 Ik but a stroker kit isn’t fbo
he does not even know the stats. . 🤣
How too end a youtube channel..lie
500 hp?! Lmao💀🤣
I didn’t even bother watching the vid lol , came straight to the comments
this guy is a dud
No
😭
spoiled boy lose youtube channel and takes the bus
bro commented 4 times…
Cringe video...
sorry boss, i’ll quit