FR-S and Genesis
 

When I was going for a new car last August I had narrowed it down to two. FR-S and Genesis. I went with the FR-S and didn't think twice about the Genesis... until about three months ago when I did.

I already knew what the FR-S is good at and where it lacks. It's a lot of fun and quite a head turner. It's also quite deceptive looking to your average Joe/Jane. People would always say "It must be really fast!" and I would just laugh it off and tell them that it was quick at best.

Now, to make one thing clear so this doesn't become a hate thread, I still have my FR-S and will not be selling it.

With that said, I bought a Genesis 3.8 Track last week. Why? I wanted what I didn't buy a year ago. I can't say that I'm 100% satisfied with the Genesis but it's a faster, smoother ride. The clutch is decent but the gear box is a bit clunky. The traction control is not as good as the FR-S but when you shut it off you are far less likely to lose control than when you turn it off in the FR-S. I'm still getting used to the lower redline but it'll be ok. Interior is no contest and goes to the Genesis. Exterior win obviously goes to the FR-S but the Genesis does look more "adult" than the youth appeal of the FR-S. Handling goes to the FR-S but the Genesis is no slouch.

They really are in completely different categories even though they always get lumped together. I know most people realistically can't have both in their driveway, but if you are able to then go for it.

I recently test drove one. It happened to be the turbo automatic version. Imo it wasn't what I was expecting power wise. Could be because it was an auto. But when ever I tried to build boost it would shift even in manual mode. In a straight line it was quick. Still felt like a tank. As for interior I wish some of the things came standard for the frs. I told myself I wouldn't miss the moon roof. ( I'm in orrgon, it rains like 10 months of the year) and here I find myself wanting a moon roof. If I were to get another car. I would personally get an s2k.

I test drove the manual 2.0 T, it was quite weak. I test drove the 3.8 Automatic and it was full of power, however it doesn't slip on making aggressive turns like you do in the FRS. That's what I liked about the FRS, the easy oversteer.

Genesis and FR-S are too different in characteristic. But if you are a driver type of person, you wouldn't appreciate Genesis that much.

If you are looking for RWD sport car, convertible, and power together. Why not a used Lexus SC ? that thing is V8 powered, and all the luxurious you need.

I totally agree with Chen, a more driver car would be the S2K. S2K is the best of both worlds (Miata + FRS) together

I was actually looking at people who went FI on a 3.8 geneis. Put close to 420whp isn't to shabby. That would be something I would consider.

Edit- bigger rear sways should fix that oversteer issue the Genesis doesn't have.

There is a section for "VS" threads. This belongs there.

i work for hyundai..

that being said, i LOVE my BRZ..

the genesis coupes is considered a grand touring vehicle, very heavy and not nimble.
best bang for your buck though..

You live in rainy state, and want a convertible?

It's nice that you get to have both. I also test drove the Gen coupes and only went with the BRZ for the price and fun factor. I'll agree that the 2.0T is a joke, but the 3.8 was a much more impressive beast. Nonetheless, it was just too big and heavy for me. I wanted my first manual car to be lightweight and nimble.

We already have a thread for this....what is with all these pointless posts in general lately?

Yup. No reason. Just want one.

The Genesis isn't a very good value. You can get a Mustang or a Camaro with a V8 for the same price as the 3.8. If you're going to be driving a larger car, you might as well get something that has 400+ horsepower.

That's what I was going to say. Prices for the 2014 mustang gt are dropping fast. For the same price you get a faster car that is easier to modify, has better build quality, better resale value, and is better looking(imo).

genesis is a nice car, i really liked it. but doesnt handle like the frs. because of the weight and the weight distribution.

its really not a bad car, its up to the taste of each person. it took me 3 years to decide witch car i really wanted, i have looked the genesis, mustang and the frs.

i went with the frs, just because i really really like how it handle in the corner.