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Originally Posted by Guff
If you like the GenCoupe, then buy it. Most of us don't want to drive a near-3400lb boat with 274HP.
I have my heavy ass Supra with 550hp for that....
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I agree for someone who wants to auto-X/hit the track 2-3 weekends a month, the GC might be heavier than what you want. But for a fun DD, I don't see the issue. The weight fits right inline with its competitors if not a bit lighter than them by ~200-300 pounds (Mustang V6, Camaro V6, G37, Challenger...etc.). Not really in the same class as the BRZ performance/design wise, but it is price wise. For the segment the car is designed for, it really isn't overweight (GT type car). Sure it would be awesome if it was closer to 3000 lbs even. But that would require lighter weight materials which are more $$$. I think Hyundai has done a great job balancing cost and performance.
The next redesign for the coupe in '16/'17 will hopefully shed some weight and use its own chassis.
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Originally Posted by Zgrinch
I know I'm sounding like a broken wheel, but frankly the car is ugly *period, Exclamation point*
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You know Zgrinch, I thought the same when I first saw it. But the looks have grown on me. I finally saw one this weekend in black and it looks very nice in person. I wouldn't totally cast it off by looks. But with most things, it is up to personal preference. Just might not be your thing, and that is ok.
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Originally Posted by Indestruct
What is wrong with your 370z? IMHO 370z >>>> Hyundai
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Depends if the OP needs a back seat to fit a little person (i.e. a child). 370Z is a great car, but not the most practical if it is your only car. The GC at least gives you the sporty coupe, but still makes it somewhat useable on a daily basis.
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Originally Posted by MRZ415
i HATE TO SAY IT .. but I really dislike how the new GenCoupe Looks ..
The front lights ... hood ... everything in the front looks too busy...
the Last GenCoupe looked better IMO ... Less is more ...
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For me, I actually like the new '13 GC over the old GC. The new one looks worlds better to me. Now looking back at the old one, it looks too much like a Tiburon to me. I like the more aggressive looks of the '13. YMMV.
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Originally Posted by Grateful Dave
Then go buy that ugly 2013 Genesis coupe! I saw this guy make a left turn at a light while punching it, the car leaned like it was a sailboat and it also sounded like crap.
Some people just don't get it about the GT86/FR-S or BRZ. It is a true concept car. There are reasons why it is, the way it is. Mr. Toyoda and Tada San know about cars, and they had certain concepts and criteria that this car was going to be about. If you don't like these concepts, go buy something else.
I'm waiting for my FR-S!!
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Looks quite capable to me. Not sure what you mean by it leaning like a sailboat or the exhaust sounding like "crap." If you want to track, just get the R-Spec or the track package.
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That new '13 GC 3.8 exhaust is heavenly for a stock exhaust. Have you heard it yet? Guess you don't like good sounding exhausts.
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Originally Posted by arkybrz
It has possibly the worst manual transmission I've ever driven: it can't shift smoothly, revs hang b/w shifts, rubbery feel. It's awful.
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The new manual transmission is worlds better than the old GC. Much better improvement, but it isn't completely refined. So I agree it isn't 100%.