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Originally Posted by pastuch
I just got back from test driving the 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium (Canada). They didn't have any R-specs yet.
Quick review:
The M6 transmission is dramatically improved over the previous generation. Shifts are crisp, the clutch has much more progressive travel. I can honestly say it has a better manual transmission than an Infiniti G37. Not as good as the BMW 328 or 335 but that's no surprise. Way better than the Mustang.
Steering is okay, I don't think they changed much but make the radius smaller. I pretty much hate all forms of electric power steering, I want Rack and Pinion like in my 1990 Miata but it's a dead dream.
The leather is a big improvement, a lot more durable looking and feeling. The upgraded soft touch leather on all the places you put your hands and arms is great.
The dash and touch screen are pretty awesome, the bluetooth pairing, premium sound and overall fit and finish is a giant leap from the old car. I look at what Hyundai has accomplished with their new user interface and I want to slap the idiots that design BMWs I-drive.
Paint quality was awful, but I feel that way about every new car I look at. I swear I could see gold rust specs in the paint and orange peel all over the place. Unfortunately I've seen this on brand new $60000 BMWs too. Paint in general is shit now.
Conclusion:
Dollar for dollar, a Base, Premium or R-spec each offer compelling value over the Scion FR-S. I'll probably like the FR-S more based strictly on size but the mass market are going to buy Hyundais. They are dominating the Canadian market from 20 to 30. There are GCs EVERYWHERE in Ottawa.
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AGREED! if its as good as you say it is...but i remember the last time i drove a 2010 model and it was suppose to be 300hp ...that thing felt like a pos honda civic...hoping the exterior improvements match the engineering improvements....
other then that $25k for a scion frs! haha HELLO...pre-owned bmw 335i coupe
jeremy out...