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I just got back from driving a new 2013 3.8 Track model Genesis Coupe.
A few random thoughts:
1) The car looks far better in person than it does in pictures. The car I drove was red and red looks amazing on it. They had a white Genesis Coupe at the dealership as well (which was the color I thought I might want to buy if I go that route), but the red looked better to me at least.
2) Performance wise, it was no slouch. The car only had 20 miles on it when I left the lot, and because of this, I didn't want to over rev the car, but I did run up to the 5000-6000 rpm range. Jumping onto the interstate on ramp, I got up to 100 mph as I merged and it got there really quickly. Seems as fast in a straight line as my NSX.
3) Handling and stopping was great, as one might imagine with a Track model with Brembo brakes, 19" wheels and 140 treadwear Bridgestone RE050 tires. Those tires will sure cost some big $$$ to replace (in probably less than 8000 miles).
4) The interior was very nice...far nicer than the interior in the BRZ I looked at (through the window) last week (at the stupid dealership who invited me to test drive it and wouldn't even let me sit in the car and wouldn't even open the door for me to look in).
Overall, the Genesis Coupe is a pretty darn good car. The car I drove did sticker for $34k, so if I happen to choose this car over the BRZ, I'd most likely go with a 2.0T R-Spec which still has the 19" wheels and Brembo brakes, but only cost about $27k.
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