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Old 12-03-2014, 06:21 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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I drive a Buick Lucerne right now, looking forward to replacing it.

The Genesis is definitely a car that looks like something, a stylish enough ride, even with the non-prestige brand. Not terribly expensive, and has a decent amount of power.

How is it as far as ride, and dependability, particularly in comparison to what I have now?

Is it decent in bad weather, which we have enough of here in western PA?
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:24 PM
 
Location: 42°22'55.2"N 71°24'46.8"W
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Isn't the Genesis RWD? I wouldn't buy that as my daily driver with the winters we get here in the northeast.
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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There is an AWD option.
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:41 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Isn't the Genesis RWD? I wouldn't buy that as my daily driver with the winters we get here in the northeast.
I drove a rear drive Roadmaster for years, as well as rear drive Electras and Chevy Belairs for many winters without problems.

A heavy enough car can operate well in the winter, even without the engine over the drive wheels.
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:50 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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The sedan has optional AWD for the lower trim. Hyundai is a good brand these days, judging by experience. No reliability issues and a very good value as far as packages go. They do ride a little slushy but some people call that plushy.
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:54 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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The Genesis is a solid choice with the new for 2015 redesign being quite nice. The first generation cars are good too but the new one is up there.
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Old 12-03-2014, 08:34 PM
 
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2015 Is the first year for awd. I would wonder how it is vs x drive or 4matic or the legendary quartto
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Old 12-03-2014, 08:59 PM
 
Location: Prosper
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The LaCrosse would be the successor to the Lucerne, and even though there isn't a V8 option, the 3.6l in the LaCrosse actually makes more horsepower than the old 4.6 Northstar did.

I'd test drive the LaCrosse and the Genesis and see which you like better.
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Old 12-03-2014, 11:04 PM
 
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A friend has had two, he leases due to having a business and tax benefits. Has been very pleased with the cars. Seems like it is a luxury car for people who don't care what brand car they are seen in, just want the luxury features. Handling might not be as good as a BMW or MB, but then the price makes up for that.
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Old 12-04-2014, 05:01 AM
 
Location: Floribama
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Check out the Azera too, you might be able to negotiate a better deal on one of those.
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