@@wigletron2846yeah it a head scratcher for sure. Those first time ever car owner don’t even know themselves well enough. More reason to consider non-performance oriented car
@@edgaryzen4925 if someone really wanted to learn on a rwd platform something like an FRS would be better. But even then it's still 200hp in a car that likes to rotate.
I had a 2.0t manual that got me through college. Very fun car outside of the terrible rev hang & the heaviest clutch I've ever felt in a sports car lol
@kevino2578 based on the forums, you can fix the rev hang with a lightweight flywheel but can't do much about that clutch. If you really want a manual I'd say shop around
i had a 2010 BK1 turbo.....THAT car made driving fun for me and it taught me not to disable TC after a rainstorm after i tried to powerslide into a left turn and then it whipsawed in the opposite direction and almost hit an electrical pole. With the ensuing mediocre fodder i had to drive i appreciate this car so much more
I had a very similar experience with mine. Don't know why I insisted on driving with TC off no matter what. Almost hit a pole while I slid onto the town green lol
I haven't seen one of these since probably 2016. The Korean Mustang got cheap really fast, blatted down the road on broken suspension, and either blew up or got wrecked by someone who thought they were a better driver than they were. Now that Hyundai has made a name for itself it should try the Korean Mustang thing again. This would be a good first car. Less cool than a Mustang which is a good thing. Enough power to learn how to control power and a reasonably well-sorted chassis. I can't imagine keeping a full Autozone car wash product aisle in the trunk of a Hyundai.
Depends where you live like where I'm at these cars are still in the process of all getting destroyed on eBay coilovers with home Depot exhaust and eBay tint
06:03 - Please note the holder is just a reader and does not charge the battery. Its only used when the battery on the key fob dies, and you'll only be able to start the car by inserting the (dead) keyfob in this slot.
Couldn't agree more. This is a *terrible* first car. Especially since the traction control is a bit too aggressive. So idiot Zoomers who can't handle a RWD vehicle tend to turn it off and then proceed to crash it. Check out the /r/GenesisCoupe subreddit. Every single week someone crashes one. Which is why they're now $15-20K cars, when just a few years back you could get a decent one for $6-7K. I'm planning on hanging onto my 3.8 for the next decade so I can sell it for $50k lol.
Can't complain about those power numbers for a first car. Not to brag but I was pushing a blistering 110HP Honda Fit when I got my license, but we all can't be so lucky 😂
@@horusmorus5588 Unfortunately I had an auto, but it's truly a blast to drive (especially in the city). Steering is insanely direct, braking is easy, and you can also definitely tell how rigid the chassis is at all times. I would've probably kept the car had it been manual, but one of my main personal gripes was the fact that it doesn't isolate you from the road very well when you want that. Another personal opinion I have was that it's not the most confidence-inspiring on the highway due to its small footprint and the fact that a decent gust of wind is enough to require a correction in the steering. Also I didn't really get good fuel economy (23city/27 highway) and never found out why, but that was probably just my individual case as people consistently get 30+ hwy
Also make sure you inspect the hatch and spare tire well thoroughly for any signs of water leaks as it's really common, also the rear quarters tend to be the first things to rust
My fit just died recently loved the car so much and actually bought a 2015 genesis coupe miss my fit but glad I’m in something sportier and fun to drive
I owned a 2003 Tiburon for 15years and put 250k miles on it. In my opinion the Tiburon & Genesis were of Hyundai's best cars. While I drive an SUV now.. I would really like a nice quick fun coupe to play with that is reasonably inexpensive. I'd pick it up in manual 6 speed. I think this light car matched with the naturally aspirated 3.8 v6 is such a win. I kinda wish it was a hatchback
If you're thinking about buying one just do it. I've owned my 2014 ultimate for 6+ years now. Beat on it daily and never had a check engine light or any reason to go to the dealer. Still a solid car with 100k miles and being 10 years old.
The Q: Why didn't Genesis bring back the coupe and give it a bigger engine? The A: They did bring back the coupe but it is not a coupe. lol that was funny thanks for that.
@@DroneMee Reading it now, I see it doesn’t make much sense. What I was trying to say was that Hyundai made a Genesis sedan with a 5.0 and 3.8 option. I feel like you knew that though and chose to be a dick for literally no reason at all but for your own amusement.
@mrmessedupbrainify to offend you wasn't the point. Pointing out the funny oxymoron was. Hence the light hearted statement at the end. You don't have to choose to be offended my dude. Have a good day!
@@DroneMee You pointed out my mistake and then said “lol that was funny thanks for that” … ? Like bro just save your energy. How am I supposed to tell whether you’re being sarcastic or not ? I’m not offended, I’m tired of people like you
The Genesis and Veloster are definitely interesting sports cars from Hyundai, but I would stay away from the brand personally.. but yeah, if you don't intend to keep it long or put any money into it you can still turn heads with something unique. ("whoa, what is that car?") A clean example of a 2016 Genesis will probably be sold for 1/3 of its original sticker price today ... only 7 years later.
"sTaY aWaY fRoM tHe BrAnD" is outdated thinking when well-established brands like Ford, GM, and even Honda have famous fail points. In other words, the Genesis is in league with the others.
@@doug6191 In the case of this it's understandable with insurance rates up thanks to the Kia boyz you can literally steal a Kia with a USB cable and the fact that Hyundai has issues with both engine and transmission I can understand the bad reputation
@@doug6191 The reputation a vast portion of modern kias have picked up is fairly nice for the price vehicles. That have major mechanical failure 10,000 mi after the warranty is up
@TwoDollarGararge The Genesis isn't affected by the USB ignition stuff and the brand ranks mid-pack with CR, in league with brands like Acura, Subaru, Volvo, Ford... They're above Chevy, VW, and well above Mercedes.
Absolutely not a good first car. Absolutely a good first sports car. IF you have mechanical sympathy and know how to change the oil...and do it religiously!
Reliability a big concern. Plus for this price point you can get an infity Q50 or G37 if you can find one that isnt clapped out. I think an Accord coupe is a better option unless you really need to rwd.
I bought aHyundai genesis couple in 2018 for a used 2015 ultimate edition from a dealership, paid 22,500 dollars with 22,000 miles and still have it. Issues so far are screen software doesn’t load bluelink.
Two bad drivers doesn't mean the car is bad, it just means that two bad drivers failed to exercise control of their cars. My buddy wrecked his Toyota Camry, that doesn't mean the Camry is a bad car. My high school car had no safety equipment beyond seat belts and had four unassisted drum brakes but I didn't crash it.
@@Psythikthis applies especially the people who go out and buy a 2020 C8 not realizing that driving a mid-engine car is vastly different from driving a Civic
Just had a ride in a gorgeous 2013 3.8L 8spd auto with strait pipes, no cats,no mufflers... Hella loud, sounded like a beast, but accelerated with little authority... I was shocked how slow it was Would Never have guessed that was 349hp as it felt more like 250-275 max......could have been the exhaust delete or the auto tranny but it was Not a fast car...just a loud one.
I have a 2013 r spec i bought it used last year and its ben in the shop alot but manly cus previous owner messed alot of stuff up but its getting takin care of no longer has down syndrome and it has a rust free frame p.s got it from nj now its in upstate ny lol yes it will be drivin in thr snow its my daily annd its pushing 430hp atm
@@TwoDollarGararge The clutch takes a little bit longer to learn in this car compared to other manuals I've driven, but even then it really isn't that difficult to get the hang of. And in a car like this you *really* need a manual to get the most enjoyment out of it.
@@Psythik it doesn't matter they're cheap manuals so that's an acceptable fault they will all be used abused and thrown out More than likely wrapped around poles
So many of these Genesis cars get their badges swapped or deleted, more so than most cars. Likely because owners are ashamed to drive a Hyundai lol. Also cringe warning at 1:58
True; nobody wants to admit that their kickass sports car is a Hyundai. I swapped my badges too, and every Genny I've seen on the road (except one) has done the same lol
I'd be surprised if you're still doing these videos, but if you are, please go buy a decent camera. Or at least a cell phone that has a good camera. This is unwatchable.
Thinking 340hp as a 1st car seems insane to me
Me too. 340hp rear wheel drive is too much for a first car. Not to mention the insurance costs for a teen driver.
You'll either figure out how to control it or you won't have it for long.
@@wigletron2846yeah it a head scratcher for sure. Those first time ever car owner don’t even know themselves well enough. More reason to consider non-performance oriented car
You'll either figure out how to handle that kind of power or you will wreck it
@@edgaryzen4925 if someone really wanted to learn on a rwd platform something like an FRS would be better. But even then it's still 200hp in a car that likes to rotate.
I had a 2.0t manual that got me through college. Very fun car outside of the terrible rev hang & the heaviest clutch I've ever felt in a sports car lol
test drove a 2.0 R-Spec.......i spent more time stalling it than actually driving it
Would you recommend a 2.0t automatic? I'd rather have a manual but I found a great deal on a 2013 2.0t auto
@kevino2578 based on the forums, you can fix the rev hang with a lightweight flywheel but can't do much about that clutch. If you really want a manual I'd say shop around
@@kevino2578 mine was a 2.0t automatic...the '13 had a much better automatic
@pontiacGXPfan is there a big difference between the 2.0 and 3.8? I know the 2.0 has 274 hp hoping it's still pretty quick
i had a 2010 BK1 turbo.....THAT car made driving fun for me and it taught me not to disable TC after a rainstorm after i tried to powerslide into a left turn and then it whipsawed in the opposite direction and almost hit an electrical pole. With the ensuing mediocre fodder i had to drive i appreciate this car so much more
I had a very similar experience with mine. Don't know why I insisted on driving with TC off no matter what. Almost hit a pole while I slid onto the town green lol
I haven't seen one of these since probably 2016. The Korean Mustang got cheap really fast, blatted down the road on broken suspension, and either blew up or got wrecked by someone who thought they were a better driver than they were. Now that Hyundai has made a name for itself it should try the Korean Mustang thing again. This would be a good first car. Less cool than a Mustang which is a good thing. Enough power to learn how to control power and a reasonably well-sorted chassis.
I can't imagine keeping a full Autozone car wash product aisle in the trunk of a Hyundai.
Depends where you live like where I'm at these cars are still in the process of all getting destroyed on eBay coilovers with home Depot exhaust and eBay tint
Why do you like mustang so much they're over rated. This is the Korean frs
06:03 - Please note the holder is just a reader and does not charge the battery. Its only used when the battery on the key fob dies, and you'll only be able to start the car by inserting the (dead) keyfob in this slot.
Great first car to wrap around a tree lol
Those cars always exist it used to be Fox body mustangs and miatas now it's Genesis coupes 350z and g35s
Couldn't agree more. This is a *terrible* first car. Especially since the traction control is a bit too aggressive. So idiot Zoomers who can't handle a RWD vehicle tend to turn it off and then proceed to crash it. Check out the /r/GenesisCoupe subreddit. Every single week someone crashes one. Which is why they're now $15-20K cars, when just a few years back you could get a decent one for $6-7K. I'm planning on hanging onto my 3.8 for the next decade so I can sell it for $50k lol.
Can't complain about those power numbers for a first car. Not to brag but I was pushing a blistering 110HP Honda Fit when I got my license, but we all can't be so lucky 😂
How was the driving experience with the fit? im eyeballing a manual fit as my first car
Honda fits are fantastic they're the definition of slow car fast
@@horusmorus5588 Unfortunately I had an auto, but it's truly a blast to drive (especially in the city). Steering is insanely direct, braking is easy, and you can also definitely tell how rigid the chassis is at all times. I would've probably kept the car had it been manual, but one of my main personal gripes was the fact that it doesn't isolate you from the road very well when you want that. Another personal opinion I have was that it's not the most confidence-inspiring on the highway due to its small footprint and the fact that a decent gust of wind is enough to require a correction in the steering. Also I didn't really get good fuel economy (23city/27 highway) and never found out why, but that was probably just my individual case as people consistently get 30+ hwy
Also make sure you inspect the hatch and spare tire well thoroughly for any signs of water leaks as it's really common, also the rear quarters tend to be the first things to rust
My fit just died recently loved the car so much and actually bought a 2015 genesis coupe miss my fit but glad I’m in something sportier and fun to drive
I owned a 2003 Tiburon for 15years and put 250k miles on it.
In my opinion the Tiburon & Genesis were of Hyundai's best cars.
While I drive an SUV now.. I would really like a nice quick fun coupe to play with that is reasonably inexpensive. I'd pick it up in manual 6 speed.
I think this light car matched with the naturally aspirated 3.8 v6 is such a win. I kinda wish it was a hatchback
I really like this car and will buy one later. V6 NA manual for me. I am not into turbos at all
@@Brian_Eugene_LeeThe Genesis brand didn't exist yet when this car was on sale
tell me about it......EVERYBODY from the factory is sticking turbos in everything now
Hyundai genesis coupe is in underrated sport car
And the best part is that it's about $5000 cheaper than comparable sports cars. Gennies are the deal of the decade.
@@Psythik yep exactly
Those use to be cheap but now they are upwards of $10k and nearly 20k for a clean 3.8, in California at least.
That's weird it's a $3,000 marketplace special in New Jersey
@@TwoDollarGarargerust
Same here in Canada wtf
@@TwoDollarGarargewhat part of Jersey u seeing this?
@@TwoDollarGarargewhat part of Jersey u seeing this?
one of my fav videos of the car i love great commentary!
That hole you put the key in is not a charger. If your fob battery dies, you put the key in the slot and you can still drive.
Yeah... the FOB has a regular battery... not wirelessly chargeable. He lost me at that point.
If you're thinking about buying one just do it. I've owned my 2014 ultimate for 6+ years now. Beat on it daily and never had a check engine light or any reason to go to the dealer. Still a solid car with 100k miles and being 10 years old.
Get the stick shift ultimate package tho...
340 as a first car? I get in trouble with my 250hp p71
such a shame they discontinued this car they were rly nice...i seriously consered buying one new...they were a bargin in some markets
I wonder why Genesis never reintroduced the coupe or even gave it the 4.6 or 5.0 R-Spec?
They did, but unfortunately never came in the coupe. They made a 5.0 Hyundai Genesis sedan as well as a 3.8 I believe.
The Q: Why didn't Genesis bring back the coupe and give it a bigger engine?
The A: They did bring back the coupe but it is not a coupe.
lol that was funny thanks for that.
@@DroneMee Reading it now, I see it doesn’t make much sense. What I was trying to say was that Hyundai made a Genesis sedan with a 5.0 and 3.8 option. I feel like you knew that though and chose to be a dick for literally no reason at all but for your own amusement.
@mrmessedupbrainify to offend you wasn't the point. Pointing out the funny oxymoron was. Hence the light hearted statement at the end.
You don't have to choose to be offended my dude. Have a good day!
@@DroneMee You pointed out my mistake and then said “lol that was funny thanks for that” … ? Like bro just save your energy. How am I supposed to tell whether you’re being sarcastic or not ? I’m not offended, I’m tired of people like you
First time seeing this guy and I love him +2 sub
I daily drive a 3.8 2016 genesis coupe ultimate , love everything about it never had an any problems!
Drove one of those on a test drive a while back, the 2.0, not bad
Zack where oh where can I get such a chiseled jaw line
Shame we'll never know, damn lawsuits
I'm so happy to see that you're finally reviewing my car! Shame that it's an automatic, though!
Does not charge the keyfob. For starting the vehicle if fob is dead.
I am the first owner of my 2016 gen coupe, Love the car, so sad how under rated these cars are! they are rare, and getting even rarer.
real asf with the 7th period math joke 7:24
The Genesis and Veloster are definitely interesting sports cars from Hyundai, but I would stay away from the brand personally.. but yeah, if you don't intend to keep it long or put any money into it you can still turn heads with something unique. ("whoa, what is that car?")
A clean example of a 2016 Genesis will probably be sold for 1/3 of its original sticker price today ... only 7 years later.
Give it about 10 years they will all be clapped
"sTaY aWaY fRoM tHe BrAnD" is outdated thinking when well-established brands like Ford, GM, and even Honda have famous fail points. In other words, the Genesis is in league with the others.
@@doug6191 In the case of this it's understandable with insurance rates up thanks to the Kia boyz you can literally steal a Kia with a USB cable and the fact that Hyundai has issues with both engine and transmission I can understand the bad reputation
@@doug6191 The reputation a vast portion of modern kias have picked up is fairly nice for the price vehicles. That have major mechanical failure 10,000 mi after the warranty is up
@TwoDollarGararge The Genesis isn't affected by the USB ignition stuff and the brand ranks mid-pack with CR, in league with brands like Acura, Subaru, Volvo, Ford... They're above Chevy, VW, and well above Mercedes.
As someone who got this car as my first car, I can confidently say don’t do it, I crashed trying to drift 😂😭
skill issue
Absolutely not a good first car.
Absolutely a good first sports car. IF you have mechanical sympathy and know how to change the oil...and do it religiously!
I'm surprised these aren't all clapped out and destroyed yet
Many are that I’ve seen.
Can you tell me if my car vibrates when starting the engine? How else to recover?
Reliability a big concern. Plus for this price point you can get an infity Q50 or G37 if you can find one that isnt clapped out. I think an Accord coupe is a better option unless you really need to rwd.
Are all years of the Genesis Coupe really unreliable?
I bought aHyundai genesis couple in 2018 for a used 2015 ultimate edition from a dealership, paid 22,500 dollars with 22,000 miles and still have it. Issues so far are screen software doesn’t load bluelink.
Hyundai scoupe to tiburon to genesis coupe to veloster to no more coupes from hyundai (unless you count vision 74)
which will be considerably more expensive and no manual
These are NOT a good first car. I knew 2 kids that had these in Highschool back around 2014 and both of them crashed them. One died in the crash.
Two bad drivers doesn't mean the car is bad, it just means that two bad drivers failed to exercise control of their cars. My buddy wrecked his Toyota Camry, that doesn't mean the Camry is a bad car. My high school car had no safety equipment beyond seat belts and had four unassisted drum brakes but I didn't crash it.
@@bwofficial1776 First car owners are all bad drivers lol
Good for the person or good for the parents coming from a rational adult get a Volvo if you're a 17-year-old get an SN95 GT mustang
Good for the person or good for the parents coming from a rational adult get a Volvo if you're a 17-year-old get an SN95 GT mustang
@@Psythikthis applies especially the people who go out and buy a 2020 C8 not realizing that driving a mid-engine car is vastly different from driving a Civic
How do you enable bluetooth in this car been trying a while now?
Can someone explain in detail what the throttle lag mod that’s equipped on this car is exactly? 3:50
Just had a ride in a gorgeous 2013 3.8L 8spd auto with strait pipes, no cats,no mufflers... Hella loud, sounded like a beast, but accelerated with little authority... I was shocked how slow it was Would Never have guessed that was 349hp as it felt more like 250-275 max......could have been the exhaust delete or the auto tranny but it was Not a fast car...just a loud one.
Pretty cool besides the near-guaranteed engine replacement and rebuilt title
Can this beat a stock 340i?
Who cares?
At least it’s not expensive
I have a 2013 r spec i bought it used last year and its ben in the shop alot but manly cus previous owner messed alot of stuff up but its getting takin care of no longer has down syndrome and it has a rust free frame p.s got it from nj now its in upstate ny lol yes it will be drivin in thr snow its my daily annd its pushing 430hp atm
good
No a good first car would be an acura tl 04-07
Why he dress up the automatic to look like a manual lol
He can’t drive stick but wants to look the part
@@phillyspitta8147I never got that if you don't drive stick it's honestly not hard just be fine with the manual
@@TwoDollarGararge The clutch takes a little bit longer to learn in this car compared to other manuals I've driven, but even then it really isn't that difficult to get the hang of. And in a car like this you *really* need a manual to get the most enjoyment out of it.
@@Psythik it doesn't matter they're cheap manuals so that's an acceptable fault they will all be used abused and thrown out More than likely wrapped around poles
Rep VQ😎
So many of these Genesis cars get their badges swapped or deleted, more so than most cars. Likely because owners are ashamed to drive a Hyundai lol. Also cringe warning at 1:58
True; nobody wants to admit that their kickass sports car is a Hyundai. I swapped my badges too, and every Genny I've seen on the road (except one) has done the same lol
Funny, I never saw that in my area.
I'd be surprised if you're still doing these videos, but if you are, please go buy a decent camera. Or at least a cell phone that has a good camera. This is unwatchable.
Also, worst advice ever for a first car. Good way to get kids killed.
Not a manual, not reliable, probably an awful starter sports car