2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan
 

I would like some input/opinion. :) Assume both cars come fully loaded (TL SH-AWD Tech) vs. (4.6 w/ Technology Package). Which car would you choose and why?

Update: I added another car into the mix: 2009 G37x AWD Sport

take over my 08 tl.

obviously the tl

what... u mean no to hyundai?

if by looks: I'd take the Genesis

I can't stand that fugly looking grill on the new TL

+1 to that, but then again, how reliable is the Genesis?

Hyundai is just as reliable as a Toyota. Where is my flamesuit!?!?

are they in the same price range?
if $$ is not the issue, I would pick TL~ and the first thing I would do is somehow cover up the grille

genesis... just because it's RWD.

and you couldn't do this with a TL:

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http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...81699eb0_o.jpg


(and i hate that TL grille/snout/whatever the hell that thing is growing on the front of it)

acura grill is horrible

pics pics

fully loaded TL with SH-AWD
suck it up with the ugly look

just spotted one on Hwy. 91 this morning.

if i don't care about resale value then prolly the genesis

If you car about car dynamics, then the Hyundai is a better choice. If you just want to satisfy your feature fetish, then Acura will win.

if you're not getting the car to showcase your status, I would get the genesis as well. I've seen the car in person and it looks way better than the new TL. I don't know about the reliability of these new cars but all my friends (and my mom) who owned a Hyundai never had a problem with them. One friend who has a Hyundai Sonata and during the 4 years of lease has never done a single maintenance other than 3 oil changes. Nothing wrong ever happened to the car.

If only the TL came looking like this, grill inspired by the late 90s RL
* Changed the ugly Chrome 2-piece into a 1=piece
* Deleted the Acura shield of UGLY
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...bb5revised.jpg
Yes, I got bored and am doing everything to avoid studying.

Original:
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I'd pick the TL just for resale value. Even if you kept it for close to twenty years, they will still hold a decent value. (Example : Acura Legend 91+)

TL- Black with burgundy interior, 20s, Kit, Drop. I've seen one before and it looks really good.

I'm being baised though. I've yet to see a Genesis that appeals to me.

the new TL is actually very nice

I'd pick the genesis, but really, it doesn't matter what I pick.

take them both out on the road, compare prices options, everything.

I hear the stereo in the Genesis is amazing! try that out for sure.

Genesis, too many TL on the road already, make me wanna puke

THe Genesis looks way more gangsta than a TL. I will pick a a Genesis Sedan.... 5 years warranty

u can change the front grill but u cant change the trunk hahaha but yea id probably have the genesis cuz Tl is just too ugly

No comparison, Genesis for sure, you kidding?

TL.
Just because I drive a 3G, I gotta support all TL's. HAhaaha.

TL SH AWD w Tech = 49,815

Genesis 4.6L Tech = 48,995

I would take the Genesis any day of the week. The TL has great appointments and a very good AWD system, but it really does look that bad. And not just the front, the rear is a mish-mash of design elements too.

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/rev...arter_view.jpg

Wayyy too busy.

The Genesis has an elegance to it and feel of a much more expensive luxury car. It really feels like it should cost more then $50g's.

Hopefully people can look past the badge and at least try taking it for a spin.

Kev