vr4operator over at the 3SI forums has test driven a 3.8L coupe, and he loves it. He also had high praises about the ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission, which includes the convenient wheel mounted paddle shifters. Also of note, the driver is 6’2″ and 230lb and he said he fit perfectly in there, with plenty of room. Read the original thread here! Remember, if you have any news or tips, send them in to us by clicking “Contact Us” on the top right corner! Click “Read More” for the photos.

The best thing off the bat was the handling. Super responsive to my inputs and it held the road very well for the conditions. It should be known when I test drive, I beat it like a rental…

mmarshall over at the ClubLexus forums has written about his thoughs over the Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track. Overall, a great car for the money, with an interior that could be improved, and with a great feel and sense of connectiveness on the road. He also very much likes the 6-speed auto, but hey enough of my non-sense. Click here for the full review.

As I mentioned above, not many Genesis Coupes are in stock right now. A Hyundai shop fairly close to my house had an automatic, silver/Black leather, 3.8 Track model ready to go, and offered a solo test-drive, without a salesman riding along, so I jumped at the chance (I knew a number of several CL members were waiting for a review). 

Looks like a fellow Genesis Coupe enthusiast went to go test drive one in New Mexico, and was encouraged by the dealer to, er, drive quickly. He was pulled over by a cop, clocked at 87 in a 55 and was given the choice of paying the $200 fine or going to court. Otherwise, he, like many others were intoxicated by the croon of the v6; however he was not impressed with the quality of the interior. More details at VWvortex, here.

After those words were pronounced, suddenly, the inner gorilla that inhabits every car enthusiast took over my brain and my right foot. All of a sudden I was doing 90… 100… 110… 120. There was light traffic but still, what the heck was I thinking? Pure madness!! the sound of the engine and the exhaust at WOT was intoxicating. 15 mins later I see a brand new STI driving unusually slow on the far left lane. After slowing down and being right next to him for about 2 mins, I saw the open road again and started to accelerate just to be pulled over by a state trooper that was on the far right lane behind an 18-wheeler driving in the middle lane.