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Originally Posted by RCtennis3811
Awesome write-up and comparison, but also welcome back to BMW!
I had a 2015 Hyundai Genesis (aka the G80) that I traded in for a 2020 330i. I purchased it new when it hit the dealer in 2014 and put 97K miles on it. The car was an absolute steal of vehicle; super-solid build quality, extremely quiet, and just a joy to have. It was just too big of a vehicle for me. I was really close to getting a G70, but the 2 things that held me back were the small 8" infotainment screen and the less-than-stellar fuel economy for AWD models. The 3-Series is definitely the best in the class for most things, so I'm glad to be here.
Having said that, the tech in the new G80 and GV80 have definitely piqued my interest. And knowing how Hyundai/Kia/Genesis update their software at a quicker pace than BMW (and with far less glitches), who knows where I'll end up after my 330i lease is over.
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Thank you!! Yes hyundai and kia is becoming more and more of a competitor to the higher level automakers.
They are worthy of consideration. And in a few years I predict quantum leap by those two because they are learning from the best and applying those knowledge.
And they sell tons of cars worldwide... exception of toyota, the korean company has overtook other japanese carmakers by a long shot in terms of global sales.
Money is there and they have a great philosophy of how to make cars, taught by the best germans.
Your thinking is very realistic. It is possible that you would pick a cheaper but very good G80 over excellent but a bit more expensive 5 series... who knows indeed