I Bought a Twin Turbo Genesis with a "Bad Engine" for 50% Off and Fixed it for $80!

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This Twin Turbo Genesis G90 ran through the auction for over a month. The selling dealer claimed it had a bad engine problem, and it needed an entire new engine. I took a gamble at a 50% discount and got super lucky...
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[@KLEANTRIX]

Thanks for the shout out Samcrac!

[@grantsnell6782]

I'm having an anxiety attack looking at that loose crap right next to the intake port! Please vacuum it out or put clean rags in the ports so nothing falls in. That's a nice looking steering wheel. It's a good looking car!

[@robj2704]

I cringed when I saw that.

[@Darbman62]

I saw a bunch of crap fall in and was getting a little anxious too.

[@dadgarage7966]

Agreed. All that gritty grit gritting up all those pristine parts and gaskets.

[@GregF-k7w]

amateur

[@janpur1417]

THE PISTONS IN THAT BANK GOING TO HAVE AN OIL BURNING PROBLEM VERY SOON.. I SAW THAT TOO.. I'D BLOW DUST EVEN BEFORE PULLING THE AIR FILTER OUT.

[@SalemTechsperts]

We've all experienced the moment of "This shouldn't be too bad, it looks like a Honda" to sobbing under the hood mumbling "This is most definitely not a Honda"

[@tashagodspell]

didn't you drive a mercedes?

[@tjnucnuc]

What are you talking about? What looks like a Honda?

[@GarrettRSV4]

THE GREATEST TECHNICIAN THAT'S EVER LIVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@davemiller262]

Hondas aren't necessarily that easy to work on either

[@awakenedone7577]

@@davemiller262 Elantras are way easier, the first car I worked on was an 09 elantra, then I worked on a an acura ilx, way harder and less space even changing the low beams was a nightmare on that car.

[@burkelinden9169]

I had the same issue with my 2015 hyundai genesis sedan with the 3.8. I was able to get it changed out in my driveway for around $100 and have put around 40k on the new sensor with no issues. Its a very daunting job but when you really get into it, its more simple than it looks. The hardest part is finding info online about these engines if you dont have good access to shop manuals. I fought so hard against fuel rails going slow but i didnt break anything. Thank you sam for covering this job, this would have been a game changer when i was doing mine!

[@Czechbound]

Great comment !

[@hectorfuji]

Glad to see your comment, I have a 2016 3.8 Genesis coupe and was wondering the G80’s 3.8 had the same problem. Wonder if the 5.0 has the same issue, want to trade my genny for one.

[@vaughnbroadnax]

Sam, I waited to be the first owner of a 2017 G90 5.0. I loved it as it had every option imaginable standard in the ultimate trim. I bought this after my first Genesis experience. It was 2015 Hyundai Genesis with the V8 as well. It was the predecessor to what is the G80 when the Genesis brand was launched. It was a fast and more sporty car than I could have imagined. Loved both vehicles as highway miles were effortless joy. I never had one issues with either other than a recall or two on the 2015.

[@edwincolon7782]

The beginning of the truly throw away era. The end of a society.

[@nicholastaylor1546]

So glad to see you back on KZbin- please don’t take to long to post again

[@luisbarron1760]

Glad you made this video. No supercar BS, just a regular fix like the good old Samcrac days

[@sccarguy8242]

I had a Gen1 Genesis (2010), non GDI 3.8… put 250,000 miles on it with not one single issue.. love that car, it drove great and was very comfortable

[@naailable]

Ive got a 2015 3.8 rspec gdi with over 210k kms and it drives like brand new. 350hp and it gets better gas mileage than my civic Si

[@briandeaton3550]

My wife drives a 2020 G80 3.8 with the sport package. We like the car more now than when we bought it. Highway miles are low effort with a comfortable seat and quiet ride. Twisty back roads are low effort with the car's good handling.

[@mikeyt6456]

@@naailableI have a 2013 3.8 Track, it just turned 80K miles but drive it rarely, MPG is pretty good unless I’m mountain-running (my best (or worst, however you look at it) was 9.9 MPG on a 100 mile trek through the mountains). I had a 2017 G80 3.8 AWD as a daily but sold it in 2022 and got a GV80 Prestige Signature, 3.5TT with the OEM matte paint.

[@IKhanNot]

Just picked up a 15 Genesis 5.0 Ultimate. 1 owner with 52k miles. It's an amazing value given how much car you get and the best part is the drive excellent. I can only imagine what the G90 drives like.

[@zenupe84]

I have that car had it for 6 years great car love the 420 hp rwd

[@user-ck7ko9tc3d]

lmk when you want to sell it 👀

[@IKhanNot]

@@user-ck7ko9tc3d Just bought it haha and loving every moment of it. Even though the car is quiet I will line the trunk floor and lid with insulation and add extra sound deadening foam underneath the rear seat bench.

[@phostings]

I have the 2018 year model and I absolutely love it. I just hope I don't have this oil pressure issue because the AC in the car is pretty bad. Turning off the ac and rolling down the windows for a minute and turning it back on brings it back to life, but I rather genesis fix this.

[@IKhanNot]

@@phostings That sounds like a separate issue. The AC system needs to be looked at.

[@maluminse6013]

7:45 Picks up the foam and dumps dirt and dust directly into the intake manifold. 😂

[@IceManCFS]

exactly, and then working on engine with intake ports open ... terrible

[@peterj5751]

That foam looks like it was put there specifically for this purpose.

[@christianluggert9052]

It hurt to watch this.

[@jacksonl2746]

that’s what the smoke is for man the engine took care of it🤣

[@HellzHonour]

I have a 2019 Kia Stinger and had the same issue @ 150,000km last year. The shop only charged me $1100 CDN to do it and I also had the intake valves walnut blasted aswell. For the mileage it didn’t have too much carbon build up. My car now has 175,000km and no issues since.

[@alexguolo5872]

glad i didnt buy one of those pos. They will never get the engines right

[@guillermoblandon4030]

I have a 2019 G90 3.3 that I bought a few years ago with 13k miles. I’ve put another 13k miles on it the past 2 years and the car has been a dream. No problems at all, just required maintenance. I would highly suggest ppl take a good look at the Genesis brand before spending $15-20k more on a BMW, Mercedes, Audi or Lexus.

[@Chefcook4it]

I’ve got same car! Love it

[@jeremyshideler4187]

I hope you cleaned out all that dust that went down the intake when you took it apart. Other than that, nice job…

[@abhvgas]

lol i seen that too.

[@jk9086]

I cringed when i saw it pour in there. A few paper towels a vacuum and air gun would have quickly cleaned it off

[@hpp3sapo]

I was there he Clean everything

[@nrome49]

oh no the car blew up

[@Samcrac]

Lol I used a mini hand vac to clean it all out before it went back together. I even think I have video footage of it somewhere maybe I'll use it for a short

[@adrianbates5056]

Hi Sam, Nice to see you do the G90 repair. As Iam in the land down under and a tow truck driver. The Genesis has great reliability across its range. I was delivering new cars to the owners and picking up the trade-in's. Audi's, Land Rovers, BMW and Mercedes Benz. I was told by new owner reliability was the big buying point and some different tech in the cars. And every man and his dog have a european car. One client traded a S500 on a G80 2 weeks later I was delivering a GV70 for his wife and traded a Range Rover Evoke.

[@Czechbound]

Great comment ! G'day !

[@chrisfurlough466]

Sam, I have the same car. 2017 G90. I used to shop at a Trader Joe's up in Bellevue Washington and there was an older woman who drove a Bentley Flying Spur, and I used to park my G90 next to it. Visually, there are TONS of similarities between the 2. So your comparison to the Bentayga isn't out of line.

[@charless2684]

A lady driving a bentley was shopping at trader Joe's?!😂

[@CameronNewland]

The OG one on Northeast 24th and Bel Red Road, or downtown Bellevue by the old Auto Row?

[@CameronNewland]

@@charless2684 She can afford the Bentley because she saves money buying groceries at Trader Joe's

[@chrisfurlough466]

@@charless2684 Yep! It's the NW after all.

[@chrisfurlough466]

@@CameronNewland Overlake Crossing. Bel Red Road.

[@BarbaraHutchison-m8s]

Presuming that low oil pressure would always and immediately be accompanied by "some really bad noises" is an enormous leap. A car might run at dangerous oil pressures for some time before internal parts have worn enough to start making audible noises...at which point, of course, you would need a new engine.

[@wcads623]

Agreed😁😁

[@Samcrac]

When I saw Good oil levels, good looking oil, the car running well... Something with this many miles and in this decent of shape without a single light on otherwise just didn't make sense. Sure it could have had a prior covered up issue but I've driven it now a few hundred miles and clearly the sensor was the issue.

[@actschp1]

Sam has the mentality of a used car salesman. Instead of hiring a good mechanic to do his repairs, he does them half-a$$ himself. Not replacing those gaskets while he was in there was such a cheap used car lot kind of move. He knows intellectually how to turn a wrench but, he has zero of the instincts a good mechanic would have. I mean, this is the dude who thought a Honda Ridgeline would be a good tow truck. Sam is good for entertainment if you aren't a mechanic and frustrating as hell if you are one.

[@goldenkey90]

Huh? 😂

[@awaisdon2868]

​@@actschp1As a mechanic I've had Mercedes main dealers tell me that you don't need to replace intake manifold gaskets. On older cars for sure but on newer cars that still have good sealing soft gaskets it's not always necessary

[@dtm2618]

I'm more impressed that a Florida farmer has ice hockey pucks.

[@AhmedSalam]

Hi, Sam , a long time viewer from Iraq 🇮🇶 a really good enjoyable video , and nice flow of information and diagnosis , that intake and valves would’ve really benefited from a good cleaning , since it’s a gdi induction system . thanks again

[@zedicus11]

I have a 2019 G70 with the same engine as that car. It is an enjoyable car with a great fit and finish. I would totally recommend it. I have 38k miles and 3 recalls the dealer fixed for free, but no mechanical issues. The one downside is it is a run-flat tire car, so you are stuck with crappy tires.

[@Robert-jl7pf]

Interesting. Mine came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires and a real spare - ask me how I know 😖. A couple of fit and finish items covered under warranty and still running great after 4 years when I traded it for a GV70.

[@jetrep]

My 2019 G70 came with a spare tire.

[@Kauppamopo]

who says you cant use non-runflat tires?

[@Beer_Dad1975]

I was keen on replacing my aging GS460 with a Stinger GT - but after seeing the engine apart - now not so keen... all that plastic for parts that should be aluminum and then they stuff it with foam that will start to break down after a few years... and that oil pressure switch - back in the day I had a couple of V6 Mazda's and they both also had oil pressure switches prone to leaking just like this... but the pressure switch was on the side of the block and took about 5 minutes to replace. Unfortunately, the engine design on this appears to have been done with zero thought to longevity or maintenance. Seriously, compared to the V8 in my Lexus - this looks like total trash.

[@glock22357]

You can put whatever tires you want on the car. Saying "it's a run-flat tire car" is simply ridiculous. That's not a thing. You can put whatever tires you want on it. Something better performing than what came on it, if that's what you want.

[@IdRatherBeDiving-vr5gk]

My '86 Integra had the same issue: engine running fine, oil light came on. I pulled the sensor and replaced it with a VDO pressure gauge, built a custom spot for it in my center console. So much easier having a gauge instead of an idiot light.

[@pinkysgarage4517]

I'm always amazed at what Sam will tackle. With all the wire/hose connections, taking apart a modern car seems like a nightmare. ALWAYS look forward to your videos!

[@person1492]

Sam, this is by far my favorite channel. I’ve been following you since your Fiesta ST forum posts. Please give us some more content! A month is too long to wait!

[@Samcrac]

Thanks! Will do!

[@tossedsalad5532]

A Engine Oil Flush is a thing to try before replacing oil pressure switches occasionally debris or carbon particles cause a issue which need to be flushed out. Yes it may seem like a BS thing to do but it works on many vehicles and a engine flush never hurts and cleans the engive internally before a tear down.

[@Samcrac]

I agree, but I'm glad we swapped this, because clearly an internal seal failed in it judging by the oil inside the connector

[@damirmarkac7967]

Cleaning engine will remove oil from those places you don't wanna to be without oil,when oil pressure sensor starts to act pull it out throw it in the trash and put new one and you are safe and done.in this case is obvious that sensor is done and oil goes through it even connector is full of oil no oil flush will help.friend has vw golf 4 and his sensor was gone the way when he starts engine oil goes through it like it was hose,we changed it and it is all good

[@tossedsalad5532]

@@Samcrac yes good call but try the flush first to see if it cleans the senor is a possible fix but never know if the seals without visual

[@pricetagcitrus]

How do you do a flush after an oil change?

[@tossedsalad5532]

@@pricetagcitrus if you changed your oil then you either need to wait until next oil change so you don't waste the oil. Or you do a quicker oil change than regular and flush the new oil out but more cost out of your pocket ? Recommend put 2000 or 3000 miles on the oil and add them do a quick oil change and flush

[@liamegan4303]

Hello, Sam from Ireland again bro. Wow I didn't think you would find that Sensor, lol. Beautiful Interior, Sam. And it's driving perfectly. Great video again Sam. $12,800 is a great Deal. 🙏🙏💯👏👏👏👏

[@Samcrac]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@greatpix]

@@Samcrac Reminded me a bit of Hoovie's popular video where he bought the Mercedes S600 with a blown engine on the cheap, replaced the engine for something less than $10,000 incl labor and fixing almost all the other issues. (He said he always leaves one issue un-fixed to appease the automobile gods.) Anyway, great video. These are the type I like seeing the most, although watching you struggle with fixing that Ferreri several years ago was great to watch, but also feeling sympathetic to your frustration.)

[@donmurray5900]

Sam, I have a 2016 Genesis sedan that I bought in 2019. It is by far the best car that I have driven. I spent my whole business career (50 years) as a traveling salesman and have driven many company and personnel cars. The Genesis has never let me down. Besides general maintenance the only item that was a minor problem was water getting into one of the rear tail lights making it flash at twice the normal rate. I have 161,000 kilometers (~100,000 miles) current and will continue to drive it into retirement! Good luck with your Genesis.

[@justmy2cents_]

This is why I love my 2003 GMC Envoy! I had this same issue with the oil pressure light when stopping in traffic but luckily mine is easily accessible from under the vehicle in plain view just above the oil filter with no real obstacles! And now having over 287,000 miles I need to replace my power steering pump. Nice G90👍😜

[@GeraldCabrera-qs3et]

Now that’s a cheap luxury car! Great job Sam!

[@lambodp]

My parents have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. Coming from a toyota family, this was a divergence, but due to covid, we needed something and the genesis didn't disappoint. It's quiet, luxurious, and has been reliable over the couple years they've had it. The only issue, which we knew when we bought the car, was a slight amount of oil consumption, but with 140k miles, I'm not surprised. It's so little that we add oil maybe every 6 months, and by then, we are coming up on an oil change anyways, so not a big deal. Their car has the 3.8L V6, non-turbo. It's a great value luxury car and used seem to be holding up mechanically.

[@criticalevent]

No way a Hyundai dealership dumped a car like that without putting an oil pressure tester on it.

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

Especially since this car was still sold/serviced in Hyundai dealerships before Genesis opened their own showrooms. However, there's a chance they knew about the sender switch, but labor would've likely been too expensive on top of the potential risk of breaking injectors like what Sam just did.

[@Samcrac]

It was a European car dealer it was traded at. But they wanted nothing to do with it

[@NoGGy]

​@@SamcracThey never do. Over here in the UK they just flog perfect cars. I traded in a 2009 Audi A3 Black edition in 2018, it mint and they just scrapped it. And they gave me 7.5k for it.

[@Ksoism]

​@@Samcrac it's understandable, it's a risk to them to invest money and parts on it, and they would need to give some sort of warranty to it.

[@criticalevent]

@@Samcrac Ya that makes sense, they probably soaked the guy on the trade too.

[@moazzayed]

I used to own a G80 V8, best car I ever had, compared to BMW 5 series and Benz E class, the G80 was the way to go.. Enjoyed the power and the luxury..

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

The guy who owned the ABC supply shop down in Fort Myers had a Genesis and I had a ride in the back of it with him one day after a job.. that was probably one of the nicest newer cars I'd ever been in at that point in my life. It was SO premium - in the BACK, the front was even nicer. It was super luxurious. It was an older model though, I think the first gen, but it was a wonderful ride and the owner of the car adored it, he spoke VERY highly of it.

[@speedy.meowstang]

Those 3.3t engines are really solid. The only failure when pushing power are the head studs stretching because hyundai/kia used the same ones from the non turbo 3.3 engine. With arp studs and upgraded gasket these engines can easily push 800+ hp. Also, even with the head studs stretched they still run fine. My friend has a 23 stinger that has been fbo e85 since pretty much day 1 and besides a bad tune melting an injector and lifted heads its still gapping hellcats.

[@livelikeitslegal]

My parents owned a Genesis before the branding and currently own a Tucson. They are fun cars the genesis was very nice to drive, very sporty and good handling on mountain highways/roads. The one thing though its not a car I would expect to hit 100k miles without many trips to dealership under and out of warranty. Mostly non-mechanical stuff and more cosmetic/tech/functionality things. Which shows in resale value. The dealership support is pretty good for those types of things but I would definitely get the new Lexus to minimize dealership adventures and hold that resale value.

[@Pingstein11]

Sam, your workout faces are awesome!

[@hotwh_eel3634]

For a tech that works for Genesis I always recommend to change out the pin tail of that sensor due to oil going in and having failure after , and for the tool yes I do recommend to get a key grind it from the side and make the middle of the tool shorter that will give you the room between the coolant tube in the middle

[@allenfranklin9652]

I have a 2016 Genesis Coupe with the 3.8L. Same exact issue started around 60k miles. Have been driving it this way for 2 years lol. Not going to worry about it till it's time to sell. Awesome explanation and teardown video!

[@ericinvegas5143]

Finally, one of my favorite channels brings the Genesis! Long time subscriber and Genesis owner, and I have often wondered why more channels haven't looked at this line. Whether as a rebuild or otherwise. While I have not experienced any issues with oil pressure with my model year, this was very helpful information should this be something that pops up out of nowhere. As always, excellent content and I look forward to new and exciting videos from you in the future!

[@Noesknows1]

I just checked this morning to see if I've missed a video. Thanks Sam😅

[@ljsilver6531]

Perfect situation for- This is why mechanics despise some engineers. They could have put that sensor anywhere else but there. Seriously. Good job Sam.

[@jeremym311]

When you remove the hard fuel lines on a high pressure pump, you're supposed to change the lines. They're one time use because they form themselves to the fittings. They're usually expensive.

[@The_Sword3]

@ 7:50 Like how you dumped a bunch of dirt and dust right into the intake.

[@N0N0111]

He did it so people would write a lot comments about it, a KZbinr gonna play the KZbin Lingo!

[@sangh1120]

I had 2017 G90 3.3tt awd. This car is so underrated and under appreciated. Amazing car.

[@thomasburke7995]

When accessing components requires you to break a factory seal like that platcis intake runner a MANDATORY replacement of all the o- ring gaskets is necessary . Because of the heat generated between the cylinders and thermo expansion and contraction will deform the gasket causing leaks.

[@jesimss]

“Thermo expansion” 🤣😂🤣

[@brentg8600]

Ya hes a bit of a hack. But thats a DIYer for ya 😅

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

Never use the open end side of a wrench when you can put the closed side on the nut/bolt. The risk is much great of the wrench slipping off, or rounding out the nut/bolt. Love the channel.

[@user-kr8tp3ko8z]

That would be true only if the fastener is very tight and rusted, in every other scenario you can't round it off with open side

[@greatpix]

As he was working with the closed sides wrench I was thinking back to the commercials with closed end wrenches that ratcheted. Are they still around and are they any good?

[@boelander]

@@greatpix Ratcheted closed end wrenches are very much still a think. Like anything else, you can get good ones and bad ones. It would not have helped here, they are even bigger than the wrench before he "shaved" it.

[@therealbill45]

I have a 2016 Hyundia Genesis with over 300,000 miles. My oil pressure light comes on at stop lights as well. But she's still going strong. I've got other mechanical and electric related issues to confront, but drive-wise, my ride is enjoyable.

[@Hardcorerado]

Hi Sam, I have a 2014 Hyundai Equus Ultimate that I bought 6 years ago (one owner clean carfax) w/65,000 miles on it. I currently have a tick over 150,000 miles. In my time of ownership I’ve had to replace the air suspension. I used refurbished OEM parts to do so, which made it a FAR less expensive job. I’ve had no other issues. While the quality of some of the interior materials are not of the same quality as the Mercedes’ and Audis I’ve had previously, it has certainly been less expensive to maintain and more reliable. I plan on keeping this vehicle another 4 years. Based on this experience so far, I’ll most likely replace it with a ‘25 or ‘26 Genesis G90 at that time.

[@paulwortman483]

I can't believe there's not a tool that can work better than that. It's a beautiful car, I'd buy it!

[@davidmoss2576]

I used to have the same thoughts about the Genesis being a budget luxury car. I was in the market for a used luxury back in 2012 and a buddy of mine said his brother in law was being relocated overseas and looking to sell his car. He initially said it was a Lexus but when I got in contact with his bro in law I found out it was a Hyundai. My first reaction was lets just forget this whole thing, but he convinced to me to give it a test drive. So I did and bought it, hahhaha. I kept it for many years and only sold it after my wife side swiped my other car when she was in a rush. I do miss that car very much but I have to say the prices have gone up so much its no longer the hidden gem it once was.

[@m.t.v.7934]

That is one hell of a deal Sam, maybe the deal of the year. I wish I could do things like this, I would not buy some of the cars you do because I could not afford them or the repairs on them, but buying and fixing up like Honda's or just cars under $10K would be a cool thing. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the Genesis

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

13:16 is it me or its sounding like a hole down

[@heuster]

I've always liked Genesis but never had the money to buy one. Love the video Sam, great stuff

[@TiptronicSS]

Always nice to see your video's Sam. Keep up the good work and keep doing things you enjoy.

[@CrescentKnife]

Being an owner of a 2018 Stinger GT, I can say changing those spark plugs actually is not too bad with a few wobble extensions and ball swivels you can get to number 5 without too much fuss.

[@nathanmaret2465]

I have a 2019 G70 3.3T. Same engine as this vehicle. They must have fixed this part in later iterations as I've never heard anyone complain of this issue in the forums! There are minor issues, like any car; but, overall, they're great cars and (as you said) you get a LOT of car for the money. I love it and I hope to keep mine for years to come!

[@hellkitty1014]

2019 Stinger GT2, same here. I really haven't heard a ton on the forums from the guys, even those with high miles and/or tons of mods.

[@timfreeman5608]

Ain’t no way Sam doing those workouts lmao

[@Samcrac]

I've been doing them over a month and down around 8 lbs but feel much toner

[@N0N0111]

The secret to life is just to move a little more then your normal self. Even when you get on age, just keep them legs and hands moving the better you will feel and the more energetic your life will be.

[@Bluestingergt]

The 3.3tt motors in these are pretty reliable when taken care of , my 2018 stinger gt is fbo and tuned on lap 3 and I just hit 133k miles with no issues just oil changes every 4k and spark plugs every 20k miles haven’t skipped a beat .

[@hellkitty1014]

At 133K miles, have you experienced this? I've not heard a ton of it on 18-24 Stinger/G70s...

[@Bowhunter2500HD]

Had to give you a like because this is no easy job! I’ve done 3 and still not that easy. Great job

[@monolith2001]

We have a G80 with the 3.8 V6 and 150K and thing has been rock solid. Has been an amazing car. I would only complain that the seat leather is kinda cheap and will wear out quickly and less commonly touched trim pieces are super cheap.

[@tw1st3dw1ll7]

Had an older Genesis for a few years, ran great and reliable.

[@Ironhide236]

My wife's 2017 Santa Fe with the 3.3 l engine had the same issue. The sender unit not only failed and showed the oil pressure light, but also was allowing oil to leak into the valley which was the larger problem. I replaced the sender, and while it was in there replaced all the gaskets, the plugs and coils since she was at about 100,000 mi. Total cost was about $400 for the entire thing and a couple hours of my time. Really not a bad job.

[@user-vd2un3ro3e]

WAHOO! Finally a story with a truly HAPPY ENDING! Genesis is a GORGEOUS car, and better than most people think. Glad you didn't get screwed on the repair by the dealership. They are currently building an enormous new Genesis showroom in Milford, Connecticut instead of selling them through the local Hyundai dealer. They actually tore down the former Howard Johnson's restaurant and hotel to make room. It's going to be pretty spectacular! 👍😄

[@The_journeyy]

Samcrac has mastered buying cars 👏

[@JackpotsAfterDark]

That was a steal . Glad it didn’t cost you much to sort out

[@cajampa]

Love to see you have started working out. Look forward to you being in your step mothers shape in a few years then. She was always one of the most fit in that scene. You should ask her for some pointers.

[@wadly99]

The protein shakes are the secret.

[@robotsapes258]

Had a 2015 Ultimate (V8) it was a fantastic vehicle, zero issues and was extremely comfortable, I'll pick one up again in the future.

[@dillpickle-mk8sk]

your ad transitions are some of the best around

[@kvboyd]

2020 G90 here with 3.3 twin turbo v6 with 36k miles. No mechanical issues so far. I enjoy the car.

[@mikebennett744]

I'm on my 3rd Genesis now, g70 (2019), g80(2015) , now a gv80(2023) in Australia. I've owned since about 2018, not a single issue or warranty recall. No failing trim, nothing. The G70 did have some dulling of the silver parts around the door surrounds but I could keep it clean. I also have a 525 in Singapore that I plow money into. The seats are fading, I have replaced buttons multiple times because the paint comes off and small parts are constantly failing. (I live across two countries, sorry for the confusion). I won't even start on the constant mechanical issues. There is simply no comparison between Genesis and it's German rivals. I'm pretty sure most people stick with the Germans because of the perceived status of the vehicle and convince themselves that they are better. Very simply, they aren't. I've owned many luxury brands for a very long time and nothing comes close to Genesis for the quality, features, and reliability trade off. I couldn't care less about the price as it isn't a factor in my buying decisions in this price range. When I pay over $100k for a car I expect it to last. Genesis is the only brand to date that actually does that. I highly recommend everyone check out a Genesis if they are in the market for a luxury car.

[@tomeauburn]

Sam nice find and fix. Your much better off staying away from the Land Rovers

[@Brother-Crow]

LS430's are still the GOAT. I cant see the g90 lasting this many years in comparison.

[@Y7B107]

I have 2018 5.0 95k miles 0 problems and where i live it's 120 f outside on a good day

[@Brother-Crow]

@@Y7B107 the average ls430 is probably sat around 180-200k and still going strong.

[@mackfar27]

In reading some of these comments, Therealbill45 has 300,000 miles on his 2016 Genesis. Me personally, I reached 145,000 miles on my 2015 Genesis 5.0 and then decided to upgrade to the 2018 G80 5.0 AWD. My 2015 Genesis was still running strong when I turned it in.

[@Rustaubull]

I miss you putting out videos Sam thanks for your hard work.

[@livingon2wheels]

I had 3 Genesis cars, now in a Tesla 3, but the Genesis was the best built car - an amazing value for performance and quality.

[@scottn303]

Sam your definitely one funny cat, your all ways so chill. I love the channel, keep’em coming

[@Bluepower20vt]

Again a real nice fix!! But what I can never understand is: why you do not clean anything before taking off an intake manifold or fuel rai. Just a simple brake cleaner spray and shop air(or even a small 12V air blower) will get rid of all that dust, dirt and debris that might either fall down an intake port or down an injector port, blocking that or causing cylinder/valve damage. Just a couple of seconds/minutes to do so, but might save your engine

[@jonathanrubio9672]

I had a 2013 genesis 3.8! The most reliable car I’ve ever had! It was fast, changed my perspective on Hyundai, will definitely get a genesis in later future time!:)

[@colin8601]

Samcrac with that sneaky hook into an ad. Gets me everytime.

[@FaronFLKN]

We've had a G80 sport for about 4 years, it's great, we enjoy it. No issues.

[@criticalevent]

😳so much dirt went into that intake.

[@jfv65]

They were only foam crums. No problem. Now if it had been sand.... Better to immediately stuf some rags in those ports or put some tape over them.

[@capy_official]

It already had a ton of blow by oil in it, that car needs a catch can asap

[@Samcrac]

Lol I used a mini hand vac to clean it all out before it went back together. I even think I have video footage of it somewhere maybe I'll use it for a short

[@Step-n-Wolf]

I always wash engines first.

[@M1LAD81]

​@@SamcracThere's absolutely no guarantee you got all of it out Sammy boy. Let's be honest about that for a second. Nice fine grit making it's way down the bores!

[@joshuagraham3222]

I’ve had two Genesis and they are fantastic cars. Never had any major problems with them. That’s a beautiful car. I wish I was closer.

[@silaskelly604]

My Stinger GT2 that I got new in 2018 was a great car. Oil, Filter, Tires in 4 years. Then in 2022 I traded it for a Tesla and they gave me $16,700 MORE than I paid for it on the trade. For my friends and me, it was a little bit of a hassle getting in and out of it, but it was quiet, comfortable and wonderful. Surely a taste of what a Genesis must be?

[@thechosenone2587]

I'm really waiting for Samcrac to have a automotive talk show. He's the right guy for hosting.

[@Get_yotted]

My 2017 Santa Fe had this light come on during, quick look at the forums I was told it was the oil pressure switch. Brought it to the dealer with the information I had, told me it was common, they replaced the sensor under warranty. No issues since.

[@gertsy2000]

I loved my 2015 Genesis ultimate. Couldn't afford the update. Got a Sonata N Line (Australian version) instead, which has all the features our old Genesis had, but way updated Infotainment and safety.

[@3dhaus]

Thanks for this video, Samcrac. I've been considering one of these generation G90's for a little while now. While the newer G90 is nicer, there are some really great deals to be had on this generation.

[@puirYorick]

Scheduled maintenance must be such a joy with those models.

[@turnne]

I have a 2018 Genesis G90 V8 AWD.....had transfer case issues( at 58K miles) which was a $5100 repair at the dealer...Paid for by an extended warranty. Not an uncommon issue with the AWD models

[@youmadepic]

I've had a 2010 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 sedan, put on 130000 mile in 4 years went through 4 sets of tires, ZF six speed finally had to trade it in because electrical problems, need tires suspension work best engine ive ever owned 375 horse power V8 wish I could have afforded the upkeep 27mpg+ on highway 10/10

[@fvninani]

Bought my Is250c that everyone was avoiding to buy because it showed all the lights in one & none when it was running been a couple of months & I just did the oil change very healthy car

[@greatpix]

One thing I've found is that on car repairs it pays to call around for quotes. Years ago, when I lived in SoCal my Ford truck needed repair. I got sticker shock with the first quote so called around to other dealers within an hours drive and found one that saved me several hundred dollars a 45 minute drive away. They had it ready the next day and everything was find for several more years, until I sold the truck.

[@andrewwalczewski343]

Had the same issue in our 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Cost me $1200 at a local mechanic, I just didn’t have the time to do it. He also said they had to replace the high pressure fuel rails because they have crush washers and can’t be reused , I felt like I got ripped off.

[@garyradley5694]

You need to get a set of plumbers box spanners, similar but thinner than motor mower spark plug spanners. Very cheap to buy, so you can cut them down for specific jobs if needed.

[@g6et_wrx177]

Sam is your quintessential hack. However always entertaining and still very helpful and educational.

[@elmaschingon8237]

Love how this guy ain’t scared to get his hands dirty!!!!!

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

I had a g80 for my demo and was the primary sales guy for these things for a while and even then they were pretty good looking cars. The suv is truly a nice ride. That being said I'm still an audi Benz guy

[@mr.Lumpy3803]

I can't believe that a dealership condemned the vehicle with out testing oil pressure with a gauge. I also can't believe you torn the engine apart without confirming the oil pressure with a gauge.

[@Papolucho702]

I really do like these Genesis, including the time they were just Hyundai branded. Really well built and that power was so good from the 3.8 and the 5.0.

[@donporsileagofeo973]

My 2015 Genesis g80 has the oil light on& off since last October,i know is the pressure sensor,no worries .

[@Samcrac]

Leave it. It wouldn't bother me personally

[@01gtbdaily30]

Yeah it’s a great deal until you search 2017 genesis G90 and see there are 3 recalls for them ,all of which are related to engine compartment fires and is under the global Hyundai/kia park outdoors notice . 1) left trubo oil feed pipe is known to deteriorate leaking oil onto the engine/exhaust manifold resulting in fire while driving or after being parked 2) Starter solenoid is defective and water may leak into the solenoid causing a short which could result in fire while driving or while it’s parked 3) loose seals on both turbo feed lines resulting in oil leaking into the engine or manifold which could cause a fire while driving or parked . Finally if it has the same ABS module as the Kia Stinger or the Genesis G70 there is a recall for that because it also can leak and short out causing a fire in the wheel well while driving or parked . Don’t take my word for it , a simple google search can show you the same information.

[@vadimryaguzov4851]

Watching this while waiting on for the oil pressure sensor being replaced on my kia Sedona

[@tycurtin7565]

Those oil pressure switches have been problematic for years. Changed on my 3.5 Sorento V6 a couple years ago. More work on the Sorrento than the G90. Once the problem is solved, you're good.