Review: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track (Manual)

[@slmdsdn351]

Keep these under $20k used fun car reviews coming Matt , thus sounded good

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks man, I’m glad you liked it! I’ll try to do as many as I can!

[@JuanMartinez-c8c]

@@slmdsdn351 do a g8 pontiac!

[@im_an_alvani]

Man. you really can't beat the big NA V6s of this era. Always loved these cars (including the 2.0t).

[@tizodd6]

I had a '12 Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec up until a few months ago when I traded it in for my '22 Supra 3.0. I bought the Genesis over a decade ago brand new, and had only one issue out of it in all those years. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it and sent me on my way with no issues (10 year, 100k mile warranty). I had a great experience owning the Genesis over the years. If they still offered a coupe, I likely would have simply bought an updated model instead of getting the Supra (I do love my Supra though).

[@michaelellman7205]

1. It's great that you reviewed this. 2. Something about this review really made me think about the unrelenting march of time.

[@SaintMecha]

Hyundai need to bring the Genny back( and keep it affordable) Very underrated car. Super fun. Look absolutely stunning to this day and very cheap too.

[@tizodd6]

Yeah, the sedans from Genesis look really nice now (G70). It would be awesome if they used some of that design prowess on a new coupe.

[@Rolomog1972]

@@tizodd6 yes! I love the G70 2021…

[@zootedgamecube]

I’ve daily driven a 2013 2.0t Premium for the past 6 years. Bought it with 21k miles and just hit 80k last week. I’m to the point where I can’t see myself driving anything else. It’s the perfect mix of style, comfort and reliability while also being really fun to drive everyday, easy to maintain, and CHEAP. Not to mention the rarity of these cars in general, especially the bk2 2.0s which were only made for 2 years and never sold nearly as well as its competitors. It makes me want to put mine away and daily something different to see what these cars are worth in good shape in 5-10 years.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience! And yeah if you can afford to I'd hold onto it, the rarity is sure to make these more valuable eventually I'd think.

[@navyplumberboy8274]

Dude, im there with u. Bought mine 7 yrs ago with 27k miles and now has 75k as of today. Black in color, Ive done minimum bolt on mods, just air filter and blow off valve. Full exhaust, lowered with coils just a bit and slapped some good looking 5 spoke chome rims on it. She is a museum piece, and still my daily driver.

[@LoveBandit1000]

You press that big round button to the left of the steering wheel and it turns off trac control, keep holding that same button down and it then turns off everything except ABS. These steps are acknowledged in the message center between the tach and speedo and it beeps also...

[@TheNyster]

When I was younger, I wanted this car SO BAD!! I knew everything about it 🤣 good to see it’s still running strong

[@pj_morrison]

I’m glad to see you reviewing a stock(ish) Genesis Coupe 3.8 10yrs later! It’s refreshing to me, being that I’m an owner of a 2014 R-Spec model. Mine is a bit more modded but I love how rare the car is where I live. Nice video!👍🏽

[@TheMGChannel]

Great video Matt. Happy to see you reviewing older cars, not many are giving these cars love.

[@stratusedge2k7]

imagine the potential these would have with the stingers/G70's engine offerings

[@ChavaYang]

I owned a 2014 2.0t Rspec for 6 years. I got it to 13.3 on the quarter mile with full bolts on and a tune. It was a blast driving the genesis coupe! Learned how to drift with that car.

[@64Spokes]

The first car you learn to slide in always holds a special place in your heart ❤️ my 2008 S2000 miss it dearly 😭 n/a got to 13.7 fbo tune

[@jacquesc3166]

Tf, you think that's an accomplishment or something?? 🤣 AP2's get in the 13's easy without going ham on mods. R-spec 2.0's, well not so much. Shaving a full sec from stock on the 1/4 in a Hyundai is much, much more commendable than shaving a half sec from stock in a Honda.

[@randypender2867]

​@@jacquesc3166 what are you even on about

[@jacquesc3166]

@@randypender2867 What is so hard to understand from my comment? No substance in yours that's for sure. Prolly a bot.

[@64Spokes]

@@jacquesc3166 that was on just some shit all season tires I know ap2’s are capable of more I didn’t own it to drag race just mentioned it cuz op was talking about et’s I only ran the quarter with it once

[@michaelfjmusic]

I own my dream car, a 2010 3.8 6-speed Genesis Coupe. It's an extremely fun, good-looking and underrated car, and the exhaust just sounds gnarly. I feel like it could have been successful if it was easy to mod (which would make it appeal to tuners) or if they put their 4.6/5.0 V8 in it (to make it appeal to the muscle car crowd - and quite frankly, these cars deserved a V8). Hopefully it gets revived in some form in the near future.

[@linlyday6188]

Your first 3.8 review was the first video that I watched on your channel, I was 16 back then and dreamt about owning this car. Now that I’m 24, I purchased 2 different cars since then. This video sparked that fire in me to just save up and just buy it this time

[@Rockport1911]

Wow what a throwback, I remember SabbKyle04 getting an automatic 3.8 new back in the day. My younger self thought it was the coolest thing and the next " 350Z" :) Without this car selling well, Hyundai would have never developed " Genesis" into what it is today :)

[@anarchyamp]

Bought my 2013 track in 2016, still loving it. No company to this day has offered such a good bang for the buck sports car so until they do, I'll keep it and keep maintaining it.

[@tizodd6]

They last forever too. I had a '12 Coupe 3.8 R-Spec that I owned until a few months ago. Bought it brad new in 2011. Only had one issue out of it in all those years, which the dealer fixed with zero hassle. I wish Hyundai/Genesis still offered a coupe. It was still running great when I traded it in a few months ago.

[@HurtCow]

Love my '13 3.8 manual Track. 135k miles, just replaced the noisy power steering pump yesterday and installed an oil catch can to help minimize intake valve carbon buildup. Otherwise it runs strong, and 0 issues besides the aforementioned pump, and transmission was replaced under warranty at 60k due to crunchy shifts caused by recalled soft shift forks. I'll keep this till it dies. Also yeah, the traction control is an abomination. I switch it off in the rain. Borderline dangerous to have the power utterly cut off from minimal wheel slip.

[@say_ree]

I absolutely love my 2016 3.8 R-Spec

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

I had a 2012 r spec 6spd manual. Had it for just 3 yrs and it was an absolute blast.

[@aceofspades6667]

Nice last minute review of a sweet Genesis coupe!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@themightyshogun]

Awesome review! You are one of the best Matt!

[@adriansear3518]

Cool car. Cool review, Matt. Crazy how much things have changed (market-wise) since this car was produced.

[@coltt45s80]

had a 2.0 now own a 3.8 track very underrated cars and a blast to drive

[@ott1887]

I have a 2012, and I am happy with it, its been tuned and sub frame stiffened etc, but altogether, doller for hp, one of the best kept secrets out there, I like it that way being obscure this day

[@autogsport6815]

The Only Hyundai everyone loves 🎉

[@matthewlemoine6280]

Dude I love this car. When it came out it was so awesome.

[@getfitron155]

KEEP THE GENNY ALIVE!

[@replica4194]

I'm in the Pgh area and saw this car listed a few days ago. Hoped you'd review it. Excited to watch.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha nice! Thanks for watching!

[@waltfraher7198]

Thank you Matt for another blast from the past car video. Luv it!!!

[@goodwolf152]

I’m the lucky owner of a ‘14 Grand Touring V6 NA model…just edged over 10K miles on it this summer, if you can believe it. I never thought I’d be getting envious looks from other drivers while sitting behind the wheel of a Hyundai, but the state of the market has somehow made this thing a lovely little “late bloomer”.

[@kyriekiller2779]

So my prays for genesis were worth it! Nice to see your car getting still appreciate these days. Really good job from Hyundai to provide such a great sport platform!

[@raist315]

This is one I can speak to. A guy at work has one, and I've had a couple of chances to drive it. I really enjoyed it. I remember wanting one when they came out.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Nice! Yeah I always respected Hyundai for putting out this car.

[@dcnstar]

Honestly. Had a 2014 2.0t rspec with a stage 1. To this day, the best/fun car I've ever had. I miss it all the time. Had 245 fronts 275 rears, on the track that fixed most traction issues too

[@chickenmuffin]

You need to experience more cars.

[@dcnstar]

@@chickenmuffin srt4, srt6, wrx, focus st, mk7-8 gti, c7. Genesis was a great car

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

That was one thing I could never understand about a lot of Genesis owner coupes. Why didn't they put wide rim and tires on the car to look mean.

[@dcnstar]

@@ErwinSchrodinger64 exactly! Increase mechanical grip easily

[@pontiacGXPfan]

same here....mine was a BK1 2.0t. it was the fastest car I ever had and even with no mods I still pushed it to 115 on the interstate. I miss it every day. Still hopeful I can get one with the 3.8 someday

[@MiGhost3]

I have nearly same model, except it's automatic with paddle shifters. Going on 12 yrs of ownership. A few upgrades: CP-E Catbacks, PBM Pro Coilovers, StopTech Slotted Rotors, Manifold Riser. Neg Ground Kit, etc.

[@scratch1200s]

Harrison! Legendary in your vids. Love these throwback rides.

[@Therafester14]

Great review. I’m surprised you don’t see these on the road anymore

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! Yeah they're a very rare sight these days.

[@jordanyeager9220]

Thanks for this affordable car review!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching it!

[@rayzur1076]

i missed these videos where its a review of a car that is used and reasonably obtainable, these are why i subbed to subaruwrxfan years ago. keep it up man!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for the comment! I'm definitely gonna try to do these types of reviews more frequently in 2024!

[@Overboostgarage]

I’m an og gen coupe owner I’ve had bk1 2.0t rspec and bk2 3.8 track and currently own a fully built 2.0t big turbo coupe and it’s a highly under appreciated car. I love this car I also daily a Veloster N and there would be no N cars with out the Gen I feel like Hyundai learned alot from gen coupe. Thank you for this video.

[@ericwaltrip6184]

Love videos like this this is my budget kinda fun car

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it!

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

Totally wanted this car when it came out

[@Angryeddie14]

Always liked these cars, good video!

[@bigd90909]

Hey Matt, I love your videos been watching them for a long time. I just went back and watched your original review of a Hyundai genesis coupe 2.0t. It made me laugh because you had the same comment about the armrest 😂

[@Radazure]

Been driving my 2015 3.8 Genesis coupe GT since 2019. I have a 2 year old son now and he rides in the back! We sometimes get confused looks from people probably thinking "what is that car??" Thanks for the review.

[@bbstyle3445]

GREAT REVIEW MATT-VERY INFORMATIVE-LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR IN 2024!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@rubberduggy261]

Was my dream car when I was senior in high school 😢

[@ned8249]

I wanted one very much in 2013. It was when I first noticed genesis. They should have kept the coupe!!

[@LjSwaGGin92]

Nice review, i have a 2013 3.8 track edition for a year & love it! Gets a lot of compliments & has enough power to have fun with without getting in trouble 😀 im still stock, but that will change this year! 😎

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Happy to hear that you're enjoying yours!

[@LjSwaGGin92]

@@MattMaranMotoring thanks! 💯

[@alwaysiyi272]

I have a version of this engine in my 2005 Hyundai Azera limited, and every time I drive it, I’m always surprised by how quick it is. It has so much torque down low compared to the 3.3 V6 in my Lexus

[@michaelwolejszo6445]

The creaks are the various spot welds from the factory that needs to be fixed. The rattle is the shifter which you can fix with an aftermarket part. For the money it has crazy horsepower and fun as hell to drive. Can't really shift over 5500 rpms or you can get locked out. You need to completely turn off traction by pressing and holding the button for like 4-5 secs.

[@WavyyyWonder]

The first video I saw of yours was when you reviewed this car years ago. I bought a 2016 Gen Coupe 3.8 Ultimate shortly after lol Spot on about the traction control. I asume hyundai made it overly aggressive becasue they knew these would attract young buyers (especially the 2.0Ts). The TC killed my power so aggressivley one time it almost got me t boned in an intersection. Loved the look of this car and it was a good all arounder.

[@TheNyster]

Yea I fell in love with this car after watching that same review!

[@WavyyyWonder]

I just remember him saying "lets turn down this back road here" and giggling as he punched it. I test drove the car the next week and the rest was history hahaha @@TheNyster

[@TheNyster]

@@WavyyyWonder yea man since that video I was obsessed with that car. Told my friend all about it and how badly I wanted one and he ended up getting a 6 speed r-spec the next month 🤣 at least I got to drive it

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience! I’m glad you liked the video way back then too!

[@WavyyyWonder]

lmao thats funny. I wish hyundai had done more with this car. the 13-16 was basically the same car every year. it was a "Jack of all trades master of none" type car. It was enjoyable but there were many competiitors. I loved mine until I tried to race my buddys 5.0 Mustang haha @@TheNyster

[@pontiacGXPfan]

this is my favorite cheap speed car

[@Konformation07]

Damn it's 10 years old

[@jacquesc3166]

...and pretty creaky/rattley as well. My 11 year old daily driven G sedan with 195K on the clock, well, is not. It's a tank. Nobody makes them like this anymore.

[@dayglo98]

I miss my 2013 2.0T so much ! (It's just stored for the winter but it's killing me)

[@sugerhitman1295]

So glad I live in Georgia....drive my sports cars year round. 😂

[@challengeaging]

Love my Rspec 2015, naturally aspirated V6, 6 speed manual with carbon syncros,(since 2014)

[@gigatron2008]

This is my fav Hyundai. 3.8 Manual. Great combo! So much better than the Tibouron. Remember those heaps? 😅

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yeah sadly the only Tiburons I have seen recently were all in junkyards :(

[@ja4lyfe20o8]

Man I was going to ask you to review one of these because I’m currently driving my brothers 2013 2.0t that’s been modified and lover plus it has an intercooler and I’m in love so much that I’m currently looking to buy one. You just sold me even more now I’m definitely going to buy one

[@MattMaranMotoring]

They’re a lot of fun! Those 2.0t are great too.

[@aaronc6070]

Throwback to the old SubaruWRXfan reviews thanks to Harrison Auto Sales!

[@rvlunarshift6076]

I’ve had a 2013 3.8 r-spec since 2020 and it’s been great, oil changes are extremely important on these cars… hyundai recommends every 3,750 miles, but most people don’t and they tend to burn oil so they get run dry and blow

[@hellokyle_]

This car always interested me. A dealer in 2017 had one last brand new 2016 3.8 base model. I was tempted but they would not budge on the price at all.

[@williamsaad6833]

From the side looks like an Accord Coupe 8th gen. Looking good!

[@darind4920]

I test drove one of these ( and a Veloster RSpec, Scion FRS, Mustang Ecoboost, BMW 128i, MK7 GTI) in 2015. I had a budget of $25k. I drove an auto even though I was interested in (my first manual) and I decided against it because it had little power before 4k RPM. I ended up with a MK7 GTI but I still wonder how the Genesis would have been had I had experience staying in the powerband with a manual. Fun fact: I ended up trading in the GTI for a 2005 Mercedes C55 AMG.

[@williamhstevens]

Great review. It sounds good at WOT. Like a Korean muscle car.

[@tleoipl37]

Was gonna get an r spec bk2 3.8 8at before my g35 in 2014

[@willreed9433]

Nice vid subaruwrxfan

[@MayorMcCheese47]

I've driven this exact same model a few years ago when I was shopping for a new daily and was definitely a fun car! It pulls strong and is indeed super tail happy with TC off 😅 but I ended up getting an Accord V6 6MT coupe since I needed a daily and live in a snowy climate. And other than that car being wrong wheel drive i'd also consider it a competitor to this car in terms of them both being v6 coupes with similar performance

[@bmw_for_life8902]

My friends has one of these with fbo parts and e85 tune Dyno at 315whp not bad numbers for na

[@MirsTrip]

I remember that you had a blast in this car a while back I think it was the turbo one

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Hard to believe this was the beginning of Genesis.....the coup looks nothing like the luxury offerings they have now.

[@Edster98]

Wonder if it’s possible to put the 5.0 from genesis sedan, in this coupe.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

There's a BK2 R-spec without the sound system in my area with 37,000 mi for $11,400 (converted from KMs and CAD). I'm surprised how affordable they are compared to Mustangs and FRS/BRZs.

[@novachrono2236]

you can drive this car for hours and youll be the only genesis coupe on the road.

[@SamGullett]

I've always thought these were interesting when they were new but honestly forgot about them. I wonder if the 5.0 v8 from the Genesis sedan will fit in this with the manual 🤔

[@MattMaranMotoring]

That's a fun idea!

[@gman9mm1]

I’m considering trading my 04 V6 6-Speed Accord in for an Ultimate 3.8 with about 35k miles on it, but I’m not sure if I should make that jump just due to reliability…

[@naailable]

Stock tune has a throttle cut when u shift too fast (to prevent wheel spin and do mustang things)

[@randypender2867]

Only wish for my rspc 2.0 is the push start and sunroof

[@malkionx]

awesome video

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@danfernz3237]

Where’s RSpec Ryan collab??!!! Lol crazy that these were faster than the V6 Muscle cars too

[@marcomendez7001]

The front end ain’t it for me but you could always go aftermarket for that but other than it it looks really clean and it sounds good 👌

[@WavyyyWonder]

agreed. I remember a couple guys in my car club removed that big grille piece manually and it looked so much better. They had a full mesh look which you can buy aftermarket now.

[@SwangaSuiteAuto]

Oil consumption hits these pretty hard after 100k. I always wanted one, but I went with a 370z.

[@Mansimran24]

fantastic cars but they burn oil like crazy! And eventually the engine dies due to oil starvation

[@2Bunphettered788]

The profile of this car looks like the first generation Infiniti G35. 👍🏾

[@yanal0611]

Great video! I had a Veloster R Spec before my ND2, reminds me a lot of this Genesis. If the traction control modes is anything like my old Veloster, it is accessed by either pressing the traction off button or holding it for 3 seconds and then waiting for the beep. The 3 second hold is fully off, the single press is “half off” if I recall correctly.

[@yanal0611]

Just got to the part of the video where you said you learned about the press and hold lol, never mind!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! Haha yeah I was learning as I was going in this one lol.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Imitation of the Corvette stability controls competition mode where it shuts off the TC but still retains the stability control

[@tommygardner7079]

Hey Matt buy it

[@Bk2Jonnyboi]

I have this exact year trim and color the only difference is that mine is auto and has the peanut butter seats

[@operatorblack]

Hey look, a decent car on a budget video gets 20k views, a lot more than your usual. MAYBE DO MORE OF THIS FORMAT MATT

[@yungsagegaming8577]

How could you not compare this to a Z? That’s what I’d cross-shop this with

[@theonefamily3786]

These make 280 to the wheels same as the z but a lil less more efficient

[@esfan2657]

G37

[@DKSYG]

Do a review on the 22b sti ?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha I would LOVE to! Maybe someday someone will offer me one!

[@Striball]

Brother do you realize all of these are in Museums

[@supersteve1585]

Hey Matt, do you know what would the longterm ownership would be like with that 3.8? Are they reliable or like at least on par with GM's v6? I've been on the fence on buying one mostly because of the issues with their 4 cylinder igniting in flames.

[@DarrenFish-yr6hv]

I have a 3.8 bk2 2015 with about 125k miles and never had any issues with it.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I haven’t heard much about these from a reliability standpoint honestly, but I’m glad others here are sharing their Genesis coupe experiences.

[@jacquesc3166]

It's DI from Hyundai's debut in DI implementation. Would not touch with a 10 ft pole no matter what anecdotes I see in this comments section. OTOH it's pretty funny Hyundai needed an redesign and DI on that 3.8 to not lose face to the 3.7 VHR the competition was running... 😅

[@CJ-fh5xq]

Love mine. Too bad alot of these are getting clapped out.

[@Ymrara5]

🔥🔥gennygang

[@jysufn]

anyone own this car and swapped out the display with a different one? i was looking to do it with mine but could only find stuff for the ones without the nav system on crutchfield

[@anarchyamp]

People do tablet mods just look it up

[@jongeephotography]

Good luck finding one of these that hasn't been modded to hell and beat on....

[@southshore0007]

I loved this back in the day ,IMO it was a mature gentleman sports car -is that car for sale 🤔

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yep it's for sale, link to the listing in the description!

[@ciello___8307]

Never liked how these looked outside or inside, but they are a decent value

[@r3games1985]

I use to own one and disagree about the suspension. This thing is the roughest spine melter I ever drove. I only got 16 mpg's in the city. Not that great of a car.

[@autogsport6815]

@@r3games1985 well sorry for you others do better with it than you could ever. That's on you not the car. He's getting 19mpg

[@BlessedPosey-e3h]

Should I buy this car In 2024 at 91,000 miles

[@SonOfTamriel]

Where I live, this is the the car that is most obnoxious. They put the Canadian Tire muffler on it and think they are in a LFA. Then they get smoked by a stock GTI in a quart and say its rigged..

[@nasseralqasmi9031]

Bro but the genesis3.8...don't have engine problems like others ..and it's from 5 gear and on its can be faster than others 350 hp..cars

[@Bsalazar9877]

[@jacquesc3166]

Yes. Very subtle commentary on the G coupe from Matt in this one.

[@coryglueckert1665]

too bad this didn't come withe the 5.0l tau v8