# taurus SHO vs. hyundai genesis V8 vs. pontiac G8 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 11, 2009, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887 "2009-02-11T11:54:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/61 "2009-02-12T06:25:00Z")
> [@traumadog](#): > > L76 (think 6.0L truck with AFM/DOD), 6L80E six-speed auto. [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=136306](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=136306) > - 6.2-liter LS3 V8 > - 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque > - Optional six-speed manual transmission > - 245/40R19 tires on forged alloy wheels ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/62 "2009-02-12T06:37:58Z")
traumadog specs = GT red00ws6 specs = GXP ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/63 "2009-02-12T09:57:33Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > i would be in the “none of the above” group I’m going to call bullshit… so you really want us to believe that if you won a lease on your choice of these 3 you would say keep them all and go home empty handed? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/64 "2009-02-12T09:58:39Z")
yes, he would rather drive two broken down 20 year old pieces of shit. obviously. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/65 "2009-02-12T09:59:46Z")
No he would rather drive his POS then a Brand New car, it makes sense… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/66 "2009-02-12T10:08:41Z")
it’s not pick one or keep his POS… it’s get one of these 3 for free for a couple years, or walk away with nothing. ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/67 "2009-02-12T10:18:16Z")
> [@khoveraki](#): > > COOL GUY ALERT! clearly too awesome to pick anything but a super sick bimmer! nothing but luxury for this guy! > > fuck you. > [@Jam](#): > > yo eat my fucking shit cockbag thats my fucking opinion, i honestly would keep driving my 2 pos’s than ever be caught it one of those fucking cars. > > btw im super cool. i hope your apex seals shoot out of your exhaust next time you start your siiqqqq rx7. good luck, fucking polak lol, and then BAM! just like that. Anyway, I REALLY like Genesis. I’ve yet to see the SHO, but it does seem pretty decent. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/68 "2009-02-12T10:19:35Z")
Well he wouldnt even want to be caught in one, so he’d probly just turn down free cars. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/69 "2009-02-12T10:21:45Z")
hence why I called bullshit, welcome back to post #63 ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/70 "2009-02-12T10:52:07Z")
honestly? yes, i really would. idk, call me weird… if i won it in a raffle or something i would sell it immediately. maybe do a bunch of burnouts first. but no, i wouldnt keep it. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/71 "2009-02-12T10:59:14Z")
even if you just used it go to the parts store I don’t believe you’re stupid enough to walk away from something worth ~ $15,000. ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/72 "2009-02-12T11:19:58Z")
he’s just bullshitting in an overdramatic way to say neither is a good choice, which is untrue. and get your heads out of the 1980s domestic guys, hyundai has more quality cars now. go drive one you douchebags ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/73 "2009-02-12T11:47:26Z")
AWD\>\* ill loss my 100 man points… and ill even call my own car a torn-ass I like the TT and AWD of the ford. who cares what the name is. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/74 "2009-02-12T12:25:18Z")
i voted for the hyundai, but i can honestly say i don’t know a whole lot about the SHO so :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/75 "2009-02-12T12:31:00Z")
Living in the NE, SHO. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/76 "2009-02-12T14:43:27Z")
If it was a daily driver 360 rwd hp would not be the best idea, but I like the G8 with another 6 grand in my pocket. If I had 38 grand for a daily driver 4 door, I would probably get a G37x 4 door which starts at $36k. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/77 "2009-02-12T14:55:22Z")
> [@khoveraki](#): > > and get your heads out of the 1980s domestic guys, hyundai has more quality cars now. go drive one you douchebags and get your heads out of the 1980s import guys, GM has more quality cars now. go drive one you douchebags ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/78 "2009-02-12T14:59:21Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > and get your heads out of the 1980s import guys, GM has more quality cars now. go drive one you douchebags Hyundai’s leap in quality \>\>\>\> GM’s plateau of the past 25 years. ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/79 "2009-02-12T15:02:34Z")
Hyundai haters read… > **[J.D. Power Announces Hyundai Ranks Top In Customer Satisfaction - Auto News -...](http://www.motortrend.com/news/news46/)** > > Read this full Auto News story at Motor Trend: J.D. Power Announces Hyundai Ranks Top In Customer Satisfaction "Hyundai Leapfrogs Toyota In Quality Hyundai was the No. 1 non-premium brand in the United States, edging past Toyota, the Japanese brand whose rock-solid quality reputation has been shaking Detroit’s dominance in the nation’s auto market for years." ---
**Author:** ![glitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/0ea827/32.png) [@glitch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/glitch)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887/80 "2009-02-12T15:20:49Z")
> [@Pass McGass](#): > > Hyundai’s leap in quality \>\>\>\> GM’s plateau of the past 25 years. :mamoru: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taurus-sho-vs-hyundai-genesis-v8-vs-pontiac-g8/62887.md?page=5)