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Genesis G80 sold by Genesis and Hyundai ?

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So I was reading a piece on the G80 over at MotorTrend. It said that the G80 will be sold by both Hyundai and Genesis dealers until the next-gen comes out as a dedicated Genesis vehicle in 5 years.

My question is, are there actually going to be separate dealers for strictly the Genesis brand along with dedicated dealerships from Hyundai that does not offer any G series vehicles ?
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As of now, all Hyundai dealers will be permitted to sell G80, but not G90. Part of rationale is that it would be unfair to take the top line (and most profitable vehicle) from Hyundai dealers without there being some kind of replacement. Another factor is that there are very few people who want to open a totally separate Genesis dealership for two models or even 3-5 in the near term. Just not feasible financially. Would also mean huge mark-ups for the purchasers and for service. It's a business, not a hobby.
My situation is that I have to drive past two Hyundai dealerships for a total of 60 miles one way to get to the Genesis dealership, co-located with his established Hyundai dealership. While they will come and get the car, leave a loaner, etc., it also means some low paid employee will be driving my "baby" at breakneck speeds 120 miles. After three years, this service disappears so I have to drive 120 miles and no loaner.
I contacted Genesis and they are developing a plan for Genesis service being available in more places (whatever that means).
For me, I could care less about the waiting room, WiFi, fancy coffee, big screen TV, etc.
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About three months ago I visited local Hyundai dealership. They had 3 or 4 G80's on the lot. Since then I have received emails and mailers inviting me to come in and discuss purchasing a G80. They are not and will not be a Genesis branded dealership.
However, they said they would meet all Genesis G80 service criteria. I assume that means pick up and drop off and loaner. However, they would have to show me that and guarantee it in writing from the dealership.
As for loaners in general, very few dealerships do this. The ones that do are Lexus, MB, BMW, and that range. In addition, they generally charge a lot more for service than Hyundai, Nissan, Chevy, etc. They also frequently only do it for loyal customers. Also only done if you have reserved a loaner in advance.
My MB dealership provides me a loaner whenever I take my car in, but I use them for all services. Supposedly dealership and MBUSA divide the cost up. Of course, I and other customers actually pay the cost in the long run. Nothing is free.
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