2018 Kia Stinger GT - My Long-Term Ownership Updates
06-22-19, 09:24 AM
#61
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Time flies when you're having fun...!
18 months update, exactly 20k km on the odometer.
Besides the several smallish (but some costly) issues experienced by the 12 month ownership time frame (as seen here), I have a couple more updates:
Pros:
No new pros, however, I'm reminded almost daily on its practicality (ironic yes!) and how onlookers are impressed with the styling and presence of the car. People still do not know this car and think it's a far more expensive, luxury car. In fact, new BMW 8-series GC???
Cons:
1. Some new rattles/creaks surfacing:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear hatch (still though occasional on harder road bumps)
- Driver door panel creaking
2. Rubber/weatherproofing around the glass/trunk lid coming out.
Overall, still really like the Stinger despite some minor build quality issues, thanks to the performance, practicality, and uniqueness/styling. Thankfully, I still barely see any on the road.
Keeper for now though I'm slowly getting the itch for a BEV (Toyota Corp, where are you??)
18 months update, exactly 20k km on the odometer.
Besides the several smallish (but some costly) issues experienced by the 12 month ownership time frame (as seen here), I have a couple more updates:
Pros:
No new pros, however, I'm reminded almost daily on its practicality (ironic yes!) and how onlookers are impressed with the styling and presence of the car. People still do not know this car and think it's a far more expensive, luxury car. In fact, new BMW 8-series GC???
Cons:
1. Some new rattles/creaks surfacing:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear hatch (still though occasional on harder road bumps)
- Driver door panel creaking
2. Rubber/weatherproofing around the glass/trunk lid coming out.
Overall, still really like the Stinger despite some minor build quality issues, thanks to the performance, practicality, and uniqueness/styling. Thankfully, I still barely see any on the road.
Keeper for now though I'm slowly getting the itch for a BEV (Toyota Corp, where are you??)
Last edited by bitkahuna; 06-22-19 at 09:31 AM.
06-22-19, 09:31 AM
#62
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EZZ do you have one? the performance of the 3 performance is certainly incredible but i personally just don't need a car that fast even if it's fun once in a while. but anyway, that's off topic.
corradoMR2 - your stinger looks great and i do a double take every time i see one on the road or parked. SHARP looking car! i know the g70 is a (good bit) smaller cousin, but i love the looks of them too.
corradoMR2 - your stinger looks great and i do a double take every time i see one on the road or parked. SHARP looking car! i know the g70 is a (good bit) smaller cousin, but i love the looks of them too.
06-22-19, 10:35 AM
#63
Lexus Test Driver
EZZ do you have one? the performance of the 3 performance is certainly incredible but i personally just don't need a car that fast even if it's fun once in a while. but anyway, that's off topic.
corradoMR2 - your stinger looks great and i do a double take every time i see one on the road or parked. SHARP looking car! i know the g70 is a (good bit) smaller cousin, but i love the looks of them too.
corradoMR2 - your stinger looks great and i do a double take every time i see one on the road or parked. SHARP looking car! i know the g70 is a (good bit) smaller cousin, but i love the looks of them too.
. Spaceship.I think the G70 is too small relative to the Stinger. I think its even smaller in the back than the IS which was pretty small. I hardly see any G70s on the road though and the discounts they are giving are incredible. I think instead of a fastback, they should have gone sport crossover and competed with the Macan.
06-23-19, 07:15 AM
#64
drives cars
Great update on the Stinger. It's good to know about those minor issues, but yeah I suspect it's worth it based on how fun and yet practical the car is. Still liking those wheels myself too, good choice.
Yeah I've driven the Dual Motor (not-Performance), and it's incredible how immediate the response is. I can barely imagine what the Performance is like. I think even the Dual Motor would be enough to get me in trouble.
06-23-19, 12:13 PM
#65
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
Great update on the Stinger. It's good to know about those minor issues, but yeah I suspect it's worth it based on how fun and yet practical the car is. Still liking those wheels myself too, good choice.
Yeah I've driven the Dual Motor (not-Performance), and it's incredible how immediate the response is. I can barely imagine what the Performance is like. I think even the Dual Motor would be enough to get me in trouble.
Yeah I've driven the Dual Motor (not-Performance), and it's incredible how immediate the response is. I can barely imagine what the Performance is like. I think even the Dual Motor would be enough to get me in trouble.
Thanks folks. The 1.3" drop from the H&R springs helps the look IMO.
I'm liking the Model 3 and if I were to change the Stinger today, it would likely be for that. We'll see if I can hit the 2 year mark with the Stinger!
06-23-19, 01:03 PM
#66
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Thanks folks. The 1.3" drop from the H&R springs helps the look IMO.
I'm liking the Model 3 and if I were to change the Stinger today, it would likely be for that. We'll see if I can hit the 2 year mark with the Stinger!
I'm liking the Model 3 and if I were to change the Stinger today, it would likely be for that. We'll see if I can hit the 2 year mark with the Stinger!
06-23-19, 01:17 PM
#67
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
Agree, I can imagine the thrust. Though in all honesty, having had the RC F and Stinger fulfill my bug for speed the last few years, it's rare I use the power and I don't feel the need as a priority. Also, the 3 Performance with taxes is crazy expensive in Canada (no gov't rebates) pushing the price close to $100K
. A Standard Plus is about $55K all-in.
06-23-19, 01:23 PM
#68
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Agree, I can imagine the thrust. Though in all honesty, having had the RC F and Stinger fulfill my bug for speed the last few years, it's rare I use the power and I don't feel the need as a priority. Also, the 3 Performance with taxes is crazy expensive in Canada (no gov't rebates) pushing the price close to $100K . A Standard Plus is about $55K all-in.
. A Standard Plus is about $55K all-in.
06-23-19, 02:04 PM
#69
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06-23-19, 04:07 PM
#70
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
you're comparing loonies vs bucks.
06-24-19, 09:27 AM
#71
Get that model 3 so we can all enjoy and learn from your posts.
06-24-19, 09:47 AM
#72
The pursuit of F
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06-26-19, 12:25 PM
#73
I'm glad its doing well, makes the competition up their game(hopefully)
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