Stinger GT AWD Limited - Owner Review and Comparison to Lexus & Audi
#31
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Clutch release? A Tucson manual is available?
#32
Lexus Champion
Marshall, thanks. I pop in to read your reviews and other car chat content from time to time but rarely log in. Good to be back and speak with an OG. lol
Keep up the good work.
BTW.... I agree with your message to those doubting the Kia Stinger..... Take a test drive then come back to speak.
Take care
Damon
#33
Lexus Fanatic
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Lot of copy cat from BMW. Their engine longevity is in question. In Korea they are talking about this. We'll see in 5 years. As a native Korean(born and raised in Seoul) Sorry I am not interested
in Korean manufactured vehicles. Even in Korea in 2017 Hyundai sales went down more than 25% compared previous year. Same thing over here sales figures are static last couple years.
in Korean manufactured vehicles. Even in Korea in 2017 Hyundai sales went down more than 25% compared previous year. Same thing over here sales figures are static last couple years.
#35
Pit Crew
Although the Tucson and the Sportage are built on the same platform, I cannot say if the Tucson has a manual, but the Sportage does have a manual in its lowest trim level. But I don't think it will be offered for much longer.
#36
Lexus Fanatic
Just checked Kia.com, the Sportage comes standard with an automatic transmission. No manual.
#37
Lexus Champion
not sure if this is legit... but it IS a Kia dealer..
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Code1=KIASTING
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Code1=KIASTING
#38
Lexus Fanatic
No, the American-market Tucson (currently) does not have a true manual, but upper-trim versions come with a 7-speed dual clutch...others use the 6-speed automatic.
#39
Lexus Fanatic
As mentioned, we were picked up in a Tuscon that had a stick. This was in 2012.
http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-revi...-with-a-stick/
http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-revi...-with-a-stick/
#40
Lexus Fanatic
2012 was a generation ago for the Tucson.
#42
drives cars
I am curious how the base engine is - from reviews I've seen it's gotta be at least "decent" for power, and good fuel economy hopefully. But the V6 seems to be a major selling point of this vehicle - if it were me I'd end up with the 6-cylinder.
#43
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
(eye catching part: $26,985 MSRP $35,995)
fine print though...
first, the MSRP for the 4 cyl stinger is $31,900.
second, because it's lease pricing, it's hard to know what other shenanigans will ultimately go into an actual lease deal.
third, i assume by "special test market pricing" they mean "anything to get you in the door".
fine print though...
Seller Comments
Lease Pricing - SPECIAL TEST MARKET PRICING - Contact Dealer for Purchase Pricing...
Lease Pricing - SPECIAL TEST MARKET PRICING - Contact Dealer for Purchase Pricing...
second, because it's lease pricing, it's hard to know what other shenanigans will ultimately go into an actual lease deal.
third, i assume by "special test market pricing" they mean "anything to get you in the door".
#44
Lexus Champion
I would think the base 2.0t would be decent. The 4 cylinder engines in the targeted A5 and 4 Series Grand Coupe are very good.
#45
could you include a lot less specific details, figures & graphs than this and instead just give us a very simple, broad & subjective personal opinion about the fuel economy of the car? would be helpful for those of us considering purchasing this vehicle, thanks