I Bought a Kia Stinger GT! (And Here's Why)
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Date: 2020-06-11
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Aardvark
As someone who works at a Kia dealership, I can tell you that 90% of the cars we sell are Stingers and Tellurides. Most people opt for the AWD version of the stinger gt but we also have many people buying the base model 4 cylinders. I would be amazed if they didn't bring the Stinger back, especially considering Kia still sells the K900 which nobody buys. The Stinger GT is a great car, and the only Kia I would ever own. Super nice to drive, pretty quick and as luxurious as a Lexus or Infiniti.
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As someone who works at a Kia dealership, I can tell you that 90% of the cars we sell are Stingers and Tellurides. Most people opt for the AWD version of the stinger gt but we also have many people buying the base model 4 cylinders. I would be amazed if they didn't bring the Stinger back, especially considering Kia still sells the K900 which nobody buys. The Stinger GT is a great car, and the only Kia I would ever own. Super nice to drive, pretty quick and as luxurious as a Lexus or Infiniti.
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Magnumenforce
I only reason for why I personally won't buy a Stinger GT is the price, frankly. Here in Denmark where I live, a brand new Stinger GT retails for 800. 000 DKK or 120. 000 USD, and for that kind of money, there is a long list of cars I would rather buy instead, like the Tesla Model 3 Performance(480. 000 DKK/73. 00 USD, Honda Civic Type R(590. 00 DKK/90. 000 USD, Toyota GT-86(465. 000 DKK/71. 000 USD, or the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet(460. 000 DKK/70. 000 USD.
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I only reason for why I personally won't buy a Stinger GT is the price, frankly. Here in Denmark where I live, a brand new Stinger GT retails for 800. 000 DKK or 120. 000 USD, and for that kind of money, there is a long list of cars I would rather buy instead, like the Tesla Model 3 Performance(480. 000 DKK/73. 00 USD, Honda Civic Type R(590. 00 DKK/90. 000 USD, Toyota GT-86(465. 000 DKK/71. 000 USD, or the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet(460. 000 DKK/70. 000 USD.
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Brandon
I also want to add, Kia would be well served to either bump the power to over 400 at its price point OR lower the price and limit the trim levels a bit more for the refresh. If you got Mustang GT shoppers being able to peek over at a higher end Stinger at the same price then the nit picks will end. Just dump the MSRP down to just above what they sell for like 45 or so for the GT2. Done, sales boost.
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I also want to add, Kia would be well served to either bump the power to over 400 at its price point OR lower the price and limit the trim levels a bit more for the refresh. If you got Mustang GT shoppers being able to peek over at a higher end Stinger at the same price then the nit picks will end. Just dump the MSRP down to just above what they sell for like 45 or so for the GT2. Done, sales boost.
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Frogturtle
I think the best part about this car is the Kia badge, it's such an exceptionally better car than what you'd expect from them, so the brand makes this car ironic and special in a way. This dinky, generic family car manufacturer made a really awesome sedan for the price and it's attractive and interesting. That's the story this car tells and the brand is a huge part of that story.
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I think the best part about this car is the Kia badge, it's such an exceptionally better car than what you'd expect from them, so the brand makes this car ironic and special in a way. This dinky, generic family car manufacturer made a really awesome sedan for the price and it's attractive and interesting. That's the story this car tells and the brand is a huge part of that story.
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marlon
Doug DeMuro regular people don't worry about what their friends consider a good car value, and not everyone can afford vehicles in the 100k and up range. The Kia Stinger is a mass produced sports sedan for people with regular jobs, and regular pay checks. I'm pretty sure like your rich friends if we could all afford the McLaren's and Lamborghini's of the world we would all have one.
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Doug DeMuro regular people don't worry about what their friends consider a good car value, and not everyone can afford vehicles in the 100k and up range. The Kia Stinger is a mass produced sports sedan for people with regular jobs, and regular pay checks. I'm pretty sure like your rich friends if we could all afford the McLaren's and Lamborghini's of the world we would all have one.
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Cliff
Doug, I was looking for a car that I could part-time Uber with to make a few Bucks. I'm semi-retired, have owned 71 cars, many heavy muscle-cars and I'm a Driver. I raced 1/4 mile in my 20's at an NHRA Sanctioned Track. I found a 2019 Stinger GT-Line AWD and can probably buy it for 31, 000. Has 7000 Miles. I'm in Vancouver, Canada. You think I should pull the trigger?
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Doug, I was looking for a car that I could part-time Uber with to make a few Bucks. I'm semi-retired, have owned 71 cars, many heavy muscle-cars and I'm a Driver. I raced 1/4 mile in my 20's at an NHRA Sanctioned Track. I found a 2019 Stinger GT-Line AWD and can probably buy it for 31, 000. Has 7000 Miles. I'm in Vancouver, Canada. You think I should pull the trigger?
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Ruturaj
At this time you could have got 2020 for 40k, just lease one for 2 years that gives you 10k in lease incentives and usually dealer discount through costco is around 4-5k, then just buy it out after a month. My friend got 19 awd gt2 in July of last year, for 40k, which had sticker price of 55k (lots of factory installed accessory like puddle light, remote start etc.
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At this time you could have got 2020 for 40k, just lease one for 2 years that gives you 10k in lease incentives and usually dealer discount through costco is around 4-5k, then just buy it out after a month. My friend got 19 awd gt2 in July of last year, for 40k, which had sticker price of 55k (lots of factory installed accessory like puddle light, remote start etc.
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Charles
I borrowed a 2016 Kia Forte to go on a cross country trip because of the fuel mileage compared to my large truck and was shocked at how roomy, comfortable and how well it drove. I ve been a Kia fan since. I thought KIAs were cheap cars so would be cheaply made. Wrong. Everyone I know that s owned one, loves it.
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I borrowed a 2016 Kia Forte to go on a cross country trip because of the fuel mileage compared to my large truck and was shocked at how roomy, comfortable and how well it drove. I ve been a Kia fan since. I thought KIAs were cheap cars so would be cheaply made. Wrong. Everyone I know that s owned one, loves it.
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Salted,
quite similar to the phaeton! just so hard to interrupt that logo game. the audi, bmw, benz, etc. in your garage speaks for itself. phaeton/stinger types will always need an explanation. yes i know they re quite different, but the concept of i want you to know i spent a lot of money will always be a thing.
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quite similar to the phaeton! just so hard to interrupt that logo game. the audi, bmw, benz, etc. in your garage speaks for itself. phaeton/stinger types will always need an explanation. yes i know they re quite different, but the concept of i want you to know i spent a lot of money will always be a thing.
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