2018 Kia Stinger
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Racer
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2018 Kia Stinger
I got a call from the KIA dealer that the Stingers are in stock so I went down for a test drive. I test drove a GT1 model with RWD. It was black with a red interior and it looked great. Sticker was $44,000. The car is quieter than I expected (about like my RX350) and the ride is really good even with the big tires. The most impressive thing about the drive was easily the acceleration. The response (except from idle) is immediate and very strong a bit like the Q60 Redsport. The slight flat spot at idle is only noticeable because the acceleration from then on is so strong.
The paint quality is excellent and their metallic red would warm Mike Marshall's heart.
Now, to convince the wife that it is time to replace her beloved Accord coupe. It is 6 years old and just turned 31,000 miles.
Steve
The paint quality is excellent and their metallic red would warm Mike Marshall's heart.
Now, to convince the wife that it is time to replace her beloved Accord coupe. It is 6 years old and just turned 31,000 miles.
Steve
#2
Lexus Champion
They're awesome. I'd very seriously consider one if I were in the market right now.
#4
Lexus Champion
Really impressed with the Stinger. When you look at Kia's trajectory in the car manufacturer world, it's a truly amazing achievement to bring a car to the market that's being compared to the Germans in terms of handling/ride/acceleration. All this from a mass market manufacturer rather than a luxury brand.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
Now, to convince the wife that it is time to replace her beloved Accord coupe. It is 6 years old and just turned 31,000 miles.
Steve
Steve
#6
Really impressed with the Stinger. When you look at Kia's trajectory in the car manufacturer world, it's a truly amazing achievement to bring a car to the market that's being compared to the Germans in terms of handling/ride/acceleration. All this from a mass market manufacturer rather than a luxury brand.
#7
Lexus Champion
Really impressed with the Stinger. When you look at Kia's trajectory in the car manufacturer world, it's a truly amazing achievement to bring a car to the market that's being compared to the Germans in terms of handling/ride/acceleration. All this from a mass market manufacturer rather than a luxury brand.
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#8
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by webra
Wasn't that what Lexus was trying to achieve with the IS and GS?
Kia imported the German engineering wizards and stylists to work on this car. So that's significant. Kia is still a mass market brand and not a luxury brand. That's what is so interesting with the Stinger. It has a Genesis relative, but if you don't want that then the Stinger is a good choice.
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