Hey everyone, just took delivery of my 2021 GT1 AWD in Panthera Metal

[stingergt1]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick message and say hello. Really happy to see an active community for this vehicle. Been soaking up all the info I can, considering some simple upgrades like cold air intake and possible exhaust modification to make 'er sound even meaner but pretty stoked so far with the vehicle.

Was looking at a few Audi's and BMW's but ultimately liked the combination of good value / functions / comfort for the money that the Stinger offers.

Not amazing experiences right now working with dealerships here in the Pacific NW. Ended up working a deal on a manager's demo so I got this '21 for around $42500 w/ upgrades (floor mats etc). Many dealerships here were asking full MSRP on everything I could find within 500 miles, but took advantage of the $2500 customer cash on this '21, combined w/ a big price adjustment for it being a manager demo w/ 2k miles I felt good about the buy.

Thanks again for all the info from everyone, I can tell this forum will be a good resource these next few months.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick message and say hello. Really happy to see an active community for this vehicle. Been soaking up all the info I can, considering some simple upgrades like cold air intake and possible exhaust modification to make 'er sound even meaner but pretty stoked so far with the vehicle.

Was looking at a few Audi's and BMW's but ultimately liked the combination of good value / functions / comfort for the money that the Stinger offers.

Not amazing experiences right now working with dealerships here in the Pacific NW. Ended up working a deal on a manager's demo so I got this '21 for around $42500 w/ upgrades (floor mats etc). Many dealerships here were asking full MSRP on everything I could find within 500 miles, but took advantage of the $2500 customer cash on this '21, combined w/ a big price adjustment for it being a manager demo w/ 2k miles I felt good about the buy.

Thanks again for all the info from everyone, I can tell this forum will be a good resource these next few months.

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your brand new StingerGT! What did the Stinger replace for you? I’m glad you found us.

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive! Post up some pics when you get a chance

 

[nhcowboy28]

Howdy

 

[MerlintheMad]

Greetings and welcome. That's the color I was looking at, but my wife had better ideas.

 

[ChaneRZ]

Welcome

 

[stingergt1]

Greetings and welcome. That's the color I was looking at, but my wife had better ideas.

Lucky for me this one was all my choice, no women getting in the way for a change.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Lucky for me this one was all my choice, no women getting in the way for a change.

lmfao

'gratz and welcome on the new ride

that is one of my favorite colors on the Stinger btw

 

[stingergt1]

Couple shots of 'er.

 

[SkinnyKid]

Welcome! You're going to love it. I just bought a '21 GT1 myself, in November.

I was in the same place, between the Stinger and the Audi S4. Always wanted the Stinger and it's just an all around better buy for the money. Those with badge envy would disagree. I couldn't be happier.

Enjoy!

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Looking great!!

 

[Devin]

Pretty. Where abouts the PNW you buy from? I bought from Car Pros, and other than the normal sales BS it went pretty well.

 

[stingergt1]

Pretty. Where abouts the PNW you buy from? I bought from Car Pros, and other than the normal sales BS it went pretty well.

I’m over here in Spokane. I actually found this one at Kia of Everett because the dealership here only had the 4 cyl version available (which I test drove).

I probably should have gone there to Renton but there werent a lot of 2021s available anywhere I looked online except for 1 in Kennewick in blue (no go for me) and another in Montana that was more money. Not a fan of some of the changes (wheels especially) on the 2022 update. Add in the rebate that was only on the 21 and that helped make up my mind.

i did the whole thing online to avoid as much of the standard sales portion as I could but it just seemed like I had to move the process forward myself at every turn and constantly remind them about multiple things, and ask for information because I wasn’t getting very much.

Icing on the cake was that the truck driver who delivered it had some kind of problem with the “Karr” brand alarm and I had to wait til the next morning for the driver to unload it.

 

[Devin]

I’m over here in Spokane. I actually found this one at Kia of Everett because the dealership here only had the 4 cyl version available (which I test drove).

I probably should have gone there to Renton but there werent a lot of 2021s available anywhere I looked online except for 1 in Kennewick in blue (no go for me) and another in Montana that was more money. Not a fan of some of the changes (wheels especially) on the 2022 update. Add in the rebate that was only on the 21 and that helped make up my mind.

i did the whole thing online to avoid as much of the standard sales portion as I could but it just seemed like I had to move the process forward myself at every turn and constantly remind them about multiple things, and ask for information because I wasn’t getting very much.

Icing on the cake was that the truck driver who delivered it had some kind of problem with the “Karr” brand alarm and I had to wait til the next morning for the driver to unload it.

I'm sure you enjoyed the five hour drive back though! 21s are a lot harder to find that's for sure. I had problems finding 21s when I was looking back in Feb, but actually drove one at Car Pros, haggled and walked away but when the 22s came in a day later I couldn't resist.

 

[Will I Am]

Welcome!