Has anyone seen any Stingers in the wild?

[MerlintheMad]

"No way!" (that's the polite version that I shouted, i.e., unprintable words are what I really said in frustration and amazement). Yesterday evening around six o'clock, I was waiting for the light, pointed eastbound on 9000 South, at Redwood Road: I even had my camera out and ready: the light turned yellow and I put the camera down and got ready to hit it: I was in the righthand lane, which merges immediately on the other side of the intersection: this is a favorite tactic to get in front of a ton of waiting traffic at this intersection. Well, as I sped ahead (Stinger does this sleeping) a flash of ORANGE out of the corner of my right eye made my head swivel and the doubletake nearly took my head off: there, in the northbound right lane of Redwood Road was a Federation Orange Stinger. The irony even this morning is rather raw. Almost, I disbelieved my own eyes, the "encounter" was so fleeting: but I clearly saw the tiger teeth in the lower grille and the dash of horizontal red in the rear where the side reflector is. My first and only Fed Orange sighting, and I had had a camera in my hand only seconds before!?

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

@Ric 'Ochet

That 1100 E Golf rd, is that in the kia dealership parking lot or across the street in the woodfield lot?

Just got the car earlier this week. Going a nice loop around the rockford/byron area. Probably do that this weekend to do a bit of break-in.

Yes. They are sponsoring. There is an Illinois Stinger Group on Facebook as well.

 

[Vonrichthofen]

Finally saw my first Stinger today on rte 6 in Danielson, Ct. this morning. It was Pantera Metal. I was driving so no photos, but still cool to see another Stinger.

 

[davebo]

Pulled up behind a black Stinger on River Rd. right before D.C.'s Beltway. Stuck his hand out to wave and I did the same. First time that's actually happened.

 

[ShannonC]

What are the odds of 3 Stingers at the same intersection during Covid lockdown.
12.52pm today cnr Victoria Rd & Macarthur St Parramatta, Ceramic Grey immediately in front of me and a SWP turned from Macarthur into Vic.

 

[MerlintheMad]

What are the odds of 3 Stingers at the same intersection during Covid lockdown.
12.52pm today cnr Victoria Rd & Macarthur St Parramatta, Ceramic Grey immediately in front of me and a Snow White Pearl turned from Macarthur into Vic.

Happened to me last August 14th. Has anyone seen any Stingers in the wild? But that doesn't address the odds question.

 

[Deviate]

Finally had a chance to get a picture.
Subtle differences

 

[P22Tyler]

My wife sent me this, looks like a new one.

 

[eljay]

Saw a blue one a little before 1:00 near Beverly and Hadley in Whittier. I was turning left and I think I got a quick headlight flash in recognition—or maybe the driver was just ticked that I turned left in front of them, even though there was plenty of distance. This may be the first blue I've seen in person, except on a Kia lot.

 

[vipeboy2000]

Saw a white one today in the pouring rain through the entrance of target!

 

[JT_GT]

Found this one on Friday @ Foothill Ranch foodcourt so i parked in front of it for the pic.

Looks like it was just bought. 1st time I've seen a red GT-line, and i gotta say Im really digging the color matched side mirrors and the black GT-line wheels with that color!

Welcome to the Hive!

 

[Deviate]

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Found this one on Friday @ Foothill Ranch foodcourt so i parked in front of it for the pic.

Looks like it was just bought. 1st time I've seen a red GT-line, and i gotta say Im really digging the color matched side mirrors and the black GT-line wheels with that color!

Welcome to the Hive!

Im guessing thats a MY18 Premium that had the script added. Only reason i say that is the wheels. Seem to be painted too. Ive got that set on my ride, and now debating to powder coat them due to this pic. I dont think that wheel came in black in the car. Either way does look good

 

[dtrail7a]

Los Lunas, NM has a MBRP badge. Pretty sweet looking ride.

 

[JT_GT]

Im guessing thats a MY18 Premium that had the script added. Only reason i say that is the wheels. Seem to be painted too. Ive got that set on my ride, and now debating to powder coat them due to this pic. I dont think that wheel came in black in the car. Either way does look good

You're right, i forgot 2020 was when they started the GT-line! By default, ive been calling all the 2.0T/2.5T Stingers as GT-Lines. My bad

Yeah and youre correct those are the stock wheels painted black, which is a good touch IMHO

 

[vipeboy2000]

Another stinger gt on our drive back home! Saw a red one as well but it was on the other side of the interstate.

 

[GPhenom]

Ceramic Silver Stinger GT. Favorite color for sure.

 

[Deviate]

Another white premium in Venice...

 

[Deviate]

Another stinger gt on our drive back home! Saw a red one as well but it was on the other side of the interstate.

Did ya catch up?

 

[vipeboy2000]

Did ya catch up?

We did, just as they took an exit!

 

[Deviate]

We did, just as they took an exit!

Of course...that always happens. Or they just dont care to be cool like the rest of us and acknowledge the "rarity" of the ride