Australia-Specific Kia Stinger Discussion

[Ozstung]

The test drive was 10 minutes as the car was not long off the boat it wasn't registered as a demo yet so the sales guy had to come with us.
From my time in it, we both thought it handled well, seats were nice and snug ( handles far nicer than my Optima ) and I liked how you can see the km/hr in the window whilst your driving.

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Nice, see if you can get another longer test drive. Try the different modes to and give her a bit of Welly, did blue tempt you?

 

[Flameangel]

Nice, see if you can get another longer test drive. Try the different modes to and give her a bit of Welly, did blue tempt you?

I am waiting to hear back from another dealership to see how long we can take it for this weekend, 10 minutes is not long enough. And as you suggest we want to try the different modes. The one we are going to has a demo with the Bimodal so we will cancel Lakeside Kia as we have already been in the one with stock sound. Yes I was tempted with the micro blue, it was very nice but they had a Snow White pearl in the show room which I was admiring.

 

[AV8R]

I am waiting to hear back from another dealership to see how long we can take it for this weekend, 10 minutes is not long enough. And as you suggest we want to try the different modes. The one we are going to has a demo with the Bimodal so we will cancel Lakeside Kia as we have already been in the one with stock sound. Yes I was tempted with the micro blue, it was very nice but they had a Snow White pearl in the show room which I was admiring.

the blue looks great!

 

[AV8R]

The test drive was 10 minutes as the car was not long off the boat it wasn't registered as a demo yet so the sales guy had to come with us.
From my time in it, we both thought it handled well, seats were nice and snug ( handles far nicer than my Optima ) and I liked how you can see the km/hr in the window whilst your driving.

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Don’t forget to lift the bonnet and have a look under the hood itself at front, there is a small sticker that has the build date month and year, make sure it’s as recent as possible. March 2019 would be ok .

 

[AV8R]

Hey guys and girls,

Test drove a stinger GT yesterday for a couple hours and whilst driving I noticed something and wondered if someone could explain this.

I noticed that under straight line speed it sometimes had this “floaty” sensation is it because the tyres weren’t gripping properly. Around bends and in sports mode it was fine - definitely requires more “confidence” to take bends at speed in comparison to smaller cars etc. But handles surprisingly well for a big tourer.

Again launch mode was fine straight line speed bopped down.

It was more around the 20-30 speed and punching the throttle for a couple seconds that floating feel and wobbling of the rear end. Could it be the traction fighting to maintain the wheels under control?

Wonder if anyone else could give some insight - cheers .

For reference it had the Michelin tyres on it.

They are twitchy but the sways will fix it.

 

[Ozstung]

They are twitchy but the sways will fix it.

Be swayed I'd say. I paid my deposit last week on the group buy swaybars. I can't wait to feel the difference.

 

[Coast GT]

Woohooo!! been for a test drive in this Beauty......

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And you picked the best colour too, just an added bonus really

 

[Coast GT]

Be swayed I'd say. I paid my deposit last week on the group buy swaybars. I can't wait to feel the difference.

Starting to wonder if I made a bad call not getting on to that group buy. Way back when it was first mentioned I had other things non car related I needed to spend on. Oh well you win some.......

 

[Flameangel]

And you picked the best colour too, just an added bonus really

Does the micro Blue show up much dust/ dirt ? I know dark colours show up dirt etc

 

[ShannonC]

Starting to wonder if I made a bad call not getting on to that group buy. Way back when it was first mentioned I had other things non car related I needed to spend on. Oh well you win some.......

Give John at Eibach a call and mention this forum. I would think he has extra stock coming apart from this group buy.

 

[Coast GT]

Does the micro Blue show up much dust/ dirt ? I know dark colours show up dirt etc

Yeah it does, it’s the only thing I don’t like about it, I’m sure white or silky silver would be better in that department but it seems everyone has white or silver.

 

[Coast GT]

Give John at Eibach a call and mention this forum. I would think he has extra stock coming apart from this group buy.

Yeah I’ll give it some thought. Have to work out how much fitting costs as well so I can factor that into the overall price

 

[Flameangel]

Yeah it does, it’s the only thing I don’t like about it, I’m sure white or silky silver would be better in that department but it seems everyone has white or silver.

My Optima's silver but I wanted a different colour and as you said white and silver cars are everywhere, I think I'm changing my mind about the colour I want. OMG!!! why do I really like two colours ?

 

[ShannonC]

Yeah I’ll give it some thought. Have to work out how much fitting costs as well so I can factor that into the overall price

We have a firm quote by a Sydney dealer of $290 so use that as a local guide.

 

[Manaz]

I was considering the Deep Chroma Blue, but every time I see the Micro Blue...

 

[Ozstung]

My Optima's silver but I wanted a different colour and as you said white and silver cars are everywhere, I think I'm changing my mind about the colour I want. OMG!!! why do I really like two colours ?

Ha,ha, that's what you got a husband for. Get him to choose, later if you fall out of love with the colour you can blame him.. Just ran that past my wife and she is in agreement.

 

[Ozstung]

Ps. I don't think Red or Blue would disappoint.

 

[Flameangel]

Ha,ha, that's what you got a husband for. Get him to choose, later if you fall out of love with the colour you can blame him.. Just ran that past my wife and she is in agreement.

Iv'e asked him and he's like " it's your car, up to you "......he's not helping

 

[Manaz]

Of course, if he told you what colour to buy, he'd be forcing his opinion on you.

We just can't win!

 

[Flameangel]

Of course, if he told you what colour to buy, he'd be forcing his opinion on you.

We just can't win!

Exactly, that's what husbands/male partners are for to take the blame......it's always your fault