I/m currently driving a 15 mustang gt performance pack , with a few upgrades, love the car dearly and have had 8 mustangs in my time so far on this earth ( 25 years old). i drove a kia stinger the other day to see how i feel, i liked the car but idk, i feel like im doing something wrong if i make this choice. now i know most of you traded in or switched from something you loved to the stinger, so convince me to do the same. in other words... i need someone to push me over the edge.
convince me to buy a Kia Stinger...
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Ucinn
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Keep the Mustang and buy the Stinger..that's what I did 
if i could i would hahaKeep the Mustang and buy the Stinger..that's what I did
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the stinger is not the same car.. but does offer some more luxury than the average mustang. while its not a 5.0, you can be a sleeper still.
Ucinn
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They are such different cars, it's really hard to convince someone to give up one for the other. Especially having an S550, if you had the S197 like I do it would be easier just because of the ride quality. I like them both for different reasons, but overall for a DD I definitely like the Stinger better. Nicer interior and more room for sure.
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honestly i like the design of the stinger, not saying i do more than the mustang because the s550 is beautiful, i think it has alot to do with the AWD since i live in CT but iv never had issues with driving since i know how to drive in the snow and i have a 99 camry just in case. have you guys had any opportunities to race any other vehicles at all and how did it go? btw thanks for the responses
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I always think you should go with your gut and what you can afford ...
Personally I chose a stinger because I wanted the large storage space in the rear hatch (if you go to the glass of the hatch or fold the seats) instead of getting an SUV.
After getting it for the way i drive ... I get better fuel economy than I did with my previous Q50 AWD
But if someone has to convince you ... prob your doing it wrong ...
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That's why I got the Stinger over the Mustang GT ( a big reason anyway) was for the AWD. I was looking at another Mustang also.(2018 A10) but this had to be my DD and an 800 HP RWD would not be fun on these roads. So far I've been challenged by a Caddy XTS, Camaro RS, and my own Mustang and beat all of them easily. I'll be taking her to the track in a bit to see what she can do there.
what mustang do you currently have? and 800 hp rwd? the 18 mustang is rated at 460 hp rwd...
First and foremost, your new Stinger (if you purchase) will garner FAR more attention than your Mustang. Even if you couldn't care less about the extra attention, on some level it is validation in your choice. I came from a Lexus ISF, which is a BMW M3, AMG C63 fighter. It had the sweetest sounding V8 with an 8 speed automatic that matched revs on downshift. With full bolt-ons, it was around 400 whp. I had a lot of the apprehension that you have about leaving such legitimate sports car to a "grand-tourer."
In the two weeks that I have had my Stinger GT, I love it. It is however a very different type of car. I like that the Stinger is more compliant over bumps, that it isn't loud all of the time, that it has more room, and the technology is fantastic. I don't draw anyone's attention (cops), I can fit 2 full size adults in the back of the car, and the acceleration is good enough that I don't miss the ISF. Should you miss the harder edge of the Mustang, a tune and bolt-ons will get you acceleration on par with or better than the Mustang depending on how the tunes turn out, and everything else is only a mod away from being like you want it. Suspension tuners and engine guys are already at work on the car. I have no regrets.
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@Helo58 , thanks for the in depth response. you kind of hit the nail right on the head, its hard to leave such a true dedicated sports car that iv spend my entire adult life owning and purchasing. what made you switch from the lexus? what was the driving factor for you? i also feel with the lack of aftermarket parts out i will feel like i cant make the car "mine". whats your thought on this?
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I have a 2012 convertible with the 3.7 V6, got CAI, 73mm throttle body, 3.73 gears, aluminum drive shaft, 19X10's on the back with nitto invos, MPT 93 performance tune, Shorty ceramic headers, O/R H pipe, 12" cherry bombs and Trident motorsports axle backs...it's beaten some Coyote mustangs (stock)..it's pretty quick for a 6.
The Mustang(800 HP) I was looking at was from Lebanon Ford
LFP 800HP | Lebanon Ford
I purchased the Lexus as a CPO car and it was getting near the end of warranty. Given that only 503 were made in 2010, they were exceedingly rare. As a result, replacement parts were very expensive. Not the normal stuff like brake pads, rotors, filters, plugs, etc., but big ticket items like NAV system, power seat motors, engine, transmission, etc. Engine was close to $10k new and transmission was well over $7k new, NAV/stereo was over $4k for replacements. I never had a single worry with the car and nothing ever broke, many had cars well over 150k still turning low 12s in the quarter. For me though, I have never had that luck. It was just too much money to put into a car that was 8 years old with 80k miles on the clock if anything happened, so I sold it and got the Kia.
As for the driving factor, it is a bit of a mixed bag. The Lexus was definitely a better handler with many turning them into true track cars. RR Racing was and is probably the best example, but what I found was that I rarely if ever drove my car like I would on a track while on the street. The chances of meeting someone in the twisties almost never materialized and when it did, sometimes it was a Civic Type R that ate my 3800lb Lexus for lunch in the turns. The car was essentially overkill for what I actually did with my car. As it turned out, most of my interaction with other cars was in a straight line and to speeds less than 100. The Kia is more than up to that challenge as it sits stock. The quoted 0-60 times are identical for both cars with a slight edge to the Lexus in the quarter mile. I do miss the V8 sound (2:48 mark)
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however the Stinger simply goes fast without the fuss and noise. I am strongly considering a tune or piggyback for the straightline speed "upgrade."
The aftermarket parts are there as far as I can see and it is early on. Aftermarket for the ISF was horrible, but a few dedicated companies made SIGNIFICANT contributions. As I can tell now, tunes, piggybacks, body kits, aero bits, audio, suspension upgrades, etc. exist currently for the Stinger. Many are sourced from Korea directly but I am sure they will make their way stateside in short order. Sure it isn't as broad as the Mustang, but few other cars will be. Had Kia done a better job of getting this car on the road for others to see in the first year, we would likely be in better position with the aftermarket.
Final thought, take a chance on the Kia. I don't think you will regret it and you don't have a whole lot to lose. There will always be Mustangs so you can always go back. The Camaro/Mustang battle is really getting heated now, so waiting a few years might get you into a sweet ride at the end of it. My overall thought isn't negative. Sure the Kia is different than my hardcore sports car, but different doesn't mean worse. I am actually encouraged at the power potential with the stock bottom end. Reports state that it is pretty good, like 500+hp/trq good. So far, the Kia makes me smile for the same reasons the Lexus did and the only thing I truly miss is the sound. Ford did a good job with the GT and Nissan with the GT-R so I think good sound can be had in the near future. Fingers crossed...
As for the driving factor, it is a bit of a mixed bag. The Lexus was definitely a better handler with many turning them into true track cars. RR Racing was and is probably the best example, but what I found was that I rarely if ever drove my car like I would on a track while on the street. The chances of meeting someone in the twisties almost never materialized and when it did, sometimes it was a Civic Type R that ate my 3800lb Lexus for lunch in the turns. The car was essentially overkill for what I actually did with my car. As it turned out, most of my interaction with other cars was in a straight line and to speeds less than 100. The Kia is more than up to that challenge as it sits stock. The quoted 0-60 times are identical for both cars with a slight edge to the Lexus in the quarter mile. I do miss the V8 sound (2:48 mark)
however the Stinger simply goes fast without the fuss and noise. I am strongly considering a tune or piggyback for the straightline speed "upgrade."
The aftermarket parts are there as far as I can see and it is early on. Aftermarket for the ISF was horrible, but a few dedicated companies made SIGNIFICANT contributions. As I can tell now, tunes, piggybacks, body kits, aero bits, audio, suspension upgrades, etc. exist currently for the Stinger. Many are sourced from Korea directly but I am sure they will make their way stateside in short order. Sure it isn't as broad as the Mustang, but few other cars will be. Had Kia done a better job of getting this car on the road for others to see in the first year, we would likely be in better position with the aftermarket.
Final thought, take a chance on the Kia. I don't think you will regret it and you don't have a whole lot to lose. There will always be Mustangs so you can always go back. The Camaro/Mustang battle is really getting heated now, so waiting a few years might get you into a sweet ride at the end of it. My overall thought isn't negative. Sure the Kia is different than my hardcore sports car, but different doesn't mean worse. I am actually encouraged at the power potential with the stock bottom end. Reports state that it is pretty good, like 500+hp/trq good. So far, the Kia makes me smile for the same reasons the Lexus did and the only thing I truly miss is the sound. Ford did a good job with the GT and Nissan with the GT-R so I think good sound can be had in the near future. Fingers crossed...
Bear
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Here ya go...
I swapped my fully built motor with my buddies stock Mach 1 motor (both are DOHC). I had no use for a car like this, but he wants to crush the streets...
Dropbox - Video May 22, 1 47 54 PM.mov
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thanks for the detailed response. what color is your stinger if i may ask? the one i drove was ceramic silver and i fell inlove with that color
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Haha, Ceramic Silver... IT IS A SIGN...BUY A STINGER... Haha!
Ucinn
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That's awesome, love the lope.
pics or its not true! lmaoHaha, Ceramic Silver... IT IS A SIGN...BUY A STINGER... Haha!
Hey, it is in my signature... It has to be true. Haha.
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