convince me to buy a Kia Stinger...

I think you are facing the same issue I had before switching over to the Stinger. I, like you, had nothing but nissan's and Infiniti's, loved them. When the Stinger was announced it caught my eye and sparked my interest on the brand. I was skeptical at first since the brand had a not so good reputation before, but after doing my research and seeing all the improvements in every department (interior and exterior design, performance, etc.) and the amazing warranty they offer I was half way convinced that the Stinger will be a tough candidate.

Fast forward a few years and the Stinger is now available in Korea and the reviews start coming out. Everyone raved about the car and praised the brand for creating a very serious contender to the big German boys and a very solid alternative for those that want all luxury, performance and tech features the competitors have for a fraction of the cost. Shortly after I received notice that a K-spec Stinger was available for show only at a near by dealer, I immediately made my way there to check it out. Needless to say I was extremely impressed by the looks of the exterior, the interior had the quality and design that of its German competitors. At that point I was just waiting for the Stinger to be released in the US, and asked the dealer to call me whenever they receive the first GT model.

The big day came and got a call from the dealer claiming that they had just unloaded a black GT2 RWD and that it will be ready in the afternoon. I was there that same day, test drove it and it was everything and more than what I had expected. Performance that rivals and in some cases beats cars in the same category at twice the price...Check....Features that are sometimes missing or not found on some of the cars on the same price price point.....Check......Luxury ride with enough grunt and power to surprise those when they least expected.....Check. To top things off you don't see many of these on the streets so wherever you go you will have someone trying to figure out what in the world is that beauty and who makes it, the best part is looking at their faces when they find out who makes it;)

I ended up getting with a Snow White Pearl GT2 RWD and do not regret switching from a big name brand to the underdog. Photos for reference, she looks a bit different now:D

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sounds like that deal was meant for you and thats something i also would have gotten. im looking ideally for you with the driver package and ceramic silver of course but theres one thing i need to bring up and see how you and anyone else feels about this. the sound.. how do you feel about it and what are you going to do about it?
I came from a Lexus ISF with exhaust mods. Nothing you can do to this KIA is gonna make it sound that sweet. As previously stated, unless someone finds a way to make it sound like a GT-R, it will just be louder not better. My Lexus turned heads when I romped it, I am going for the opposite here. I want to reduce restriction, not increase noise.
 
I came from a Lexus ISF with exhaust mods. Nothing you can do to this KIA is gonna make it sound that sweet. As previously stated, unless someone finds a way to make it sound like a GT-R, it will just be louder not better. My Lexus turned heads when I romped it, I am going for the opposite here. I want to reduce restriction, not increase noise.
i wonder what kind of lease deals i can get with this car...
 
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i wonder what kind of lease deals i can get with this car...
Pretty good if you are a skilled negotiator. They want to move the cars. If you are in the NC area, visit Gerry Wood Kia in Salisbury. I had a great experience with them.
 
Pretty good if you are a skilled negotiator. They want to move the cars. If you are in the NC area, visit Gerry Wood Kia in Salisbury. I had a great experience with them.
I'm in Connecticut, iv noticed no one from ct in this forum at all lol
 
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
I'm in Connecticut, iv noticed no one from ct in this forum at all lol
Looks like a ton of GT1s in Ceramic Silver in your area. Everything is AWD there! Wow! Hey if you are still on the fence, yesterday alone, I had 4 different groups of people ask me about my car. A guy and a girl on a Harley stopped and asked, my neighbors asked and I took them for a ride (launch control!), a guy pushing carts at the hardware store talked with me, and a group of 3 women at the steakhouse were making "goo goo" eyes at it. That is just one day... I don't think you will regret it.
 
thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated. @Helo58 are you planning on doing anything aftermarket wise to your stinger?
Well let’s start with...I traded in an AMG c450 that I loved to drive... but when I first sat in the Stinger I was immediately impressed with the build quality... especially considering the Stinger was 30k less. Then we went on a test drive... had the sales guy drive at first... and he was not shy to say the least. We pull out of the dealership on a side road... and he stops to put on autohold...I asked what ru waiting for.... he was waiting for the road to clear. Then peddle to metal.....I was sold!!!
I have had numerous Mercedes, Infinity, and Acura products... nothing turns heads
like my Stinger!!!
In reference to mods.... I added the Borla exhaust which sounds unbelievable. Also just ordered some vinly tint for the rear and side reflectors.
Bottom line to me was tons of Mustangs, Mercedes, Lexus, Challengers, or whatever.... but you will have people filming your Stinger at stop lights.
Last but not least... you can’t buy a better car for the money... 30k cheaper than my Mercedes... faster, rides better, and has a much better warranty!!!
You know what... you just keep the Mustang... don’t really want any more Stingers on the road... enjoying the exclusivity of mine!!!
 
Looks like a ton of GT1s in Ceramic Silver in your area. Everything is AWD there! Wow! Hey if you are still on the fence, yesterday alone, I had 4 different groups of people ask me about my car. A guy and a girl on a Harley stopped and asked, my neighbors asked and I took them for a ride (launch control!), a guy pushing carts at the hardware store talked with me, and a group of 3 women at the steakhouse were making "goo goo" eyes at it. That is just one day... I don't think you will regret it.
Lol my mustang gets a good amount of attention but im sure the kia gets more because of the unknowing of what it is. You have instagram or anything so i can check out more pics of your car?
 
Well let’s start with...I traded in an AMG c450 that I loved to drive... but when I first sat in the Stinger I was immediately impressed with the build quality... especially considering the Stinger was 30k less. Then we went on a test drive... had the sales guy drive at first... and he was not shy to say the least. We pull out of the dealership on a side road... and he stops to put on autohold...I asked what ru waiting for.... he was waiting for the road to clear. Then peddle to metal.....I was sold!!!
I have had numerous Mercedes, Infinity, and Acura products... nothing turns heads
like my Stinger!!!
In reference to mods.... I added the Borla exhaust which sounds unbelievable. Also just ordered some vinly tint for the rear and side reflectors.
Bottom line to me was tons of Mustangs, Mercedes, Lexus, Challengers, or whatever.... but you will have people filming your Stinger at stop lights.
Last but not least... you can’t buy a better car for the money... 30k cheaper than my Mercedes... faster, rides better, and has a much better warranty!!!
You know what... you just keep the Mustang... don’t really want any more Stingers on the road... enjoying the exclusivity of mine!!!
Haha thanks for the input man! I feel most people have had that moment were there like damn this might just be it . And thats how i felt my first time hitting the gas on the car and feeling the torque hit bcause its a differnet feeling than my mustang. Do you miss anything from the mercedes ?
 
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From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
Only the ridiculous price for regular service...it was nice that they would wash and vacuum my car... but the customer service got so bad it was just not worth the premium I was paying... trying to send a video... but technology challenged
 
My video is too large.... that’s what she said... lol... can’t send the file
 
My video is too large.... that’s what she said... lol... can’t send the file
That blue is so nice too! And can you email me the video?
 
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
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