RMBrock
Sustaining Member
Had my ‘23 GT2 AWD ceramic gray Grand Tourer edition in yesterday for its first service at Fred Anderson in Raleigh. 5.2K miles after 6 1/2 mos. Great experience, though a bit pricey for what was done.
Probably good though to check it to be sure nothing amiss, but will be doing my own oil changes in the future. Was surprised how small is the oil filter, as I purchased a couple at the dealer and saved the receipt to document purchase of correct filter, as if DIY, should do that in case ever of question.
Interesting, they had there at Fred Anderson on the showroom floor, one of the tribute final 1000 cars, number 606 - pic attached. Matte gray attractive, but likely difficult to maintain. Did not dare ask their price, as likely ultra high - for a car like mine, they were in December ‘22, sticker plus $2.5K. I got a great deal at Planet Kia in Charlotte - sticker with $32K trade-in on my ‘16 Chevy SS M6 (paid not too much more for it new during the 20% off sale that Chevy did that year).
As for the tribute car at the dealer, was surprised to see that the Scorpion wheels were finished in gloss black, as were the Brembo calipers. Interior tan color nice, but IMO, the best of their Stinger upholstery is in the Grand Tourer package with the “suede” alcantra-like fabric and coverings.
Probably good though to check it to be sure nothing amiss, but will be doing my own oil changes in the future. Was surprised how small is the oil filter, as I purchased a couple at the dealer and saved the receipt to document purchase of correct filter, as if DIY, should do that in case ever of question.
Interesting, they had there at Fred Anderson on the showroom floor, one of the tribute final 1000 cars, number 606 - pic attached. Matte gray attractive, but likely difficult to maintain. Did not dare ask their price, as likely ultra high - for a car like mine, they were in December ‘22, sticker plus $2.5K. I got a great deal at Planet Kia in Charlotte - sticker with $32K trade-in on my ‘16 Chevy SS M6 (paid not too much more for it new during the 20% off sale that Chevy did that year).
As for the tribute car at the dealer, was surprised to see that the Scorpion wheels were finished in gloss black, as were the Brembo calipers. Interior tan color nice, but IMO, the best of their Stinger upholstery is in the Grand Tourer package with the “suede” alcantra-like fabric and coverings.
