Help deciding on a car . . .

[globalrebel]

So, I have found a Kia Stinger 2022 GT2 RWD for sale that looks to be a good choice.

Single owner
48K
Not the color I want, but close to it
Everything works and no issues have been reported by owner, and deep DTC codes don't show any overboost errors or anything that worries me.
Owner says they always drive it in comfort mode . . .

My worries are . .

Suspension will be going out soon (hear the struts last about 70K, so will have to replace those)
Alternator possibly going bad in the next 50K (read about having to drop the entire engine and tranny to replace alternator)
And Steering Wheel being motorized and motor going bad


What do you all think? Really like the Kia Stinger and think it would be a great car for me. I rarely drive, so hoping this would last me at least another 50K before anything really bad happens.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Just like any other car, stinger will break and require repairs. Being direct injected, and turbocharged engine car, it will cost more to run, maintain and repair. If you worry about all that stuff, stay with port injection and NA engine car. As far as suspension, you can get GT trim with lot less expensive to replace struts and shocks. You, looking at 48k miles car, and expecting 50k more, should be totally fine before it starts requiring big repairs.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I have over 78K on my 2018 AWD GT1. I imagine the merest beginnings of suspension noise. No clunks or rattles thus far, and I corner hard at times. I am super careful to creep over speed bumps and gutters, etc. I never drive hard on rough roads.

There is at least one Stinger on the forum with well over 200K, and just on maintenance principles alone - nothing actually worn or broken to the point of manifesting rough ride and noises - the owner has changed his shocks, and I think struts, twice, at 80K and 160K. He even said he's on his original spark plugs.

Most Stingers are solid within 100K and beyond. We do read of broken stuff that is costly. But the rarity of such stories supports the assertion that the Stinger is a reliable ride in all respects. It isn't one to be in and out of the shops for this, that and the other things. Unless you get one that is, then they might as well all be crap according to your personal experience. Good luck on your decision.

 

[globalrebel]

Thank you for the insights. Very much appreciated.

From what I've been reading, they are pretty reliable and I'm hoping a lot of the powertrain parts are carried over to the G70 so parts will live on.

Going for the final test drive on Sat... will see

 

[Alpinesting]

These cars and most others like it at this stage of the game for turbo ICE vehicles are very complex, so one must take this into

consideration. Since you don't plan to drive it much, maybe this car will work for you. NONE of these types of cars are cheap to

own and maintain. The KIA however may be a little more palatable in the repair department compared to say an Audi, BMW or

others in the segment. Good luck in your search!

 

[Ah GetFd]

The last My23 Stingers here have a 7 year Unlimited km factory warranty. I expect some models before that did also.

That tells me that Kia expects at least 200.000kms of trouble free motoring.

Alternator. It is tucked behind one of the turbos so it may be more time consuming to remove. But that would be preferable to dropping a motor.

Struts. They are the same on every car and anyway it is a shock absorber with a bump stop and a spring with the bump stop probably going first. No big deal. Easily replaced if it gets a 2 metre pot hole but unless you plan on damaging them you are going to get many years out of them. Probably forever.

The major things to look for in my view is why is it being sold and they usually wont tell you the real reason. Look extensively for repaired damage. colour differences on panels, trims, driving sideways........

You need to spend a good half hour driving to ensure aircon works, seat warmers, heating, engine doesn't overheat and so on.

In my view, a car should look and feel brand new. If they haven't bothered to detail it inside and out to a high sheen it means they weren't that fussed in looking after it. Same goes with service records they have lost...original books and so on.

Service details, dealer stamps because if they dont have those then it is unlikely it is serviced on time with th right stuff. Oil for these is quite expensive as are the oil, air and cabin filters.

Finally, a car is worth the trade in price plus dealer mark up. Don't expect to sell or buy a private car and get the same or pay the same as a dealer. If you or they don't have dealer overheads you cannot get those into the selling price. It should be substantially cheaper than a dealer sale.

 

[globalrebel]

Well, this would be 29K private sale for 2022 GT2 with 1 owner and full service history.

Had a buddy who does CPO inspections check out the car and everything looks good.

I'm just worried about reliability. I have a 2016 GTI with like 54K on it and it's been solid the last 10 years.

I do a lot of my own auto work, but have limits too lol.