If you have more than 3000 miles on your 2018/2019 Stinger

[Transylvan]

Just coming up to first service at 6months and just under 6000 miles.
I still think it's a beautiful car and is fun to drive.
Surprisingly after 6 months I have only seen one other on the road and that's another plus. It's still turning heads, the main drawback is having to factor in time to answer questions from admirers.
I would certainly recommend it but may consider lying to maintain the rarity.

turning heads & answer questions from admirers
KMA, if you ever do a Stinger commercial again, this should be your script.

 

[stinger541]

Ahh - read your post as “auto off lights”. My bad. As for engine auto off, just hit the switch by the heated seats switch and turn off the engine auto off feature.

Right, my point was that you have to do it every time you turn the car on. It should be incorporated into a custom drive mode so you do not have to do that. You already have to change it back to custom every time as it is.

 

[DaBears4Lyfe]

10k Since Mar. Id buy another tomorrow.

 

[Dmchristie1]

I already have gt 2s (yellow and red) trying to convince my 22 y/o daughter into letting me replace her Elantra with a 3D family stinger. She is not interested.....

 

[MerlintheMad]

I already have gt 2s (yellow and red) trying to convince my 22 y/o daughter into letting me replace her Elantra with a 3D family stinger. She is not interested.....

Maybe she would go for an Elantra Sport. Close enough.

 

[Waynerm002]

Not even a 2.0T? She must really love the Elantra or just don’t want to have the same car as her parents.

 

[Dan1028]

5,700 miles since March 2018.

Yes and no:

Great performance, lots of versatility and utility, good looks, comfortable, and well-equipped. Those are the positives.

The negatives are the squeaks and rattles, electronic quirks, odd equipment decisions for USDM, and questionable future reliability. I know that, generally, Kia is considered a reliable brand but, they have never developed a high performance platform like the Stinger before. Time will tell but the squeaks, rattles, and various other mechanical noises/sensations/issues do not befit a $50k car of its type -- enthusiast buyer or not.

For the record, I do love driving this car, though .

 

[Spink]

This will be the death of KIA, and their "premium car" stance if they do not do something about this. I took my car in to get a simply job completed and left with a shaking HUD, super glued dashboard and trim scratched up. Week 6 of trying to get this resolved and I'm tempted to hit them with small claims court.

I've been on here a few days now researching these cars once again, also last year at this time, because i like them so much but the Kia dealerships are what ultimately is probably going to prevent me from pulling the trigger once again, I just can't look past this issue in my area. I love the car and can deal with a few issues here and there but I just have no reputable dealer anywhere near me. I know several people who have worked at the 2 dealerships near me and the stories they can tell about the shady stuff they do to customers and their cars is concerning to put it nicely. Sadly I've just never heard one good thing from either any employee or a single customer. The one dealer in particular is pretty much as unscrupulous as any car dealer I've ever heard of. If we even had an average dealership I would probably own one by now. It's very frustrating, love the car and it's perfect for my needs.

 

[MerlintheMad]

The one dealer in particular is pretty much as unscrupulous as any car dealer I've ever heard of. If we even had an average dealership I would probably own one by now. It's very frustrating, love the car and it's perfect for my needs.

I hope that Kia reads this. Only they have the power to change (and that would be a surprise). Any good dealerships out there (e.g. Jerry Seiner in Utah) are only good because the owners and management want to be, not because of any demand from Kia.

 

[twig2121]

Yes and Yes. Our GT is great. With electric cars coming, I'm hoping to see a AWD tesla killer in the stinger as v2.0

 

[Transylvan]

I've been on here a few days now researching these cars once again, also last year at this time, because i like them so much but the Kia dealerships are what ultimately is probably going to prevent me from pulling the trigger once again, I just can't look past this issue in my area. I love the car and can deal with a few issues here and there but I just have no reputable dealer anywhere near me. I know several people who have worked at the 2 dealerships near me and the stories they can tell about the shady stuff they do to customers and their cars is concerning to put it nicely. Sadly I've just never heard one good thing from either any employee or a single customer. The one dealer in particular is pretty much as unscrupulous as any car dealer I've ever heard of. If we even had an average dealership I would probably own one by now. It's very frustrating, love the car and it's perfect for my needs.

Went to the closest dealer last week to test drive and buy the Stinger (my ultimate drivetrain malfunction machine - aka BMW - has both turbos kaput at 55k miles). Was disappointed on 2.0 but really liked the GT. Wife gave the OK. But what killed it for me was the sales guy attitude. Everything went downhill when the guy started sleazing around. Glanced thrugh his "offers" and left.

 

[Transylvan]

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Kia... last

 

[SteveCo]

Kia doesn't have a monopoly on sleazy salespeople. They work at every brand of dealership, and in many cases soon shift from one dealer to another, or don't last long in car sales at all. The salesperson I dealt with on my actual purchase was a decent fellow, and I'd have no problem dealing with him again - except I see he's no longer there.

I contacted several dealerships back in the Spring to let them know I was ready to buy a car, and some of the call backs I had were from truly first-class weasels, whose natural inclination was to lie and (attempt to) gouge. Just need to tune out those losers and find someone you can work with, either at that dealer or another.

 

[MerlintheMad]

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Kia... last

Somebody has to finish dead last in any comparison/contest. There isn't much difference between 737 and 798. It means that slightly over three out of four Mini buyers were satisfied with their buying experience. And slightly less than three out of four Kia buyers were also. So taken altogether, c. one in four automobile salespersons suck at their job. Or one in four dealerships are on their way to oblivion in the natural course of survival of the fittest.

 

[GRStinger]

I've been on here a few days now researching these cars once again, also last year at this time, because i like them so much but the Kia dealerships are what ultimately is probably going to prevent me from pulling the trigger once again, I just can't look past this issue in my area. I love the car and can deal with a few issues here and there but I just have no reputable dealer anywhere near me. I know several people who have worked at the 2 dealerships near me and the stories they can tell about the shady stuff they do to customers and their cars is concerning to put it nicely. Sadly I've just never heard one good thing from either any employee or a single customer. The one dealer in particular is pretty much as unscrupulous as any car dealer I've ever heard of. If we even had an average dealership I would probably own one by now. It's very frustrating, love the car and it's perfect for my needs.

It's disappointing to hear this stuff. KIA clearly has a bad rep re: dealer experience. But I've always hated any new-car-buying experience - doesn't matter who. I'm somewhat lucky, we have two Kia dealerships in my city. They both are 'OK' by any car dealership standards - probably better than avg compared to other Kia's. That said, when I started the process to buy a Stinger, I got that initial lousy experience. I'm asking about a Stinger GT2 AWD with a $52,000 MSRP, and the first question is what they would ask a college sophomore: "how much do you want to pay each month?". Really? And they wouldn't deal / acted like they didn't want to sell the car very badly. That's when I decided: "OK! Game on. You wanna' dance? Let's dance!" I made it clear that I was GOING to buy the car - either from them or someone else, but I refused to give an inch when negotiating. By the end of the day, I think they had had enough of me. "Take that!" The day I picked up the car - with laptop/spreadsheet in-hand making sure my OTD numbers matched theirs to the penny - they asked me if I was a lawyer! My point is: yeah it sucks, but if you really want the car, don' let a sleazy salesman or finance guy stand in your way. Gather all the knowledge you can, take 'em on, and beat 'em. It can even make owning the car a little more enjoyable. I'm also glad to report that, so far, the service experience has been much better. Most/all of the guys in the service dept seem genuinely interested in how the Stinger's been for me. And, the asst service manager has his own 2.0T, so there's a "connection" there too.

 

[GronkSoyFiesta]

It's disappointing to hear this stuff. KIA clearly has a bad rep re: dealer experience. But I've always hated any new-car-buying experience - doesn't matter who. I'm somewhat lucky, we have two Kia dealerships in my city. They both are 'OK' by any car dealership standards - probably better than avg compared to other Kia's. That said, when I started the process to buy a Stinger, I got that initial lousy experience. I'm asking about a Stinger GT2 AWD with a $52,000 MSRP, and the first question is what they would ask a college sophomore: "how much do you want to pay each month?". Really? And they wouldn't deal / acted like they didn't want to sell the car very badly. That's when I decided: "OK! Game on. You wanna' dance? Let's dance!" I made it clear that I was GOING to buy the car - either from them or someone else, but I refused to give an inch when negotiating. By the end of the day, I think they had had enough of me. "Take that!" The day I picked up the car - with laptop/spreadsheet in-hand making sure my OTD numbers matched theirs to the penny - they asked me if I was a lawyer! My point is: yeah it sucks, but if you really want the car, don' let a sleazy salesman or finance guy stand in your way. Gather all the knowledge you can, take 'em on, and beat 'em. It can even make owning the car a little more enjoyable. I'm also glad to report that, so far, the service experience has been much better. Most/all of the guys in the service dept seem genuinely interested in how the Stinger's been for me. And, the asst service manager has his own 2.0T, so there's a "connection" there too.

hahaha. I had my laptop in hand buying mine too

 

[Spink]

It's disappointing to hear this stuff. KIA clearly has a bad rep re: dealer experience. But I've always hated any new-car-buying experience - doesn't matter who. I'm somewhat lucky, we have two Kia dealerships in my city. They both are 'OK' by any car dealership standards - probably better than avg compared to other Kia's. That said, when I started the process to buy a Stinger, I got that initial lousy experience. I'm asking about a Stinger GT2 AWD with a $52,000 MSRP, and the first question is what they would ask a college sophomore: "how much do you want to pay each month?". Really? And they wouldn't deal / acted like they didn't want to sell the car very badly. That's when I decided: "OK! Game on. You wanna' dance? Let's dance!" I made it clear that I was GOING to buy the car - either from them or someone else, but I refused to give an inch when negotiating. By the end of the day, I think they had had enough of me. "Take that!" The day I picked up the car - with laptop/spreadsheet in-hand making sure my OTD numbers matched theirs to the penny - they asked me if I was a lawyer! My point is: yeah it sucks, but if you really want the car, don' let a sleazy salesman or finance guy stand in your way. Gather all the knowledge you can, take 'em on, and beat 'em. It can even make owning the car a little more enjoyable. I'm also glad to report that, so far, the service experience has been much better. Most/all of the guys in the service dept seem genuinely interested in how the Stinger's been for me. And, the asst service manager has his own 2.0T, so there's a "connection" there too.

That's really good advice and similar to what I generally do. In the past all the cars I've bought the salesperson was irrelevant to me, I'm a pretty savvy person when it comes to finance and easily know more than most finance managers, nevertheless it's concerning to hear the games they play with other people. The problem to me is the service departments and the management of them mostly. What good is a 10 year warranty if they can't fulfill it to a satisfactory level? I'd rather have a 4 year warranty with excellent service. Eventually the car pulls to the right or has some other problem and they can't fix it so they just say it's performing as it was designed to.

 

[Queen Bee Aurora]

The deal was 0.9% for 72 months with trade in, $2000 off 4th of July sticker sale, $2750 cash back for financing through KIA, $2000 loyalty program, that’s the only one that made it to the contract. With $8500 for my trade only to add $3750 (payoff). to the new contract. Clean 37000 mile 2013 Optima EX was sold for $13000, I was there when it was sold. On the contract it read 2.9% for 84 month. They left the $2000 sticker MSRP off of the contract and $2750 cash back as well. SHADY! No rebates received from KIA or dealership. When I questioned the Sales Manager about them he called me a lair. I told him that I took pictures, then I got a new contract with 0.9% for 72 months that was it. I was told never come back to KIA for questioning their sales tactics, Blow away! Two different KIA dealerships for oil changes and both techs left oil handprints on my hood. One year later CRICKETS!!! Superior KIA Cincinnati I was told that the General Manager was fired over this.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Welcome, @Queen Bee Aurora. "My" dealership experience was opposite; as is c. three out of four buyers of Kia automobiles.

 

[Legendsk]

Just over a year and 11,000 miles. I love the car and would highly recommend one and its many features, to anyone who it fits. I expect this one to outlast me, so not planning on ever buying another. But if a V-8 became available, I might have to reconsider that.