In the market for used Kia Stinger

[Pat Eung]

Hi guys,
First time posting. I have always loved how the Kia Stinger looked and a friend of my who had the car on loan gave me a test drive and i was in love with the car. Fastfoward a year later my wife has given me the ok for one but only catch is it needs to be $46k to $50k. Tgats why im looking for second hand as the demos are commanding higher. I missed out a white one a month ago for $46k which im kicking myself to this day. So just wondering if anyone has one forsale in white or grey in that budget? Im located in sydney but am willing to travel for the right car. Thanks again and i thought I'll post a pic of my babies. A 2012 Lotus Evora S and 1967 VW Karmann Ghia. Thanks again.
Pat

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Hey Pat & welcome, you should be able to pick up a used one in that price range.
Are you looking private or dealer used, if dealer maybe you should send out emails to some in & around you location for what you are after.
Also would you mind adding your general location in your avatar.
BTW you have a nice pair of “babies”.

 

[Flameangel]

Hi Pat, welcome to the Hive and good luck with your Stinger search,I'm sure you will find one just right for you. Hummm.....like your Lotus

 

[Manaz]

Oh man, nice taste in cars...

Are you set on the GT, or would you accept the 330si? The 330si list price is about $5k lower than the GT and that may help you - particularly if you can find a dealer with a demo (they're not selling anything but GTs apparently, so you'll be able to bargain hard...).

 

[Ozstung]

Hi Pat, try carsales.com.au, you'll find something in there.

 

[Manaz]

Is the photo of the Karmann Ghia at VW Nationals at Fairfield Showground?

 

[MerlintheMad]

Howdy. At first I thought, what's the problem with finding GT Stingers in that price range? Then I saw, Aus. Oh, yeah that'd be like trying to find one in the States for less than $39K: could be a quest alright. Good luck finding a good one.

 

[Pat Eung]

Is the photo of the Karmann Ghia at VW Nationals at Fairfield Showground?

Yeah thats it. But i wasnt there this year due to me being overeseas

 

[Pat Eung]

Thanks guys, im 100% set on the gt because on the engine and added features. I dont know whats up with the market. There is only dealer demo and no used private one for sale. When i do mention my price range to the dealer they laugh and say that i need to up it extra 8k. If ypu know anyone selling white or grey please let me know. Thanks again

 

[Manaz]

Demand is still pretty high compared to supply, which keeps prices up. I suspect that Kia global has only committed a limited number of RHD cars to Australia, which is why Kia locally aren't marketing the car very heavily - they simply don't need to market heavily to sell what cara they can get hold of.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Here’s one I’ve found looks like GWK @ Kingswood
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/de...7201290?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17201290

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Here’s one I’ve found looks like GWK @ Kingswood
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/de...7201290?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17201290

I bet this was the Service Managers car & not “privately” owned.

 

[Ozstung]

I bet this was the Service Managers car & not “privately” owned.

Just what I thought before I read your words. He had bi-modial on his.

 

[Manaz]

$50k for a 2yo second-hand 330SI with 28k kms on the clock? Pass.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

$50k for a 2yo second-hand 330SI with 28k kms on the clock? Pass.

It’s a GT

 

[Manaz]

It’s a GT

Ad says 330SI...

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Ad says 330SI...

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Yes I read that but here’s the heading of the add & I know this car & they also state 19” wheels, 330si come with 18”.

 

[Manaz]

They could have swapped 19s onto it from a GT that they sold to someone with aftermarket wheels.

I'd just be careful.

And of course, nobody would pay the list price.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

They could have swapped 19s onto it from a GT that they sold to someone with aftermarket wheels.

I'd just be careful.

And of course, nobody would pay the list price.

It’s a dealer used car, the reference to 330si is a typo IMHO.
This is the dealership that I bought my car from, as this is 2017 MY18 I will guarantee this was the original demo, I actually drove this car & we were sold on Silky Silver based on its looks, it was then passed to the Service Manager for his use.
This is the actual car on the night of the launch I attended 19/10/17, different plates of course they fit this to all there current demos.
I reckon if you offered $47K - $48K May secure it.

 

[Pat Eung]

Thanks for that.. Im really tempted but i am looking for white or slate grey. If it was those colours i would be there in a heart beat. I didnt see this car on csr sales before. Maybe because it was listed as 330si