Interested in Buying: Wait for 2019? GT1 or GT2?

[PNWStinger]

As you can tell from the title, I've gotten caught in the trap of the Kia Stinger . I still have some questions left, though, and I think it'd be best to ask the ones that use the car everyday: Should I wait for the MY19 Stingers? Are there any notable issues that would make a wait worth it so that I get a more polished car? Plus, I'm a little stuck on whether or not I should take the jump to the GT2. Are the extra tech, mechanical differences, seats, and leather worth that extra 6 grand over a fully equipped GT1?

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

I think you may not get the promotions (i.e. big lease cash on the GT2) in 2019 as you can get in 2018. Then again, the 2019 will be a model year newer. Be focused more on your person needs and reality for the timing, not the car. There will likely be nominal differences between 2018 and 2019.

 

[Ucinn]

To me, the differences between the GT2 and GT weren't enough to justify the 12K difference. I like blind spot monitors and maybe the HK stereo, but those aren't worth it to me. I would turn off all those LKA and adaptive cruise anyway. I have a convertible to drive when I want the air coming through. It's definitely a personal thing on which features are important to you.

 

[Weareblondi]

the mrs and i got the gt. the yellows all were either the gt or the gt2. there was a rumor from our salesman that there was a gt1, but that turned out to be false. prefer the rwd, 400 lbs lighter, the tech is enough for us. if we need anything more, we can always get aftermarket items. i would have loved the ventilated seats, because they are the greatest invention since electric guitars were made to annoy mother-in-laws. nappa leather, had that in several cars, is great but it will wear faster. otherwise, whichever you choose, even if it is the 2.0, you will be getting a great car.