Kia Stinger - Australia discussions (pre-release)

[Terra]

You picked the right colour option IMOA MarcoOz.

Mines arrived, but pre delivery restraints has put pick up Monday /Tuesday.

Madman staying a little quiet?

 

[Marco-Oz]

You picked the right colour option IMOA MarcoOz.

Mines arrived, but pre delivery restraints has put pick up Monday /Tuesday.

Madman staying a little quiet?

Awesome mate, I'm trying really hard to have it before the weekend. I think White stands out with the chrome and black accents and is so easy to maintain.
One thing the dealer and I spoke about is that the shadow chrome highlights require a little TLC and elbow grease. It really shows up the rain spots, so I'm going to have to get a good chrome cleaner.
True, Madman?

 

[Ozstung]

Awesome mate, I'm trying really hard to have it before the weekend. I think White stands out with the chrome and black accents and is so easy to maintain.
One thing the dealer and I spoke about is that the shadow chrome highlights require a little TLC and elbow grease. It really shows up the rain spots, so I'm going to have to get a good chrome cleaner.
True, Madman?

You and terra must be close to first in oz to pick up. White does look sensational was my second choice behind dcb. A couple of sleepless nights then.

 

[T-R]

Test drive the 3.3l this afternoon, unfortunately it wasn't the GT, just the baseline model. I can see and hear why all the online reviews were a little critical of the exhaust noise. Coming from a BMW135 I like an exhaust that snaps and snarls a bit.

Very impressed with the overall package and I'm guessing the GT will only be better than the one I drove this afternoon.

98% decided on putting the cash down, and looking at a pearl white.

EDIT: I should of mentioned that I'm in Canberra and test drove at the Philip John McGrath Kia dealership. Jim is a great bloke who is happy to chat cars all day.

 

[mav14]

Test drive the 3.3l this afternoon, unfortunately it wasn't the GT, just the baseline model. I can see and hear why all the online reviews were a little critical of the exhaust noise. Coming from a BMW135 I like an exhaust that snaps and snarls a bit.

Very impressed with the overall package and I'm guessing the GT will only be better than the one I drove this afternoon.

98% decided on putting the cash down, and looking at a pearl white.

EDIT: I should of mentioned that I'm in Canberra and test drove at the Philip John McGrath Kia dealership. Jim is a great bloke who is happy to chat cars all day.

Hi T-R,
What color do they have in that dealership? I hope it is a red Stinger as I want to see one in person. I would love to have the pearl white actually but I am coming from a white Optima. So I am thinking of getting the red one if it is the shade that I like.

 

[T-R]

Hey Mav,

Yup, it's a red rocket. Looks freaking sensational in the sun and the GT would look even better with the bigger rims.

 

[mav14]

Hey Mav,

Yup, it's a red rocket. Looks freaking sensational in the sun and the GT would look even better with the bigger rims.

Fantastic! I'll give them a call tomorrow and have a look for myself. I can't wait!

 

[Terra]

Hey Mav,

Looks freaking sensational in the sun and the GT would look even better with the bigger rims.

I can vouch for that.

I drove the red GT and in the sun it really does look good.

 

[sticks]

I picked up mine today it is tucked away in the garage. still working it all out.it will take awhile .kia's insurance hasn't got it listed either at the moment so don't forget youi .

 

[Terra]

I picked up mine today it is tucked away in the garage. still working it all out.it will take awhile .kia's insurance hasn't got it listed either at the moment so don't forget youi .

Congratulations...... You going to sleep in the garage tonight?

I have rang Youi today and they are getting back to me.

 

[Mick]

I took 'my car' for a test drive this morning and is everything that I'd hoped. Still wrapped in pre-delivery plastics.
I agree that the headroom particularly in the rear is limited but more then ample in the front (I'm 6ft). Also agree with Skyguy that the rear door opening is tight but it's a sacrifice for the coupe feel. Really loved the interior ergonomics, everything is at you fingertips within close reach which I wasn't expecting.
Should be driving it home on Friday, fingers crossed.
Some Happy Snaps
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How is the no cover on the drink holders? Personally I would have liked one just to give it a slick finish.

 

[Ozstung]

I picked up mine today it is tucked away in the garage. still working it all out.it will take awhile .kia's insurance hasn't got it listed either at the moment so don't forget youi .

Well done, christmas morning all over again. What state are you in...and don't say "Excitement " lol

 

[richard]

Congrats Sticks don’t forget to give us some pics mate.

 

[Tazztattoo]

Hi Tazztattoo. I to have ordered the GT in Chroma blue with the red napa leather. Where in Australia are you based.

Hi Richard,

are you still ordering the red leather and DCB paint? Any chance you have a photo/video link where I can see this colour combination as i cant find an example anywhere?

I'm expecting the car in November

 

[richard]

Yes Tazztattoo I have ordered the DCB with red leather. The only video I have seen with this combo was on the Motorgraph website it’s a Korean site. They are walking around the Kia grounds where there are a lot of stingers waiting to be shipped out and they have a quick look at a DCB with red leather. It looks good on there video. I will try and find it.

 

[richard]

Found the link Tazztattoo
https://YouTube.be/vgvyFf9VdM

 

[sticks]

Home at last !!!!!

 

[Marco-Oz]

How is the no cover on the drink holders? Personally I would have liked one just to give it a slick finish.

Honestly, I didn't mind it but as it seemed that time flew I don't think any of it really sunk in. 99% I'll be picking it up tomorrow (depending on work) so I really have a play in it and give my final.

 

[Marco-Oz]

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Home at last !!!!!

That looks AWESOME!
You've already changed the badges?

 

[westcoastGT]

Congratulations ! Nice to see one in a driveway !! The black looks great !

Cheers