KIA STINGER GT2 BANG FOR THE BUCK

[William Vazquez]

Got my new 2018 Stinger GT2 4wd for 44,000 out the door plus SC tax of $500.
May have possibly saved a bit elsewhere but I don't have much disposable travel time and wanted to give the locals some business .
Was tempted to wait for the new BMW 3 series comes out but really doubt I was going to get even close in terms of bang for the buck.
Any ideas as to what better new car with warranty I could have gotten that would have been better than my car for the under $45,000 category ( ncluding options )?
The wife makes fun of the KIA brand but she does not drive cars hard the way I do so she does not know.
I think the Stinger moves like an old school E39 (540i) iI used to drive with the sport package.
Way better than my 2013 F30 sedan (6 MT) AWD. Not as crisp as my 2009 E92 335i coupe (auto 2wd) but way quieter and more refined.
I still have my BMW car club of america membership but this KIA was too good a bang for the buck to stick with the Roundel this time around.

The Stinger GT2 is quiet ,refined , quick to go turn , to stop, with enough space for kids and stuff the back and loaded with cool stuff that I would have never wanted to pay for in the bimmer.

What do you all think?

 

[washguy]

I think you are a wise man....and order you a JB4 just as fast as you can ! Wash

 

[William Vazquez]

I think you are a wise man....and order you a JB4 just as fast as you can ! Wash

Funny, was checking the discussion on the JB4. Was very close to getting that for my prior Bimmer.
Big concern is warranty. I think my local dealer might look the other way if there is a problem , but i need to clarify.Can they really not tell if you install and remove?

 

[washguy]

William you will be fine ! no problem like Nike just do it .... Bluetooth connect and fuel wires too best money you will spend! Wash

 

[STINGER]

u did the right thing

 

[Phil562]

Got my new 2018 Stinger GT2 4wd for 44,000 out the door plus SC tax of $500.
May have possibly saved a bit elsewhere but I don't have much disposable travel time and wanted to give the locals some business .
Was tempted to wait for the new BMW 3 series comes out but really doubt I was going to get even close in terms of bang for the buck.
Any ideas as to what better new car with warranty I could have gotten that would have been better than my car for the under $45,000 category ( ncluding options )?
The wife makes fun of the KIA brand but she does not drive cars hard the way I do so she does not know.
I think the Stinger moves like an old school E39 (540i) iI used to drive with the sport package.
Way better than my 2013 F30 sedan (6 MT) AWD. Not as crisp as my 2009 E92 335i coupe (auto 2wd) but way quieter and more refined.
I still have my BMW car club of america membership but this KIA was too good a bang for the buck to stick with the Roundel this time around.

The Stinger GT2 is quiet ,refined , quick to go turn , to stop, with enough space for kids and stuff the back and loaded with cool stuff that I would have never wanted to pay for in the bimmer.

What do you all think?

OTD price means fees and taxes included. If its here in CA with 10% sale tax you would have paid 48000. Lucky you.

 

[Waynerm002]

Congrats and welcome! It was only this year that I let my membership lapse and i’m still getting offers to renew the BMW club membership. Haven’t had one for years but figured I would get another in the future. With KIA coming out with the Stinger and Genesis with the G80 Sport, I knew it was going to be one of the 2 and the Stinger won that battle. So happy with this car!

 

[capnsharpe]

[QUOTE="
I still have my BMW car club of america membership but this KIA was too good a bang for the buck to stick with the Roundel this time around.[/QUOTE]

You aren't required to own a BMW to be part of the car club. I personally enjoy being a BMW car club member with a Kia.

 

[Kamauxx]

I like that your wife gives you shit about the car. Sounds like a fun marriage.

 

[robz32]

Welcome aboard and congratulations on a great choice!