Late introduction.

[2StingerGarage]

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic.

I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just swapped plugs and installed the JB4 - love the car even more!

 

[MerlintheMad]

Welcome to your new Stinger. Love that color.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic.

I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just swapped plugs and installed the JB4 - love the car even more!

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Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your brand new Stinger! I’m glad you found us.

 

[GenesisG70]

Congrats! beautiful machine, Mercs are overpriced headaches if you decide to keep them for more than 3 years.

 

[OHstinger]

Welcome! Are your wheels dipped? If so, what color did you go with? Debating if I should dip mine or pay a little more to powder coat them.

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive! (Officially) The green looks great in the sun with the tint!

 

[2StingerGarage]

Welcome! Are your wheels dipped? If so, what color did you go with? Debating if I should dip mine or pay a little more to powder coat them.

Thanks!

I did dip them. I just got the wheel kit in satin black. I stuck with dip in case I wanted to mess around with other colors. Makes for easy removal and change should I get a wild hair.

 

[2StingerGarage]

Congrats! beautiful machine, Mercs are overpriced headaches if you decide to keep them for more than 3 years.

I completely agree. I kept that car for just under two years and could not wait to get out of it.

It was the sport version so it rode like a rigid bike. The rattles, squeaks, thunks, and clunks were enough to make me drop it like a bad habit.

Honestly, I was surprised by the fits and finishes in the Kia. It felt like an upgrade in every way. The Merc was fully loaded and the GT2 had the same exact options for $20k cheaper. Add the craziness of the car market right now and I made a tidy sum off of the trade.

It was a good decision.

 

[Zensa06]

Welcome, your picture makes the green look really good

 

[Shawn @ K8 Stinger Store]

Hey 2StingerGarage,

Welcome to the Stinger Forum and congrats on your new Kia!

It looks like you are already headed down a fun path with some new mods.

If you are looking for more products for your Stinger, keep an eye out for our Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Sale.

Nearly our entire store will go on sale this Thursday Nov. 25th @ 5PM PST until Monday Nov. 29th @ 11:59PM PST.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Enjoy the new ride,

Daniel @ the K8 Stinger Store​

 

[Erykah84]

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic.

I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just swapped plugs and installed the JB4 - love the car even more!

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Hi do you have anymore pics? I’m thinking of doing my rims black and had never seen it on this color car (I have this exact car and color) I googled it and this pic came up I’m soooo in love!

 

[eyler34]

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic.

I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just swapped plugs and installed the JB4 - love the car even more!

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Can you send me more pics of your car? Looking at getting the ascot green but trying to decide on the wheels. Thanks!

 

[JohnH]

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic.

I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just swapped plugs and installed the JB4 - love the car even more!

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Welcome. That is one sweet ride! Definite car porn.