New member (used GT2)

[Imfromthegovt]

Hello. Thanks for the add.

I just purchased a 2018 GT2 AWD from my local Kia dealer (Rick Case Sunrise) with a ton of mods to it (StingerHaus style kit, TSW wheels, Borla cat back, JB4, cold air intakes, etc). I doubt I will do much more to it because its pretty much perfect in my eyes...

But if anybody recognizes the car and can point me to posts from the original owner I would love to know more. Thanks.

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive!

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hello. Thanks for the add.

I just purchased a 2018 GT2 AWD from my local Kia dealer (Rick Case Sunrise) with a ton of mods to it (StingerHaus style kit, TSW wheels, Borla cat back, JB4, cold air intakes, etc). I doubt I will do much more to it because its pretty much perfect in my eyes...

But if anybody recognizes the car and can point me to posts from the original owner I would love to know more. Thanks.

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your brand new Stinger GT! What did the Stinger replace for you? I’m glad you found us.

 

[Imfromthegovt]

I got rid of a 2017 Tundra Platinum 2WD. That truck was purchased primarily to pull a travel trailer which we just sold so now I get something "fun"

 

[Imfromthegovt]

I am not sure why I have a Puerto Rico flag. How do I change it?

 

[RedCal]

I am not sure why I have a Puerto Rico flag. Hiw do I change it?

Flags are based on IP address, and not 100% accurate, but pretty good most of the time

 

[MerlintheMad]

" ... and I'm here to help." Am I right?

Those are "Sprint" wheels, I believe: the original TSW pick for the Stinger.

Welcome to the forum.

I am not sure why I have a Puerto Rico flag. Hiw do I change it?

One of our Aussie friends "goes to work in the USA"; his flag changes when he posts from that server. Examples can be multiplied. The most common is Canuck showing as US and visa versa.

 

[Imfromthegovt]

Seven scariest words in the english language (according to Ronald Reagan). Recognize the Elian Gonzalez image from my avatar?

Yep. 19" TSW Sprint wheels. I think the previous owner basically picked the whole StingerHaus catalog. I like it though. The fact its all covered by the CPO warranty is a bonus.

 

[hummus]

Seven scariest words in the english language (according to Ronald Reagan). Recognize the Elian Gonzalez image from my avatar?

Yep. 19" TSW Sprint wheels. I think the previous owner basically picked the whole StingerHaus catalog. I like it though. The fact its all covered by the CPO warranty is a bonus.

Welcome. Great looking car.

They approved a car with JB4, intake, and exhaust for CPO? Wow. If, by some bizarre chance, they CPO'd the car without realizing (or documenting) all those mods, hopefully it doesn't become a sticking point if you have to take it in for warranty work.

At this level of mods, it seems a safe bet they did the spark plugs as well. Anything like catch cans, snorkels, or BOV on there? It sounds like someone traded in a full bolt-on car and the dealer certified it. That would be a major win on more than one level.

Best case scenario is you have years of trouble free service and it's a non-issue.

Congrats either way, and enjoy.

Edit: It looks lowered too. That is a ton of value if you were planning on doing all that stuff anyway. Great find.

 

[ChaneRZ]

Welcome

 

[Imfromthegovt]

Welcome. Great looking car.

They approved a car with JB4, intake, and exhaust for CPO? Wow. If, by some bizarre chance, they CPO'd the car without realizing (or documenting) all those mods, hopefully it doesn't become a sticking point if you have to take it in for warranty work.

At this level of mods, it seems a safe bet they did the spark plugs as well. Anything like catch cans, snorkels, or BOV on there? It sounds like someone traded in a full bolt-on car and the dealer certified it. That would be a major win on more than one level.

Best case scenario is you have years of trouble free service and it's a non-issue.

Congrats either way, and enjoy.

Edit: It looks lowered too. That is a ton of value if you were planning on doing all that stuff anyway. Great find.

They certified it because they did all the installs for the previous owner. It is lowered. It has BOVs and a catch can. It has plugs done. (I spoke to the master mechanic who personally did all the installations)

I am super happy with it. Essentially traded a 2017 Tundra Platinum 2wd with 32k miles (in pristine shape) for it. I basically had to pay for title transfer and dealer fees.

 

[hummus]

They certified it because they did all the installs for the previous owner. It is lowered. It has BOVs and a catch can. It has plugs done. (I spoke to the master mechanic who personally did all the installations)

I am super happy with it. Essentially traded a 2017 Tundra Platinum 2wd with 32k miles (in pristine shape) for it. I basically had to pay for title transfer and dealer fees.

Man, that is at least a trifecta. A car that has been modded the way you want, installed by a dealer master tech, and warrantied? You sir, pulled of a heist!

 

[Will I Am]

Welcome! Good find, and great color choice!