New Owner!

[RedOnDaInside]

Hey all!

Just signed for my Stinger GT2 today with Red interior!
I traded in my 13 WRX for it and got a pretty good deal for the lease.
It still has to get unwrapped and I pick it up Monday. I’m so excited!! Been waiting for this car and it’s a dream come true. Had a tough time deciding between the Ceramic or Black with Red interior but I went with the black. Should be uploading pics soon!

 

[Dave Miller]

Congratulations! Did you get AWD since you're coming from a Subaru? Welcome to the forum.

 

[RedOnDaInside]

Congratulations! Did you get AWD since you're coming from a Subaru? Welcome to the forum.

Yea for sure. Thought it would be the safest thing. But they come with summer tires! Yikes!

 

[corradoMR2]

Congrats on your new Stinger!

If you're considering all-seasons, I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ which I'm very satisfied with the overall winter traction and wet/dry grip.

 

[Waynerm002]

Welcome to the forum! What was the deciding factor to move from the WRX?

 

[RedOnDaInside]

Congrats on your new Stinger!

If you're considering all-seasons, I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ which I'm very satisfied with the overall winter traction and wet/dry grip.

I’m nervous living here in Washington with these tires. I’m sure it will snow soon

 

[RedOnDaInside]

Welcome to the forum! What was the deciding factor to move from the WRX?

The car has everything. Speed. Nice exterior. Sexy exterior. One thing about owning a WRX is you always want to mod something. I was just tired of feeling like my car was incomplete.
I got a 2017 Sorento for my wife and it was the last straw for me. It was way to nice and the Stinger is just as nice on the inside. Plus I got a good deal for it too. Couldn’t pass it up

 

[Waynerm002]

I hear you man. The Sorento is a nice ride and KIA really stepped it up when they redesigned it for 2016. The Stinger is a beautiful looking car with a ton of power under the hood. It's a great car to drive daily and the power kicks in when you step on it. Congrats!

 

[RedOnDaInside]

I hear you man. The Sorento is a nice ride and KIA really stepped it up when they redesigned it for 2016. The Stinger is a beautiful looking car with a ton of power under the hood. It's a great car to drive daily and the power kicks in when you step on it. Congrats!

Thanks. No afraid to admit I got spoiled with her heater steering wheel and Apple car play lol

 

[will20four]

Welcome! The wife & I now have our 4th KIA. I bought a 2012 Kia Optima SX then just traded it in for the 18 Stinger GT lease. Wife had a 14 Sorento lease and changed it to a 17 Sportage turbo lease. They have stepped up their game and have amazing cars.

 

[RedOnDaInside]

Welcome! The wife & I now have our 4th KIA. I bought a 2012 Kia Optima SX then just traded it in for the 18 Stinger GT lease. Wife had a 14 Sorento lease and changed it to a 17 Sportage turbo lease. They have stepped up their game and have amazing cars.

Optima to a Stinger is a big step up!

 

[will20four]

 

[Never thought]

Optima to a Stinger is a big step up!

Agreed! I made the leap from a ‘13 Optima SX into a GT2. Definitely a dream car

 

[RedOnDaInside]

Agreed! I made the leap from a ‘13 Optima SX into a GT2. Definitely a dream car

We gotta go back to the dealer today I’ll take some pics of the Stinger

 

[Waynerm002]

We Optima owners have been wanting a better performing Optima and we got the Stinger GT. The 2.0T performs well but the Optima is a quieter vehicle than the Stinger 2.0T, I hope KIA corrects that and bump the torque a bit more on the 2.0T engine in the Stinger. I enjoy the 3.3T but don’t really need the power, but if they don’t quiet the cabin in the 2.0T and the Genesis is as nice I might go that route. Time will tell, I prefer the Stinger overall but I can’t go from a quieter car to one costing more with more noise.

 

[Never thought]

We Optima owners have been wanting a better performing Optima and we got the Stinger GT. The 2.0T performs well but the Optima is a quieter vehicle than the Stinger 2.0T, I hope KIA corrects that and bump the torque a bit more on the 2.0T engine in the Stinger. I enjoy the 3.3T but don’t really need the power, but if they don’t quiet the cabin in the 2.0T and the Genesis is as nice I might go that route. Time will tell, I prefer the Stinger overall but I can’t go from a quieter car to one costing more with more noise.

I wasn’t impressed with the 2.0T. I drove it because the dealer sold their GT, then the deal didn’t go through so I drove the GT after. I was sad after driving the 2.0T but the GT cured that. I even told the sales guy I’d buy an Optima SXL over the Stinger Premium. Same 0-60, better MPG, regular gas for the SXL, and 360 camera, adaptive cruise control, quilted Napa leather, etc.

On a side note, I am not sure if anyone else noticed, but the Stinger’s backup camera is seriously impressive. Looks HD and can see perfect in the dark.

 

[Never thought]

We Optima owners have been wanting a better performing Optima and we got the Stinger GT. The 2.0T performs well but the Optima is a quieter vehicle than the Stinger 2.0T, I hope KIA corrects that and bump the torque a bit more on the 2.0T engine in the Stinger. I enjoy the 3.3T but don’t really need the power, but if they don’t quiet the cabin in the 2.0T and the Genesis is as nice I might go that route. Time will tell, I prefer the Stinger overall but I can’t go from a quieter car to one costing more with more noise.

The 2.0t is louder in the cabin than the GT? Didn’t notice that when I test drove it.

 

[RedOnDaInside]

I wasn’t impressed with the 2.0T. I drove it because the dealer sold their GT, then the deal didn’t go through so I drove the GT after. I was sad after driving the 2.0T but the GT cured that. I even told the sales guy I’d buy an Optima SXL over the Stinger Premium. Same 0-60, better MPG, regular gas for the SXL, and 360 camera, adaptive cruise control, quilted Napa leather, etc.

On a side note, I am not sure if anyone else noticed, but the Stinger’s backup camera is seriously impressive. Looks HD and can see perfect in the dark.

I never even got a chance to drive the other one. My subie was at 300hp and I didn’t want less that that

 

[Never thought]

I never even got a chance to drive the other one. My subie was at 300hp and I didn’t want less that that

Agree. I had no interest in the 2.0T. But at that time, no one out here would let you drive a GT without making a deal (made no sense). Beggars can’t be choosers

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hey all!

Just signed for my Stinger GT2 today with Red interior!
I traded in my 13 WRX for it and got a pretty good deal for the lease.
It still has to get unwrapped and I pick it up Monday. I’m so excited!! Been waiting for this car and it’s a dream come true. Had a tough time deciding between the Ceramic or Black with Red interior but I went with the black. Should be uploading pics soon!

Welcome aboard, @RedOnDaInside! Thank you for signing up. And congratulations on your brand new Stinger GT! One more day until you drive it home!