Newbie and possible Stinger owner

[Kodiack]

Im in the rural area in between Halifax and Truro, a few other Stingers around but they are by no means common.

 

[Buzzman12]

I was looking at sales statistics for the Stinger, both here and in the US.
Best year was 2018 (year one). They declined every year after that.
Can't find any stats for 2023 sales in Canada, but the first half of 2022 saw less than 500 sold.
Even here in Ottawa, I rarely see one. As I said earlier, I actually like the fact I have a car that not many other people have.
Too many people buying cars based on the logo on the trunk lid, rather than the car itself.
My brother in law is a good example. He'll only buy Honda's. Never bothers to shop around or compare or do any research.
When he needs a new car, he just goes to the Honda dealer and buys whatever they have.

 

[Buzzman12]

OK, another question for you experienced owners:
This car needs a trunk lid lip spoiler. I have one on the Mazda, and the Stinger looks unfinished without one.
Any experiences out there with one of these? Styles, colour, sources?
Thanks again. Appreciate it.

 

[LordKOTL]

I was looking at sales statistics for the Stinger, both here and in the US.
Best year was 2018 (year one). They declined every year after that.
Can't find any stats for 2023 sales in Canada, but the first half of 2022 saw less than 500 sold.
Even here in Ottawa, I rarely see one. As I said earlier, I actually like the fact I have a car that not many other people have.
Too many people buying cars based on the logo on the trunk lid, rather than the car itself.
My brother in law is a good example. He'll only buy Honda's. Never bothers to shop around or compare or do any research.
When he needs a new car, he just goes to the Honda dealer and buys whatever they have.

Agreed, but I think it's more than just the logo. Sedans just aren't selling now; people want crossovers and SUV's for some reason. Personally, I never liked SUV's and CUV's.

But, I did do my research when my G6 got long in the tooth, and the Stinger checked a ton of boxes and really, I couldn't be happier with it. It's like it gives you some off the most bang for the buck for the price. It may not be the best in any single category for the price, but it's so high up there in all of the categories that I don't feel like I sacrificed anything. My $0.02; no refunds.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Sedans just aren't selling now; people want crossovers and SUV's for some reason.

you are repeating what I read / hear. but everywhere I go I see plenty of sedans still. maybe it will take a few more years for them to get rare? or maybe a group of drivers prefer sedans and always will. I don't expect them to disappear or even become uncommon.

 

[Buzzman12]

Well, I'm still learning what this car is all about, but my goodness, thing thing is eager to run.
It almost feels like it's talking to me like, come on dude, let's go.
Had the family over today for a BBQ and showed them the car.
Took the grandkids for a little spin and gave it a little shot. I am pretty stoked.
I already had two 20 something guys in a Honda Civic pull up next to me at a red light and look over at me.
I thought about it, but didn't take the bait. They took off as soon as the light changed. Whatever. See ya. Don't care.
Ok, back to reading the manual.
Cheers all.

 

[Snicklefritz]

^^^fun, like my own early experience. including the grandkids. lol.

 

[LordKOTL]

you are repeating what I read / hear. but everywhere I go I see plenty of sedans still. maybe it will take a few more years for them to get rare? or maybe a group of drivers prefer sedans and always will. I don't expect them to disappear or even become uncommon.

I still see plenty of sedans, but looking around my neighborhood, most own cuvs and suvs. I think they will be rare-er, but likely won't completely go away.

The figures don't lie though. 2022 had about 7k stingers sold in the US....compared to 93k for the telluride. I personally would much rather have a Stinger.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I still see plenty of sedans, but looking around my neighborhood, most own cuvs and suvs. I think they will be rare-er, but likely won't completely go away.

The figures don't lie though. 2022 had about 7k stingers sold in the US....compared to 93k for the telluride. I personally would much rather have a Stinger.

these figures say is that drivers who want to have fun are outnumbered over ten to one by drivers who just drive, out of new car buyers at least.

 

[Buzzman12]

Agree. Most car buyers are looking for appliances, and treat them accordingly when they buy them.
My enthusiasm for cars is not matched by my family members or most of my friends. I am pretty much alone in that regard.

On a positive note, I've only had the car for 4 days, and I've already had two guys come up to the car in a parking lot and ask me about it.
You guys were right. It does attract attention.

 

[LordKOTL]

these figures say is that drivers who want to have fun are outnumbered over ten to one by drivers who just drive, out of new car buyers at least.

Agreed, but the RAV4 outsold the Camry in 2022, for a comparison of vehicles for people who just drive, so for the average non-enthusiast, they are gravitating to CUV/SUVs like months to a flame, or like a fat guy to a buffet.