Stinger Newbie

[Snicklefritz]

extra legal, driving definition, going more than 'nine your fine' above the speed limit. that way you can test if the vibration gets more rapid / worse with increased speed. if it doesn't do either then your vibration isn't a wheel or out of balance tire. comparing vehicles is a great idea, new to used especially. good hunting.

 

[LordKOTL]

I testdrove a 2022 GT2 AWD last night. I have mixed feelings about it. Maybe because I've been driving a hybrid for so long, that I don't really know how a turbo engine sounds or should "feel".

It was definitely fast, responsive, and the brakes were spot on. But, when I'm accelerating, it seems that is a constant vibration under the driver's seat. Is this normal for a Stinger? or any turbo engine for that matter? I've driven V6 Camry and Volvo 850. I didn't experience this vibration.

I tried all modes.

The economy mode is like the engine is gasping for air. The normal mode, well, normal. But the sport mode is absolutely amazing. You really feel that the car is made for that mode only.

Any thoughts? My friend who owns a car dealership was with me during the test-drive and he said, it's all part of the twin turbo engine. He checked everything: the engine, under carriage, oil, etc. The only qualm was the price.

What say you? I want it, but I don't want buyer's remorse. :-(

No vibration on my 2022 GT LTD up to 130MPH (~210kph). In fact, she was smooth as butter up to that speed. Like @Snicklefritz mentioned, it might a wheel out of balance, alignment issue, bent wheel, etc. That vibration is not part of a TT engine.

Eco/comfort/sport do a few things; one of them is they remap the throttle. I believe the link of a Pedal commander shows what's going on:
Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller

So when you're going easy on the pedal, in Eco, the throttle response is slow and sluggish (essentially to prevent you from opening it up and wasting fuel). While in Sport, the pedal is very sensitive lower down so a slight touch give you a lot of throttle response, but it evens out when the both hit ~100%.

Personally, I'd be wary of it unless you checked the wheels and saw no damage, and had them balance the tires and align the wheels, then test drive again....but that's just me.