Test Drove a '22 Stinger GT2 & '21 Genesis G70 3.3 today.

[StingerMG]

Now that I'm a proud owner of this amazing vehicle, what are the best add-ons from the store that you all recommend?

No, from the info I have been able to gather, looks like it's about 50/50 RWD/AWD. Mine is RWD which is fine as I live in FL and have never seen a need for AWD. I enjoy the way the RWD power gives you that little slide...

RWD is definitely fun, I've powerslid outta work a couple of times before.

 

[NS_Stinger]

Thanks for this all the other replies. I'm not too concerned with the Kia dealership experience because I have plenty of personal contacts with mechanics and will probably never go to the dealership unless it's a warranty item.

So--the big reveal....

2022 Kia Stinger GT2 w/Scorpion Special Edition Package & Red Leather Interior!
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If I could trade mine in for any model and colour combo that would be it. Nice pickup!

 

[3SPKY5U]

Agree to all...but the service from KIA dealerships are lacking as hell.
Im gonna see if I can take my stinger to the Genesis dealership for service.

I feel like it really depends on the dealer, and more specifically by what dealer group owns them.

I was having a horrible time with one dealer in my city, having to come back to have half-assed work fixed. For instance, my car was returned from an alignment with the steering wheel cocked about 20° left. Lo and behold, they never even test drove it after the alignment. Amateur hour.

I switched to a brand new dealer and they have bent over backwards to make sure I am satisfied and that work is done correctly.

I was a mechanic for BMW many years ago before leaving the trade… Maybe I am too picky, maybe not. But I can’t help but notice lazy tech work. some mechanics are very passionate and do this job out of love for these fine machines. Some are just after the money and could care less. Both exist at any brand level.

 

[5tinger]

Nice. The ceramic grey was a potential option back in 2019 when I purchased the Stinger. However went with black as it was available. And I think the black really suits the Stinger.

 

[LordKOTL]

My wife told me that my next car (which is my Stinger) had to be 4dr because it was unfair to try and stuff my dad into the rear seat of a coupe...even though he did the same to my grandpa in his old '72 Camaro...thus is the circle of life.

The rear seat room and the trunk were def. The reason to get her over the G70; that and the price. They are things that are nice to have when you need it.

As for the stealership experience? I try to avoid them unless I have no other option, so it's a non-starter. I'm loving the stinger (although she has only ~2500 miles as yet). I'm sure I'd love a G70 as well, but I wanted the Stinger more.

 

[stoopid]

Not an endorsement for this youtube channel (first time I've ever watched it), but he does a price comparison between the Stinger and G70 that verifies that the price advantage the Stinger once had (especially with incentives that no longer exist) has almost entirely evaporated.

2:36 is about when he does the formal build/price comparison: