Took a test drive - now I'm stung

[CivicFan]

Hi all - Enjoying the discussions here. I took a test drive a couple weeks ago and loved the Stinger. Since gas mileage was important to me, the salesperson showed me the Premium trim and it has plenty of pep - I can't imagine the GT!

I'm a Honda fan but when I test drove the new Accord prior to the Stinger, it felt like a boat. I think the Civic is the better of the two cars in terms of driving enjoyment (I own a 10th gen Civic coupe, and it handles beautifully), however I can see how the Accord would be a great freeway/commuter car.

When I test drove the Stinger (on the freeway and around town) it felt so much more fun to drive and nimble than the Accord, and the interior blew me away. Cannot believe this is Kia! Anyways thought I'd say hello.

 

[STNGRNV]

Welcome. I have yet to take a test drive because I'm not buying anything until later this year. It would be hard to test drive and not leave with the car. I've only sat in one (a Premium) and played with the bells and whistles.

 

[mldavis2]

Welcome. I have yet to take a test drive because I'm not buying anything until later this year. It would be hard to test drive and not leave with the car. I've only sat in one (a Premium) and played with the bells and whistles.

WHAT?! My GT2 just came in today (picking it up in the morning) and I didn't see any bells and whistles listed in either the brochure OR in the options list when I ordered. Can I get OEM bells and whistles installed, or were those aftermarket?

 

[STNGRNV]

@mldavis2 Obviously, it was a Korean spec Stinger. We won't get bells or whistles in the US until the 2019s come out. Fingers crossed

 

[iclicku]

@mldavis2 Obviously, it was a Korean spec Stinger. We won't get bells or whistles in the US until the 2019s come out. Fingers crossed

Oh and don't forget it will be a limited edition model that only comes in fuscia with mustard interior.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hi all - Enjoying the discussions here. I took a test drive a couple weeks ago and loved the Stinger. Since gas mileage was important to me, the salesperson showed me the Premium trim and it has plenty of pep - I can't imagine the GT!

I'm a Honda fan but when I test drove the new Accord prior to the Stinger, it felt like a boat. I think the Civic is the better of the two cars in terms of driving enjoyment (I own a 10th gen Civic coupe, and it handles beautifully), however I can see how the Accord would be a great freeway/commuter car.

When I test drove the Stinger (on the freeway and around town) it felt so much more fun to drive and nimble than the Accord, and the interior blew me away. Cannot believe this is Kia! Anyways thought I'd say hello.

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. You've come to the right place to learn more about the Stinger! I hope to see pictures of a GT in your driveway soon...

 

[Rufus]

Welcome to the hive!You'll find plenty of like-minded enthusiasts who are also very helpful and friendly on this forum! As someone who first discovered the idea of "handling" as an option on cars via a mildly modded 92 e.g. hatch (My Chevelle was amazing as long as I didn't need to turn or stop lol) I can tell you that any Honda/Acura fan will be happily surprised with this sexy beast!