Upgraded from an A4

[Phil L]

I recently was T-boned in my 2017 A4. It took the insurance company 5 weeks to declare it a total loss. Was hoping to keep the car for 5-10 years I really liked the car but it felt like it had no soul. The steering was a bit numb and I felt very isolated from road.

Finally got the insurance check and didn’t hesitate to get a GT2 AWD. I love the handling, responsiveness and power. There are a few things I miss about the Audi, but the Kia stinger has won me over. This is my first Kia, my previous 5 cars were German.

 

[Never thought]

I recently was T-boned in my 2017 A4. It took the insurance company 5 weeks to declare it a total loss. Was hoping to keep the car for 5-10 years I really liked the car but it felt like it had no soul. The steering was a bit numb and I felt very isolated from road.

Finally got the insurance check and didn’t hesitate to get a GT2 AWD. I love the handling, responsiveness and power. There are a few things I miss about the Audi, but the Kia stinger has won me over. This is my first Kia, my previous 5 cars were German.

Sorry to hear about your accident and I am hoping you weren’t injured! But I 100% agree with your assessment of the A4. After I test drove the Stinger I drove an A4 and it wasn’t even close. The A4 was very boring in comparison (and more expensive). Enjoy the Stinger!

 

[robz32]

Wow, glad to hear you were not severely injured in that accident.

Congratulations on the upgrade. The Stinger does live up to its slogan. "The power to surprise"

 

[Phil L]

Thanks, no major injurys just a sore shoulder.

Here are the before and after pics

 

[MerlintheMad]

Wow, a "total loss"? I am surprised. But I'm glad you found a replacement that isn't boring! This is the first time I have actually had fun with a car. Cars have always been utility vehicles my whole life. Until now.

 

[Phil L]

Wow, a "total loss"? I am surprised. But I'm glad you found a replacement that isn't boring! This is the first time I have actually had fun with a car. Cars have always been utility vehicles my whole life. Until now.

Yeah, total loss. $6000 for air bags $6000 for body panels, $3000 for 2 pillars, $2800 for a new seat, $5200 for a new wire harness that was routed through the B pillar. That doesn’t include labor, paint and module replace/reflash.

 

[washguy]

Phil glad you are okay...and you got good karma! Theres always an upside! Wash

 

[Waynerm002]

Sorry to hear about your Audi, happy you are ok. Those cars are expensive to repair. My 535 was clipped and it got $12K to replace stuff on the front of the car and that was a bout 7 years ago. With all these electronics today, it's not the body panel that drives the cost but the systems that are damaged and have to be replaced.

Congrats on the Stinger! It truly is a great car. Was thinking A5 before this came out, but after driving it and finding out I can get a V6 twin turbo with way more power that the A5's 4, at a better price, it was a done deal on the Stinger. Took me a while to get one but I'm happy I do have one now. Welcome to the club!

 

[eflyguy]

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