Don't buy a Stinger

[kbreeze]

$4k to fix an oil leak?

 

[alex001]

I agree with this. It's a performance car, shouldn't expect it to be longer lasting, but shouldn't get big bills to be like others such as BMW.

 

[NS_Stinger]

$4k to fix an oil leak?

Yeah I'd be curious to hear more on that. I wonder if it was a rear main seal leak.

 

[Redleg94]

It's more than 340i for me. I can fit my mountain bike, fits many things I bought that wouldn't in an actual sedan. I assume 3 series has grown since I sat in 2016 model year, so not sure about if it now has enough space as stinger but it didn't used to. Plus features like ventilated seats was not even available in 3 series (don't know if they do now).

I fit my road bike, indoor trainer, and everything I would need for a 2-week work trip. The biggest single item was a 7 cubic foot chest freezer.

 

[Ruturaj]

I fit my road bike, indoor trainer, and everything I would need for a 2-week work trip. The biggest single item was a 7 cubic foot chest freezer.

Exactly, I was able to fit power wheels GT3 in it. I will bet some "SUVs" couldn't have done that.

 

[kmiller1420]

While I do agree it sounds like you've had some bad luck that is quite a few miles over 3-4 years. Also you cant benchmark your reliability for a twin turbo v6 car with factory Pilot Sport tires and Brembo brakes against an Accord, its just not a fair compariti;;son. Two cars with two very different purposes and two very different levels of performance.

I still think on a 60k plus vehicle you should feel some sense of reliability in what for most owners is their daily driver. I own a 2018 kia stinger GT2, its been a nightmare so far. replaced the motor, now oil from that replacement has leaked into the alternator. They want over 3k in just labor cost to replace a freakin alternator. Who the hell makes an alternator that difficult to replace? Only KIA. I am really starting to come to the realization that the stinger is a POS.

 

[AtomicGTL]

I still think on a 60k plus vehicle you should feel some sense of reliability in what for most owners is their daily driver. I own a 2018 kia stinger GT2, its been a nightmare so far. replaced the motor, now oil from that replacement has leaked into the alternator. They want over 3k in just labor cost to replace a freakin alternator. Who the hell makes an alternator that difficult to replace? Only KIA. I am really starting to come to the realization that the stinger is a POS.

60k.. more like 45-50 tops. 60k???

 

[Transmetal]

I still think on a 60k plus vehicle you should feel some sense of reliability in what for most owners is their daily driver. I own a 2018 kia stinger GT2, its been a nightmare so far. replaced the motor, now oil from that replacement has leaked into the alternator. They want over 3k in just labor cost to replace a freakin alternator. Who the hell makes an alternator that difficult to replace? Only KIA. I am really starting to come to the realization that the stinger is a POS.

Every car company has lemons. We currently own a Ford, Jeep and a Buick. The Stinger is hands down the most reliable of them all.

 

[Buzzman12]

How much to maintain a BMW, Audi, Mercedes when they cross 100K miles? How about a Range Rover, Jaguar, Maserati, Alfa?

 

[Snicklefritz]

Or even a Jeep? Added to the list. Lots of Jeeps, scads of Jeeps. But I've heard it from more than one source/person that they are really great for the first six months, then not so much. I love noticing the Jeep Gladiator and would really enjoy one, other than making trips to fix things. A lease might be the way to try my luck with a Jeep.

How much to maintain a BMW, Audi, Mercedes when they cross 100K miles? How about a Range Rover, Jaguar, Maserati, Alfa?

 

[ht_addict]

Just the reason why I negotiated a discount on an extended warranty through 2027 or 200K/KM for my car. Still have 3yrs or 120k to go.