"What can make driving even more exciting is if the connection between the driver, steering wheel, and wheels appears seamless. There, the Stinger falters and its handling is a bit numb. So much so, you find yourself thinking, “It’s supposed to be more fun than this, right?”"
Is she describing my car? My car is the definition of fun. Cornering and steering wheel feel is one of the most satisfying aspects. It was the first thing I noticed on my test drive: tight, instant response as I steered. What is "numb" supposed to convey?
"Even though I spent nine days behind the wheel, I never felt like I had the right positioning."
Odd observation/criticism. As noted already the Stinger's wealth of adjustable positions is one of its best features. I've noticed that the steering wheel doesn't extend as far toward me as I would like at first: it seems to stop short. But, in concert with the tilt and the
seat adjustments, an ultimately comfortable sitting posture can be obtained. She's nitpicking.
"For $50,000, you’re better off with a BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. They don’t come with the long warranty of the Stinger and can be expensive to repair, but they deliver a more connected drive experience that will leave you preferring to go on a grand tour in them."
By yourself or with one front
seat passenger, with less luggage (oh, you can stack up the unused rear seats to make up the lack of cargo space). And the rest? No 3.3L V6 in any of those. She's comparing
badges and not car types at the end of her review. Obviously the gran turismo concept she quotes from Guillaume at the beginning is forgotten by the end.