Australia-Specific Kia Stinger Discussion

[Hemz]

Great price, I’m assuming that’s for a 2018 build?

2018 MY19 with the Michelin tyres

Welcome to our stingerforum @Hemz , the Ceramic Grey looks great, and even more with Red Nappa Leather interior, looks like your going to score an awesome deal on a StingerGT.

Thanks I'm super excited! It's actually quite fun making the car dealerships compete for me.
I suppose this is what a prized whore feels like in the ancient days.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

2018 MY19 with the Michelin tyres.

Well hopefully you can do the deal by this months end & as you are located in Newcastle you can then come on the run & meet that is going to take place on Sunday 3rd March to Pobolkin in the Hunter Valley...details are on the Kia GT Owners Club Australia on Facebook.

 

[Hemz]

I don't have Facebook.
Im not sure how much I'll be able to drive, getting my shoulder done next Wednesday so will have to see how it goes. I'll probably get the Kia all sorted by the end of the month if I secure a deal this week. Otherwise might be start of March.

My girlfriend is making me second guess myself about red interior ugh anyone else got red interior and can give me advice?

 

[Flameangel]

I don't have Facebook.
Im not sure how much I'll be able to drive, getting my shoulder done next Wednesday so will have to see how it goes. I'll probably get the Kia all sorted by the end of the month if I secure a deal this week. Otherwise might be start of March.

My girlfriend is making me second guess myself about red interior ugh anyone else got red interior and can give me advice?

I would prefer the red interior when I get my Stinger, the exterior will be the Snow White pearl, I think that combo looks very nice.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I don't have Facebook.
Im not sure how much I'll be able to drive, getting my shoulder done next Wednesday so will have to see how it goes. I'll probably get the Kia all sorted by the end of the month if I secure a deal this week. Otherwise might be start of March.

My girlfriend is making me second guess myself about red interior ugh anyone else got red interior and can give me advice?

Yes I have seen it, one of our other forum members @FitR6 has it with Snow White Pearl it looks really good & works well.
IMHO if I were to buy over it would be a GT in Ceramic Silver (Grey) with the Red Leather, also saw this at my dealer & it really pops, but in the end the choice is entirely up to you.

 

[Hemz]

Yes I have seen it, one of our other forum members @FitR6 has it with Snow White Pearl it looks really good & works well.
IMHO if I were to buy over it would be a GT in Ceramic Silver (Grey) with the Red Leather, also saw this at my dealer & it really pops, but in the end the choice is entirely up to you.

This makes me very happy haha it's the exact same as my quotes I think...but is the colour silver or grey lol

 

[Stinger GT SS]

This makes me very happy haha it's the exact same as my quotes I think...but is the colour silver or grey lol

You are correct it’s Ceramic Grey, I have Silky Silver.

 

[Hemz]

You are correct it’s Ceramic Grey, I have Silky Silver.

Phew haha
Before I accept a quote anything else I should ask? I did ask about mudflaps and the 3 I've asked don't know about them?

Right now this is my quote:
2018 MY19 3.3L GT KIA Stinger
Ceramic grey
OEM Rebadged front and rear (I supply they install)
OEM sequential reflectors (I supply they install)
Red interior
GT floor mats
Bi-Modal exhaust

Right now I've got a quote for 61k but have a couple of dealerships trying to beat it. So will have an update tomorrow.

I would prefer the red interior when I get my Stinger, the exterior will be the Snow White pearl, I think that combo looks very nice.

How are you going with quotes and when are you getting yours?

 

[Flameangel]

How are you going with quotes and when are you getting yours?

Went and sat in 3 a few weeks ago but got quoted $67,000, that was just one dealership.That included the Bimodal exhaust.I'm yet to put the real feelers out.My hubby knows a couple of contacts at Ferntree Gully and Essendon dealerships who apparently say they will look after me. We'll see ! Was looking at middle of year but might be as soon as a couple more months, can't wait though.

 

[ShannonC]

3 dealers don't know about mudflaps.... OMG.
Suggest you ask what the build date is as it could be up to 6 or 7months old by the time you get it.

 

[Hemz]

Went and sat in 3 a few weeks ago but got quoted $67,000, that was just one dealership.That included the Bimodal exhaust.I'm yet to put the real feelers out.My hubby knows a couple of contacts at Ferntree Gully and Essendon dealerships who apparently say they will look after me. We'll see ! Was looking at middle of year but might be as soon as a couple more months, can't wait though.

Oh ok, that's steep. I first test-drove one just over a year ago. Have wanted one since

Look forward to seeing what you get.

 

[Hemz]

3 dealers don't know about mudflaps.... OMG.
Suggest you ask what the build date is as it could be up to 6 or 7months old by the time you get it.

What does build date matter if it's MY19? I'm worried now haha

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Phew haha
Before I accept a quote anything else I should ask? I did ask about mudflaps and the 3 I've asked don't know about them?

Right now this is my quote:
2018 MY19 3.3L GT KIA Stinger
Ceramic grey
OEM Rebadged front and rear (I supply they install)
OEM sequential reflectors (I supply they install)
Red interior
GT floor mats
Bi-Modal exhaust

Right now I've got a quote for 61k but have a couple of dealerships trying to beat it. So will have an update tomorrow.

Mud flaps are an accessory my dealer supplied & fitted mine, they are really subtle but will protect your paintwork.

Also get them to throw on the rear hatch Stinger mat.

 

[ShannonC]

What does build date matter if it's MY19? I'm worried now haha

No need to worry too much as it just means it may have been sitting around longer than others. If it has you could use it as a further bargaining point, but I think your quoted price is already very good.

 

[Hemz]

Damn those tiny mud flaps are expensive on their own haha

I'll hit them up tomorrow after they have gotten back to me.

Does anyone else have the sequential reflectors? Here is a vid of them

 

[Stinger GT SS]

No need to worry too much as it just means it may have been sitting around longer than others. If it has you could use it as a further bargaining point, but I think your quoted price is already very good.

And the paint has cured nicely to get ceramic coated.

 

[Hemz]

And the paint has cured nicely to get ceramic coated.

Do you think I should get ceramic coated? What cost are we looking at for that and when should I get it done?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Damn those tiny mud flaps are expensive on their own haha

My dealer supplied & fitted them for $100

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Do you think I should get ceramic coated? What cost are we looking at for that and when should I get it done?

I had the dealer do paint protection good for bird & bat poo plus included leather protection worth the added cash but everyone has a budget mine cost $2k but they address any issue I have have encountered & rectified no charge, this is my personal preference, dealer does it before you get it & warrant it. I’ve done this on my last 3 cars & my wife’s last 2 cars since 2005 & never had to polish one of them, paintwork was as good as they day I bought them, I just use Ph neutral carwash.

 

[Hemz]

I had the dealer do paint protection good for bird & bat poo plus included leather protection worth the added cash but everyone has a budget mine cost $2k but they address any issue I have have encountered & rectified no charge, this is my personal preference, dealer does it before you get it & warrant it. I’ve done this on my last 3 cars & my wife’s last 2 cars since 2005 & never had to polish one of them, paintwork was as good as they day I bought them, I just use Ph neutral carwash.

Can you tell me what dealership did it and what product they used for the exterior?
So you paid 2k for inside and out?
My leasing company do a product called hydro active. I'll post the brochure and hopefully someone is familiar!