Bad idea to buy new Kia Stinger due to being discontinued?

[Shivani49]

For months, I've been cross-shopping. Looking for a sport sedan (supposedly a dying breed). Nothing compares to the value I get for the less expensive 2.5T AWD at about $45k. Other brands, such as Acura TLX A spec and Lexus IS, offer 4 door AWD with comparable performance but for up to 49k+. The G70 is still alive and well, but there are no 2.0T AWD models in my area. Only 3.3, which is fantastic, but those will reach 57k+ near me.
What do you think if I survive the Kia dealership and acquire one for less than MSRP? Depreciation, future maintenance and replacement parts, and so on.

Personally, I like the way the automobile looks. It also appears to be loaded. Some minor flaws bother me, but I have yet to find the PERFECT sedan or hatchback with no flaws.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Kamauxx]

Kia will continue making parts for the foreseeable future. You also have a 10 year warranty that won't go away just because the car isn't being built any longer.

There's also the A5, if you must have a sport sedan still in production in the $45k range.

 

[Volfy]

If the car is exactly what I want, I wouldn't let the end of production bother me. About the only thing this will affect is aftermarket support in the long run. After a number of years, the aftermarketeers will likely stop production of Stinger related goodies as demand dwindles, and vendors will clearance out their remaining stock. G70 being still in production helps a bit, but they aren't sold in the kind of numbers Stinger has been. Realistically though, by the time aftermarket support start to subside, most Stinger owners will have done whatever mods they wanted done already.

Now... if somebody buying a used Stinger 5yrs from now and want to mod up a storm, that might be a different story then.

 

[7Andrei7]

Isn't every car being discontinued after 6-7 years from production start?
Once the new model is out the old one is being discontinued.
Usually there are no interchangeable parts between models so the only thing surviving is the name and, sometimes, a platform or engine. But those will be alive and well with the Stinger as well. Just on different cars from the H-K group.

 

[AtomicGTL]

57k for a stinger is highway robbery.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Ima still pondering a lease later this year or into 2024. the conditions would have to be right, which would include selling one of our two stingers. tried that recently and got only lowballed offers from dealers. private buyers are being very cagey as the prices seem to continue dropping. so, we have our two lovely stingers, and leasing seems further away than ever. in case all of that didn't answer your question, to me, being discontinued has nothing to do with the desirability of the car. the stinger is a winner and that will never end as long as stingers can be kept on the road.

 

[LordKOTL]

57k for a stinger is highway robbery.

It is, but it's just the market. You have a model that's expiring, as well as a decently passionate enthusiast base for the model. Of course the stealerships are going to jack up the price to the "BOHiCA" level.

I'm not sure about the MSRP of "Competitor" cars vs. what the stealerships are asking for, but I think it's above MSRP as well.

 

[Deviate]

For months, I've been cross-shopping. Looking for a sport sedan (supposedly a dying breed). Nothing compares to the value I get for the less expensive 2.5T AWD at about $45k. Other brands, such as Acura TLX A spec and Lexus IS, offer 4 door AWD with comparable performance but for up to 49k+. The G70 is still alive and well, but there are no 2.0T AWD models in my area. Only 3.3, which is fantastic, but those will reach 57k+ near me.
What do you think if I survive the Kia dealership and acquire one for less than MSRP? Depreciation, future maintenance and replacement parts, and so on.

Personally, I like the way the automobile looks. It also appears to be loaded. Some minor flaws bother me, but I have yet to find the PERFECT sedan or hatchback with no flaws.

Thank you in advance.

Ill agree with the above opinions with not being concerned about being discontinued. Hell at that point you can say you got into the last run of them proudly IMO. Same as anyone with a first year, kinda cool and special. Again just my opinion.

You mention flaws, what are they? Are they flaws or why the hell didn't theys??

 

[Ah GetFd]

All models finish so it didn't deter me from buying a new Stinger that finishes end of 2023. It has long warranty, car company is profitable and staying in business. I owned a Pontiac G8 since new (Commodore in Australia) and the reason I got out of it was GM were so woeful in parts and support. They simply gave owners the flick and left. I would NEVER buy GM again and......they basically don't exist in Australia any more. Stinger for me.

 

[Maljey]

57K USD is pretty much what you are going to pay Out of Door for a new V6 Stinger these days, given the high loan interest rates compared to a year or so ago. You'll probably pay more than that depending on options and AWD.

 

[JSolo]

I'm guessing the OP ended up with a different car as he/she never came back to update and post count is still 1.

 

[Hiryuu]

Just means that a Stinger went to an owner that truly wanted it instead

 

[JSolo]

I learned with the optima s(u)x back in 2011 to never buy a first model year car. I got the 22' stinger. No major disappointments to date.. knock on wood.

A 2012 infiniti g37 (6mt rwd) sedan replaced the optima after ~3 months of ownership and swearing off the brand. The car was great. It too was 2nd to last model year before they came out with the Q50 in 2014. In fact, I regret selling it 4 years ago. Circumstances changed, had to get rid of one car and keep the more practical one.

IMO, near the end of a run cycle is usually the best time to buy. At this point most/all of the bugs have been worked out.

 

[Volfy]

Just means that a Stinger went to an owner that truly wanted it instead

Hehe... Like me. we just added a '23 2.5T to our fleet.

 

[Buzzman12]

Funny, but I finally bought the Stinger BECAUSE it's the last year of production.
I wanted one ever since they came out, but couldn't pull the trigger until now.
I like the subtle upgrades and changes to the latest model, so I'm confident I made the right decision.
I also believe they will hold their value better than a lot of other vehicles.
This is not your everyday grocery getter that they made millions of, like a Corolla or a CR-V or something.
Also, the Stinger is not a complete unicorn with Stinger only components.
All car manufacturers use common platforms and parts across their lineups. That just makes economic sense.
Heck, you can go to a Hyundai parts counter and get parts that will fit the Stinger, and visa versa.
Personally, I have zero concerns about future support or parts availability.
Happy motoring.