DoctorStiches
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65k is high miles for that price imo
Convince me this is the car I want
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If you need others to convince you, then you already know your answer.
I've said this previously, when it came time to buy my Stinger, I only looked at the gt2. Ended up with a base awd gt because I had to stay under 40k brand new, cost me 36k brand new. We had recently bought a house that needed, still needs many reno/repairs. I knew I wanted this car 100% if that meant I had to "settle" going from a gt2, gt1 to a base gt, then so be it. Was dead set on getting the 3.3tt. I still miss not having a sunroof but I enjoy the car overall even though I don't get all the bells and whistles. You said you don't like the screen, try looking at a base gt, it's even worse and you don't get nav either. Luckily, I was able to remedy that by swapping in the 8" screen and nav. I'd say get the most car that you can afford, be it a gt1, gt2, base gt or a gt-line.
I've said this previously, when it came time to buy my Stinger, I only looked at the gt2. Ended up with a base awd gt because I had to stay under 40k brand new, cost me 36k brand new. We had recently bought a house that needed, still needs many reno/repairs. I knew I wanted this car 100% if that meant I had to "settle" going from a gt2, gt1 to a base gt, then so be it. Was dead set on getting the 3.3tt. I still miss not having a sunroof but I enjoy the car overall even though I don't get all the bells and whistles. You said you don't like the screen, try looking at a base gt, it's even worse and you don't get nav either. Luckily, I was able to remedy that by swapping in the 8" screen and nav. I'd say get the most car that you can afford, be it a gt1, gt2, base gt or a gt-line.
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stoopid
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I was looking for a quick, basic car and the GT checked all the boxes. I had a chance a long while back to get a Chevy SS when GM had a fire sale on them. I think the Stinger GT was a better choice, what the SS does better aren't important to me. And what the Stinger does better (and if I'm being honest, is a longer list of positives over the SS) it does very well.
My Stinger is financed but at a lower rate than you'll get today, same with the out the door pricing I paid and incentives (remember those?!) just before car prices went crazy. I wouldn't justify the Stinger in today's market, even with things slowly improving for buyers. The Stinger is a value proposition, but at current pricing most of that value evaporates.
You'll like the car, but probably not the penalty to your wallet. Especially after going for so long with no car payment.
My Stinger is financed but at a lower rate than you'll get today, same with the out the door pricing I paid and incentives (remember those?!) just before car prices went crazy. I wouldn't justify the Stinger in today's market, even with things slowly improving for buyers. The Stinger is a value proposition, but at current pricing most of that value evaporates.
You'll like the car, but probably not the penalty to your wallet. Especially after going for so long with no car payment.
boosted1g
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Agreed. In 2021 I got my GT1 (which is way more equiped than a new 22/23 GT1) for 46k O.T.D. at 2.8%. A less equiped GT1 today would be likely $100/month more payment. This would change the entire value dynamic and likely have lead me on a different path.
DoctorStiches
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I agree on that statment that the ss does some better things but the stinger is all around better.
But that chevy ss with some work is motorcycle fast about 120
But that chevy ss with some work is motorcycle fast about 120
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
