Stinger Owners.....what other cars made your final list?

[MerlintheMad]

You make no sense. "I love her." But you are divorcing her to marry another. Why not just keep both cars? Be a polygamist.

 

[Jimmer]

You make no sense. "I love her." But you are divorcing her to marry another. Why not just keep both cars? Be a polygamist.

That advice is the Utah in you...if you know what I mean

 

[CaliSting]

You make no sense. "I love her." But you are divorcing her to marry another. Why not just keep both cars? Be a polygamist.

Her replacement is a bit sexier and can’t manage more than one woman at a time. ...however I may hang on to the Stinger as I’m not excited about driving Durango. May just be a 4 car family. With 2 P cars in garage and dodge and Kia outside. Just need to fend off rodents that love to live in our cars that are parked outside.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Her replacement is a bit sexier and can’t manage more than one woman at a time.

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Gee, we cannot wait until you get it.

 

[falanger]

I've never told anyone this but I was REALLY interested in a 2016 CTS V-sport premium. I read nothing but good things about the driving experience and there were some insane deals on brand new leftover models.

If the Stinger hadn't come out when it did I would probably be driving one right now.

 

[CaliSting]

I've never told anyone this but I was REALLY interested in a 2016 CTS V-sport premium. I read nothing but good things about the driving experience and there were some insane deals on brand new leftover models.

If the Stinger hadn't come out when it did I would probably be driving one right now.

Yes cool car for sure. I never got out to dealer to drive one. Probably a good thing!

 

[Lawrence Williams]

S5 16k more than GT2 AWD........grand scheme of things worth it?

 

[CaliSting]

S5 16k more than GT2 AWD........grand scheme of things worth it?

I think so if you plan to own car for more than couple years and are financing rather than leasing. S5 is a lot more car . However I think you’d be challenged to find S5 for only $15k more than well discounted Stinger GT2.

 

[Ozstung]

I had wait for it..... a blue Ford Rs on order , I test drove the Rs on our roads and it was a deal breaker. I did drive the 19" wheel package though. Then it came to light about the coolant being blown out the exhaust issue (gasket). Plan B you tube the Detroit motor show what's this "Stinger" tell me more.. the rest is history.

 

[GRStinger]

S5 16k more than GT2 AWD........grand scheme of things worth it?

Probably closer to $20K more comparable equipped. But not worth it IMO. A bit better interior and you get four rings on your grill. The S5 is an excellent car, but I'd rather have the Stinger GT2 and $20K.

 

[Lawrence Williams]

Probably closer to $20K more comparable equipped. But not worth it IMO. A bit better interior and you get four rings on your grill. The S5 is an excellent car, but I'd rather have the Stinger GT2 and $20K.

And funny thing is , the money is least of my on concerns......feature wise, the gt has basically everything I'm looking for ....

 

[GRStinger]

And funny thing is , the money is least of my on concerns......feature wise, the gt has basically everything I'm looking for ....

Hmm. Well, your money / your decision. If a magic genie showed up and said I could have either, I'd probably take the S5. If money isn't a factor and you want to stay in this segment you are lucky and have lots of great choices. If you're an Audi fan (I am) maybe even an RS5 or an S7?

 

[Lawrence Williams]

Hmm. Well, your money / your decision. If a magic genie showed up and said I could have either, I'd probably take the S5. If money isn't a factor and you want to stay in this segment you are lucky and have lots of great choices. If you're an Audi fan (I am) maybe even an RS5 or an S7?

Sorry, didn't mean to come off like that.....and I said the Stinger has everything I'd want.....money is a factor at 100k as the S7 is my dream machine....thought about CPO S7 ...like a 2017 ....but now they seem so drab after seeing Stinger and 2019 C8 platform A7....then the 19 S7 is downsizing to the TTV6 from V8....

Are Stinger owners okay with overall size/practicality? I'm just a sucker for hatchbacks......1983 Toyota Celica Supra, 1984 Isuzu Impulse, 1992 240sx, 2006 Mazda 6....are some either owned or drove quite a bit.

Also it sounds silly but creature comforts mean something to me and the Audi lineup doesn't offer electric tilt/telescoping steering.....weird .....don't think S5 has 360* camera or Qii wireless charging.....small but these things are offered in a few cars now....

 

[CaliSting]

Agreed if money isn’t a worry Fully optioned prestige model S5 is going to be so much nicer.. lots more options to chose from also. More color and wheel options. Pretty much can customize to your liking. Kia you pretty much get what comes on GT2.

S7 is cool too if money isn’t a concern. Way more car than the Kia

 

[GRStinger]

Sorry, didn't mean to come off like that.....and I said the Stinger has everything I'd want.....money is a factor at 100k as the S7 is my dream machine....thought about CPO S7 ...like a 2017 ....but now they seem so drab after seeing Stinger and 2019 C8 platform A7....then the 19 S7 is downsizing to the TTV6 from V8....

Are Stinger owners okay with overall size/practicality? I'm just a sucker for hatchbacks......1983 Toyota Celica Supra, 1984 Isuzu Impulse, 1992 240sx, 2006 Mazda 6....are some either owned or drove quite a bit.

Also it sounds silly but creature comforts mean something to me and the Audi lineup doesn't offer electric tilt/telescoping steering.....weird .....don't think S5 has 360* camera or Qii wireless charging.....small but these things are offered in a few cars now....

No need to be sorry, man! Just sayin' if you're OK with another $20K-or-so you have a lot of great choices. I can also afford more but I've always been about the value proposition, and that's another reason I love the Stinger. It's a fantastic bang for the buck. As for your practicality question, again, I love it. Have posted elsewhere here about how much I drive and the number of long trips/get-aways the the wife and I have already taken with it. Tons of place for our gear, great seats, great tech, 'long-legs' on the open road - a true gran turismo.

 

[SteveCo]

Cost is always part of the equation, but wasn't even in the top three factors on this purchase - the Stinger was in no way a compromise for me.

Hatchback, styling and engine power were huge factors, as were amenities - which meant I didn't even consider the lower tier trim. Sunroof, 360 cameras, bigger nav screen, HUD, power hatch, auto cruise and braking, dynamic bending LED headlights, heated/cooled seats, etc., etc., etc. - I wasn't giving any of that up. Limited color combinations? I guess I'm lucky that Pearl White with red leather interior was exactly what I wanted.

I sat in, gazed upon, and fondled the S5 Sportback pretty much 'back to back' with the Stinger at the new car show in the Spring, and found I liked the feel and looks of the Stinger better. That pretty much clinched it for me, and I had no doubts or regrets when I bought the car.

Still don't ...

 

[Lawrence Williams]

Cost is always part of the equation, but wasn't even in the top three factors on this purchase - the Stinger was in no way a compromise for me.

Hatchback, styling and engine power were huge factors, as were amenities - which meant I didn't even consider the lower tier trim. Sunroof, 360 cameras, bigger nav screen, HUD, power hatch, auto cruise and braking, dynamic bending LED headlights, heated/cooled seats, etc., etc., etc. - I wasn't giving any of that up. Limited color combinations? I guess I'm lucky that Pearl White with red leather interior was exactly what I wanted.

I sat in, gazed upon, and fondled the S5 Sportback pretty much 'back to back' with the Stinger at the new car show in the Spring, and found I liked the feel and looks of the Stinger better. That pretty much clinched it for me, and I had no doubts or regrets when I bought the car.

Still don't ...

No need to be sorry, man! Just sayin' if you're OK with another $20K-or-so you have a lot of great choices. I can also afford more but I've always been about the value proposition, and that's another reason I love the Stinger. It's a fantastic bang for the buck. As for your practicality question, again, I love it. Have posted elsewhere here about how much I drive and the number of long trips/get-aways the the wife and I have already taken with it. Tons of place for our gear, great seats, great tech, 'long-legs' on the open road - a true gran turismo.

Here is why I love this forum; the passion, understanding and willingness to help others....as I've said above, long time 2011 Kia Optima owner.....satisfied ear to ear.....hearing guys in my position who have already gone through the rigors makes the decision so much more defined...... not wanting to go through another 20k unnecessarily AND still being completely satisfied.....yep! Stinger it is.....

Thanks to all the input in this thread.....now it just a matter of when not if

Lawrence

 

[DJTosin]

Currently in the market. Currently looking at Golf R, Q50s Red Sport, S5 Sportback, S4, 440i Gran Coupe.

 

[Ozstung]

Currently in the market. Currently looking at Golf R, Q50s Red Sport, S5 Sportback, S4, 440i Gran Coupe.

Look no further the truth lies within these walls read on my Son. See the light and follow our Journey. Convert and feel the freedom "Let yourself be stung"

 

[DJTosin]

Look no further the truth lies within these walls read on my Son. See the light and follow our Journey. Convert and feel the freedom "Let yourself be stung"

Lmao so far, the Stinger is the front runner.