Used Stinger GT2 or G80 Sport?

[blackonredgt1]

We have both the stinger gt1 and a g80 not the sport just base 3.8, we love them both but the space in the g80 is much more comfortable. If you have kids or are taller or larger person id go with the g80. Especially if you get the g80 sport with the 3.3 twin turbo that would be the perfect car.

 

[Logic717]

We have both the stinger gt1 and a g80 not the sport just base 3.8, we love them both but the space in the g80 is much more comfortable. If you have kids or are taller or larger person id go with the g80. Especially if you get the g80 sport with the 3.3 twin turbo that would be the perfect car.

Thanks very much for your response. By space you mean like shoulder/hip room? I do have kids but they are both still fairly young and my oldest is only about 5’-6”. I’m 6-1 and 240lbs so not a small guy but not large haha at least not in my head. I test drove the stinger with the family and we had no issues with space so I don’t think that will be an issue. I just wanted to know if anyone else had a similar struggle with this comparison. Either way it’s a good thing for Hyundai/Kia.

 

[GNS]

Do the G80 rear seats fold down at all? That would be a deal breaker for me, if I were looking at both vehicles.

 

[Logic717]

Do the G80 rear seats fold down at all? That would be a deal breaker for me, if I were looking at both vehicles.

They do not and yeah that’s a concern but not a deal breaker for me. That’s what we have the suv for

 

[Dr_jitsu]

The G80 has a larger rear seating area.

 

[19GT-AWD]

Yup, I’ve got nothing in response lol, it’s not that the G80 is bad but I very much like the stance of the stinger. Not surprised this audience does as well . Truth is, if it was all about looks, for me, it’s no question. But the question is about the total package and what you pay for it. If you step back from the subjective and just objectively compare the offerings it’s actually quite a bit closer a comparison.

I understand what you're saying about "subjective", but at some point the difference in a vehicle's styling is dramatic enough that it's no longer a subjective observation but an objective one.

And the 3.3L G80 Sport AWD's starting price of $58k US is more than what I want to pay for or want in a vehicle. The $42k US I payed for my base AWD Stinger GT gives me everything I was looking for: a car as fast as my 435 hp Mustang GT, with sharp styling, upscale interior with more space, that can be driven in Winter.

I'm glad KIA offers me a car that gives me all of those things at just a few thousand $$ more than the Mustang!

 

[Logic717]

I understand what you're saying about "subjective", but at some point the difference in a vehicle's styling is dramatic enough that it's no longer a subjective observation but an objective one.

And the 3.3L G80 Sport AWD's starting price of $58k US is more than what I want to pay for or want in a vehicle. The $42k US I payed for my base AWD Stinger GT gives me everything I was looking for: a car as fast as my 435 hp Mustang GT, with sharp styling, upscale interior with more space, that can be driven in Winter.

I'm glad KIA offers me a car that gives me all of those things at just a few thousand $$ more than the Mustang!

I understand you on the value proposition, no argument there but I’m comparing the used market where that msrp means very little. Msrp on both cars are really quite irrelevant as neither of them are selling for anywhere near that number but both of them were considered bargains for what the offered. And the signicantly higher msrp for the G80 is there for a reason in that it’s fit/finish is higher than the stingers. Now whether or not that’s appealing is a different question and subjective but on the used market when those two cars are in the same price range, for me it muddies the decision is all I’m saying.

 

[19GT-AWD]

I understand you on the value proposition, no argument there but I’m comparing the used market where that msrp means very little. Msrp on both cars are really quite irrelevant as neither of them are selling for anywhere near that number but both of them were considered bargains for what the offered. And the signicantly higher msrp for the G80 is there for a reason in that it’s fit/finish is higher than the stingers. Now whether or not that’s appealing is a different question and subjective but on the used market when those two cars are in the same price range, for me it muddies the decision is all I’m saying.

Whether that "higher" fit/finish is worth it, now that's what you call subjective!

And taking note that used car prices are derived from MSRP means that cost differences remains consistent and relevant.

Well, good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[MisterMac]

Whether that "higher" fit/finish is worth it, now that's what you call subjective!

And taking note that used car prices are derived from MSRP means that cost differences remains consistent and relevant.

Well, good luck in whatever you decide.

Used car prices are purely market driven by supply and demand.

 

[Dr_jitsu]

80% of my driving is just cruising along. For this the G80 is clearly the better car. However for the 20% vigorous driving the Stinger is better. I love the Mustang, but it is more of a pure sport/muscle car.

The Stinger gives me almost as much performance as the Mustang with a much more luxurious experience. In comfort mode the Stinger is a good cruiser. The Stinger is a great balance between performance and luxury.

 

[MisterMac]

I've considered both the G80 and the K900 as pre-owned.

As much as I love a full luxury experience, the combination of power, near luxury and utility of my Stinger keeps me from leaving my GT2.

I had 2 king sized Casper mattresses and a full Costco shopping spree in my stinger with room to spare two weeks ago. Can't do that in the other two

 

[Waynerm002]

I love the Stinger and choose it over the G80 sport when it came out but I will say it is one of my favorite cars and was a top consideration to get back into something sporty and luxurious, like the former 535i M Sport. It is roomier that that car was and I like the tech inside and the audio system, plus it is much quieter than the Stinger. I still would like to own one and who knows, in a few years, I might be hunting for a 2019 K900. Was about the same size inside with the updated chassis and 3.3T engine as the Stinger but just drives so nicely. and when in sport mode can be a bit fun as well. While your family fits in the Stinger, I think they would be more comfortable on the G80. It's got a good stance as well, in my opinion and the updates over the Standard version makes it look better.

For the price being similar, the G80 is the better deal here. If you can get it certified, then it's an even better value. On this my vote is for the G80 Sport.

 

[Logic717]

I love the Stinger and choose it over the G80 sport when it came out but I will say it is one of my favorite cars and was a top consideration to get back into something sporty and luxurious, like the former 535i M Sport. It is roomier that that car was and I like the tech inside and the audio system, plus it is much quieter than the Stinger. I still would like to own one and who knows, in a few years, I might be hunting for a 2019 K900. Was about the same size inside with the updated chassis and 3.3T engine as the Stinger but just drives so nicely. and when in sport mode can be a bit fun as well. While your family fits in the Stinger, I think they would be more comfortable on the G80. It's got a good stance as well, in my opinion and the updates over the Standard version makes it look better.

For the price being similar, the G80 is the better deal here. If you can get it certified, then it's an even better value. On this my vote is for the G80 Sport.

Your points here are very valid specifically to me, I have always liked the 5 series and specifically something like a 540 when they made those and that is what the g80 sport reminds me of. The stinger is the one I lust after but we’ll see what’s out there when the time comes to buy. Thanks for at least confirming that I’m not crazy for comparing the two lol

 

[Waynerm002]

Recently had a chance to experience an early V8 version and the power was very nice in that car. It felt way better then the standard 3.8, but I think the 3.3T with it's sport tuned suspension, gives it that extra sportiness that you like when corner carving. I'm looking forward to that ESC tuning module for the Stinger to make it ride sportier, I really feel it is low already and some days when I'm struggling to get out of it, I'm thankful it isn't lower and wonder if I need to start seriously looking at a G80 or the K900. I'm with you on comparing them, different car with different functions but with similar chassis, either way you go, you'll love the drive.

 

[19GT-AWD]

Used car prices are purely market driven by supply and demand.

Used car prices are market driven by the combined factors of supply, demand, condition, mileage, location, color, and a million other things.

Similar market driven criteria also apply to new cars.

 

[Chucky]

Logic717, I had a G80 3.8 prior to my 2019 GT2 and drove a G80 Sport when looking; somewhere on the forum I wrote a lengthy comparison for someone who was considering both cars. Like you I spend most of my time cruising (pretty fast) on the freeway; the G80 is the perfect highway cruiser and it's pretty fast but its kind of boring to drive and it's not very distinctive any more; I owned an R-Spec prior to that which was more fun but not as much as the Stinger. The G80 is more of a luxo-cruiser softer more relaxed lots of gadgets. The Stinger is much more of a driver's car, it's lower, faster handles better and overall is just more athletic and aggressive. I enjoy my freeway driving much more in the Stinger but I have to be more careful. Off freeway driving is a night and day difference; I drive in Sport mode most of the time. I liked the styling, uniqueness and how the Stinger drove over the G80 Sport; the G70 was too small with similar styling.

 

[Chucky]

Thanks very much for your response. By space you mean like shoulder/hip room? I do have kids but they are both still fairly young and my oldest is only about 5’-6”. I’m 6-1 and 240lbs so not a small guy but not large haha at least not in my head. I test drove the stinger with the family and we had no issues with space so I don’t think that will be an issue. I just wanted to know if anyone else had a similar struggle with this comparison. Either way it’s a good thing for Hyundai/Kia.

You may want to lean to the G80 if interior seating and leg room are important for your back seat passengers. My youngest son is 5' 2" with size 8.5 shoes and it is uncomfortable for him to sit in the back behind my 6' 1" 180lb frame in the drivers seat. The folding rear seats of the Stinger were important to me so I can put my road bike in the back without taking off both wheels.

 

[Logic717]

You may want to lean to the G80 if interior seating and leg room are important for your back seat passengers. My youngest son is 5' 2" with size 8.5 shoes and it is uncomfortable for him to sit in the back behind my 6' 1" 180lb frame in the drivers seat. The folding rear seats of the Stinger were important to me so I can put my road bike in the back without taking off both wheels.

I’ll probably test drive them both back to back and just see how I feel. I like the stinger for a lot of the reasons you stated. Having a vehicle that’s engaging to drive is a factor for sure. Thanks for your feedback and I’ll try go find your thread.

 

[MisterMac]

Used car prices are market driven by the combined factors of supply, demand, condition, mileage, location, color, and a million other things.

Similar market driven criteria also apply to new cars.

Really, you want to do this? Lol

Those are all factors which influence the demand side of the equation value.

NADA and KBB have you conditioned to believe this. The auction gives the true picture of value where supply and demand meet without emotional baggage,. When a car hits the lot of a franchise dealer, it is marked up at least $5,000 over what they paid for it. Fyi

 

[19GT-AWD]

Really, you want to do this? Lol

Those are all factors which influence the demand side of the equation value.

NADA and KBB have you conditioned to believe this. The auction gives the true picture of value where supply and demand meet without emotional baggage,. When a car hits the lot of a franchise dealer, it is marked up at least $5,000 over what they paid for it. Fyi

Seriously, you want to go there? Haha

Conspiracy theorists have you believing anything. Auctions numbers are for cars that dealers don't want/aren't interested in selling,. When you're trading in a vehicle and the dealer starts talking about "auction prices", run. Truth.