"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
02/06/2018 at 18:31 • Filed to: Kia
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
02/06/2018 at 18:31 • Filed to: Kia | 2
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Only odd thing I’m seeing is that while there are base GTs with the M-LSD for $41,450, there are also a few GT2s out there priced at $52,300. One of those Yellow GT2s is here in Albuquerque apparently. The base Sunset Yellows are the best value across the entire Stinger lineup and are likely to be the variant with the smallest depreciation drop.
Youre still going to lose at least $10,000 in 30 months but it’s better than the possible $20,000 hit the GT2s will likely suffer.
“Expect the Super Bowl to kickoff nationwide Stinger availability as well as launch these enthusiast special yellow Stinger GTs with the mechanical limited-slip differential.”
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Stinger sold 1,021 cars in January. For reference:
Cadillac ATS - 1,155
Genesis G80 - 1,243
Kia Rio - 1,339
Mazda 6 - 1,552
I still say that it needs to average 2,000 monthly sales. We’ll see how it goes.
By the way, there are no high performance V6 or V8s coming this decade. However, I’m seeing a lot of hints that the US will get the 2.2 diesel in the Stinger, G70, and G80 plus a bunch of utilites that were already announced like the Sorento and a couple of Hyundai utilities.
E90M3
> Wobbles the Mind
02/06/2018 at 18:48 |
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Before I pass any judgement, maybe I should go drive one. I will say, the styling is growing on me.
Saracen
> Wobbles the Mind
02/06/2018 at 18:53 |
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Gotta say, the GT looked good in person, and the interior was pretty nice.
This should be the one to get, right? It’s one of the configurations with significantly more power? (LSD, shift by wire, RWD, etc)
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Wobbles the Mind
> Saracen
02/06/2018 at 19:11 |
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Only the GT2s have shift-by-wire and the electronically adjustable adaptive dampers. The RWD cars with the fixed dampers and traditional auto are currently better tuned, and this model having the M-LSD at under $43,000 makes it the ideal setup and price for an enthusiast.
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Wobbles the Mind
> E90M3
02/06/2018 at 19:17 |
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It legitimately drives like a premium car, but more midsize (XF) than compact (XE). The hype as well as criticisms are all really on target.
Chariotoflove
> Wobbles the Mind
02/06/2018 at 19:55 |
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I don’t usually go for yellow cars, but I could work with this.
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Saracen
> Wobbles the Mind
02/06/2018 at 20:16 |
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Ah, I can’t keep all that straight. It’s more confusing than Porsche =P
Whichever one is the one that clicks off 12.6-12.7 quarter mile runs...that’s the one I’d get (you know, when I decide I live my life a quarter mile at a time).
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Wobbles the Mind
02/09/2018 at 13:01 |
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False, GT1 has the electronically controlled suspension.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Wobbles the Mind
02/09/2018 at 13:02 |
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They’re like Golden Tickets, good luck finding one. But if you do - they’re quite well equipped.
Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
> Wobbles the Mind
04/26/2018 at 08:59 |
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i know this is an old post but theres a kia dealer with one of those base GTs in yellow and theyre asking 36 for it, if only i was in the market for a new car