Kia Stinger is RWD. I May Need to Own One.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
03/21/2018 at 16:10 • Filed to: None

I think it’s getting good reviews, too. My big question would be, how capable is the four-cylinder engine? Could you coax a four-pot Stinger into a drift?

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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 16:18

General consensus is, If you’ve decided to get the Stinger, get the GT.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 16:26

I’d watch the Top Gear review first. It’s not biased, and overly “We will ignore how it drives because they built it.”

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/21/2018 at 16:28

That’s a good idea. The Truth: I will probably never own one, but I might rent one from Turo sometime.

chaozbandit > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 16:34

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > chaozbandit
03/21/2018 at 16:39

Thanks.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 16:39

Are you SURE you won’t reconsider? I mean, over $4400 off MSRP. C’mon man DO IT! They’ll give you Top Dollar for your trade and 0% even if you have a 550 credit score!

https://www.libertyvillekia.com/new/Kia/2018-Kia-Stinger-9471ee890a0e0a173e183ec440730829.htm

Kinja'd!!!

wafflesnfalafel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/21/2018 at 16:45

One of those vehicles that people will regret not getting the big motor.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > wafflesnfalafel
03/21/2018 at 16:54

Well, that really was the point of the post: How adequate would the four-cylinder be? Pony up another 20 grand for two more cylinders and a whole bunch of complexity that has to get repaired, yada yada. For 3% of your driving.

I’d really like to discover how adequate the four-banger is. Too bad no manual trans is offered...

Isn’t an 8-speed gearbox essentially a CVT?

SmugAardvark > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:07

The four cylinder should be more than sufficient for a somewhat enjoyable daily driver. Yes, the GT is significantly better, but like you suggest, it’s also significantly more expensive.

I imagine one could break the rear end loose with the base model though, if one felt so inclined.

Klaus Schmoll > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:11

Did you watch this week’s Top Gear? Rory, and he isn’t alone I’ve seen several reviews to the same tune, said that of course it’s a lot of car for the money but it’s a little overhyped. While loooking good on paper it just doesn’t offer the same driving feel as the cars it’s aimed at.

I predict this as the new GT86/BRZ. Being praised as the scond coming of the Noodlemonster by the armchair people but actually falling flat in the real market when people have to put money where their mouth is.

sony1492 > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:12

How easily will it drift is a good metric for measuring vehicle performance.

404 - User No Longer Available > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:41

Not in Canada it isn’t... strictly AWD only.

With all the talks about thr G70 getting the manual... I would not be surprised if that end up being AWD auto only as well.

marshknute > Klaus Schmoll
03/21/2018 at 17:41

Except Rory has no fucking clue what he’s talking about. In the UK, the Stinger GT costs less than every trim level of 5-Series except the 184hp base model. The equivalent 3-Series only has a 245hp 4-cylinder.

The Kia, meanwhile offers the space and performance of a 540i for Ł9K less.

Here in America, the Kia is $14K cheaper than the cheapest 5-Series, and $2K cheaper than a 4-banger 3-Series.

diplodicus forgot his password > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:47

Is it the zf 8speed that’s in damn near everything? Because that’s a phenomenal transmission.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 17:53

The 4 is 240 HP it’s no slouch.

Rico > diplodicus forgot his password
03/21/2018 at 18:22

Not all ZFs are the same. The manufacturers apply their own tuning often ruining them.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > marshknute
03/21/2018 at 18:57

Bruh: ya’ gonna tell us how you really feel?

And what is available at any price or trim level in the US that’s RWD?

I have but one question: will the Stinger with the four-banger drift?

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/21/2018 at 18:58

skip the 4-banger, just get the V8...

(sad trombone)

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Klaus Schmoll
03/21/2018 at 18:59

A less expensive car with RWD. And 250 HP in the base model. And it’s a sedan, not a coupe. New niche, says I.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > sony1492
03/21/2018 at 18:59

Agreed. It’s a binary value.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > 404 - User No Longer Available
03/21/2018 at 19:02

See? That’s why we have a trade war right now. That, and a certifiably insane POTUS...

Are you allowed to import cars into Canada from the US?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > diplodicus forgot his password
03/21/2018 at 19:02

Ooh: ya learnt me something.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/21/2018 at 19:03

My thinking... But how heavy is the car?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast
03/21/2018 at 19:57

My automotive pursuits are bound by a measure of practicality. For example, I was in a friend’s shop the other day and a guy needed disks and pads on his V8 Beamer coupe. A thousand dollars just for the parts. And I bet his tires are $350 apiece. So better to rent one and thrash it and give it back.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/22/2018 at 05:22

better still if they offered a manual

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > chaozbandit
03/24/2018 at 16:47

The Stinger Review Review

That was a thoroughly bromantic, thoroughly brotastic and, I might add, thoroughly enjoyable bit. I really liked the guys and throughout, I was struck by how likeable I found the guys. I’ll look for more of their stuff. And sort of Canadian...

And the car looks great. I still want to see how the 2WD 4-banger performs.

chaozbandit > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/24/2018 at 19:48

Those two are great! Can’t speak for the four banger since we only get the v6 awd, but the GT2 seems like the one to get.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > chaozbandit
03/24/2018 at 20:09

Yeah, too many bells and whistles and too much money for the GT2. Just not practical. Too much stuff to break..