2017 KIA Stinger GT -Wow

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Had a sit in one of these when helping my Dad look for a Sportage - really nice cars. Didn't get the chance to drive it, nor do I think it will worry the likes of BMW much, but I think they've done well with this.
 
I had a poke around one a couple of weeks ago too - thought it was really nice all round, though some of the bodywork add ons were a bit questionable (black plastic bonnet vents)
 
Gayjin said:
Had a sit in one of these when helping my Dad look for a Sportage - really nice cars. Didn't get the chance to drive it, nor do I think it will worry the likes of BMW much, but I think they've done well with this.
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I'm sure it's probably dynamically more capable than a 540i and S6 and the new E AMG lite thing, but badge so less people will buy them
 
Tested both the I4 and the V6 last week; extremely impressed but, surprisingly, preferred the four-cylinder variant. One of the more charismatic boosted fours out there at the moment and manages to balance fun, performance and economy; on the test route it did 25mpg (basically all a cross-country blast), the V6 did 14, haha.

I really, really liked it, in any instance. Far more interesting and evocative than some of its staid rivals. Surprisingly mobile rear end, too, which was gratifying.
 
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Kia Stinger GT S has a list price of £40,495.

The stupid thing is that by going over £40k they've just cost their customers £310 extra every year for 5 years.

Also at that price it is about £5-7k cheaper than competing German cars. By shaving £500 they could have made themselves far more appealing. It's not like there are many options to upsell anyway.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/kia/kia-stinger-gt-s-review-really-serious-rival-bmw-audi/

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I suppose any sensible paint option would take it above £40k anyway. I'll take my statement back.
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This isn't correct - when you take off the first years road tax and the new car delivery charge it drops below £40k, so it's £140 a year road tax, even with the paint option.
But only just.

(By the way, Kia have sold at least one 3.3 GT-S in the UK ... to me ! :p. I don't think I'll be seeing too many others on the roads.)

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dvinell said:
This isn't correct - when you take off the first years road tax and the new car delivery charge it drops below £40k, so it's £140 a year road tax, even with the paint option.
But only just.

(By the way, Kia have sold at least one 3.3 GT-S in the UK ... to me ! :p. I don't think I'll be seeing too many others on the roads.)

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Throw some pics up dude! :D
 
Arrives 1st week in May.

AMG C43 sounded amazing, but I hated the interior.
Audi S5 ... Mmm mmm, it was all very well executed. Just more ££££ which I can't afford and I'm not sure I need 4wd down South.
Stinger is ... different. It drives well, and there won't be many others on the road.
Some things like the fake bonnet vents are annoying, but it's a short list of don't-likes.

One thing to be aware of - the engine uses solid bucket type lifters!
This is going to be a nice little earner for the dealer when they offer to take off all four camshafts to slip on different sized buckets at 60k miles if the clearances are out.

Hopefully it will look something like this:

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dvinell said:
This isn't correct - when you take off the first years road tax and the new car delivery charge it drops below £40k, so it's £140 a year road tax, even with the paint option.
But only just.

(By the way, Kia have sold at least one 3.3 GT-S in the UK ... to me ! :p. I don't think I'll be seeing too many others on the roads.)

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In which case, well played by Kia.
 
dvinell said:
One thing to be aware of - the engine uses solid bucket type lifters!
This is going to be a nice little earner for the dealer when they offer to take off all four camshafts to slip on different sized buckets at 60k miles if the clearances are out.
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I guess this is where corners were cut, where most people won't notice. Car seems good value compared to the competition... until a few years down the road...
 
Nasher said:
I guess this is where corners were cut, where most people won't notice. Car seems good value compared to the competition... until a few years down the road...
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It's hard to predict how things will turn out in the medium term.
There are some things where Audi have definitely done a better job: the virtual cockpit / MMI, dashboard, etc.

But from what I can gather, the thing about solid bucket lifters vs hydraulic lifters wasn't so much a cost thing, but more about high-rpm performance of the valve train.
It still seems like a weird decision to me.

The long warranty is a comfort blanket, but I'm still going to get upset if the car ends up spending half the time at the dealer and they give me a Picanto as a loaner :rolleyes:
 
dvinell said:
It's hard to predict how things will turn out in the medium term.
There are some things where Audi have definitely done a better job: the virtual cockpit / MMI, dashboard, etc.

But from what I can gather, the thing about solid bucket lifters vs hydraulic lifters wasn't so much a cost thing, but more about high-rpm performance of the valve train.
It still seems like a weird decision to me.

The long warranty is a comfort blanket, but I'm still going to get upset if the car ends up spending half the time at the dealer and they give me a Picanto as a loaner :rolleyes:
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Honda have been using solid lifters for years.

I assume you talk about the 4cylinder but you mention 4 camshafts. Looking at the V6 I don’t think you can claim it’s had cost cutting. It’s no longer 1980 where shimming is needed. They maybe DLC coated so won’t wear.
 
Simon said:
Honda have been using solid lifters for years.

I assume you talk about the 4cylinder but you mention 4 camshafts. Looking at the V6 I don’t think you can claim it’s had cost cutting. It’s no longer 1980 where shimming is needed. They maybe DLC coated so won’t wear.
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Regular oil changes and hope for the best then.
It’s a V6.
 
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