So You Want a Kia Stinger

[@FitmentIndustries]

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[@tylerseder2476]

Please do infinity q50

[@ga-america5030]

Went with the telluride..because family

[@ga-america5030]

Also looking at upping the cam,from technology from the hyundai genesis but don't wanna break the warranty.. Will be looking later dependant on if the later model will come hybrid with the 3.8 or 3.8 turbo'd

[@Beall_]

I saw a Kia Stinger. When I first saw it from a blank view I thought it was a Audi RS7

[@sidyagafamily4735]

No thanks on your coil overs, I just wanted to ask if you could stop doing videos on KIA's please? The worst manufacturers in the planet. Please cover german, American and Japanese cars. Please do the right thing... don't cover kia.... that brand is a joke.

[@TheJordanAntibellum]

People that buy a Stinger know exactly what they’re buying and that’s what I think makes it so special. Nobody is accidentally buying a Stinger

[@zacharybaker7675]

I did 🤣

[@randomuserame]

I did. Didn't know wtf I was getting but it looked different from everything else (I hate the idea of being bmw/audi driver #3476) and it was a kia (not super expensive and daily drivable). The second one was on purpose.

[@mehammered]

I did, So worth it

[@gone547]

I looked, I researched, I test-drove, I purchased. My wife and I - so happy. A truely wonderful all-round luxury performance GT. No regrets whatsoever.

[@charlesking8033]

I puchase a 2019 Stinger twine turbo white with red interior. I knew exactly what I was getting after owning Audi and BMW. Other will agree it turns heads while driving it. I would purchase another one in a heart beat.

[@gummipk]

I drive a stinger and i hear all the time “what is that” “that’s a kia?!” love it

[@cjaybruhh]

How much are you paying for it?

[@cityboy4life415]

I can’t wait to get one

[@TheVisualParadox]

@@cjaybruhh I bought a used one with 11,700 miles on it yesterday. Costed 28,200 with taxes titles included.

[@THEOPHILUS1]

Same

[@cjaybruhh]

@@TheVisualParadox still kinda expensive. What trim tho?

[@bacvain]

The stinger is one of the most underrated sports car out there. They are incredible machines that Kia isn’t get much recognition for!!!

[@belvederedog3015]

Absolutely agree 100%. Here in Australia, the equivalently specced German cars are approximately 60k-70K more expensive. I love my Stinger GT and so happy I bought one.

[@bacvain]

@@belvederedog3015 no doubt. I was debating to get a BMW 540i M and then I saw the G80 sport at 62k CAD. Fully loaded and full concierge service and no maintenance cost for 5 years. BMW was apples to apples in features at 105k I’ve been a korean car fan since the first Kia Optima Sx turbo came out and then 2 genesis later I’m a fanboy of Kia/Hyundai/genesis. I’m considering the stinger GT as my project car.

[@belvederedog3015]

@@bacvain The new G80 sports is close to 120K in Australia. Absolutely stunning car and every bit as good as a Merc, BMW or Audi. Kia, Hyundai / Genesis are making great cars in the different segments and when you compare apples with apples, as you obviously do, why buy German when you can get Korean with all the standard equipment that you pay a fortune for in the Germans?

[@thegamersgalaxy2855]

The Kia Stinger GT is not a “sports car”🥴

[@bacvain]

@@thegamersgalaxy2855 it’s a rwd biased drivetrain mostly. Twin turbo engine with sodium cooled pistons. Dampers that allow you to stiff it up or soften the suspension. Enough torque to drift and burn some rubber. Keeps up with C43 AMG, M340i, Porsche Panamera base models. Sooo what’s your definition of a sports car mate? 🤨

[@plc_memes]

I have almost 50,000 miles on mine now and I've loved every single one of them.

[@Hobart256]

Does it age fast like some say? I've got a 2018 GT1 but less than 3K miles on it. So far, so good!

[@Wilsonchan59]

Does the trunk rattles? Any rattling noise in the interior? How about the wear and tear? Is it terrible?

[@iPadGameWalkthrough]

@@Wilsonchan59 I've got 28k miles on my Stinger and the sunroof rattles a bit on harsh roads.

[@Wilsonchan59]

iPadGameWalkthrough i see...thanks for the reply! But thats kinda terrible tho only 28k miles

[@iPadGameWalkthrough]

@@Wilsonchan59 yep it's annoying sometimes.

[@jordanrietto4032]

I NEVER thought I’d see this car on this channel, I’m pleasantly surprised lol

[@exploreohio1735]

Over 102k miles on it, had to change my brakes and rotors once. The most I had to spend on the car was tires which has been 5 times since 2018 other than that I had 0 issues with anything.

[@SilentKnight43]

102k miles on the original brakes and rotors is good. Years back I had a Kia Sedona minivan that ate rotors like pac-man. Went through three sets in less than 150k. But it was super heavy (which we knew)...and a pig to stop.

[@xXWillyxWonkaXx]

Hey there, what about the rattling and crackling sound from the A pillars. I keep hearing about that in some reviews. Did you experience anything of that sort?

[@vladborhchshev3016]

@@xXWillyxWonkaXx My car just hit 15.5k today and I love it but yeah unfortunately I know what sound you are talking about, I got rattle and all that jazz…dealership doesn’t know what to do about that…the car is great don’t get my wrong but it seems like everyone out there experiences the same stuff I just wish it lasted longer before showing where there went cheap

[@xXWillyxWonkaXx]

@@vladborhchshev3016 would you recommend that I go for it? the spec'd version is closer to the base price of an Arteon (almost). What i was thinking was if i were to buy either of the two, I would mod them to get 400bhp - obviously the Kia is closer to that number and would relatively cost less than an HGP or ABT turbo kit fitted for an Arteon. Plus, the rattling noise and other hiccups that the KIA has (but you would know more since you own one and better comment on that than i would). And another grip that I found out is the second row leg room, it's a joke in the KIA, the Arteon is ridiculously spacious.

[@seenenough1200]

@@xXWillyxWonkaXx Depends on where your Stinger is made, KIA built a factory in Russia and Kazakhstan - mine is built in the South Suburbs of Seoul, Korea, genuine for KDM. If your Stinger has premature trouble, it's probably lazy ex-Soviet influence on their craftsmanship. How many Ladas or Volgas do you see people importing to US? Russia, LMFAO

[@revelare_xvii6269]

*The only Kia I ever want in my driveway.* (next to the K5 GT)

[@crmsontd3166]

Or G70? Prolific_g70 on IG

[@datboijon]

I'd take a telluride also

[@huseinamin8903]

@JW - 07NA 764523 Fairlawn PS except that ones could get a manual box in the small engine G70

[@jakesnake1793]

@@crmsontd3166 definitely like the G70’s interior, but I think the stinger’s exterior styling has gradually won me over

[@jcrossjg3]

Get it, it's definitely worth it

[@brano.6812]

Alex: EVERYTHING IS ANGRY Mazda: :)

[@shept.7736]

@@mrdudelove1 How?

[@bohlt7738]

@@mrdudelove1 umm what? The NA Miata is drastically different than the newest Gen Miata

[@ravenvinnie6062]

First Gen CR-V: Anime OoO eyes

[@TraaaaaasshBooooaaaatttt]

@@mrdudelove1 bro what? The current mazda 3 doesnt look anything like the 1st one

[@DivoCapella]

Right lol

[@TheGodMob]

Alex: "The KIA isn't that good looking." The people I've met and me: "Yo, the Stinger looks sick."

[@coryswanson2247]

It looks like a Corolla with black trim...

[@0kYago]

Cory Swanson I want whatever you’re smoking on lol

[@invisiblekid99]

@@coryswanson2247 WTAF??? Are you the mental.

[@IReahpZz]

@@coryswanson2247 pass that crack pipe my guy I wanna see those pink elephants

[@leecm]

As a former Stinger owner, it definitely got a lot of compliments. You could predict when driving past someone that they were going to turn around to mire as you drove past. Partially because of how rare the car is (some genuinely don't know what it is), but also because it is a genuinely good looking car, especially in person. Car snobs will naturally still shit on it though, because, well, it is a Kia.

[@kylestrachan9810]

As a Kia salesman the stinger is easily one of my favorite sports cars on the market

[@jeeperzcreepers1147]

Kias are trash, waste of money.

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

@@jeeperzcreepers1147 I see you’ve never seen new kias they are demolishing the competition

[@sidyagafamily4735]

Said NO one ever!

[@sidyagafamily4735]

@@jeeperzcreepers1147 agreed!!

[@jeeperzcreepers1147]

@@sidyagafamily4735 its a kia. They might be fun for a while until they start having problems after a couple thousand miles 😂

[@theenthusiast9708]

always turns my head seeing one of these! theyre just different, almost exotic-looking

[@Larkful_Dodger]

Perhaps almost because it's missing the exotic badge ;-)

[@agz2223]

@@Larkful_Dodger if its an authentic E badge Stinger then technically it is “exotic” cause apparently those were exclusive to Korea and some got imported to here. I own one with the E badge its pretty cool!

[@MsBigboodyjudy]

@@agz2223 kia will never be exotic. Cool car though

[@jasonquinn4516]

All stingers are made in korea, therefore all are imported. None came to north america with the "E" badge. If you bought it with one, that means someone ordered it online and swapped it for the ugly factory logo.

[@therealsolo23]

I feel like they can sit next to a Maserati

[@weakn35s94]

How about this since it’s not really covered by anyone: So you want a salvage/branded title car

[@randallcazarez8356]

Yes i want that

[@KevinChinn88]

oh my God this is GOLD! and this NEEDS to happen. Views out of this world. haha I belie everyone has run into this issue at some point when shopping for cars.

[@aidan6557]

There's one on doughnut

[@koreandude81]

Brake vibration is a USDM brake pad issue. Allegedly the formulation is low dust and low noise. Regardless, it FAILS when pushed hard with an inability to handle high heat, causing the pads to leave deposits on the rotors, causing pedal vibration. Kia Service Centers have been replacing rotors for customers but this process starts all over again because the issue isn't with the rotors... it's the US spec pads. So either install OE Euro-Spec pads ( P/N's: 58101J5A55 front, 58302J5A55 rear) or quality aftermarket ones. Only then is the problem solved. And btw, that's my red Stinger, K-ZILLA plates, in those Thatdudeinblue shots.

[@OnlyTheFinest125]

Thanks for the info! ✍️

[@KommanderKarl]

I have 2022 GT2 Scorpion, got cold air intakes and Borla exhaust, carbon fiber rear window and rear windshield louvers. These cars fucking rip man. I can easily keep up with Mustang 5.0s, Scats, even can hang with the SRTs for a bit. This car turns heads daily, and I get so many compliments. Best fucking car I've ever owned. Idc if I own a Lambo someday, the Stinger will still be my favorite.

[@dmorales747]

Is there anyway you have the information to obtain the rear windshield louvers you purchased? I have a 2022 GT2 and I’ve been looking everywhere for them and I can’t find them. Thanks in advance!!!

[@kapriseedwards9687]

Do you have any issues so far?

[@bjhaines3282]

I’ve got a 2019 Stinger GTS (the bright orange enthusiast version). 100% RWD. Absolutely love it. Every single day someone asks me about it. I’ve already gone through one set of Michelin Pilot Sport rear tires at 17,000 miles. Which means the fun factor is pretty high!

[@TheRacingChannel97]

Yes I want a Kia stinger 😁.... But I want an RS6 Avant too the coolest Estate ever over the year

[@toethlef8994]

I just want a car

[@ezUpshift_Media]

E63 Amg Wagon is lovely too

[@FC3_RIPPER]

Lol dude you can buy 3 Kia Stingers for the price of 1 Audi RS6 Avant.....

[@toddaulner5393]

Yes! Good decisions to have!

[@BaconNationChannel]

Get a G70 Wagon if youre in europe. Same drivetrain as the Stinger. RS/S7 is closer to the Stinger technically since it is a 4 door fastback with hatchback trunk. Panamera as well.

[@belvederedog3015]

Here in Australia we don't get the AWD version. I have the GT with the bimodal exhaust which is the top model here. Easily the best value for money car I have ever owned, and I have had some fantastic cars, including a Merc. When you take into consideration the performance, standard features, driving experience and the warranty, there is not much, if anything, in its class that offers so much for the price. It is a brilliant car that is fantastic on a long drive and great to drive around the suburbs. Kia and Hyundai / Genesis are making great cars and badge snobbery aside, why would you not buy one?

[@blackrhino44]

Nice. How do you get the bimodal exhaust? Is it dealer fitted or factory?

[@Willster7471]

More than the Holden Commordre?😰

[@andrewstaub5378]

Well, when's the last time u had snow? Or even rain. Rwd is ur best option. Here in Canada it comes only RWD. Good thing too. Enjoy ur STINGER. See even the name sounds awesome.

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

I love kia for making an AWD version of this car! I live on the east coast where it snows a lot, there’s no way I’d ever buy a non 4wd/awd vehicle. The stinger looks sexy AF too.

[@Hortiz1088]

Exactly why my Stinger GT is AWD. I had a 2016 civic and it was so bad in the snow.

[@GianniEndo]

Y’all can’t drive for shit

[@daddyjonathon6564]

Just wanted to say my girl owns one and no problems at all and great car I would recommend

[@stevencorbo1220]

The only thing I noticed was probably want to go and put something to protect your nose because the paint gets s lot of dings. So you may want to reshoot the paint on the nose

[@TexasHArdHitta]

I own a stinger and I can say that its one of the best cars I've ever drove.

[@childishlandino7697]

yo terrance, Its been 2 years and I was wondering if youre still driving your stinger because I am considering one. Has yours been reliable and what should I know before getting one? also how many miles have you put on it

[@TexasHArdHitta]

@@childishlandino7697 Yeah, moved from the original '18 to a '22. Still loving it. Haven't had any issues outside of normal wear and tear. I think I have like 32K miles on it so far.

[@Aarvix]

As an owner of a 2019 GT2, I'd say this is a pretty fair review. The rotor problem is actually due to the OEM brake pads, and the issue can be resolved aftermarket pads. The trunk rattle is fixed with a $2 bag of washers from Home Depot. The interior squawks are fair, but it's not like the Germans use real metal in their sub-50K car interiors either, so I call it a wash. Mine has held up quite well for the past 40K. I'll drop a pic on your gallery, I'm on 20" Vertini RFS 1.8's.

[@victoraguilar3725]

How about a “So you want a CTS-V”

[@roymendoza530]

Bruhhh you read my mind bruh! No way it’s like you’ve been looking at what I’ve been looking up on KZbin and Cargurus the past month. Yes please y’all do this video. I’ve been wanting one.

[@Audemar007]

I think they have already done that

[@castillo33brandon]

But no one does. That’s the irony

[@roymendoza530]

@@castillo33brandon i mean apparently 168 people do

[@user-hs2wu2br47q]

Wait about 6 months :-)

[@LearningFast]

Several people recently have done 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds with Bone 🦴 Stock Kia Stingers. They even have done the quarter mile in 12.55 seconds with a stock car. The Stinger is probably the most underrated sedan on the market today.

[@14bayareakid]

Can you post a link? I am curious

[@LearningFast]

@@14bayareakid it is on the dragy app. “Matt” and “Tim9088” have the fastest stock cars.

[@user-hs2wu2br47q]

@@14bayareakid absolutely. Wish there was more support and hype behind this platform so that it encourages Kia to make a second generation.

[@belvederedog3015]

I have often thought my Stinger GT is quicker than the published 0-60 mph of 4.7 seconds. having recently driven it on an open country road here in Australia, I am convinced the 4.2 secs in the video is accurate for the stock GT. Love driving mine.

[@904justify]

Just depends on the fuel, weather, and elevation

[@sebastiantoplician1093]

I haven't likes Kia for years until the past 5 years or so where their cars have stepped it up! I would totally own a Kia Stinger and some of their other products. Would love to buy a used Stinger one day. What I really love about the Stinger is how great it looks and it's not generic like most other cars. On paper the specs seems great too! Would love to drive one. I hope the Kia brand continues to gain popularity, as they have been doing great!

[@Michael-pd6bc]

And just like that the stinger got canceled

[@elitescrubs]

I have a 2019 KIA Stinger GTS. Could not be happier. EXTREMELY underrated car. A lot of the issues talked about in this video are simply not there... plus the car is really NOT limited by tech stopping the fun. U can literally turn off all the traction and stability trash and send it. My GTS is AWD-D or basically dynamic AWD. I can put it into "Drift mode". Pretty cool stuff for a KIA and I've gotten plenty of compliments and questions. With very little money put in u can easily break 400hp and still have all the reliability. Decent video, but I think it's trying to predict what will happen with the car, when in reality it isn't going that direction, and they left out a lot of stats and numbers about the car.

[@yokee4927]

I work at kia and I drive these all the time, honestly they do feel amazing and they are quite fast, even tho it has restrictions for power its still very fast. Rotors are a big problem but costumers have tried after market rotors and they do just fine. Inside feels really nice, I like the sporty feeling it gives just by sitting in it. I'm surprised they didn't show much of the inside in this video but the inside looks really nice

[@stakhanov.]

thats what he said

[@KobeMpthers]

Is 2.5 stinger valid?

[@kelliadkins8082]

I love my Stinger. I call it the "midlife crisis". Nearly every time I walk out of any store, there is a man or boy looking at my car. They are always blown away that it is a Kia. I love what you said about having the horsepower yet enough room for groceries. The only 2 things that I do not like are the gas tank is to small and there is no trunk release, you must have the keys in hand to open the trunk. Other than that, I LOVE my car! I got the 2020 GT pearl white with red leather. Prior to the Stinger I drove an Optima. I see the Stinger as the older, much sexier sister to my Optima. 😁

[@kimmielei9300]

Funny..lol. I also previously owned a 2018 Optima and traded for a 2020 Black Stinger GT. I’m a 42 woman..call it my mid life ride. Think I’m the only one in my area with one! I love it!!

[@seenenough1200]

Wow, my sister did the same thing - Optima ➡️ Stinger, went to visit her, drove her Stinger. When I got home I traded my '19 Subaru WRX STi for a '22 KIA Stinger GT1 3.3 TT. Compared to the STi, the Stinger is so much more refined, the STi feels like a super fast go kart.

[@christesh3911]

I own a 2019 Stinger GTS AWD love the Federation Orange and get compliments all the time and people are always surprised it's a Kia. For the people who do know what it is they definitely respect it as a contender. Wouldn't trade this car love it!!!

[@nateworkingher6127]

I just got my stinger about a month ago and I have to say it’s perfect. People ask me all the time what car is that and are shocked when they hear it’s a Kia. The car looks great, it has a ton of new tech, it’s pretty fast, and I got all wheel drive so I don’t have to worry about the snow. I just wish that there was a bigger aftermarket scene. I’m about to buy the 450 horsepower stinger package from burger Motorsport. I would recommend this car to anyone.

[@paulblack9878]

Bought a GT1 awd a little over 2 years ago. Not a single issue. Its a jack of all trades, master of none which is perfect for a daily with space for kids and stuff. Love it!

[@gnarshread]

If I traveled a lot for work I would buy a Stinger immediately. I test drove one a few months ago and was super impressed by it.

[@thisisntsergio1352]

"More warnings and systems than tutorial island" homie dropping the RuneScape references like we didn't notice

[@jjthejetplane781]

Lol I was scrolling threw the comments and tutorial island was high lighted lol I swear I notice those words from a mile away

[@alexvalle750]

I have Kia Stinger GT.. and I LOVE IT! 😁❤

[@osnapitsjayden]

I’m here to tell everyone this car does not age like he is saying. The materials used in the interior are definitely nice for the price, and a lot nice than a lot of luxury brands. Also, my trunk does not rattle. I really don’t know where he got his information from but it sure seems like he doesn’t like the car. 😂 The only thing I could agree on with him is the rotors issue. But other than that, this car is built very well. It’s a well balanced vehicle. 52K miles on my GT2 and it still feels very new and drives like day 1.

[@ryandrescher496]

Fully decked 2019 for me and I love mine. Worked hard to get it and it's worth it all. I hadn't heard of the trunk rattle before this video so that was new to hear. But I recommend this car plenty for anyone who is looking for fun without totally breaking the bank. (Oh and a borla sounds incredible on it)

[@dstrubs]

I bought a 2020 GT awd stinger and the amount of people that either compliment it , ask what kind of car it is, or confuse it for a higher end car is ridiculous. I can't go anywhere without people trying to talk to me about it. This thing was by far the best purchase I have ever made.

[@alocasio5896]

Would love a Stinger. I'm currently really happy with my '15 Optima, though.

[@nataliedelossantos5]

I have a so happy with my ‘15 optima as well but I’m ready for something new. Definitely looking into the stinger 😃

[@mowglig9382]

‘15 Optima club Soon to join the Stinger club tho.

[@joeweiss3758]

Currently at my job at a Kia dealership watching this video.

[@ashlieebrown]

I have a Kia stinger and have no regrets 🤍

[@Denim_Chicken]

Same here. Greatest car I’ve ever owned ❤️

[@att1788L]

Have you both tuned your cars? If so, how do they handle the additional boost? Any issues?

[@Denim_Chicken]

@@att1788L I have yet to tune mine, but the JB4 is very popular in the stinger aftermarket. Combined with intakes and exhaust, it will easily put you over 450whp. The only issues I’ve heard of are because people either didn’t change spark plugs or didn’t regap the oem plugs.

[@TOisONit]

@@Denim_Chicken makes a lot of sense... not running a cooler plug or re-gapping

[@invisiblekid99]

@@Denim_Chicken yeah changing the plugs is a must I hear. And the rotors, or at least the pads. I think the pads are the issue. I have a Stinger and the brakes are bloody annoying. I'm surprised the Brembo let this fly at the testing stage.

[@jacobsannicolas4205]

So you want a Chrysler Crossfire? Me: *trying to persuade myself to like the car*

[@housecat1423]

Stop trying to persuade yourself, if you like it you like it. If you don’t, well you don’t. Don’t look at what other guys at the car meets are doing and enjoy whatever you enjoy lol

[@sirfrancisbacon4344]

It literally looks like a dog pooping

[@Gigabyte-df8yu]

They already made one for that car.

[@gspadez]

It’s essentially a Mercedes

[@sirfrancisbacon4344]

@@gspadez no it's a Chrysler

[@Jalum64]

Had my 2011 Forte Koup SX for 9 years and then finally got my 2020 Stinger GT. Great car for the price. Upgrades are easy and plentiful, too. This is definitely a car that will get people talking to you about it.

[@BlokHed75]

I absolutely love the stinger, it's my second favorite saloon next to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. For kia to land second place next to a $70k super saloon from one of the most historic and prestigious italian brands in history is absolutely incredible

[@clamcrewcarclub6017]

The stinger is more comfortable and practical, the Giulia QF is definitely more performance oriented. Both badass cars

[@wlfpire]

I have a GTS rwd and in sport mode the car kicks out the tail without a problem. The car moves and with the different transmission programming it allows me to hold gears. Amazing car overall.

[@klaspeppar5619]

I actually really really want one, one day...

[@JB-xm8qi]

you'll have it.. and oh, have you checked out the 2022 gt2 and the up-comming scorpion stinger? man, you are up for some treat. i believe in you man! you'll definitely be so much and more than able to buy one fine day.. i hope it's soon. God bless you.

[@jimwokeup]

I seriously considered one just recently, but I opted in for a Camry Hybrid, the cost saving is just too good to pass. Someday when the prices aren't ridiculous though, I'll get my Stinger too.

[@JB-xm8qi]

@@jimwokeup you are cool and pratical. God bless you jim.

[@akiramoriyasu3585]

The brakes were designed for more “grand touring” work than “driving like you stole it”. That said, swapping to better rotors helps a TON. I drove GT, GT1 and GT2 and got the GT because I disliked all of the electronic nannies the 1 and 2 have. Hold the traction control button down for 10 seconds and you’re 90% free of electronic obstacles to fun! The Stinger is by far the cheapest power ive seen on the market. Its been out since Q3 2017 as a 2018 so, going in 3.5 years out we’re seeing great reliability, plenty of useable power, and an increasingly strong arsenal of aftermarket gear. K8stingerstore.com is a great resource for your body and power mods.

[@ABulletSponge23]

I have a 2022 Stinger GT2 AWD and I absolutely love it. It’s a head turner and people are constantly asking me what it is. Not to mention it’s a fast car! Haha like kinda crazy fast. Sport mode, really turns that car into something special.

[@SlickNic]

Pretty cool to see a video about the Kia stinger, but although this was released in December, the "face lift" model really does work towards addressing a lot of the issues identified regarding the interior - They now come with a Nappa leather interior, which is something that the Euros do offer, but for a sizable increase in cash. Also regarding the brake setup - the issue isn't the weight, its that the choice of rotor and pad doesn't pair well, and the result is a build up of pad material on the brake rotor surface. Kia will resurface them, and then chuck the same pad and rotor set up back on (not awesome). A lot people have benefitted from after a resurface, putting a different set of pads on. Regarding the rattle in the boot - it seems there is a fix now, they adjust the bump stops, but there are some awesome DIY solutions (FWIW, no real rattle at all on the facelift that I am aware of). The real design flaw for the car is the Direct Injection set up and how much blow by the car has. I have installed a mishimoto catch can and it catches a lot of oil that would otherwise go back into the intake and build up on the back of the valves. VW has a dual injector set up to deal with this, but nothing yet for Kia. but for the positives...there are not of a lot of cars that come with 367hp, AWD and RWD (in RWD with a mechanical LSD) with brembo brakes, full napa leather interior, and all the tech features. If you want a car to track - go buy the i30N, if you want a grand tourer, get the Stinger GT

[@fuxemup]

what a weird take on this car. seems like you're trying to persuade people away from the Stinger.

[@ethericdezigns1528]

If it's not reliable and doesn't age well, I rather him let me know that than to boost the car above what it really is and persuade me to buy something thats going to break bad on me within the first year.

[@enriquepalomino8554]

@@ethericdezigns1528 I been driving a stinger for a year now, it has 25k miles, I drive it everywhere. So far I have only done basic maintenance like oil change. I'm not the type to modify my cars, but even if something does break I'd just use the warranty. You can get pretty cheap if you lease them I pay 360 a month and the msrp of my stinger was 41k.

[@ge-8135]

@@ethericdezigns1528 It is on its fourth year. Currently it is clear: the Stinger is reliable for four years.

[@MsBigboodyjudy]

@@ge-8135 there's plenty of stingers that have broken down in that 4 years. Kia is not reliable, but hopefully this vehicle is different

[@randomuserame]

Less buyers, lower price. Its free real estate. Also 5 year bumper to bumper 10 year power train. So.... Idk what's with people breaking the singer but all I've done is regular maintenance (late even) and it runs like day 1.

[@TheBlueSentinel]

So you want " to work at Fitment Industries "

[@Audemar007]

That was pretty smooth 😳

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

The Kia Stinger is a great vehicle, the vehicle itself didn’t fail the market changed additionally, you’re always going to have people that will shy away because of the badge.

[@Josh-dj9mv]

My next car in a year or two hands down

[@SataniaMcDowel]

There is a ginormous community of the Stinger Out here The builds are INSANE

[@phoraridmv]

You mean the ricers

[@cristophcarsu8185]

@@phoraridmv haven’t seen too many riced out stingers yet.. they’re not cheap enough for the kids to ruin them yet

[@notreallyagoodhandle7383]

Cannot be a ricer if it has a twin turbski v6 imo

[@ferdiebeer]

It ain't rice if it can walk the talk.

[@Pinkarmada01]

@@phoraridmv with light mods and a tune it hangs with big boy bmws. I wouldn't call that rice

[@jlbgt100]

I about died when he said quirks and features. 😂😂😂

[@JohnnyFnG84]

Doug Demuro DD’d a red 2018 for a year so it’s fitting he referenced him

[@LearningFast]

Most people don’t realize that the Stinger has a 3.3 Liter Twin Turbo V6 as opposed to the 3.0 Liter V6 engines that almost all other manufacturers use. It is a torque monster straight from the factory.

[@Victic005]

Had mine since 2019. Still going strong. They fixed a lot of those things in the 2019 model.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

Like what? And how’s it going now?!

[@Victic005]

@@SWEETVENOM100 rear emblem and script. I think the hatch rattles have been fixed. Brake feel.

[@itzshod5764]

I've never heard any of my friends say, " damn I can't wait til that new kia comes out" cool looking car tho

[@jackrapeah5021]

I'm a Kia Service advisor at a Subaru/Kia dealership in New York. For those of you who don't know what that is, if you have a problem with your Kia, and you take it to the dealership, I'm the person you talk to to get your car into the shop and fixed. I could go on and on and ON about how garbage Kias are. In September this year, we had 50 cars at the dealership that needed new engines at one time. Unbelievable. But what I can say is this. All of those engines were the Kia 4 cylinder engine. Not a single one was a 6 cylinder like what is in the the Kia stinger. Brand new kias from this year and last year, the only time we see them is for brakes, oil changes, or recalls. And you already know Kia has a lot of recalls lol. The point is. Unless your Kia is 1. Brand Brand new. 2022, 2021, or 2020. Or your Kia is a 6 cylinder. Do not buy one.

[@KDMCurt]

I’m so happy KDM is becoming more popular in the U.S. I’ve been doing some modding to my Optima the last couple years but I think now it’s time to start saving for a GT2 Stinger.

[@SpinSatx]

For over 50k, you could get a low mile ATS V with at least 100hp more, full of luxury, & a couple grand cheaper with a certified warranty.... I mean even a mustang gt would be a better choice IMO.

[@KDMCurt]

@@SpinSatx if I’m buying I’m going with new, I don’t like pre-owned. Even a 2019 ATS-V is upwards of $65k which is way too much for me. I’m sorry but I don’t like mustangs at all, not saying they are bad cars or anything just don’t like them.

[@jasonquinn4516]

Even certified, the ATS is far less reliable than the kia and will cost more for the same level of features the stinger throws in. Being a kia, they practically give them away. A brand new loaded stinger gt2 is msrp at $52000, but the dealers are letting then go for more like $40000 all day. A new gt1 can get to $37000. Also, the mustang gt raw performance is way better, but the interior is garbage by comparison... and in an off the line quarter mile the stock awd stinger gt trashes a stock mustang gt every time.

[@SpinSatx]

@@jasonquinn4516 the top of the line stinger is also like 10k more new... dodge has cheaper performance options that blow the stinger out the water.

[@SpinSatx]

@@jasonquinn4516 and idk about that lol... I have owned the ATS and the ATS V, both had no issues with and the ATS had over 500hp to its little baby 4 cylinder wheels without E85 in the tank.

[@levicharles996]

Have a Stinger with 40,000 miles now and had absolute blast with it. I agree about the cross climate 2 tires being something I want to try but also want to make all the wheels the same size so I can rotate front to back.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

No I want the Kia stinger GT *_concept_* Y'all thought we forgot about that , huh?

[@p_934]

who would remember a Kia concept car

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@p_934 who would remember a Kia at all?

[@Anvarynn]

The GT Concept or the Stinger Concept? Cuz the GT Concept is one ugly fucken car imo lol

[@carlosandleon]

Not me

[@onionknight5142]

Its a concept, stoopid!

[@ThoseModdersHD]

Been good car so far. I have 23k miles and my gf has 42k on her car. Nothing to complain about at all just regular maintenance and it’s been fine. There’s people with these cars with 60-80k miles and been trouble free.

[@brianperalta3520]

Ive driven the 2.0T and it feels like it can have more its a bit less than what you would expect, but no turbo lag thats cool

[@dakotakidd499]

I currently have that model as well. I wish I had the gt tbh

[@traversethesea]

OMG that spoiler on the black one really makes this car pop.

[@Waveboarder7]

6:00 I swear it was like 3am when Inuyasha came on

[@calebhamm517]

Timezones

[@Waveboarder7]

@@calebhamm517 Alex grew up in central

[@ayrsonlacayo585]

I don’t even remember how many days it’s been but “So you want a Sentra se-r”

[@colin6898]

The Stinger is a dressed up Sentra SE-R if I do say so myself 🤔

[@CannonballCC]

Lap3 has made 600+WHP stingers on the stock block and are expecting 1000 on a built engine.

[@RspecNick]

They will for sure break 1000whp

[@robertb6135]

Exactly I honestly am looking for 700 Hp that’s enough for me but once I get there I might change my mind 😂

[@RspecNick]

@@robertb6135 alot of the guys with that kind of power eventually want more lol it's the power bug

[@jamesfauren3994]

I have to say I never met anybody who talks so fast and descriptively but yet you hear word-for-word ! very well done!

[@GregKirk-j5y]

This kia looks like what I thought bmw would’ve done

[@BD-bditw]

BMW. Bavarian Murder Weapon?

[@nimishak4119]

I have a blue stinger and I’ve been having this issue with it for 3 years now. Some times, when I hit the accelerator, it accelerate super slow. I mean it is that bad that I have to pull over and turn off/on the engine and it works fine again. I opened a case with Kia and took it to the dealership 3 times and all they tell me is that they can not see anything wrong in the log report of the car. I recorded the issue once and showed them the video but they told me that they need to see the issue in real time. They talk to my like I’m crazy. Well it never got fixed. Well the dealership is only good for oil change to be honest. Other than that safety issue, I like Stinger. Looks cool and like it’s features.

[@TgsMaverick]

Have had a '19 gt2 awd since April and I loooooooove it. Best overall car I've owned and I'm planning/hoping on keeping it as my daily for the next decade (in part thanks to the warranty covering most of that time). Just got it ceramic coated last week plus got my weather tech mats in it for winter so we will see how it does in the snow and ice.

[@Historicallygamified]

How did it do in the snow and ice? Also, weather tech mats are top tier

[@Sam-mm5lp]

I have a Kia Stinger 2.0T. I’ve owned it for almost 3 years now. I love the car but it absolutely does age faster than other cars. Over time I’ve realized the car does not feel as well built as it used to. The rotors started to warp after the first break change, though I am a young driver and I drove it pretty hard.

[@GetSlappedUp101]

Dang you could’ve boughten a Camaro with that price, do you still enjoy ur stinger?

[@justultrra3568]

Who needs a Kia stinger when I got my grandparents Kia soul?

[@SadistSalem]

Kia Soul was my first car and somehow the only car I wrapped around a pole. Even though it was slow, I miss that car lmao.

[@adamzaki6232]

I have a blacked out Stinger GT and I literally get stopped three times a week by people from all walks of life just asking me “wtf is that thing”

[@arthurkyles2564]

IKR, nearly every gas station. “What kind of car that is?”.... “”Who makes it?”.... “Damn!! That’s a Kia?!! 😮”

[@gj1735]

Gay car

[@adamzaki6232]

@@gj1735 you right should’ve got the Rio hatchback

[@veekay_t]

@@gj1735 the car you're trying to mock and you have something in common

[@zachsmith1668]

Nooooo you missed a golden opportunity to mention the g70 in the video!!! Please cover the g70 next!!!

[@randylaxton9582]

I worked at a Kia dealership and when the stinger first came it that’s all people came for it went from older people only to the younger people to our lot finally.

[@the404error7]

I guess they listened to my posts I thank you.

[@InfamousKalen]

You spoke car facts, car stuff, and more car stuff, with a persona that kept it interesting and added oldschool Toonami, League of Legends and other things into the mix... You have won my attention with ease lol.

[@randomuserame]

"Set down your KPop and grab your league of legends plushie" Damn, why you gotta call me out like that?

[@B1ackAlloy1992]

I actually have this car on my list. The only thing that was holding me back is I cannot stand the interior. But then I saw the refresh and instantly want the car again. Might make that purchase next year.

[@ericfleece9634]

That's crazy lol I DO want a Kia stinger and I've been looking at Stinger videos recently lol how do you guys know?!?!?!

[@notreallyagoodhandle7383]

I did the same thing for a year before I bought mine...didn't even look at any others

[@simpleman5932]

Im now one month into owning my 2022 Kia stinger GT2 AWD and as someone who has owned over a dozen JDM sports cars including a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 and an RX7, as well as a 2015 BMW M2. This is by far my favorite driving experience ever. For one thing this Kia is fast as hell and it feels fast. It's eye-catching in a way that very few cars are and I don't care what this video says about the looks, everyone who sees this car wants to know what it is and they immediately fall in love with it. But I believe that they engineered this car to be a driver's car. It's about the experience and they nailed it. It just feels good to drive. I just can't wipe the grin off my face and I'm always excited to take it back out again. The only downside to owning one is that the rest of my sports cars just sit in in my garage now. P.s. listening to those twin turbos spool up never gets old. Paired with my aftermarket intake, it's the most Intoxicating sound ever

[@FitmentIndustries]

💪💪💪 -Edgar

[@farmer-fades9216]

How’s the reliability?

[@jakeclarke779]

I've got a stinger, rotor warpage is only really a problem in the us market, never had a problem with trunk rattle but if you get one with a sunroof look out for that rattling

[@Specte]

I have one too (2018 GT US model) and from what I've seen on forums, it's not really rotor warpage. It's uneven pad deposits since they use soft pads on the US market ones (US prioritizes quieter pads apparently). Getting rotors turned and swapping to better pads will eliminate any future issues. Only issue I've had (seems others have too) is the roof drip trim pieces paint has cracked a bit. Apparently it's a rubbery piece that doesn't handle expansion and contraction from temp changes too well. Kia replaced it at no charge though. If it ever happens again, I think I'll just wrap em in black vinyl.

[@TotoTitus]

Got mine two weeks ago, the 2.0 255hp version. It is a joy.

[@stungbystinger209]

Alex great video. So glad you did this on Stinger. We are huge fans! I love mine.

[@edwineliel]

I finally decided to test drive one today. A 3.3L V6 AWD 365 hp one; black with red interior. It was a beauty. I thoroughly enjoyed the test drive. Now, Im just trying to NOT buy it outright and just wait due to the market. One of my friends thought I went out and just bought it. He was like DUDE! Wait! luckily I am learning to be patient. I will get one though.

[@ChavaYang]

My next car to sit with my Genesis Coupe. And I'll have my Girlfriend get the Kia Telluride. I didnt know I was going to be a KDM fan boy.

[@ILLESTDIAMONDZ]

How about "So You Want a Infiniti Q50"

[@samsuplee7528]

You got most of this wrong. The rotors aren’t the problem it’s the pads. They’re cheap and leave deposits that make them feel warped. Also the trunk rattle was fixed quickly by KIA and can be fixed with a washer. I’ve never heard of leather fading yet. This pros of this car is a ttv6 that is a normal ass engine. It has a normal air to air intercooler, normal turbos and a normal trans. No weird tech to try to improve what works already. The trans is almost as good as a ZF too imo, Kia did great. I got mine for 25k and I’m blown away by the value.

[@thewisebanana29]

So you want a fourth Gen F-body? That’d be dope

[@GT86crazy]

Interesting video piece. I daily a white Stinger GT. 2 years and reliable so far, only issue is a rattle from the sun roof. The rear suspension could be better tuned, tends to skip mid corner when you hit a bump. Definitely a cruiser, and not a sports car you want to push hard on a curvy road. Still get a kick from the engine and acceleration in sports mode. Lastly, really impressive tech for the price point: HUD, 360 camera, decent audio.

[@famous_tre2134]

I was just looking at stingers last night 😳

[@saitoTK124]

KIA stinger somewhat represents the audacity and spirit to challenge German cars(which is a big money pit) with reliability and value. Like many stories we want underdogs fight back, but in reality only KIA challenge those german cars and adavanced to Electrifed cars. KIA earned their owned respect.

[@daanvandenheuvel266]

Kia Stinger?! All we need is a ''So you want a BMW E34''

[@the404error7]

They did that I believe

[@daanvandenheuvel266]

@@the404error7 No, not yet.

[@corbin1157]

For anyone having trunk rattling issues, a couple pieces of electrical tape around the latch loop completely fixed the problem for me. Only gripe I have with the car would be the paint isn't the best and the center console is really easy to ding up, but other than that it's in my opinion the best all around vehicle at its price point hands down.

[@anmaraladdin]

I have been asking for a 'So you want an Infiniti Q50' video for half a year now. Make it happen. *insert magic word here*

[@stockey]

I had Kia's for 20 years, very reliable cars.

[@cheesychester9647]

Love this car, almost bought one a couple months ago

[@notreallyagoodhandle7383]

I did buy one lol fuckin fantastic...had to do a cold air intake though 🤣

[@charmingcummer1200]

@@notreallyagoodhandle7383 hows the car so far

[@notreallyagoodhandle7383]

Super awesome, really fun and way faster than what most ppl would think something so big would be

[@notreallyagoodhandle7383]

Awesome road trip car too

[@charmingcummer1200]

@@notreallyagoodhandle7383 ah sounds like the perfect car i should get it

[@slo.stinger]

Respect where respect is due, the V6 is a beast, but after owning the 2.0t lil 4 banger for over a year now, this car is fantastic in both configurations. The trunk rattle isn’t AWFUL... but it is a thing. The interior (for the base trim) gets compliments constantly, and springs (H&R) make it feel so much better compared to the stock monster-truck-esque ride height. . . . Also, getting “It’S a KiA?!” everywhere is just fun to hear 👌

[@andrewstaub5378]

A perfect solution to the shake rattle n roll.......... Turn up the radio, SiriusXM. What rattle?? Oh ya the high hat......

[@antoineemond4013]

I have a feeling this is a car that, in a few years, we wish we would’ve picked up when they were cheap.

[@user-so9cy7ec8z]

Used 2018s are pretty cheap now. High $20k and low 30k

[@AlienCreatureThing]

Honestly big channels like this bringing more attention to them will eventually make people more interested and guess what happens? They go up