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It’s actually a tragic day when a automobile fanatic must make the tough selection to chop losses and promote a dream journey. For a lot of, the Kia Stinger was that journey, however as I used to be searching by means of the Kia Stinger Homeowners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a publish that intrigued me for quite a few causes. You understand issues are dire when the proprietor desires to “leap ship” and change a enjoyable automobile with a extra reasonably priced, commuter car.
Apparently, Greg Pitchford is one such proprietor, as he determined to half methods together with his 2021 Kia Stinger GT after quite a few points, and bought a… Toyota Corolla? The logical sample when altering vehicles is to improve to a automobile from the next section or one with a extra highly effective engine. That is neither. Right here’s what the proprietor says:
“I actually loved the Kia Stinger when it labored, however actually I had extra issues with that automobile than something I’ve ever owned. I took it to the dealership 9 occasions in eighteen months for various points, and some of these issues saved coming again a number of occasions.
It will definitely was a Lemon Legislation case, and I ended up successful. In about two months I’ll be turning the automobile in. They’re paying off the mortgage, taking the automobile again, and giving me a test for $25,000, so it labored out.
I made a decision to go along with one thing extra affordable and dependable, so I picked up a Toyota Corolla and I’m actually pleased with it. I’ll be leaving the Kia Stinger group after I lastly flip the automobile in. Good luck to you all.”
Is the Kia Stinger actually that unreliable?
There appear to be combined emotions concerning the Stinger’s possession expertise and reliability. On one facet, you might have homeowners who’ve skilled zero points and revel in their Kia Stinger, however on the opposite, you might have folks like Greg, who’re much less lucky with their Korean efficiency vehicles. As somebody who’s presently altering rod and essential bearings on a Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8, I can relate on a private degree, and sooner or later, one merely wants to chop his/her losses.
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Greg provides that he’s the second proprietor, however “it seems the earlier proprietor babied it”. Later, he additionally provides, “I’m wondering if the earlier proprietor was abusing it, dangerous plugs with a JB4, fallacious maps, different mods.”
That is all the time a sound concern when buying used efficiency vehicles. The Kia Stinger is a younger platform in comparison with, let’s say, Nissan’s VQ engines, however folks nonetheless like to mess with these vehicles so as to make extra energy. The reliability after mods remains to be questionable, though specialists are fast to level out that correctly executed modifications (inside acceptable parameters) don’t have an effect on reliability.
Why a Toyota Corolla for a substitute automobile?
Leaping from a efficiency automobile just like the Kia Stinger GT right down to a humble commuter automobile just like the Toyota Corolla could seem uncommon, however I perceive why Greg could have determined to go along with the favored Japanese mannequin. Toyota’s confirmed reliability report, mixed with Corolla’s low-cost upkeep, makes it the perfect commuter automobile, regardless of its apparent lack of efficiency.
As somebody who’s freshly launched to bikes, I’m contemplating promoting my sports activities automobile in favor of shopping for one thing extra frugal and sensible, so to me, the change isn’t as uncommon as it could appear.
The Lemon Legislation applies not simply to new autos, but additionally to used ones. That mentioned, the circumstances range relying on which state you’re in. It appears Greg bought the most effective of each worlds. He gained a Lemon regulation case, which is able to lead to $25,000 in his means, and he acquired a brand new, cheap-to-run car, recognized for being probably the most reliable vehicles you should buy.
I’m curious to be taught what you concentrate on the Kia Stinger and this proprietor’s choice to change to a extra frugal mode of transportation. Would you do the identical? I invite you to the remark part under for a dialogue.
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Picture supply: Kia Stinger press, Greg Pitchford through Fb (Kia Stinger Homeowners Group)
Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an skilled in all kinds of autos. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency vehicles typically are his favourite section, which is why he’s continuously looking out for the most effective offers in the marketplace. Dimitar Angelov’s automobile ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and basic automobile restoration. Dim is glad to get behind the wheel of any automobile and share his impressions. You may observe Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.
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