KIA - Would you buy one? - Page 6

MercuryT · 19-06-2020, 07:24 PM

Just looked it up.

Yeah interior looks fine for the price. Maybe different in person.

It's the exterior I have major issues with not the car quality itself

MITCHAY · 19-06-2020, 07:35 PM

My mum is looking for a replacement for her Cruze. She was looking at Corollas which would still be an upgrade.

I made sure to say to consider the Cerato and i30. I also threw the Focus in there but she is sure she will never buy another Ford or Holden (Opel) again. I forgot about the 3.

She actually took a Focus for a test drive before she bought the Cruze but it was terrible.

I already told her that they sorted the auto issues with the Focus a while back but that goes to show you how bad it was.

I think maybe the Focus and 3 might be a bit more than what she'd want to pay anyway.

fiestaz · 19-06-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

My mum is looking for a replacement for her Cruze. She was looking at Corollas which would still be an upgrade.

I made sure to say to consider the Cerato and i30. I also threw the Focus in there but she is sure she will never buy another Ford or Holden (Opel) again. I forgot about the 3.

She actually took a Focus for a test drive before she bought the Cruze but it was terrible.

I already told her that they sorted the auto issues with the Focus a while back but that goes to show you how bad it was.

I think maybe the Focus and 3 might be a bit more than what she'd want to pay anyway.

Throw the i30 in as well. They truly are a nice car. We bought an i30 as we preferred the interior (only talking base models here) and the i30 also had the more powerful 2L over the Cerato. It seems kias miss out on some features here and there compared with Hyundai.

MITCHAY · 19-06-2020, 08:10 PM

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Throw the i30 in as well. They truly are a nice car. We bought an i30 as we preferred the interior (only talking base models here) and the i30 also had the more powerful 2L over the Cerato. It seems kias miss out on some features here and there compared with Hyundai.

You're on Friday's. It literally says i30 in your quote of my post

fiestaz · 19-06-2020, 08:14 PM

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You're on Friday's. It literally says i30 in your quote of my post

God I wish I was on Friday’s.

Sorry about that mis read

MercuryT · 19-06-2020, 08:11 PM

Might take a Stinger tomorrow.

What's the deal on test drives?

Business as usual or do you need to prove a negative Covid or similar?

MITCHAY · 19-06-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

Might take a Stinger tomorrow.

What's the deal on test drives?

Business as usual or do you need to prove a negative Covid or similar?

I'd say they just clean the high touch surfaces. Test would be overkill

Maybe they will make you wear gloves and/or a mask. They've been selling and servicing cars all this time after all.

MercuryT · 19-06-2020, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I'd say they just clean the high touch surfaces. Test would be overkill

Maybe they will make you wear gloves and/or a mask. They've been selling and servicing cars all this time after all.

Thanks mate. I wasn't sure if there was standard protocol like washing hands etc or if it's elevated for cars which is obviously very hands on etc.

Big_Daz · 20-06-2020, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

Might take a Stinger tomorrow.

What's the deal on test drives?

Business as usual or do you need to prove a negative Covid or similar?

I was at Hyundai last week test driving Santa Fe's. Main differences from pre covid test driving is the fact someone did a wipe over of the main surfaces with wipes and no one came with me on the drive. You shouldn't have a problem mate...

**FTE217** · 21-06-2020, 08:47 AM

i30N interior is nothing like old day hundais- it was all new tech and finish to me.
Seats are great by the way.
Wish I tested a Stinger - it’s size could have ticked my box’s.
Picking up my new daily today.

Romulus · 21-06-2020, 01:36 PM

Yep, Kia Stinger GT. The new KIA Sorrento looks quite appealing as well.

Yellow_Festiva · 21-06-2020, 05:43 PM

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Yep, Kia Stinger GT. The new KIA Sorrento looks quite appealing as well.

New Sorento is going to be a best seller. Interior is amazing, mood lighting, blind spot and lane changing camera displayed in the dash, increased towing capacity, decent output from the diesel engine.

The thing apparently even parks itself, pulling in and out of spots while the driver is watching from the outside.

7yr warranty, more interior space etc etc etc etc

Watch them fly out the door once they get decent numbers and advertise the tripe out of it.

NX74205 · 21-06-2020, 08:04 PM

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The brand is growing quickly here as apparently well built, reliable, and importantly excellent warranty.

I don't care if it's objectively the best car in the world.

I still wouldn't buy one.

raised by monkeys · 22-06-2020, 10:56 AM

Gee these coals hurt!

Maybe excel is a poor analogy. But let me explain. The price I guess is indicative of what you get - its a good package for performance in a hatch with its warranty and seemingly capabilities. Looking at the interior i.e. arm, window switches, console and even seats (not the bolstering) is very resembling of a what you'd expect from a Hyundai. Given its direct competition which is largely euro spec and comparative interiors (thinking GTI R etc) albeit at a higher cost or new vs 2nd hand pricing, I thinks its the only visually thing that lets it down. It wasn't a reflection of the cars overall package because I think what it offers for the price is very competitive. For 42k+ I would struggle to not purchase an RS or GTI R especially for the performance blue with subtle red in the black lip. As I said I haven't stepped in one but waiting the opportunity.

May I have that ice bath now...

FYI. Ill see what this demo stinger is like. Looking forward to that.

raised by monkeys · 22-06-2020, 02:09 PM

In the interest of the OP, I saw a lady lady leaving work today, probably early 60’s with a stinger. I asked her if she liked it. She said she loves it and traded a 2019 A45 AMG for it.

Tassie f100 · 22-06-2020, 02:44 PM

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In the interest of the OP, I saw a lady lady leaving work today, probably early 60’s with a stinger. I asked her if she liked it. She said she loves it and traded a 2019 A45 AMG for it.

Probably got sick of the over the top servicing costs that the Euros seem to attract

Whitey-AMG · 22-06-2020, 09:44 PM

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In the interest of the OP, I saw a lady lady leaving work today, probably early 60’s with a stinger. I asked her if she liked it. She said she loves it and traded a 2019 A45 AMG for it.

That’s understandable...
The A45 is not a comfortable day to day proposition.
It’s pretty hard edged and track focused. Even in C mode for comfort it’s the equivalent of Sport+ in a Golf R. It just feels like it’s pulling on the leash all the time.

It won’t be for everyone that’s for sure and I’m sure the stinger is a much more comfortable cruiser with a better long term warranty.

Think Jack Russel v Labrador....

raised by monkeys · 23-06-2020, 10:47 AM

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That’s understandable...
The A45 is not a comfortable day to day proposition.
It’s pretty hard edged and track focused. Even in C mode for comfort it’s the equivalent of Sport+ in a Golf R. It just feels like it’s pulling on the leash all the time.

It won’t be for everyone that’s for sure and I’m sure the stinger is a much more comfortable cruiser with a better long term warranty.

Think Jack Russel v Labrador....

Reviews of RS are similar. I live in a small coastal town, and being in her 60's (although itd be awesome if she was) I don't think she's redlining it much on the way to a friends farm. I love the sounds of your A45. Ive heard and read 'cruiser' associated with the stinger a bit. Wonder if there will be a more performance model down the track with adj suspension and drive modes?

Whitey-AMG · 23-06-2020, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

Reviews of RS are similar. I live in a small coastal town, and being in her 60's (although itd be awesome if she was) I don't think she's redlining it much on the way to a friends farm. I love the sounds of your A45. Ive heard and read 'cruiser' associated with the stinger a bit. Wonder if there will be a more performance model down the track with adj suspension and drive modes?

TBH, I’m not sure Stinger will progress as a future model. Slow uptake despite being a good bit of kit.

KIA and HYUNDAI more likely to focus on their N division performance small cars and Hybrid tech Sharing. Hell...even Merc/ AMG announced no more future research funds for filthy brilliant sounding internal combustion stuff.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/elec...tric-cars/amp/

Bossxr8 · 24-06-2020, 02:11 PM

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TBH, I’m not sure Stinger will progress as a future model. Slow uptake despite being a good bit of kit.

It won't. Has been a sales bomb, especially in the US. It will get a small facelift soon and that will be it.

It won't get the bigger engine like some journos were saying it would either.

Blem · 23-06-2020, 05:04 PM

Signing the paperwork on a Cerato GT hatch today. $33,300 drive away in white. It should land in Sydney on July the 20th. Looked at a Honda Civic VTIL but it had less kw's & nm's.

fiestaz · 23-06-2020, 05:05 PM

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Signing the paperwork on a Cerato GT hatch today. $33,300 drive away in white. It should land in Sydney on July the 20th. Looked at a Honda Civic VTIL but it had less kw's & nm's.

CVT in the Honda too. Yuck.

Yellow_Festiva · 23-06-2020, 05:46 PM

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Signing the paperwork on a Cerato GT hatch today. $33,300 drive away in white. It should land in Sydney on July the 20th. Looked at a Honda Civic VTIL but it had less kw's & nm's.

So, about the same as a base model Focus.

**FTE217** · 24-06-2020, 10:33 AM

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So, about the same as a base model Focus.

Nah, you'll get into STLines for that kind of $$$$'s.....
Hatch or wagon having got priced up for both the other week.
RS is just under $50k.
Forgot Festiva ST price but around Focus bucks, test drove it, nice job done by them BUT too small for my liking.

**PepeLePew** · 24-06-2020, 10:57 AM

Think you meant Focus ST under 50K and Fiesta ST

I sat in my first Stinger the other day....my brothers new one replacing his 08 FG G6ET. Didn't need the comparison to the FG to make the Stingers cabin floor me, what a awesome place to be. And with the optional exhaust? Sounds great even at idle and legal to boot. And boot? <100km and a throttle prod and SHOVE. Awesome car, amazing for the $.

(actually not replacing the FG sorry, but FG moves to backup duties, <100000km and still a great drive)

**FTE217** · 24-06-2020, 11:17 AM

oh yer not RS re Focus.
Festiva I quoted ST yer.

MercuryT · 24-06-2020, 05:00 PM

Didn't get a chance to test drive the Stinger but did have a chance to sit in one - wow, much nicer than I expected.

Honestly thought a level better than a Mustang. (Not saying better car as I'd love a Mustang on looks alone)

blueoval · 24-06-2020, 10:13 PM

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Didn't get a chance to test drive the Stinger but did have a chance to sit in one - wow, much nicer than I expected.

Honestly thought a level better than a Mustang. (Not saying better car as I'd love a Mustang on looks alone)

You got to drive it to get the full experience man. Sitting in it is only part of it.

MercuryT · 24-06-2020, 10:22 PM

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You got to drive it to get the full experience man. Sitting in it is only part of it.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it.

The Mustang felt a bit slow, but then after a T Barra and VR6 it's probably my fault as too high expectations.

Stinger I reckon could be quicker, especially torque that 6Ts nail any NA V8.

blueoval · 25-06-2020, 10:49 AM

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Yeah I'm looking forward to it.

The Mustang felt a bit slow, but then after a T Barra and VR6 it's probably my fault as too high expectations.

Stinger I reckon could be quicker, especially torque that 6Ts nail any NA V8.

I don't want to ruin the experience for you, but it's pretty good.