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It’s actually a tragic day when a automotive fanatic must make the troublesome alternative to chop losses and promote a dream experience. For a lot of, the Kia Stinger was that experience, however as I used to be searching by the Kia Stinger House owners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a publish that intrigued me for plenty of causes. You recognize issues are dire when the proprietor desires to “soar ship” and substitute a enjoyable automotive with a extra inexpensive, commuter automobile.
Apparently, Greg Pitchford is one such proprietor, as he determined to half methods along with his 2021 Kia Stinger GT after quite a few points, and acquired a… Toyota Corolla? The logical sample when altering automobiles is to improve to a automotive 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 automotive 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 stored coming again a number of occasions.
It will definitely changed into a Lemon Legislation case, and I ended up profitable. In about two months I’ll be turning the automotive in. They’re paying off the mortgage, taking the automotive 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 proud of it. I’ll be leaving the Kia Stinger group once I lastly flip the automotive in. Good luck to you all.”
Is the Kia Stinger actually that unreliable?
There appear to be blended emotions in regards to the Stinger’s possession expertise and reliability. On one facet, you’ve got homeowners who’ve skilled zero points and revel in their Kia Stinger, however on the opposite, you’ve got folks like Greg, who’re much less lucky with their Korean efficiency automobiles. As somebody who’s at present altering rod and fundamental 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 ponder if the earlier proprietor was abusing it, dangerous plugs with a JB4, unsuitable maps, different mods.”
That is all the time a legitimate concern when buying used efficiency automobiles. 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 automobiles as a way to make extra energy. The reliability after mods continues 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 alternative automotive?
Leaping from a efficiency automotive just like the Kia Stinger GT right down to a humble commuter automotive just like the Toyota Corolla could appear uncommon, however I perceive why Greg might have determined to go along with the favored Japanese mannequin. Toyota’s confirmed reliability file, mixed with Corolla’s low cost upkeep, makes it the perfect commuter automotive, regardless of its apparent lack of efficiency.
As somebody who’s freshly launched to bikes, I’m contemplating promoting my sports activities automotive in favor of shopping for one thing extra frugal and sensible, so to me, the swap isn’t as uncommon as it might appear.
The Lemon Legislation applies not simply to new autos, but additionally to used ones. That stated, the circumstances fluctuate relying on which state you might be in. It appears Greg acquired one of the best of each worlds. He received a Lemon regulation case, which is able to lead to $25,000 in his method, and he acquired a brand new, cheap-to-run automobile, identified for being some of the reliable automobiles you should buy.
I’m curious to study what you concentrate on the Kia Stinger and this proprietor’s resolution to change to a extra frugal mode of transportation. Would you do the identical? I invite you to the remark part beneath for a dialogue.
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Picture supply: Kia Stinger press, Greg Pitchford by way of Fb (Kia Stinger House owners Group)
Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an professional in all kinds of autos. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency automobiles normally are his favourite section, which is why he’s continually looking out for one of the best offers available on the market. Dimitar Angelov’s automotive ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and traditional automotive restoration. Dim is completely happy to get behind the wheel of any automotive and share his impressions. You may observe Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.
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