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It’s actually a tragic day when a automobile fanatic must make the troublesome alternative to chop losses and promote a dream trip. For a lot of, the Kia Stinger was that trip, however as I used to be looking via the Kia Stinger Homeowners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a publish that intrigued me for various causes. issues are dire when the proprietor needs to “bounce ship” and substitute a enjoyable automobile with a extra inexpensive, 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 obtained a… Toyota Corolla? The logical sample when altering automobiles is to improve to a automobile from the next phase 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 truthfully 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 became a Lemon Legislation case, and I ended up profitable. 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 examine 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 once I lastly flip the automobile in. Good luck to you all.”
Is the Kia Stinger actually that unreliable?
There appear to be combined emotions in regards to the Stinger’s possession expertise and reliability. On one facet, you’ve homeowners who’ve skilled zero points and luxuriate in their Kia Stinger, however on the opposite, you’ve individuals like Greg, who’re much less lucky with their Korean efficiency automobiles. As somebody who’s presently altering rod and primary 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, mistaken maps, different mods.”
That is at all times a sound concern when buying used efficiency automobiles. The Kia Stinger is a younger platform in comparison with, let’s say, Nissan’s VQ engines, however individuals nonetheless like to mess with these automobiles so as 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 substitute automobile?
Leaping from a efficiency automobile just like the Kia Stinger GT all the way down to a humble commuter automobile 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 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 swap isn’t as uncommon as it could appear.
The Lemon Legislation applies not simply to new automobiles, but additionally to used ones. That stated, the circumstances differ relying on which state you might be in. It appears Greg obtained the most effective of each worlds. He gained a Lemon regulation case, which can end in $25,000 in his manner, and he acquired a brand new, cheap-to-run car, identified for being one of the vital reliable automobiles you should purchase.
I’m curious to study what you consider the Kia Stinger and this proprietor’s choice to modify 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 by way of Fb (Kia Stinger Homeowners Group)
Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an professional in all kinds of automobiles. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency automobiles on the whole are his favourite phase, which is why he’s continually 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 traditional automobile restoration. Dim is pleased to get behind the wheel of any automobile and share his impressions. You may comply with Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.
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