Now Is The Time To Buy A Used Kia Stinger GT-S || In-Depth Review 

Great video and detail. If I didn't already own one it would certainly help with my decision. Mine is a 69 plate so slight update. Better exhaust note and an improvement to the sunroof rattle, now only in extreme temps of 30 plus it creaks and that's only the seals. I'm glad you included details about the servicing, and compared options with the competitors as so many seem to miss this out. Mine is a daily, average 11-12k a year. Now the only car in the house so averages 25.8mpg with the missus's commute through town. On a run best iv had is 38mpg and iv added a dreaded towbar and it doesnt notice the caravan when towing and still returns 25-28mpg over 100miles. Best car iv had, come from audi a5 and then bmw, missus loves the stinger and I get to stick it sideways when on quiet roads with no worries about it ending in a ditch. For me best car by far, and would recommend to anybody even looking for something close to this.

I agree..its a shame this car didn't sell well but on a positive note, it means that people like me, who are not perpetually loyal to a brand or are unable to understand that people and brands CAN evolve, will have access to an excellent and modestly priced vehicle. 😊

I’m on my second brand-new Stinger now. I bought a 2018 GT2 AWD and just traded it in a few months ago for a 2023 GT2 AWD with the Grand Tourer Package. I love this car so much that I had to own the final model year for it. My favorite car I’ve ever owned - reliable, unique, fast and fun, comfortable for long drives, and spacious. I hauled my twin babies and all their gear for 3 years in my 2018 and I was shocked at what I could fit in the back with a big twin stroller, two playpens, several suitcases, and other stuff for a trip we took. I’ve never been a brand snob with anything and I love the fact that it’s a KIA; I’m proud of what Hyundai/KIA/Genesis have done. Before I married, I leased several fun BMWs but I always had a slight feeling I may have appeared pretentious to people I didn’t know. They were great cars, but I leased them all so they were under warranty while I had them. As far as reliability, check out this video of KIA’s engine torture testing. They run all their engines nonstop at Redline for 300 hours straight and only stop to change the oil! That’s like running the 24hrs of Le Mans for two weeks straight 😳 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GNPB3RtHN2M.html

Just bought it. I love it. Spectacular car. My new love!

Just bought my second one, had a 21 gt1 now on to the 23 gt2 tribute fully loaded heaven 🥰😍

I own a 2018 Stinger GT here in Australia, and in 3 days time, I will have owned it for 6 years. I just want to say its so satisfying to finally see someone call out Matt Watson about the shaking the centre console especially, such a dumb thing to do or even think about doing at all, as a Stinger owner that really left me frustrated, as if he was being a Kia badge snob.

Glad you enjoyed the car :)! And great review - good to see you back with a new vid!

i was in the market a few months ago for one of these, that was just a bit too much out of my budget from a kia dealership with very low miles but i was considering it. Despite only having less 12k miles and 3 years old - those years were over the covid time. So the guy who had previously owned had it serviced once a year only (remember how difficult it was to go for a walk even) and many will be the same. When i pushed the dealer he admitted the warranty was void as a result but i could put a third party warranty on if i wanted. Add the service plan which made little sense if kia warranty was void. Anyway when i did the numbers it pushed it way more than i wanted to pay/could afford for the few miles i now do (retired). I bought a Lexus instead. I will though go for one of these in the future as they are great and are becoming more affordable for me SO LONG AS it been kept under warranty by six month services. Check service record carefully.

Been wanting to watch this for a while, but I'm still living the MX5 dream atm (not that I'm looking for an excuse or blame 😂). I purchased my MX5 off the back of your channel, and I've not been disappointed. Its small enough to work on and fun enough to enjoy on short trips to the supermarket. Moving on to today... I've secretly admired the Stinger since I first heard one. It was an absolute headturning moment. A wow, what was that etc etc. If my circumstances were different, I'd buy one tomorrow. I can see why you have enthused about the car and share your disappointment that Kia haven't sold more units. I feel the Kia Stinger will be around as an 'owner's favourite' for many years ❤

Great work.

Great review, very interesting.

The most reasonable and well balanced I've come across in the auto world. Truly loved your understanding as to people that value other things like established high class like Audis etc. Good job!!

Car review and your philosophy…you nailed it 👍

Great video... I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know they existed until I watched a Ben Pearson video, where he was with the Liverpool Police interceptors who had just purchased a Kia Stinger , I was like hello ,what's this ! There a great looking car,super lines, aggressive front,quad exhaust & when you gave it beans that V6 engine note was class. In an era now where we are being pushed towards ev's ,it's great to see a real car still has that draw.

I had to subscribe. Great work

Great video, your own perspective mirrors mine having owned one for around four months now.

Just picked up my 2021 gt1 AWD CPO with 25,000 miles and couldn’t be happier. Great video

I got myself 2023 one, AWD. Love the car.

Very good review.

Great Review on a fabulous car. I have a 69 plate Panther Grey 3.3, and live half a mile from you in Ninfield. I adore the Stinger and will be keeping it, possibly for ever. Thanks for the video, it's in my favourites already.

I own a 2020 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD and love it. Amazing value for money and the thing hauls ass. I have owned mine for nearly 3 years and not one thing has gone wrong with it. The car is amazingly quiet on the road. No rattles or squeaks at all. You can tell the Koreans take a lot of pride in screwing this vehicle together. Put together as well as or better than any Honda or Acura I have ever owned. Hyundai/KIA/Genesis are knocking it out of the park. .

Great review, I have a 2018 absolutely love it. One thing I would note it is not the cheapest car to run and also be mindful of the service schedule has to be serviced twice a year to keep the warranty so when you buy one make sure you check any missed services.

Great video...!!! I just traded out of a 'base' G70 3.3t for a 23' Stinger GT2. I just had to get one before they are gone for good.

Damn good review. Best level of detail and objectivity I have seen on the stinger.

We bought a Stinger GT-S in April 2023 and have no regrets. It replaced an A3 2.0 TFSI quattro, that I absolutely loved but odd things kept going wrong and the dealers are just s**t. That replaced an A1 that also had a serious fault early on (fortunately fixed under warranty). Just after we got the Stinger, we asked the local Kia dealer to do everything they could and that was an expensive service but now we have another service coming up for much, much less money. So far it's been great and we're really happy.

Ive had an e92 m3 and a corvette. I now have this and it is in every way on-par with performance cars and luxury cars. 100% you need to get one. Id jmagine I will have another after.

Great video and detail. If I didn't already own one it would certainly help with my decision. Mine is a 2017 and although I've got a slight boot rattle everything else is great. Build quality for me is on par if not better than my 2021 Mk8 VW GTI that I had brand new for four months before rejecting it.

Great vid and production. 1st time ive come across the channel so with be following from now on! Recently bought an i20N whilst also considering a Stinger. Never went for a test drive in one, and now regretting i didnt. My i20N is mega and i really like it.....but im 52 soon and reckon i should have gone the Stinger route instead. Not too hard for me to swap out to one.....will have to keep my eyes open for a local one to test drive ! 😂

My sunroof on my '21 K5 makes noise during the winter time. I assumed it was due to maybe some ice, or differences in temperature between inside and out. It's quiet during the warm months, and works perfectly otherwise!

The Return of the Poodle 🐩👑

Currently in a 06 infinity g35 coupe was looking at a new z but with my budget I'm probably getting a 19/20 gt1 seeming like a good deal in my budget going to start looking in a few months

I'm gonna wait 2 or 3 more years to buy the 2020 stinger secondhand. Using 2011 Kia Forte and Sonata currently. What they bringing to the table is a bargain! Once you used the korean cars, you cannot go back

Im on the sideline watching the prices. Definitely want one.

Love the video. Octavia vrs or stinger 2.0, what do you reckon?

I was surprised when i saw how fkn loaded this car is with equipment and has a v6 with 370hp, it's well worth the money.

I've got one of these and I'm generally a hard guy to impress but this is a very good car.

0:23 "I'm sorry it's been nearly six months. I went out to get some milk." 😂😂 20:58 "61...61...61!" 😂😂😂 Love your sense of humor!

Considered a “ niche” following, the Stinger has rather a large following here in Australia. Apart from the Mustang, there is no other performance vehicle available. I own a 2019 GT Stinger, it is the best car I’ve owned to date, the only issue I have had is the handful of speeding fines I have accrued since owning it 😬 It’s uncommon enough to be unique and a head turner, practical for a family even tho it’s a fastback and “ fun/ fast “ enough to get you in trouble now and then 😉 I fixed the quietness of it, I have the Borla and put cold air intakes on 👍

Now is the time? I've had my Stinger for 4 years already. Paid 36k brand new for the car in 2020. Very steep discounts on these cars during covid. I went the base awd gt route, which saved me a few thousand. Swapped in the nav and better screen out of the gt1/gt2 which only cost me $500 + sweat equity. Car has been nothing but reliable. Have only done routine maintenance and the $5 hatch rattle fix. I have replaced some tires though as i have a tendency to run over things, which isn't the cars fault. I run squared 18" G70 wheels with Blizzaks on it in winter. ❄️ A foot on April 1st 2023, the car did amazingly well. Ideally, I'd prefer to have a Grand touring model, cant beat the interior colors and the black exterior bits on the outside.

I bought a 2021 GT1. I love it. I like German cars but the Cost penalty is too high IMHO! The Warranty was a big factor. I bought a used Sonata and kept it for 8 years with no issues. The practicality and sports car dynamics are a hoot. I don’t care about snob appeal. Reminds me of the SAAB 900 Turbo.

Shame the UK market didn't get the custom drive mode.

my takeaway is "a Toyota will outlive a cockroach". Great review of a great car.

Possibly the best vehicle ever made!

Last year 2023 was the final production model year of the Stinger,hence buying a used one is not a good idea given that parts will be in short supply

Kia's 6 year/100,000 mile warranty doesn't transfer to the 2nd owner, or at least it doesn't in the US. The 2nd owner only gets a warranty for 50,000 miles.

That’s seven year warranty. You really should read the fine print. You realise that the seven year warranty is not exactly what you think it is. For example, the infotainment system in the car is only covered for three years. There’s a whole lot of fine print in That warranty read it.

Im at 147k miles and still strong, mpgs is kinda bad tho 😂

61, 61, 61...hahahahaha good one

I wish I could get one, but I still can't justify £20k+ for a second hand car still. The most is £12k

Have you given up youtube do you still own the mx5 hope all is well

In Holland that’s a 100.000 euro car 😄 gotta love this taxes

Because it’s a Kia is why it didn’t sell . People are all about labels

The reason the Stinger did not sell well here in the UK is because Kia UK did not promote it at all! The buck stops with Kia UK!!

I had one for a while. Great fun.. I just couldn't put up with the rubbish build quality and very high running costs.

anyone who in the STINGER YEARS purchased a vw arteon, audi a or s5 440 should be cancelled, even have their jobs or careers taken....now that d be justified cancelling instead of debanking farage etc lol no lol

That's not a GTS