Yes, I bought a KIA

derek0609 said:
I can see why Dodge has moved up, they’ve built the same cars for a decade + now with minimal changes. You eventually work out all the kinks.


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Every dog has his day.

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The problem like Klasse pointed out is the results show INITIAL quality. That means there aren't any noticeable defects when the vehicle leaves the dealership and, I believe, for the first 90 days of ownership. I would hope in the world of modern manufacturing no one would find defects on a brand-new car you just drove off the dealer lot...though I can't say that's true some Fords I looked at. They were a mess.

When you look at the 2019 JD Powers Long Term Survey results at this link ( 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) | J.D. Power ) It shows a totally different story. In the long run the Fiat-Chrystler portfolio of brands are all in the bottom quarter with Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Fiat doing really poorly.
 
That's right butt...the C8 and its bolt issue hitting the door and the stitching on the upgraded interior are 2 examples of BAD initial quality....butt it starts at 59,995 though

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Klasse Act said:
That's right butt...the C8 and its bolt issue hitting the door and the stitching on the upgraded interior are 2 examples of BAD initial quality....butt it starts at 59,995 though

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From personal experience Chevy and Ford are the worst in this regard. Last year, before I bought my BMW, I looked at Mustang GT's as well. My local dealership had 2~3 GT's, one Bullitt, and a couple Eco Boosts. ALL of the GT's AND the Bullitt had terrible panel alignment. The car I drove had a visibly crooked hood and doors weren't hanging straight. The Bullitt was the worst. Not a SINGLE panel was bolted on straight and the rear quarter panel was so far off it caused the lower bumper fascia to bow and the top corner on one side to protrude outward. I was shocked at the total lack of QC and even moreso because it wasn't an isolated example. There were at least four examples sitting side-by-side at the same dealership.
 
derek0609 said:
It gets a RW tonight, so I'll throw up some pics afterwards. Decon, polish and ceramic coating this spring after the weather warms up a tad!

This went live today, a guy on the Stinger forum already ordered one. Racechip says that new plugs will NOT be necessary with their product. I will be following his thread to see how it goes.

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My brother, wife and I were talking cars when the Stinger came up. I’m showed him both of yours(yellow and red) but then stumbled on this post. May have to go look at one...no, not may! I will go look at one.
 
Misterpaul said:
My brother, wife and I were talking cars when the Stinger came up. I’m showed him both of yours(yellow and red) but then stumbled on this post. May have to go look at one...no, not may! I will go look at one.
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It’s been a great car, love it still and get questions and looks all the time still. Don’t forget about detailrookie, he’s got the beautiful dark blue one with brown leather interior. There are changes coming for 2021

Updated: Kia Stinger Facelift Caught Undisguised - Korean Car Blog





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Mister Paul...come and join the Seoul Speed Society AWD and mods are available to make it more "special". Sounds like an active exhaust is going to be available in 2021. That new blue/brown leather combo looks amazing and I'm sure you make it look even more so

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Kia Is Getting a New Logo

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That new logo looks great, going to confuse some people because it looks like other letters at first glance.

Red=performsnce

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Hey Derek, that badge though Have any of YOUR friends made fun of you or it

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Klasse Act said:
Hey Derek, that badge though Have any of YOUR friends made fun of you or it

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No but the brand snobs always attack on the web


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I'm keeping the Kia emblems and let the haters hate. I had an Audi S3 owner talking smack until I blew the doors off of his over priced Jetta .
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I dig mine. 7-speed DCT, 1.6 litre Turbo with 201 ponies and flappy paddle shifters.

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And I’ll wager it’s the glossiest one around. Which other Kia Soul owner would spend 30+ hours detailing theirs?

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Craig Encinitas said:
I dig mine. 7-speed DCT 1.6 litre 201 ponies with flappy paddle shifters.

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And I’ll wager it’s the glossiest one around. Which other Kia Soul owner would spend 30+ hours detailing theirs?

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I love the look of the new Soul

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Good to see the Stingers getting some love. After seeing almost none on the road for the last couple of years, I'm starting to see quite a few now...to include one in an blazing yellow color I didn't know was offered.

The Soul is a great car too. I've always enjoyed getting a Soul as a rental car. Last year I was on a business trip near where my parents lived and spent a couple of days with them. They are life-long domestic car company owners, but they were blow away by the Soul and continuously raved about how it was the perfect car for them. Even with the base engine, it had plenty of power to get around the eastern side of the Rockies. If they only lowered it about 1" the handling would be perfect.

Not like my vote matters, but I rather like the new Kia logo. As both Kia and Hyundai mature into their place in the market they need to show buyers they aren't the same company famous for cranking out sub-par product 15~20 years ago.
 
The yellow was a launch color and had paint issues, Derek can explain it better than I can, plus he had one of those as well

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Here’s my old yellow one. Kia recalled it because of paint issues. The deal was get a new car, trade yours back in or get it repainted and get $5000 for your troubles. I tried the repaint but the shop just couldn’t get the yellow to match right (they only painted metal components ) . I traded it in for a red on red. My wife was happy, she hated the yellow.


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