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How many people have received a thumbs up from other drivers on the road?

Kale808

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Since owning mine for the last month I've received three thumbs up, saw a couple of drivers snap pictures and have been approach by countless people at the gas stations asking about Stinger. Makes you feel like you're driving an exotic car.[biggrin]

Any others going through the same thing?
 
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Yup. A guy at a car wash was drooling over it so much I had to give it an extra rinse. Had a crowd around it in the home Depot parking lot the other day. A guy in a Honda taking photos as I passed on the highway yesterday, etc...
 
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Nope. Nothing. (Haven't got my car yet.) [biggrin]
 
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I've experienced a lot of people pacing me for a closer look. Also saw a guy walked up and snapped a photo.
 
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The attention the car gets is borderline ridiculous. I have not gone a single day since owning it without someone making comments or going crazy over it.

At Walmart one day last week there were a group of young Marines standing around their Civics (I assume it's a club). I parked about 100' from them. They saw the car and all came over and walked around it while snapping pictures. One yelled out "sick fucking car, bro!". I felt bad because I had no interest in chatting with them, so I said thanks and drove off.

Any time I drive on base when the traffic at the gate isn't bad I get questioned by the MPs about the car.

While sitting in the car at work Friday I had someone walk all around the car trying to figure out what it was (I don't think he knew I was in it). When he got to the front he yelled out "oh my god, Kia!" to his buddy that was behind the car. I actually made a video of this incident and sent it to my wife so she could get a laugh.

Speaking of my wife, she went to a gas station close to the house Saturday and a few people were talking to her about the car. One of the guys said "I don't want to sound creepy but I actually followed you here to see what it was".

Those are just a few incidents over the last few days. Like I said, it's insane! But as for the original question, I've never received a thumbs up.

*Edit: Two more in the last 20 minutes.

Front gate MP: "is that the new Kia Stinger? That is sexy as hell!"

And gas station lady: "What kind of car is that? Those lines are amazing!"
 
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The attention you get from this car is very entertaining to say the least. I get a chuckle every time I'm at a traffic light and see people staring at the Stinger through the corner of my eyes.
 
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I had a guy at a drive-thru asked me if this was the new Optima.[sadpanda]
 
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Yup. I did from a guy in a Grand Cherokee SRT.

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Had a guy tell me "sik ride!", he was driving a Mercedes V12 Bi-turbo
Three other guys at the gas station pile out of their pickup and just stood there gaping at the car till I gassed up and drove away. Weird!
 
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Yup guy pulled up beside me and yelled that?s a beautiful car


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We had our first paparazzi experience on the drive home from the dealer. There was this guy driving a late model Mustang that sped by us on the left lane, next thing you know he slows way down and gets right next to me, snapped a picture with his cellphone and then sped up again.
 

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Yep, have gotten thumbs up. Video taken and pictures taken when rolling.

Double takes are a regular happening. [thankyou]
 
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Thumbs up are better than middle finger up, I always say. [coolsmile]
 
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I've only owned the Stinger a few days and have already been asked twice about the car. Had one guy asked if they were factory Brembos and another how much power the car was making.
 
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Great stories guys, keep them coming.
 
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Haven't received any thumbs up yet but lots of gawkers.
 
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just a brief history, I use my Stinger for work. Which is delivering mail to rural areas. Yesterday I was coming back and I noticed a highway patrolman about 10 car lenghts behind me, I always do 5 under the speed limit when working. There was a vehicle broke down on the shoulder so moved over to the left and used the turn signal. About another mile the lights came on so I pulled over the right. The first 2 questions where driver license and registration, every question after that was about the car, what engine, top speed, 0-60, this is a Kia and a few more. The reason he pulled me over, he said I didn't signal when I changed lane. Which I told him, I did and the reason I know this is because my car has lane assist and the car gives me a auidible warning and the sterring wheel gives alittle resistance. So I think you know way he pulled me over.
 
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just a brief history, I use my Stinger for work. Which is delivering mail to rural areas. Yesterday I was coming back and I noticed a highway patrolman about 10 car lenghts behind me, I always do 5 under the speed limit when working. There was a vehicle broke down on the shoulder so moved over to the left and used the turn signal. About another mile the lights came on so I pulled over the right. The first 2 questions where driver license and registration, every question after that was about the car, what engine, top speed, 0-60, this is a Kia and a few more. The reason he pulled me over, he said I didn't signal when I changed lane. Which I told him, I did and the reason I know this is because my car has lane assist and the car gives me a auidible warning and the sterring wheel gives alittle resistance. So I think you know way he pulled me over.
Great story, I hope he just gave you a warning.
 
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[MENTION=409]bikerdude[/MENTION] what's your average MPG delivery mail in the Stinger?
 
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computer says 23,5 to 24 real is 21.5 to 22
 

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