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  1. torbach

    Some ambient lights no longer working

    Yes, I have. Only thing I haven?t tried is a full system reset. But that would take some time to get my settings back to where they were. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. torbach

    Fifth Gear - KIA Stinger VS Audi S5

    I?ll take the slower track time and the savings at least in the US. Pricing an equivalently optioned S5 got me to $66,400 MSRP compared to my GT2?s $52k MSRP. I didn?t pay full MSRP on the Stinger and wouldn?t on the Audi either but the difference is huge if those extra features like lane...
  3. torbach

    GT2 shift-by-wire problem?

    This problem is really annoying. It?s definitely a flaw in design. I?ve had a car with a similar shifter before. The bottom line is that car can be shifted into neutral without depressing the shifter button. I?ve accidentally bumped it into neutral mid drive. Not an acceptable situation and I?m...
  4. torbach

    Do Kia dealers offer loaners for warranty work?

    Mine wanted to have me book 4 weeks ahead if I wanted a loaner (this was to replace the head unit for the fader issue). I was not impressed. After a call to Kia Premium Custer Care, a loaner suddenly became available two days later. It was a base model Kia Optima, but that?s fine. I don?t need...
  5. torbach

    Some ambient lights no longer working

    Hi Folks: I?m sure I can get this resolved fairly quickly at the dealer but thought I?d check if any of you have had this happen, and if so what the fix was. The ambient lighting in my car is working with the right color and intensity I setup but it?s stopped all together in the stripe just...
  6. torbach

    Kia Service very Disappointing for the price - not surprising, but nonetheless

    I didn't try another dealership, but should have updated this thread. After I escalated to a supervisor at Kia Premium, they sorted out a rental car for me for my original appointment. The dealer treated me very well, and the rental was decent, a Ford Taurus. They are replacing my head unit to...
  7. torbach

    Hello from (another) Seattleite..

    Congrats and welcome. Nice color. I know of Tacoma as close to SeaTac. But that's all I know about it. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
  8. torbach

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

    Went shopping at our local Whole Foods. On the way in, I parked next to a Porsche 911 S and the owner was about to leave. He got out of the car, told me he loves the way the Stinger looked, and asked me about it. We had a good 15 min conversation. He said he's considering getting one because...
  9. torbach

    Kia Service very Disappointing for the price - not surprising, but nonetheless

    [Updated response below - things got a lot better] This is only my experience, so please take it with a grain of salt. I love the Stinger, and don't regret getting it, I figured I'd also post here for folks considering getting one, who are used to a high standard of maintenance for the money...
  10. torbach

    New car with problems

    I've seen this with first model year cars before unfortunately. Happened to me with a 2006 BMW 330i, first year of the F92 platform, and with a 2017 Golf R. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  11. torbach

    New car with problems

    First issue I've heard of. Did you get through to their special premium support number? They've set one up for Stinger owners. I called them with a question about the sound system fader constantly resetting back to the rear, and they actually sent me a $50 Visa gift card for my troubles. Also...
  12. torbach

    Would you trade in your Kia Stinger for Genesis G70?

    I guess a lot of this depends on what you want in the car. Based on the reviews, it seems the G70 is more sporty, less GT, but it's also a lot smaller. In my youth (pre-40), I would likely prefer a more sporty ride and less space. But right now, I definitely appreciate the comfortable ride of a...
  13. torbach

    Would you trade in your Kia Stinger for Genesis G70?

    I'm with you on that. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  14. torbach

    Would you trade in your Kia Stinger for Genesis G70?

    I think you'd lose a fortune on the trade personally. But if not, I'd have to drive it to say. Genesis has traditionally been less on the sporty side. If it's even slightly less sporty, I would not. If it's the same, I would, but only for the Genesis dealer experience. Personally I prefer the...
  15. torbach

    Kia Says Tiger Nose Design Is The Equivalent Of BMW's Kidney Grille

    I agree. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  16. torbach

    2.0L Stinger Premium vs base Stinger GT, which would you choose?

    I think this is such a personal decision. It's really difficult to advise on unless we know what the OPs priorities are. For me, maybe it's my age (45), which makes me more conservative, or the number of car accidents I've narrowly avoided because of others, but I wouldn't get a car in 2018...
  17. torbach

    If gas prices go over $4.00 per gallon would you drive your Stinger less?

    Yeah, city driving in any mode is horrendous on mpg. But then again it's not great on other cars either. My Golf R was rated 23 city, 30 highway. I never got 30, ever. But in pure city driving I frequently got 16 to 18mpg. Best I could muster in highway driving was around 24mpg. That could be...
  18. torbach

    If gas prices go over $4.00 per gallon would you drive your Stinger less?

    I use Eco mode most times I commute to work, and it definitely makes a huge difference. I get around 22mpg vs. 16 in Comfort or Custom with Sports steering and Comfort on everything else. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  19. torbach

    If gas prices go over $4.00 per gallon would you drive your Stinger less?

    I'm switching to 87 octane. I haven't noticed any difference in performance or fuel economy. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  20. torbach

    Seven days

    Lol Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk


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