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Who is going to trade-in or sell their 2018 to get a 2019?

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How many of you are considering selling or trading in your 2018 Stinger to get the 2019? I am strongly considering it for the following reasons:

1. Missing options on the 2018 including 360 camera, wireless charging, and rear heated seats.
2. Paint issues (mine is silky silver). I hope they have learned their lesson and resolved the quality of the paint.
3. Audi rear fader issue (I know there is a fix, but I don't necessarily want my dash disassembled).
4. Rear hatch issues on the 2018.

Would love to hear what others are thinking...
 
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I might end up making the switch to a G70 if I like the way it drives.
 
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I might end up making the switch to a G70 if I like the way it drives.
I've thought about that to. It's a smaller car, so not sure. I do love the hatch... Decisions...
 
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Probably not the 2019 but maybe a 2020.
 

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Thought about it, but not really worth it to me. Especially since there is going to be a price increase.
 

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Thought about it, but not really worth it to me. Especially since there is going to be a price increase.
The price increase is of $700. $495 extra for Red, white and ceramic silver. Details on Kia website.
 
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The price increase is of $700. $495 extra for Red, white and ceramic silver. Details on Kia website.
They are offsetting the cost of the paint mishaps. More money better paint 2019 pushes to the consumer.
 
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So met with my dealership and was very surprised with the trade in price they offered. Here?s the specifics:

2019 GT2 AWD Sticker $54,250

Purchase $50,377

Or

Lease $45,877

Trade-In $36,000

My car is a 2018 GT2 AWD with 6,000 miles.

I guess I shouldn?t be surprised with their offer. Listed my car for sale today and we shall see. I definitely want the 360 camera, wireless charging, rear heated seats etc. Hey [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION] quick question for you. What is the most you have seen dealers taking off their remaining 2018 GT2?s. My dealer has discounted them $9,000 and he said there is another dealership 50 miles north that is discounting them $11,000. I would appreciate your insight. Thanks!



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So met with my dealership and was very surprised with the trade in price they offered. Here?s the specifics:

2019 GT2 AWD Sticker $54,250

Purchase $50,377

Or

Lease $45,877

Trade-In $36,000

My car is a 2018 GT2 AWD with 6,000 miles.

I guess I shouldn?t be surprised with their offer. Listed my car for sale today and we shall see. I definitely want the 360 camera, wireless charging, rear heated seats etc. Hey [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION] quick question for you. What is the most you have seen dealers taking off their remaining 2018 GT2?s. My dealer has discounted them $9,000 and he said there is another dealership 50 miles north that is discounting them $11,000. I would appreciate your insight. Thanks!



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$16k depreciation in one year. [facepalm]
 
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me too. the stinger was a great idea but very cheaply done. and the customer service is a joke at kia...they lie and deflect lie and deflect then repeat. [?|]
 
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me too. the stinger was a great idea but very cheaply done. and the customer service is a joke at kia...they lie and deflect lie and deflect then repeat. [?|]
Sorry to hear about that. What's your future plan?
 
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Back to the point of the thread [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION] do you know of other dealers discounting 2018?s $9-11k?


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Interesting comments...

Working on a 2018 GT2 right now - I don't really care about wireless charging or 360 camera, so I'd have no reason to trade-in, personally. And as someone mentioned, the 1st year depreciation (According to the offer posted) seems harsh.

The G70 would be a nice alternative for me - if the front end wasn't so ugly. Just my opinion, tho.

$9k-$11 deductions? Perhaps that is with dealer specials AND current incentives? I.e. In my area right now, the cheapest GT2 deal I can find is $6k off for dealer discount - and if you add the $3k loyalty/conquest and the $2k Kia financing incentives, you'd get around $10k-$11k off.... Just a thought. :)

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Thanks Tim!! [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION] and insight?


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Thanks Tim!! [MENTION=291]MurlinatoR[/MENTION] and insight?


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Sorry guys, was out of pocket for a day or two. LOL

Yeah, the most a GT2 is going to drop from the price before incentives is $5-$6k unless there's something sketchy going on. They you have the $7,700 lease or finance incentives. That's where it's at.
 

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$16k depreciation in one year. [facepalm]
[MENTION=789]DodgetoKia[/MENTION], you have to remember that Kia's giving almost $8k off to lease the car right upfront, then dealers pushing bigger discounts on top of that. All said and done, new ones are coming $13k off the price.

That means that it's really only dropping about $3,000 in the first year. That's not bad at all!
 
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Except 13k off was not the deal in Jan/Feb. I get it. It just sucks the dealers are blowing out inventory destroying the value of our cars.


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