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New '20 Stinger GT in VA

Cotomp

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2020 Stinger GT
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Hey everybody!

I just upgraded from a leased '17 Fiesta ST. I went with the white GT RWD with a red leather interior and I couldnt be happier. I am going to miss the manual transmission but the traffic in NOVA is no joke so it was starting to get frustrating. I am glad to be here and look forward to seeing what everyone else does with theirs i.e. mods. I rebadged mine with the Korean K badges basically as soon as I got it.

Cheers
 

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KiaFan

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Congrats and welcome aboard!
 
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Welcome, former Fiesta ST owner here too, posted under the same name on FiestaSTForum.com
 
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2018 Kia Stinger GT1
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Congrats
 
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2018 Kia Stinger GT2
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Be careful if you're getting the replacement badge that requires removing the old one. The paint on the front bumper is very soft.
 
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I already had it done. I talked to two Kia dealers near me about having it done since I didnt want to mess it up. The dealer where I bought the car quoted me $250 and another $450. I talked with a local body shop and ended up working with the mechanic to get it done for $50. I replaced the hood, 4 wheels, and steering wheel. I was too scared to do it myself.
 
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Canada
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Welcome
 
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2018 Kia Stinger Premium
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I already had it done. I talked to two Kia dealers near me about having it done since I didnt want to mess it up. The dealer where I bought the car quoted me $250 and another $450. I talked with a local body shop and ended up working with the mechanic to get it done for $50. I replaced the hood, 4 wheels, and steering wheel. I was too scared to do it myself.

How did it turn out? Post some pics
 
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Cotomp

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The ones from the original posting have the new badges. Ill take some closer ones tomorrow.
I just looked at the photo again. They did a great job.
 

CKeeler

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Congratulations and welcome! Good choice on color combo. I did the K badges too. I left the wheel logos cause I didn’t like the size difference in the ones I got.
 

spider55

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Welcome & congratulations
 

robz32

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Welcome aboard and congratulations on the upgrade
 
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I knew it! Our Stinger is actually a Lexus.;)

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I actually had someone ask me if it was a Jaguar today lol
No wonder! Conversely, I'm curious if any Lexus owners are asked if their cars are KIA's?

Hmm ...
 

Reaper333

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2020 Stinger GT2 AWD
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Looking real nice. Another NOVA member here. I just picked up my 2020 stinger gt2 yesterday. Cant wait to get some more drive time in this car. Im coming from a 2016 camaro 2ss. I have to say this car is definitely an improvement. Hope you are enjoying yours. Take care.
 

CKeeler

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Looking real nice. Another NOVA member here. I just picked up my 2020 stinger gt2 yesterday. Cant wait to get some more drive time in this car. Im coming from a 2016 camaro 2ss. I have to say this car is definitely an improvement. Hope you are enjoying yours. Take care.
Congratulations and welcome @Reaper333
 


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