Kia Stinger GT S or?

[SteveBUK]

Hi all,

Having had a company car the last 9 years, the company has moved to an allowance model. So back buying a car for the first time in a long time. Also right in the middle of Covid! My car goes back at the end of the month, so trying to decide what to buy.

I'd like something a bit different to the usual. Always prefer something you don't see a lot of. I've got a TVR for summer weekends and having spent the last three years in a PHEV I'm looking for something with a bit of go.

I'm thinking used and a limit of 30K. Current favourite is the Stinger GT S. Looks a practical family car with a lot of spec and a quick engine. Also quite like the Guilia Veloce and Veloce TI but the 7 year warranty is appealing a I will have three year loan, so even on a 2019, still would have warranty cover for the length of loan.

Am I missing any other good options? Mercedes, BMW, did look at Maserati Ghibli, but servicing looks scary.

All thoughts welcome!

Thanks!

[Keepersball]

I had a 2017 ghibli diesel - amazing car and felt special every time I got in it. Compared to the other cars in the office car park it really stood out! Small service at an independent was £431 - expensive but I’d say deffo worth it!

[ZX10R NIN]

At 30k the Kia makes a lot of sense they a good steer too, there's a readers thread on one but for some reason I can't link to it.

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Monday 1st February 20:47

[Pooh]

Alfa started giving a 5 year warranty with 3 years servicing and 5 years breakdown cover in 2018 so you should be covered by that.

[dunc69]

ZX10R, hopefully this will work.

SteveBUK, try here:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Have a read of this. Should answer most of your questions, but happy to help in any way I can.

In short, I’m extremely happy with my Stinger. Make sure you go 2019 on, as the upgrades are worth having.

Cheers.

[ZX10R NIN]

As above 2019 onwards:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010215...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010295...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009103...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101127...

[ZX10R NIN]

Here's my leftfield pick they're hard to find but when it comes to spec & space whilst still doing 0-60 in the mid 6's.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101097...

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Monday 1st February 21:38

[Gandoolie]

Stinger vote from me!

[EastYorksUK]

Thanks everyone. Appreciated, especially the Stinger thread. I think I'm sold on one!

[J1990]

I loved the Stinger and the test drive had me almost sold... I just can't get past the 6k mile servicing though, as someone who does 15-20k minimum per year it just wasn't an option for me unfortunately. Wonderful car for the money though.