Rust, Body, Paint & GlassDiscussionCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 71,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without cr…
DailyCommuter815Community StarterSep 4, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Portland4 replies0 helpful Water Leaks, Sunroofs & SealsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 102,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearin…
TorqueBuyer457Community StarterSep 4, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Salt Lake City1 reply0 helpful 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 13,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on t…
BoostScout146Community StarterSep 3, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Orange County6 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassQuestionCommunity Starter There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?
NewCarGalCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Portland9 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally.
RoadTripMechanicish788Community StarterSep 4, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Las Vegas12 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiscussionCommunity Starter The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level?
RustBeltTraveler721Community StarterMay 27, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Washington DC0 replies0 helpful Diagnostics & Mystery ProblemsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 94,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending da…
OldSchoolCommuter670Community StarterAug 30, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Seattle0 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, what sensor/data checks are worth doing? I…
GarageDetailer721Community StarterAug 27, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2North Jersey2 replies0 helpful First-Time BuyersDiscussionCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 86,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a…
RustBeltDad777Community StarterAug 24, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Tampa2 replies0 helpful Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usually pay back and what should just be d…
OldSchoolCommuter155Community StarterSep 30, 20252020 Kia Stinger GT2Chicago0 replies0 helpful 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 25,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the data…
UsedCarMilesCommunity StarterAug 20, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Bay Area4 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 31,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the sam…
SunBeltGarageCommunity StarterAug 12, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Los Angeles2 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 116,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. How do you decide when the extra privat…
NoMarkupGarage716Community StarterAug 6, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Austin18 replies0 helpful ADAS, Cameras & CalibrationDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 86,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you…
DetailWeekend708Community StarterAug 6, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Austin10 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassQuestionCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 114,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before.
RoadTripDIYerCommunity StarterAug 2, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Washington DC10 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. I am in Bay Area. What would…
CanyonMom126Community StarterApr 30, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Bay Area0 replies0 helpful 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 77,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interfer…
RustBeltEnthusiast679Community StarterJul 20, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2San Diego12 replies0 helpful 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 19,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, p…
TowOwner428Community StarterJul 15, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Texas0 replies0 helpful Trade-Ins & Negative EquityPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 63,000 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understa…
HighwayGeekCommunity StarterJul 10, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Queens3 replies0 helpful I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien release, payment and possession?
RotorHunterCommunity StarterNov 26, 20252020 Kia Stinger GT2Tampa0 replies0 helpful