2020 Kia Stinger — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 70,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask the…
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2020 Kia Stinger — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
2020 Kia Stinger — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights — second opinion before I spend money
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 airf…
2020 Kia Stinger — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 95,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks corre…
2020 Kia Stinger — coolant is old by age but mileage is low — second opinion before I spend money
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 tim…
2020 Kia Stinger — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
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 n…
2020 Kia Stinger — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 56,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Bef…
2020 Kia Stinger — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
2020 Kia Stinger — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — buyer question from Miami
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 100,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, a…
2020 Kia Stinger — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 80,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just pay…
2020 Kia Stinger — seller asks for a deposit before showing the car
Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, bu…
2020 Kia Stinger — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — second opinion before I spend money
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…
2020 Kia Stinger — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2020 Kia Stinger — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 43,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which c…
2020 Kia Stinger — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 87,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How…
2020 Kia Stinger — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 82,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you q…
2020 Kia Stinger — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 75,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I h…
2020 Kia Stinger — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
2020 Kia Stinger — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — second opinion before I spend money
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 108,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute.
2020 Kia Stinger — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — Raleigh owner question
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 101,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, a…