zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Buying
/
Pre-Owned Kia Stingers Are Already An Awesome Value
Pre-Owned Kia Stingers Are Already An Awesome Value-March 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:09:41

Image for article titled Pre-Owned Kia Stingers Are Already An Awesome Value

It’s no secret that we like the . It’s a fun, rear- or all-wheel drive four-door fastback with driving dynamics on par with a lot of German metal. And while new ones can be had with significant deals if you know where to look, the pre-owned 2018 models may be an even better value.

The Kia Stinger starts new around $33,000 for a turbocharged four-cylinder model with RWD and tops out around $53,000 for a GT2 AWD with a twin-turbo V6. Despite some of the folks who say that that is way too much money for a Kia, .

That being said, there is nothing wrong with saving money by having someone else eat the depreciation, and like most premium Korean cars, these things have depreciated fast.

You can pick up a lightly used turbo-four model, which by the way is really under-appreciated, for under $25,000. That is about the same cost as a Honda Accord EX.

Image for article titled Pre-Owned Kia Stingers Are Already An Awesome Value

Of course, the V6 is the one that most people want and even those can be found in the upper $20,000 to low $30,000 range. So you could buy a V6 Camry with 300 HP to the front wheels, or get something with more horsepower and a bit more character.

Image for article titled Pre-Owned Kia Stingers Are Already An Awesome Value

The one thing to keep in mind with used Kias is that the 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty does not transfer to the second owner. It resets to five-years and 60,000 miles, so you would get the remaining balance of that—still a pretty great warranty. However, if you did find a certified pre-owned Stinger, you would get the remainder of the original 10-year, 1000,000-mile coverage.

At a time when sedans and performance cars are a shrinking segment, the Stinger is a great opportunity to drive something fun and interesting. It even makes for a pretty decent family car. Shop smart and you can avoid getting stung by the sticker price on one.

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Buying
2009 Subaru Forester: Unsupervised Off-Road Mayhem
2009 Subaru Forester: Unsupervised Off-Road Mayhem
The last we drove blew a tire, forcing us into making clichéd gay jokes. This time we took it to an off-road park and beat it like a rented mule. Subaru is many things to many different kinds of people, but they've always stayed true to the cause of all-wheel-drive...
Mar 30, 2026
2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost: First Drive
2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost: First Drive
Rather than a pedestrian 3.7-liter V6, the provides a rip-roaring 355 HP twin-turbo V6 that’ll get 24+ MPG. Minus tweaks, it’s the same setup we’ll see in the . If ever there was a Lincoln we could call “hot rod, “ this is it, but not in the way you...
Mar 30, 2026
1969 Jeepster Commando for $15,000!
1969 Jeepster Commando for $15,000!
For the next time someone asks you "boxers or briefs?", today's arms you with the answer- Hey, I go commando! The 1948 Willys Overland Jeepster was intended to extend the Jeep product into a more urban and urbane market. Unsuccessful in this effort, the Jeepster was discontinued in 1950. Sixteen...
Mar 30, 2026
1972 Peugeot 304 S for $19,000 And A Test!
1972 Peugeot 304 S for $19,000 And A Test!
Before you can determine the or of this petite Peugeot, you'll need to determine your affinity for all things French. So sharpen your #2 pencil, and get ready for a test. Here we have a low mileage, . It is claimed to be in all-original condition, and has been lovingly...
Mar 30, 2026
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP: Last Drive, Part Three
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP: Last Drive, Part Three
You probably won't still be able to buy a , but today we'll try to think of a single reason why you shouldn't. You like the idea of a four-door Corvette with a gigantic backseat and a capacious trunk. Power and capability are more important to you than plush surroundings,...
Mar 30, 2026
2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost: First Drive
2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost: First Drive
The is a new kind of vehicle for Lincoln. It's a tall wagon, a short SUV, a high-luxe crossover and it's powered by the twin-turbo V6. The new MKT presents us with a tremendous decision to make. We're bound by the car-guy creed to hate all things "crossover" and love...
Mar 30, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved