How many people put down a deposit on a Kia Stinger?

[TurboTx]

Anyone in the US or North America put down a deposit yet? My dealer still has very little details.

I've emailed 7 dealers and only got a response from one, which was to say they had zero info yet and therefore wouldn't take a deposit.

 

[ATXStinger]

I've emailed 7 dealers and only got a response from one, which was to say they had zero info yet and therefore wouldn't take a deposit.

Same boat here, called a few dealers in my area and they have no ordering information yet.

 

[SeoulStinger]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with issues ordering.

 

[TurboTx]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with issues ordering.

Not only that, but now I'm getting emails and calls from them about everything EXCEPT the Stinger.

 

[KiaFan]

Lol I made the mistake of doing that too by submitting the Kia USA form, now I'm getting emails for all sorts of products and service promos even though I don't own a Kia yet.

 

[TurboTx]

Heard from 3 different dealers (finally); all 3 said the same thing, no one has a clue when they're coming and they will NOT be accepting deposits, it's first come, first served.

 

[StingerMike]

Called two KIA dealers out here in MI, same story as everyone else. First salesman said tried to sell me an Optima haha, second dealer said they have no info but will call me back when they have more details late summer.

 

[SeoulStinger]

Kia really needs to improve communication with their dealers, especially when people are ready to put down deposits.

 

[TurboTx]

Exactly. I'm getting nervous; my current lease is up 10/19 and if it's not here by then I may have to make short term arrangements, or worse, look elsewhere.

 

[Madman]

Heard from 3 different dealers (finally); all 3 said the same thing, no one has a clue when they're coming and they will NOT be accepting deposits, it's first come, first served.

That's oxymoronic - how can you be first in line if you don't know when to line up?

Why don't they take deposits? I put mine down ages ago....still have no idea how much or when but I'm on a list....

 

[TurboTx]

That's oxymoronic - how can you be first in line if you don't know when to line up?

Why don't they take deposits? I put mine down ages ago....still have no idea how much or when but I'm on a list....

As one explained it, they can't take a deposit on a car if they have no invoice for it yet. I was assured they would accept one once they receive invoices and know when and what is coming though.

The same dealer sent another email early this morning and said they've now been told "mid-October" for the first batch. They said they would take a security deposit roughly 60 days before the cars arrive, which is when they would have invoices.

Fingers crossed!

 

[SeoulStinger]

Thanks Turbo, I would be okay waiting for something mid-October.

 

[Madman]

As one explained it, they can't take a deposit on a car if they have no invoice for it yet. I was assured they would accept one once they receive invoices and know when and what is coming though.

The same dealer sent another email early this morning and said they've now been told "mid-October" for the first batch. They said they would take a security deposit roughly 60 days before the cars arrive, which is when they would have invoices.

Fingers crossed!

Strange system - at least you're now getting information.

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

We confirmed with the Marketing Director of Kia (in person) that the Stinger will not be hitting the US for sales until November 2017.

 

[ATXStinger]

Anyone receive anymore updates?

 

[Duroman17]

You've done well getting in early. I've also put a deposit down but in August. Mine will be Deep chroma blue with Red Nappa leather. Expected time December. My price is higher than what you've been quoted.

 

[KShock]

Hello all. In Canada, they?re only bringing up 200 Stinger GT/GT Limited?s in the first (only?) batch. Not many options - all come with 3.3L TT and AWD. GT Limited adds the tech stuff (Harmon/Kardon sound system, 8? screen with nav, etc) and Nappa leather, along with a few other niceties.

The ONLY way to get one is through Kia Canada?s pre-order system. Dealers are asked to get the trim level you want (GT/GT Limited), your first three choices of color (I chose Thunder Gray, Atomic Blue, or Black), and your leather color if ordering the GT Limited with the Nappa leather. Dealers are also REQUIRED to show you put C$5000 down on the car - cash or check. They?ll also pre-approve you for financing (if you?re financing/leasing) before they?ll place the pre-order.

I?ve heard of others up here placing a pre-order without the huge deposit requirement. Whether they end up with the car they?re expecting is a crap shoot. The GM at my local Kia dealership showed me the Pre-order Booking Process doc, and its very clear that the deposit is a Kia Canada requirement.

Cars arriving early Dec. MSRP according to Kia Canada is around $49,950, although dealer quoted $54,450.

 

[SeoulStinger]

Congrats [MENTION=171]KShock[/MENTION] and thanks for the info. Do you guys get the block heater or winter tires?

Hello all. In Canada, they?re only bringing up 200 Stinger GT/GT Limited?s in the first (only?) batch. Not many options - all come with 3.3L TT and AWD. GT Limited adds the tech stuff (Harmon/Kardon sound system, 8? screen with nav, etc) and Nappa leather, along with a few other niceties.

The ONLY way to get one is through Kia Canada?s pre-order system. Dealers are asked to get the trim level you want (GT/GT Limited), your first three choices of color (I chose Thunder Gray, Atomic Blue, or Black), and your leather color if ordering the GT Limited with the Nappa leather. Dealers are also REQUIRED to show you put C$5000 down on the car - cash or check. They?ll also pre-approve you for financing (if you?re financing/leasing) before they?ll place the pre-order.

I?ve heard of others up here placing a pre-order without the huge deposit requirement. Whether they end up with the car they?re expecting is a crap shoot. The GM at my local Kia dealership showed me the Pre-order Booking Process doc, and its very clear that the deposit is a Kia Canada requirement.

Cars arriving early Dec. MSRP according to Kia Canada is around $49,950, although dealer quoted $54,450.

 

[KShock]

Not sure on either item. The block heater isn?t listed as standard. Not listed as far as I know as an accessory.

The tires are supposed to be Michelin ?performance tires?, and the dealer?s GM said they?re going to be Pilot Sport 4 S. If you want winter tires, you?d have to get a special deal in place with the dealership.

 

[KiaFan]

Congratulations [MENTION=171]KShock[/MENTION] and welcome to the forum.