Latest Test.......

[Terra]

https://www.motormag.com.au/reviews/1706/2017-kia-stinger-gt-review


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[KiaFan]

Wish they would have invited us members to this media launch lol. One lap on Nurburgring.

[video=youtube;u0lDj9HIb64]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0lDj9HIb64[/video]

 

[Terra]

I didn't like the part when they said the new exhaust sound would be an aftermarket and reasonably priced...

Looks like I need to spend more in the showroom

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[StingerMike]

Interesting.

I didn't like the part when they said the new exhaust sound would be an aftermarket and reasonably priced...

Looks like I need to spend more in the showroom

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[JimboGT]

I didn't like the part when they said the new exhaust sound would be an aftermarket and reasonably priced...

Looks like I need to spend more in the showroom

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Hi Terra, I'd read Kia were going to get the optional bimodal through Holden's exhaust supplier ... do you happen to know who this is? I'd seen some article mention Walkinshaw but didn't think this had any credibility.

 

[Madman]

I didn't like the part when they said the new exhaust sound would be an aftermarket and reasonably priced...

Looks like I need to spend more in the showroom

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Response from my dealer...

"Yes Kia are thinking of doing an exhaust for the new Stinger.
Nothing has been confirmed as of yet."

 

[ATXStinger]

Response from my dealer...

"Yes Kia are thinking of doing an exhaust for the new Stinger.
Nothing has been confirmed as of yet."

I wonder if they are going with a larger diameter or just different mufflers.

 

[Madman]

I wonder if they are going with a larger diameter or just different mufflers.

I think they're going for my wallet....

Do you reckon you can keep it stock, see what you think and then order it post delivery? Also, how would you know what "difference" you're buying? And, just thought of something else, a decent exhaust often "improves" performance - wonder if that's going to be the case here?

 

[VegasStinger]

They are taking a play our of the German playbook. Every little option is chargeable lol.

I think they're going for my wallet....

Do you reckon you can keep it stock, see what you think and then order it post delivery? Also, how would you know what "difference" you're buying? And, just thought of something else, a decent exhaust often "improves" performance - wonder if that's going to be the case here?

 

[Terra]

My dealer has said they will have 2 demo cars and one will have the after market exhaust.

We wait in hope.......

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[Madman]

My dealer has said they will have 2 demo cars and one will have the after market exhaust.

We wait in hope.......

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Which dealer? May need to visit.

 

[Terra]

Lets wait and see....... All dealers should have one fitted.

You can not be expected to make a purchase unheard. ....

Ask your closest dealer. ...

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[Madman]

Lets wait and see....... All dealers should have one fitted.

You can not be expected to make a purchase unheard. ....

Ask your closest dealer. ...

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Thanks for the advice.

 

[XP05UR]

Just got home from visiting my local Kia dealer as I'd had a custom Nappa / Alcantara trim fitted to my partner's Sportage Si premium that they wanted to look at. Brought up the question about the exhaust and they told me that they were receiving 1 demo vehicle "fully optioned" around a month prior to the car going on sale. When quizzed about the "fully optioned" statement he said it'd have the exhaust fitted but couldn't advise on anything else. This is in direct contradiction to what the same salesman had told me 2 months ago when we picked the Sportage up and he advised that the GT 3.3 came fully optioned with everything.
If the exhaust is indeed an option it'll be a tough decision whether I'll fit it or wait for the likes of iPE or one of the other Japanese manufacturers who deliver proven quality and sound to release one. I can't imagine you'd get much change out of $3k for a full stainless replacement system from a dealer, I wonder if you can trade the factory system back in

 

[Terra]

This latest review is saying around 2k.

https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/reviews/1707/2017-kia-stinger-gt-review

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[XP05UR]

This latest review is saying around 2k.

That's fantastic, if it sounds the goods then I'll definitely be ticking the box.

 

[Terra]

That's fantastic, if it sounds the goods then I'll definitely be ticking the box.

I think i will be as well.....

I hope by the time it arrives here, Korea have some aftermarkets made.....
Might have to purchase overseas depending on sound and price.......

 

[XP05UR]

I think i will be as well.....

I hope by the time it arrives here, Korea have some aftermarkets made.....
Might have to purchase overseas depending on sound and price.......

Sound will certainly be the biggest deciding factor for me as I'll be keeping the car for at least 5 years so I need to be able to live with it daily. Always tough to hear the true sounds of exhaust systems online so being able to hear it at the dealer will be a definite advantage.

 

[Madman]

https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/review...stinger-gt-reviewed-on-road-on-track-on-video

 

[TurboTx]

That optional exhaust sounds pretty good.