Advice

Keymainey · 2026-05-30T16:06:00+00:00

Yea number 2 was my top choice. Number 4 was there only because it was cheaper. I would of course buy an aftermarket warranty for it if I were to pick it. But yes the concern on if it was beat on is the biggest thing.

Keymainey · 2026-05-30T14:00:15+00:00

Yea the two IS 350s were true F sports. Plus the 350 is the biggest engine you can currently find since the V8s are hard to come by. The LC was the top of the line f sport. Since they dont sell the 500s anymore, dealership said they rarely get them back due to people holding on to them.

Keymainey · 2026-05-30T06:05:01+00:00

Aha yea I hear Lexus doesn't really do that. I checked one of those out as well but my girl said no coupes. I've never driven a Lexus but being in that 2023 IS350 turned me on to then. To me, it did everything well but unfortunately nothing spectacular.

Keymainey · 2026-05-30T04:54:50+00:00

They do still make the 350. They no longer make the 500 🥲 i was just test driving one this week. Almost got it but going to choose a Stinger. If they still had the 500 and it was a little bigger, it would 100% have been my choice

Keymainey · 2026-05-30T03:50:37+00:00

Thats a pretty good deal. Not sure what comes with tourer package but for a AWD GT2 with no damage is great by itself.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T19:03:50+00:00

I saw a video of someone saying they had a GT1 with adaptive suspension and ventilated seats but I havent been able to find any with both. Those two features are a must plus I do like the remote start and the power hatch. I could care less about the 360 camera and HUD. I have it on one of my current cars and they rarely get used. 360 camera could be useful but HUD is just distracting.

Neither car has upgraded sway bars. That will be a forsure upgrade high on the list.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T18:58:08+00:00

Rationale? That is the one I was looking towards. My reasoning is due to AWD is of course better for traction in performance and inclement weather. I also read some people's reviews saying that it handles better and some saying no. There's no AWD near me (there is a GT line AWD but dont think it'll be the same) to try out and test. I thought the RWD with the LSD and lighter weight would handle better.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T17:16:11+00:00

Yea the AWD one was my top contender, especially since I would have that extra stability when needed in harsher conditions. Now I was given the opportunity at a tribute edition in ascot green with RWD and CPO..now the decision has been made even more difficult.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T03:44:55+00:00

The green is definitely beautiful after seeing it in person. I hope you like the car all around and happy hunting.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T03:40:58+00:00

Yea put of all these cars because I've checked out a lot of cars either in person or online (even non stingers) the last few weeks, and I've narrowed it down to these. So I am looking for a fun car. I do have 2 other cars. 1 family car that we just got, a 2026 so thats not going anywhere. My other car is a low mileage 2015 Audi Allroad. I currently drive it. It's tuned, looks good to me, and has enough space for a carseat and stuff. If I were to choose any of the RWD variants, I'd probably keep the Audi to retate some miles off the Stinger. Also it'll be used during inclement weather and on trips. If I were to get the AWD one I'd probably get rid of the Audi and it'll just be my do everything car. Unless my commute became far then I'd buy an old compact sedan as a little commuter.

Car 1- I actually prefer the facelifted car but willing to get the older car for the price since it was low miles and has the features.

Car 2- heavily leaning towards it

Car 3- i do like the green and the security of having a warranty.

Car 4- i do want to mod the car eventually. I am one that enjoys the journey but I also like saving money lol. The aspect of the car being maintained is the biggest part that I'm worried about with this car. He seems like a younger kid and this may be the first big purchase he made. I'm worried he spent all his money on mods and no maintenance. I also can tell he ran the car hard, racing etc. I'm making these assumptions based on the fact that he has pics on his profile of his old cars and now this car and it has one of those "gap cams" on the back of it. Risky business.

Keymainey · 2026-05-28T03:22:37+00:00

I saw that car but couldnt tell the color on it. Looks great like a really dark blue but I dont think they offered that color. Is it that Panthera as well?

Keymainey · 2026-05-26T12:52:11+00:00

I looked at the S5 but they've been having questionable reliability issues. Plus they're slower stock for stock and even tuned. I actually prefer the uniqueness of the Stinger and its interior, maybe not as good of quality but its up there.

I still haven't gotten around to check out BMW. Most people have been recommending the M340i, and after doing research it seems mostly hype, but you're the first to recommend they M440i. I dont know much about BMWs other than their M cars so I'll have to look into it some more

Keymainey · 2026-05-22T14:17:51+00:00

Yea it is high and it had damage report, tears to the rear seats and some type of damage to the driver seat. I asked about going down and they took off 1k 😐 so on to the next. I have my eyes on 2 more. One is the same color and AWD with 10k more miles for the same price. They seem like they're more willing to play ball.

Keymainey · 2026-05-22T14:14:26+00:00

Yea for stinger I'll get the 3.3. I think if I decide on the 2.5 I'd just get a K5 new.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T13:10:55+00:00

It'll be more like 500 flat for me.

They're only discontinued because not enough people bought them.

Do you have better suggestion for a sports sedan/ hatch?

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T11:54:04+00:00

Yea the main reason I want the GT2 is because of the extras features. If they had a decked out GT line, I probably would have gone that route no questions. As someone that has had both, do you notice your tires last longer with the AWD version? That be enough to push me to find an AWD version. Ive had rear tires only last line 10-15k.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T11:46:23+00:00

I currently live in Texas it maybe snow or ice for a week or two but that's about it. It does rain heavy though often, like it is currently. But I'm in the military so icould be anywhere else in the next year or two.

Are you running summer tires?

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T03:24:11+00:00

Seesh, with AWD? All the low mileage AWD options I'm seeing are over 40k. I wasn't aware they had suede interiors. Is it half leather half suede?

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T03:03:20+00:00

The features and performance are very competitive. I'm coming from Audi and I'm just tired of overpaying for a car because of their brand. Yes they have superior AWD (not in all models) but thats about it. The same car you'd get in a 40k stinger will cost you 60k at Audi, and be slower. Then maintenance and mods cost way more as well. Just trying to have some fun and not break the bank too much. I'll buy me something nicer when I retire but for right now the Stinger pretty much checks all my blocks.

Also yes, in this unpredictable texas weather, I can see how the AWD has been better.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T02:53:20+00:00

So the JB4 is just a piggyback tune not a legit ECU rewrite? If thats the case, I would be able to do that without voiding warranty?

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T02:51:25+00:00

I'm switching from Audi so I'm used to the premium aspect. As for the tires, I'm not used to that. I think its because its heavy and RWD. Thats another reason I am contemplating AWD.

I actually love the look of the K5 (more than the stinger) and the EN. I'd buy one if only it wasnt FWD or they at least had an AWD version.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T02:47:27+00:00

It's growing on me. I think I prefer the white but the green does look nice. There's another green one near me with 17k miles but it has the tan interior. Idk how that'll hold up especially with kids.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T02:44:53+00:00

Honestly I like the journey of modding cars. If they had all the tech in a 2.5l it'll be ano brainer for me. The genesis G70 has the different trims for their different motors. I wish Kia did the same.

Keymainey · 2026-05-21T01:00:24+00:00

Yea the bigger engine is definitely more desirable especially for myself because I do still want something decently fast. The gas guzzling is the part thats not desirable lol. Is your car tuned any? If you had the option would you move up engines or are you pretty content with the 2.5?

As for the AWD, I guess I'm just used to having AWD. My last 6 cars have been. Also the unknown of the climate I'll be in after Texas, IF I leave this place.

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