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Scooby Guru
Member#: 73805
Join Date: Nov 2004
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#2 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 35985
Join Date: Apr 2003
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: RI
Vehicle:20 Supra 16 Wrangler ultd. |
![]() Meh, could be a good car but the traction control /stability control programming totally ruins the experience.
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#3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 183032
Join Date: Jun 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: CT
Vehicle:RWD Camry Pull me over red |
![]() Having owned an Auto for the past year, I can go back to saying "No manual no care" I tried, I really did, but even a really good automatic isn't enough for me.
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#4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 194216
Join Date: Nov 2008
Chapter/Region:
W. Canada
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Vehicle:2020 X3M Competition |
![]() For an all new vehicle released in 2018 this car got quickly dated inside and out.
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#5 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 202642
Join Date: Nov 2007
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Vehicle:08 Impreza,80Vette 68 Impala, 15 SantaFe |
![]() 300 hp base engine makes it a much more compelling vehicle but its starting price of $37k is not. This is surprising considering how it has been a slow seller. If it had a MT option, even for the base engine, then maybe it would be something to really consider. But there are a lot of options at that price point.
It's a shame because I love the look and lift back. |
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#6 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 35985
Join Date: Apr 2003
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: RI
Vehicle:20 Supra 16 Wrangler ultd. |
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I do understand the sentiment though from the manual crowd. Drove the SS 1LE last summer with the Tremec and it was fantastic to drive with that manual.....once it warmed up |
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#7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 419593
Join Date: Apr 2015
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#8 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 67807
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: PORTLAND (OR)
Vehicle:/,,/ brokedick is a cancer |
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#9 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 419593
Join Date: Apr 2015
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#10 | |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 67807
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: PORTLAND (OR)
Vehicle:/,,/ brokedick is a cancer |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 132389
Join Date: Nov 2006
Chapter/Region:
BAIC
Location: SF Bay Area
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But, after driving a good auto like the ZF8 for almost 6 years, I found it best to let the thing in D or S and allow it to do its thing; I seldom used the paddles (only for a timely downshift here and there and a handful of 2nd gear launches in the rain). It's that good of a tranny; it allows the engine to shine through and it gets out of the way. So far, my experience as been pretty much the same with the 7-speed DSG in the Golf R; I set the thing in D or S and focus on driving and hitting apexes on backroads. Do I miss a manual? Yes, but not that badly; I may pick up an inexpensive car with a manual to mess around with at some point. In any case, before the base engine update, I was looking at perf figures, and the Stinger was a bit quicker than an LXT for about the same price. Food for thoughts. (and, of course, the Stinger has a hatch not a trunk, a decent planetary gear auto and not a CVT,...). |
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#12 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 340456
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Vehicle:2013 Impreza |
![]() Would love to see Hyundai/Kia try a proper small, light sports coupe again with that engine and MT to compete in MX-5 and BRZ/86 segment unlike the prior Genesis coupe which seemed trapped in Z-car land - faster than the 4 cyl. cars, but unable to take on the V8-powered Pony cars where they were priced.
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 194216
Join Date: Nov 2008
Chapter/Region:
W. Canada
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Vehicle:2020 X3M Competition |
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 73805
Join Date: Nov 2004
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![]() https://www.carsdirect.com/automotiv...an-genesis-g70
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#15 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 88924
Join Date: Jun 2005
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Vehicle:2014 Cadenza, Sedona Past: Tribeca LGTx2 Justy |
![]() They didn't have to do too much to revitalize the Stinger. There wasn't enough interest to revive the Cadenza & K900, hence their discontinuation, so some of those buyers will migrate to the Stinger (& some will move to a Genesis).
The take rate was skewed heavily towards the GT versions, so they spiced up the base models to make them more appealing. |
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#16 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Seattle
Vehicle:18 Highlander Yami XSR |
![]() the rear quarter shot of that car is still so damn hideous. I actually like the design of the rest of the car, but man, the lines on the rear quarter just suck. The stupid tail light extension, and the C pillar just make me barf.
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#17 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 202642
Join Date: Nov 2007
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Vehicle:08 Impreza,80Vette 68 Impala, 15 SantaFe |
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The new base engine is in line with the G70's new base engine. The new 2.5t Theta III is being used in a lot of new Hyundai/Kia products replacing the 2.0t Theta II in many applications. |
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#18 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 88924
Join Date: Jun 2005
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Vehicle:2014 Cadenza, Sedona Past: Tribeca LGTx2 Justy |
![]() I specifically didn't mention the K8 because it's not slated to come here, therefore it's not relevant for us. I suppose I should have clarified since we have some non-US members.
I wish they would bring the K8, as it's supposed to be more sporty and more luxurious than the K7/Cadenza (though slightly larger). |
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#19 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 504432
Join Date: Jul 2019
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
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![]() $56,000 for a sporty Kia? **** that.
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#20 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 88924
Join Date: Jun 2005
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Vehicle:2014 Cadenza, Sedona Past: Tribeca LGTx2 Justy |
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#21 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 448186
Join Date: Jun 2016
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![]() Alot of hyun/kia newer sedans look hideous from many angles. they went from looking subtle to trying copy bmw-ish to cram as many design element as possible.
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#22 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 21356
Join Date: Jul 2002
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Can't catch me!
Vehicle:2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R) |
![]() This one looks very Audi. Think an Audi designer was working at Kia for these models.
I like this car, but I just want a fun car, not a powerful sedan. I also find automatics boring. My 335 had incredible torque to push me to the seat. Sure, it could go insanely fast, but it was still boring to drive. |
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