Anyone have experience with other Kias or Hyundais?

[PaulD]

Our Telluride is my wife's car and I'm heavily considering selling my car, a 2016 VW Golf R. The reason I'm looking at selling it is the current market for used cars along with it being a VW that's out of warranty. One hangup I have on the decision is what I'll replace it with. I don't plan on replacing it for a year or two as my wife and I both work from home, we're keeping her old car (an old Toyota) for my daughter and I have a classic car I can drive some.

Two cars that stand out as possible replacements are the Kia Stinger and Genesis G70. Anyone had experience with them? I'd like something reliable but also nice to drive.

 

[arattle]

Our Telluride is my wife's car and I'm heavily considering selling my car, a 2016 VW Golf R. The reason I'm looking at selling it is the current market for used cars along with it being a VW that's out of warranty. One hangup I have on the decision is what I'll replace it with. I don't plan on replacing it for a year or two as my wife and I both work from home, we're keeping her old car (an old Toyota) for my daughter and I have a classic car I can drive some.

Two cars that stand out as possible replacements are the Kia Stinger and Genesis G70. Anyone had experience with them? I'd like something reliable but also nice to drive.

I don't have firsthand experience, but the Stinger is getting discontinued after current model year. Better get on it quick if you're interested. It's possible a new version will come out later, but nothing official's been announced.

Kia Stinger Is On Its Way Out: Report

The Kia Stinger was a game-changer. It’s a competent sport sedan from a brand that was once thought of as a joke. From the beginning, it was punching far above its weight. But as Korean Car Blog reports, the Stinger may be killed off next year.

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I think both your choices are fine cars. Any interest in electric, especially since you already have a Telluride in the family? I was thinking about Mach-E but needed something larger at this time (two kids, dog, etc).

 

[PaulD]

Any interest in electric, especially since you already have a Telluride in the family? I was thinking about Mach-E but needed something larger at this time (two kids, dog, etc).

Actually, yes. I'm considering electric. It seems like Tesla has the best experience as far as the charging network. On the other hand, their quality seems pretty random.

 

[Husker Soze]

Our Telluride is my wife's car and I'm heavily considering selling my car, a 2016 VW Golf R. The reason I'm looking at selling it is the current market for used cars along with it being a VW that's out of warranty. One hangup I have on the decision is what I'll replace it with. I don't plan on replacing it for a year or two as my wife and I both work from home, we're keeping her old car (an old Toyota) for my daughter and I have a classic car I can drive some.

Two cars that stand out as possible replacements are the Kia Stinger and Genesis G70. Anyone had experience with them? I'd like something reliable but also nice to drive.

+1 on the Stinger.

That was my planned purchase but the deal fell through (for the better) and ended up with the KT.

One thing for sure is I'll be considering a Kia/Hyundai alternative from now on when car shopping.
I've been pretty impressed so far, and I'm speaking as as "Honda Loyalist".

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[arattle]

Actually, yes. I'm considering electric. It seems like Tesla has the best experience as far as the charging network. On the other hand, their quality seems pretty random.

I guess it depends on your use case. I travel for work which means I can't realistically go full electric for myself, but I think my wife easily could, commuting ~20 miles each way daily. Electrics are great for puttering around town and maybe within an hour of your home, but any serious road tripping would be done in the Telluride!

There's Hyundai Kona an Kia Nero EV, which are small-ish but get pretty good reviews. With $7500 tax credit, they are a decent deal.

 

[PittPa]

Currently own a 2020 Telluride and leasing a 2021 Kia Sportage for my daughter in grad school. I don't see either as being long term commitments but Kia is offering a lot for the money currently. The mechanic at my foreign car garage owns a Stinger and loves it. The performance is great, I'm not a huge fan of the hatch look like the Audi A7.

 

[PaulD]

I'm not a huge fan of the hatch look like the Audi A7.

Ironically, the A7 has a trunk, no hatch. The Audi A5/S5 is a hatch.

Personally, I don't like sedans because wagons and hatchbacks are a lot more useful with no real penalty in terms of weight. I don't get why they don't sell well in the US.

As for electric, it would work for my use as long as there were another car in the family that was ICE and we have that. That said, it does seem that at least with a Tesla, I could do a road trip within New England where I live if I plan ahead a bit. The other brands I'm not so sure about.

 

[PittPa]

Not sure what your definition of hatch is. Having owned an A6, its basically the same car but the A6 had a trunk. The A7 IS a hatch unless these is different name for this setup. I looked at this car extensively and despite having a lifting hatch, the actual rear cargo room was less than a sedan because of the space that the rear wheel tire wells took up.

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[PaulD]

Not sure what your definition of hatch is. Having owned an A6, its basically the same car but the A6 had a trunk. The A7 IS a hatch unless these is different name for this setup. I looked at this car extensively and despite having a lifting hatch, the actual rear cargo room was less than a sedan because of the space that the rear wheel tire wells took up.

Sorry, you're correct. For some reason I thought it had a trunk but the styling was a fastback. Regardless, I'd probably go for an S5 if I went with an Audi. The A7 is too expensive.

 

[PittPa]

Sorry, you're correct. For some reason I thought it had a trunk but the styling was a fastback. Regardless, I'd probably go for an S5 if I went with an Audi. The A7 is too expensive.

No Problem. I really wanted to like the styling but just didn't. Bringing it back to the Stinger. I feel the same way but Kia's version isn't quite as bad.

 

[PaulD]

No Problem. I really wanted to like the styling but just didn't. Bringing it back to the Stinger. I feel the same way but Kia's version isn't quite as bad.

I don't really love either, but if the car is good in other ways, I could look past it. I do think the S5 looks better than either, but the Stinger would be cheaper and probably more reliable.

 

[HillCountry]

Ironically, the A7 has a trunk, no hatch. The Audi A5/S5 is a hatch.

Personally, I don't like sedans because wagons and hatchbacks are a lot more useful with no real penalty in terms of weight. I don't get why they don't sell well in the US.

As for electric, it would work for my use as long as there were another car in the family that was ICE and we have that. That said, it does seem that at least with a Tesla, I could do a road trip within New England where I live if I plan ahead a bit. The other brands I'm not so sure about.

Friends of mine took the Tesla on a road trip in the southeast. You’re right that advance planning is needed. They recommended the adapter that allows you to use non-Tesla stations. Also the quick charger.

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[GreatWhiteNorth]

I have a Telluride and a Stinger. I am very pleased with both. Stinger is my daily driver, Telluride is my wife's. I moved from a Lexus IS350 (2 of them over time). The Stinger is a real pleasure to drive. Puts a smile on my face all the time. It represents excellent value too. Time will tell how well it holds up. Only 28,000km on it so far. Honestly I think the biggest thing for most, other than unknown longevity, is the name Kia. Time will tell, but I have been very pleased thus far. Styling is a little sporty (i.e. fake hood vents and red brake callipers), but I get over that pretty quickly based on all other features and because of the way it handles and drives at a price point below that of other similarly equipped cars. Oh yeah, it can also hold a few hockey bags full of equipment, the hatch is awesome, it is huge in comparison to my old trunk. I have no experience with the G70. One drive in the Stinger and I was sold. Here is a picture:

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[malogus]

From the longevity perspective, I have owned a number of Kias/Hyundais (2003 Tiburon, 2009 Borrego, an Optima and a Sedona). All have been very reliable for the time periods I had them. The 2009 Borrego is still my daily driver, and besides routine maintenance items I have not had to do ANY repairs in years. Still going strong at 160,000 miles, and not even considering replacing it.

Meanwhile my Audi A4 and Jeep were in the shop more times individually than all my Kias/Hyundais combined.

 

[Navin_Johnson]

We currently own a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and a 2014 Kia Sorento LX. Those two are the main reason I was looking for a Telluride. We have had zero problems with either car. 130,000 and 73,000 on each car, and normal maintenance is about the only thing done on either car. These cars have been as reliable as our old Toyota Celica that we put 250,000 miles on, and that 22RE motor is legendary. Friends gave me crap when I got the 2009, but they've seen how reliable and cheap to own it's been for me. The Kia was a big step up from the Hyundai, but it shows how much the Koreans have improved their cars in those 5 years. Our Telluride will be here soon, and we are really looking to see how much better their cars have got in the last 8 model years.