Traded my FG XR6T on a Kia Stinger

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Hi Guys,

 

I let that one slip through the cracks!!  Sorry about that.  I've attached a pic (belatedly) as promised.

 

As you can see, the FG XR6T was Dash Green.  I wanted a blue FG XR6T and there was one available in early 2009 but it was an auto  . . .  and I wanted a manual.  I should have bought an auto XR6T but I found that out too late.  The FG XR6T auto is quicker, has no rollover noise, and has no transmission backlash.  But I have no doubt that I'd have felt the urge to upgrade the rear end bushes to urethane if I'd bought the auto. 

 

My new 2019 Kia Stinger V6 has almost 6,000 kms on the clock.  I can smell glycol coolant smell in the car but there's NO sign of fluid loss or puddles anywhere.  I plan to raise the issue with Kia at the 12 months service.  This glycol smell seems to be a issue that is well known enough to rate a mention on the internet.  If you take one for a test drive, see if you can smell glycol. 

 

https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/kia-stinger-heater-core-leak/

 

https://www.kiastinger.org/threads/do-you-smell-coolant-around-your-car-warranty-bad-mechanics-diy.3482/

 

Apart from that, the car has more than enough grunt to keep me happy.  Kia claims 0-100 kms in 4.9 secs.  But they may have used a 30 kg jockey as the pilot.