Hi all! Hope all's well with you all!
Just a quick first month update.. (next update will be 1st year! or 15,000km whichever comes first)
Love driving my i30! Went on a trip 600km round trip and i30 performed very well on its first outing at 110kmh for long periods. 1st service @ 1200km.. Clock now 1752..
Some points I like to share.
1. First full tank (50liters - no patience!) = 532 km before fuel warning came on.
2nd full tank (50 liters) = 596 km.
3rd full tank (50 liters) = still at half mark but 356km traveled so far.. Looking good!
2. After cleaning the car, I noticed stone chips on my bonnet, and one on the right headlight
I read the thread about touch paint pen, but placed a "Novus" sticker on two deep ones
I'll call Motors next week to see if they have a better solution.
3. there's a dent/scratch on my alloy wheel, right side - rear
Unusual coz I've only hit the kerb on the left while reverse parking, and hit the kerb with the tire.
4. I've hit the pavement with the underside of the front bumper, right side twice! Coming down on a ramp, and didn't slow down quickly. Can still hear the screeching sound! Deep scratches on the black plastic (i think its plastic). Is this replaceable in the future? Might hit the pavement again, you'll never know..
5. Hit a shrub and scratched the right side... Heaps of white marks... After washing/cleaning the paint re-emerged and only one line mark is obvious.. I really still am learning its handle/ radius..
7. Final thoughts: Fun to drive! EPS is great to have. Heaps of space for a comfortable long trips with luggage..
Questions:
1. Anyone of you regularly use an automatic car wash? I don't think I can spend much time as others in the forum
2. Anyone used the rear space to place a push bike securely? I'm going on a long trip soon and I don't want to just lay the bike down as usual. Send pictures, please!
Thanks all! Sorry for the long tale. But really enjoying the ride...