Probably should actually have a specific area in for forums for people to write about their experiences with their i30 so prospective people can read them all and make informed decisions. Anyway...
Finally picked up the i30 on Saturday.
So far so good, except got some finance stuff to sort out because I think the dealer didnt quite do what I asked and what they said - but that is a different story.
Firstly, I wonder why I didnt get an i30 earlier. I have been very happy with mine of 3 days!
The handling of the car is the first thing that gets me. Most cars are a bit vague on the road - the i30 you can really feel it. Now for some they may not like it because the steering is a bit heavier but I love it.
I have done about 600kms and taking it back to Perth on the weekend for the 1K service but I think I will be over that in the week! I seem to be going to long way to everything.
For fuel economy I am not really going to even bother with this at the moment till probably about 5k to give the motor a bit of time to settle in.
I wish I had of been able to afford the SLX model with the 16" rims, CC, and few other goodies, but the SX is still great, although I think the rear spoiler is mandatory and makes it look much better.
So enough woffle, the good, the bad & the ugly.
Good:
Excellent handling
Direct feel on the road
Holds the line excellently even with highspeed cornering (140-150kms thru 8kms of 90kms bends although standard tyres not great)
reasonable fuel economy so far
some say overtaking on the highway can be a bit of an effort but I found it very good.
excellent layout of equipment means everything is within touch
ability to "dark" stereo for less cabin light.
seats so far are very good, okay they arent perfect but the car is 22K! so they are very good for the price, nice and comfy but good support too
average:
the lights are not bad but not good either, I will be getting some Lightforce 170s on the car
aircon seems to struggle a little bit when its very hot - 40+ - so this might become a real issue in the future as we have plenty of these!
Bad:
nothing too much, there is a bit of a whistle at around 125-135kmh which is a bit annoying. will play with a few things to see if can fix this.
first is a bit short imo - but maybe with the trailer it will be handy
I thought they had a power connection in the boot - but I cant seem to find it!
driving on some gravel roads and seemed to get a bit inside the cabin - will have to check this out because I would expect better.
OVERALL:
Excellent car, go the SLX if you can, and enjoy.
What where your first thoughts? and how have they changed?
I hope to be able to update this everyone 5k so anyone interested can get a bit of a running commentary and also those looking at purchase can get a good overview of all the bits and pieces over time.
