Yet another ACT resident

bikejockey · **June 13, 2008, 02:49:51**

Hi everyone - great to see such a positive BB.

My i30 is still 2-3 months away but I can't wait... I'm hoping I get as much enjoyment out of the car as you all seem to.

EymaTeapot · **Reply #1: June 13, 2008, 03:12:57**

Hi Bikejockey,

welcome, good to have another Canberran on board, that makes 5 of us i think

Dazzler · **Reply #2: June 13, 2008, 10:06:49**

Interesting Moniker B-J...

Welcome aboard... We really do have a great club, a great car and a great time.

Thanks again for joining... The Canberra guys have been great contributors so far..

Cheers,

Dazz

bikejockey · **Reply #3: June 13, 2008, 11:57:50**

Dazz,

I use a bike (the Surly) for nearly all travel around town.

So why buy an i30? I hadn't planned to get a new car for a couple of years but both my partner and I drive thirsty-ish V6 wagons and I started to do some early research in preparation.

Then I saw the i30 - 'nuff said!

Dazzler · **Reply #4: June 13, 2008, 12:04:13**

Good one.... I've got a moonlight Blue SLX Crdi - See "look at me" in show your car... It's great (and nice colour too...)

bikejockey · **Reply #5: June 13, 2008, 12:27:37**

Dazz,

Saw your photos - it's a great colour eh?

Actually I was seduced by Steel Grey (also a great colour) for a while but my partner made an executive decision - the right one I hasten to add.

Half your luck living in Tas - had a great bushwalking holiday there a couple of years ago.

Dazzler · **Reply #6: June 13, 2008, 12:56:44**

Thanks....Some good roads to drive the I30 on too..she loves winding roads with hills!

EymaTeapot · **Reply #7: June 13, 2008, 13:07:16**

Hi bikejockey,

Did you order your car from the dealer in the noth or south, just curious?

Dont seem to see to many i30's drivind around the act yet, but we,re doing our bit to change that hey.

eye30 · **Reply #8: June 13, 2008, 16:28:36**

Welcome bikejockey from 1 of the POMS.

Hemmi · **Reply #9: June 13, 2008, 16:59:23**

Welcome bikejockey

6 months here

Shambles · **Reply #10: June 13, 2008, 17:20:11**

Hi bikejockey - POM number 2 checking in

Thumper · **Reply #11: June 14, 2008, 01:06:13**

Quote from: "EYMATEAPOT"

Hi bikejockey,

Did you order your car from the dealer in the noth or south, just curious?

Dont seem to see to many i30's driving around the act yet, but we,re doing our bit to change that hey.

Actually, the only two other i30's I have seen in Canberra have been government cars!

bikejockey · **Reply #12: June 14, 2008, 06:38:13**

Teapot,

Southside dealer and I've found them very helpful so far. I'll see how it goes when I ask for a second remote control.

You're right about the low number of i30s around. So far I've seen a diesel at Southlands but the driver moved off before I could talk to her and there's a guy at work who has a white manual diesel SLX - and he's very happy with it. Other than that I've seen an NRMA driving instructor's i30 around town and a red petrol at Defence - again with a happy owner. The dealer has a few vehicles in stock - they're either petrol or auto diesel.

POMs,

I'm a POM, well 27 years ago anyway. From the Deep South - Isle of Wight.

Dazzler · **Reply #13: June 14, 2008, 10:18:39**

Hi Again B-J...

You should get two remotes automatically by the time your car comes..Since April deliveries most have been getting two. It was only us early buyers who had to jump up and down to get a 2nd freebie.

There are fliers and club cards on this site that can be printed out and given to potential club members.. we would be very appreciative if you (and others) could pass some of these around to other i30 owners you are coming across. New members are very welcome

Rgds,

Dazz

EymaTeapot · **Reply #14: June 14, 2008, 12:58:36**

Hey bikejockey, you should of got your vehcile from the north side dealer, much better service. Not to worry. You mentioned that you saw a NRMA driving school i30. They now have about a dozen sign written i30's going around. I was talking to my dealer who has provided those cars and they tell me that the NRMA driving school is rapidly expanding and that they will put on up to 50 i30's over the next couple of years. Thats a good endorsement from the good people at the NRMA

bikejockey · **Reply #15: June 15, 2008, 02:34:45**

Hi Teapot,

Yeah, I didn't shop around - the Southside dealer is just down the road so it was more convenient.

I'll pick up some of the fliers.

Interesting that the NRMA are going with the i30 - do you know if they're diesel? NRMA actually put the i30 second behind the Honda Civic in their recent review. Don't understand that myself, I felt very cramped in the Civic. Maybe fleet discounts did the trick.

One of the things that made me take a second look at the i30 was the smart use of space. I'm pretty tall (6' 2) and could set the driver's seat to be comfortable (and still have some adjustment) and then sit in the rear seat behind the driver and have plenty of leg room. From memory I couldn't do that in any other car in that class. The dealer showed me the space available with the rear seats down - very well thought out!

EymaTeapot · **Reply #16: June 15, 2008, 03:54:36**

Hi BJ,
The NRMA use both petrol and deisel, but mostly deisel.
I know a lot of government departments are also replacing their corolla fleets with i30's.

The new Hyundai I load crdi vans have also becoming a popular choice of fleet companys.

bikejockey · **Reply #17: June 16, 2008, 23:02:45**

Hi Tea Pot

Would it have been you I saw driving up Beasley St this morning at 7.00 as I was walking to the bus? Steel Grey i30.

EymaTeapot · **Reply #18: June 17, 2008, 05:13:30**

Hi BJ,

No that woulldnt have been my grey i30, not driving around at 7.00 am at least.
I drive my Holden appollo to work and my wife drives the i30 but doesnt hit the road till about 8.30 of a morning.
If you see my (wifes) i30 you will probable know it is ours because our is lowered and has 18" after market alloys on it. I have posted pics of it on this site if you want to check it out.

Any further details on the eta for yours. Waiting sucks hey.

bikejockey · **Reply #19: June 17, 2008, 05:50:57**

Tea Pot,

In a way it's good it wasn't you 'cos that means there's yet another i30 out there!

No news on my delivery yet...