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Title: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 17:44:15
Hope you like folks!!

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This is the boot in it's smallest configuration, the rear seats are slid all the way back and reclined here (and yes I realise I trapped the seatbelt in the process :-[ ).  The floor is also at it's highest, it can be adjusted to sit lower than it is in this pic.

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bumpkins new office. The drivers seat has an armrest which is nice for cruising but gets in the way of the handbrake so is better tucked out of the way for town driving.

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Centre console.

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Kinda familiar.......

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Oz owners who have an issue with the i30 dials being difficult to see in bright sunlight will find dials backlit with the ignition on in the ix20 :whistler: :whistler:

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Down by the right knee and we can switch off parking sensors, adjust radio, switches and dials lighting, switch off ISG (it is called autostart in the UK hence the A), switch off ESP and headlight beam level adjustment.

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The speaker grilles mimic the front grille.

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Panoramic sunroof, front section tilts or slides fully open.

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Mirror adjust, window controls and mirror fold are all in the gloss black panel in the drivers door.

The Bluetooth is easily set-up and there are 3 buttons on the steering wheel to control the phone, which becomes voice activated, I need to set up voice-tags on the phone for that to work however.

This one also has HAC (Hill Assistance Control) which I last had in my Subaru, it holds the car on a hill until the bite is found then lets off the brake to prevent roll-back.  It has advanced over the Subaru version however, this one also works when reversing uphill :goodjob:

Feel free to ask for further photos or ask questions folks :winker:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: eye30 on April 29, 2011, 17:54:40
Looks great.


many miles of carefree motoring
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on April 29, 2011, 17:56:33
Congrats. Looks (and sounds) the biz :)


Weird at first when the ignition just cuts off at the traffic lights, only to kick in when you go for the clutch, so I found  :wink:



(...moves thread to Members Mishaps :P)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 18:47:37
You quickly get used to the ISG though and it is much nicer than watching that 0.1mpg tick off every few seconds when stuck at the lights!!
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on April 29, 2011, 19:39:14
They'll have a buyer for your i30 by now, you know.

Title: Re: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 19:42:12
Quote from: Shambles on April 29, 2011, 19:39:14
They'll have a buyer for your i30 by now, you know.

I would agree, I parked mine amongst all their 60 registered i30's with various price tickets on the screen and it still looked the mutz nutz in comparison to the newer Comforts all around it.  I reckon she will go on the forecourt for just shy of £8000....................

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on April 29, 2011, 20:08:06
New car looks spiffin....   How does it compare to the i30, and, is there a noticable saving on fuel.  Prolly to soon for you to say I guss

Asa
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 20:27:20
Cheers asa :D
It is lighter to drive than the i30, but that may be due to my ex-i30 having the 18" alloys which were also low profile.  I have never driven an i30 on 15,16 or 17" so can't say if there is a difference.
It was weird today when I saw an unavoidable pothole and felt myself cringing before going through it, only to sail through with scarcely a judder!  Suspension and bigger walled tyres make for a more comfortable ride.  Despite being almost the same size, she feels easier to drive in town, probably because you sit a bit higher.  Both Kim and I are slighty vertically challenged and the extra visibility afforded by the ix20 is simply excellent for us.
Fuel as you say it is a bit early, but for a car with a quoted mixed driving figure of 50mpg to finish it's first day showing 43mpg impressed me mightily.........A similar journey to todays in the i30 would have the gauge reading maybe 35mpg.
I think the i30 is a superb car and if somebody asked me for advice with regard to that sector I would not hesitate to point them in the direction of the i30.
The ix20 sits in the supermini-MPV sector and I think is the most stylish one of those I have ever come across, I would NEVER have considered this type of vehicle before, all boxy and square, utilitarian and no character.  I have changed my mind :D
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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Gibber on April 29, 2011, 20:49:21
Hi Pumpkin,

Which engine is giving you 43mpg? My i30 is giving me 43mpg in mixed driving conditions and its a 1.4.

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 20:50:11
Hi Fibber :P
Yep it is the 1.4 with ISG.

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Gibber on April 29, 2011, 21:00:50
Sorry, Bumpkin. My HTC desire's predictive text. LOL.

What power does the ix20 generate from that engine? Looks good, how far do the rear seats move forward?

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 21:06:22
No probs Gibber, I have suffered from Android predictive text myself in the past :lol:

The engine gives 89bhp.

The seats move forward about another 4 inches, and can be set more upright they also fold completely flat, either the whole lot or a 60:40 split.  The floor can be dropped about another 3 inches, so you can have a deep boot or leave the floor at the higher level and put soft goods under the floor for protection. :D

Lakes asked in another thread about the spare wheel, unfortunately it is still one of those wheelbarrow jobs :(

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Gibber on April 29, 2011, 21:10:38
Cheers, its a shame that these good ideas are not incorporated in to other models in the range.

Might have to pass by my local Hyundai dealer to take a look out of pure interest/envy!

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Lakes on April 29, 2011, 21:15:21
Hi Bumpkin, looks great! is that a petrol or diesel?
what size is fuel tank?

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 21:43:24
1.4 petrol, fuel tank is 48 litres.

You can also get them in 1.4 CRDi and 1.6 petrol auto.

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: TrishCW on April 29, 2011, 21:45:49
Hi Bumkin, car looks and sounds great, love the colour.
What mods if any are you planning for your new baby.  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2011, 22:05:45
Excellent photos Brian.. The iX20 has some Gr8 features.. :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on April 29, 2011, 22:10:12
I am properly impressed. noce piccie and good write Bumpkin.....   Got me thinking   :undecided: :undecided:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 22:17:41
Hi Trish

Not really planning mods as such, going to get mudflaps and carpets/mats for her.  Also fancy the sillguards and quite like the front and rear skid plates...........

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 22:19:24
Was thinking about the ISG and have to say that she is so quiet, I had to check the rev counter to be sure it was actually working properly :goodjob:

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Gibber on April 29, 2011, 22:34:00
Must admit the 1.4 in our i30 is virtually silent at idle, only noticeable if air con is on. Vastly different from most diesels.

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2011, 22:37:37
Quote from: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 22:19:24
Was thinking about the ISG and have to say that she is so quiet, I had to check the rev counter to be sure it was actually working properly :goodjob:

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But doesn't the engine cut out altogether when you stop at lights and such (like our Hybrid)?
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 22:46:46
Yes the engine stops completely when you engage neutral and take your foot off the clutch.  Restarts when you depress the clutch.  The point is when you have the clutch depressed in neutral and then remove your foot, it is hardly discernable that the engine has switched off because it is so quiet at idle anyway.  There is also a light comes on in the instrument panel to show the engine is in Autostart which goes off again when you depress the clutch.

Just been out and noticed another couple of things :D
Blinking LED in the dash showing car alarmed and immobilised.
There has been discussion about people thinking the i30 is locked properly when in fact a door/hatch is not closed properly and the outcome was checking the indicators flash.  The ix20 locks, but then unlocks itself immediately if a door/hatch is open so you hear the locking mechanism and realise that something is open. :D

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Seoul-mate on April 29, 2011, 22:48:41
Congratulations Bumpkin, always liked the look of your i30, but the ix20
seems like a great replacement.
Might have to push to have a forum name change to the something like the ...

                  i10-20-30.. Owner's Club
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 22:55:00
I did wonder if I need to either set up a new dedicated forum or do we create a Hyund-i section here??  Over to Steve and Darryl :D

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2011, 23:08:10
No new forum please  :scared: My recommendation would be just to add one more pictures section titled Other Hyundai Models (or something similar) what do you reckon Steve?
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 29, 2011, 23:13:31
That was why I thought about Hyund-i, given that the range globally is now i10, i20, ix20, i30, ix35, i40, i45, i800......

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2011, 23:20:59
Maybe "Members other Hyunda-i's" ?? (or should that read "Members other Hyunda-i models" ??
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on April 30, 2011, 00:15:57
looks great Brian.  :goodjob: :mrgreen: 
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Alasama on April 30, 2011, 02:04:17
what a nice i20.  :goodjob: it will beat many of the competitors if coming to our market. :lol:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Surferdude on April 30, 2011, 05:01:44
What? No white stripes Brian?  :wink:

Looks great as it is.
Where are your i20's made?
Ours come from India.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on April 30, 2011, 09:28:18
Quote from: Dazzler on April 29, 2011, 23:08:10
My recommendation would be just to add one more pictures section titled Other Hyundai Models (or something similar) what do you reckon Steve?

Sounds good to me...
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on April 30, 2011, 09:52:45
The thing is, when those nice lottery people send me the cheque, which I am assuming will be anytime soon  :rofl:  I am tossing up between an Aston Martin and a Jaguar XJ, or, even both.  So, we may have to have two other sections as well as an IX20 section.

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 30, 2011, 13:40:10
Quote from: surferdude on April 30, 2011, 05:01:44
What? No white stripes Brian?  :wink:

Looks great as it is.
Where are your i20's made?
Ours come from India.

Our i20's, ix20's, i30's and ix35's all come from Czech factory.

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: jabber on April 30, 2011, 14:30:13
very nice bumpkin! i like the panoramic sunroof!   :D  is it standard because the video review also had one.
Title: Re: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on April 30, 2011, 18:02:49
Quote from: jabber on April 30, 2011, 14:30:13
very nice bumpkin! i like the panoramic sunroof!   :D  is it standard because the video review also had one.

It is only available on the top of the range (Style in the UK) version.  If Australia get the ix20 it will probably be called the Highlander.................

Re-zeroed the trip meter after topping up the tank to the brim this morning on the way back from golf and then we went out and about for a wee trip this afternoon.  Gauge currently reading 47.6mpg :mrgreen:

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 01, 2011, 00:37:35
that's not a bad fuel consumption for a brand new car.  :goodjob: 
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Hemmi on May 01, 2011, 03:09:57
Congratulation Brian, car looks great :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: rustynutz on May 01, 2011, 11:29:26
Very nice, Brian.... :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: SRT Metro on May 01, 2011, 15:21:07
Nice!  :goodjob:
Thinking of buying one myself.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 09:00:16
Update:

my old i30 has been sold, be interesting to see if she crops up on here again :goodjob: :goodjob:

Got my carpet mats and mudflaps yesterday, all fitted by myself last night, I think that the anchor system for the ix20 is more robust than on the first edition i30's, hooks are built in to the floorpan on both driver and passenger side.  Much better than threading your own hole in the carpet!

The rear footwell mat for the ix20 (yes mat not mats) is a single piece which goes from door to door, nicely fitted around the front seat anchors and round the centre cubby, no tunnel lump in this one so center passengers don't have to "straddle"  :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

The mudflaps took me 15 minutes to install front and rear and IMHO really finish the car off, it just looks more "complete" with them.

Fuel gauge is currently reading half full having completed 230 miles on the top half, pretty good for a 48 litre tank :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 11, 2011, 09:44:05
they sold your i30 fairly quick,someone fell in love with her.  :goodjob:  it sounds like your still very happy with the new Hyundai.  :razz:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 11, 2011, 10:25:31
Quote from: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 09:00:16
Update:my old i30 has been sold, be interesting to see if she crops up on here again :goodjob: :goodjob:

The mudflaps took me 15 minutes to install front and rear and IMHO really finish the car off, it just looks more "complete" with them.

Fuel gauge is currently reading half full having completed 230 miles on the top half, pretty good for a 48 litre tank :goodjob: :goodjob:

Atleast your old i30 should be easy to spot.. Sounds like more ix20 photos are in order Brian..

Was going to say sounds like you have a hole in your tank  :winker: (Then realised you are talking MILES)  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 14:49:37
Quote from: Dazzler on May 11, 2011, 10:25:31
Quote from: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 09:00:16
Update:my old i30 has been sold, be interesting to see if she crops up on here again :goodjob: :goodjob:

The mudflaps took me 15 minutes to install front and rear and IMHO really finish the car off, it just looks more "complete" with them.

Fuel gauge is currently reading half full having completed 230 miles on the top half, pretty good for a 48 litre tank :goodjob: :goodjob:

Atleast your old i30 should be easy to spot.. Sounds like more ix20 photos are in order Brian..

Was going to say sounds like you have a hole in your tank  :winker: (Then realised you are talking MILES)  :goodjob:

OK for all you metric non-imperialists  370km for 24 litres.

So 6.5l/100km
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 11, 2011, 23:14:30
Quote from: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 14:49:37
Quote from: Dazzler on May 11, 2011, 10:25:31
Quote from: bumpkin on May 11, 2011, 09:00:16
Update:my old i30 has been sold, be interesting to see if she crops up on here again :goodjob: :goodjob:

The mudflaps took me 15 minutes to install front and rear and IMHO really finish the car off, it just looks more "complete" with them.

Fuel gauge is currently reading half full having completed 230 miles on the top half, pretty good for a 48 litre tank :goodjob: :goodjob:

Atleast your old i30 should be easy to spot.. Sounds like more ix20 photos are in order Brian..

Was going to say sounds like you have a hole in your tank  :winker: (Then realised you are talking MILES)  :goodjob:

OK for all you metric non-imperialists  370km for 24 litres.

So 6.5l/100km

Nearly as good as our Hybrid (6.3)  :goodjob: ;)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: rustynutz on May 12, 2011, 01:34:56
That's hitting below the belt, Daz...... :lol:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 12, 2011, 09:02:59
Quote from: Dazzler on May 11, 2011, 23:14:30
Nearly as good as our Hybrid (6.3)  :goodjob: ;)

Ohhh cheeky :winker: :winker:

I will see if mine improves though, I fully expect it to and considering that so far I am getting that value in the first 500kms of the engine I am sure it will get better.

I also suspect that it would be a bit better if it was not exposed to my lead-hooved better half, it was the same in the i30, I could get the economy to improve gradually over a longer journey, at best Kim hands the car back to me with the same value showing on the gauge :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :whistler:

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2011, 10:09:03
I'm sure it will improve.. but 6.5 is still good.. :goodjob:

 I believe I drive very frugally but Trish recently got ours down to 6.2 after I had it stuck on 6.3 for ages (she cruises on the highway at around 100 kph whereas I drive at a true 110 by the GPS where I can)  :-[
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: moxey on May 17, 2011, 19:08:51
Love the new motor the sunroof looks fantastic  :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: ithurtydeesl on May 20, 2011, 11:14:48
It looks a lot like the Kia Cerato hatch at the back, which i personally like .
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 29, 2011, 20:05:02
Nice wheels Brian :goodjob:
I wish many-many happy and economic miles :D
We're going to miss your stripes though :blubber: ...or not? (*see further down)

Quote from: ithurtydeesl on May 20, 2011, 11:14:48
It looks a lot like the Kia Cerato hatch at the back, which i personally like .
I think it looks like Kia Venga, but better equipped and with ISG :cool:

100 ltrs more would be handy for family's luggage... and 15 cm less would be handy when searching for a parking space in Athens... hmmm :idea:



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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on May 29, 2011, 20:11:05
Buhahahaha :lol: hahaha :lol: @ babis :lol:

What a killer post :rofl:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 29, 2011, 22:05:01
Quote from: Shambles on May 29, 2011, 20:11:05
Buhahahaha :lol: hahaha :lol: @ babis :lol:

What a killer post :rofl:

 :whsaid:

Imagine if Babis spoke English  :faint: (he could be the next Babis Fawlty  :winker:)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 30, 2011, 09:29:57
Quote from: babis_xo on May 29, 2011, 20:05:02

Quote from: ithurtydeesl on May 20, 2011, 11:14:48
It looks a lot like the Kia Cerato hatch at the back, which i personally like .
I think it looks like Kia Venga, but better equipped and with ISG :cool:

Well the Venga is basically the same car, but as you say with less equipment and the suspension has not been tuned for European roads, so the ride is harsher in the Kia.

Quote from: babis_xo on May 29, 2011, 20:05:02
100 ltrs more would be handy for family's luggage... and 15 cm less would be handy when searching for a parking space in Athens... hmmm :idea:



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 :rofl: :rofl: nice one babis, I think I can forgive your Greenglish :winker: :winker:

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:05:43
Quote from: Dazzler on May 29, 2011, 22:05:01

Imagine if Babis spoke English  :faint: (he could be the next Babis Fawlty  :winker:)
:lol:

Funny! Basil gives Manuel a language lesson - Fawlty Towers - BBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-oH-TELcLE#)

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:42:06
Quote from: bumpkin on May 30, 2011, 09:29:57
Quote from: babis_xo on May 29, 2011, 20:05:02

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 30, 2011, 11:44:39
"Bob the Builder.."  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 30, 2011, 11:46:46
Quote from: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:42:06
Quote from: bumpkin on May 30, 2011, 09:29:57
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Glad you got the stripes off m8, you have confused me though, are you Bob from the UK or Bob from Hollywood :question: :question: :undecided:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:50:32
Is Santa from North Pole?
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 30, 2011, 11:53:23
Quote from: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:50:32
Is Santa from North Pole?

Good answer  :goodjob: (were you a woman in another life  :eek:)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on May 30, 2011, 11:54:08
Quote from: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:50:32
Is Santa from North Pole?

He was :(

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Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 11:59:27
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'm out of points now!
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 30, 2011, 12:04:20
Quote from: Dazzler on May 30, 2011, 11:53:23
...were you a woman in another life  :eek:

Just a trained hubby :whistler:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 31, 2011, 11:06:09
Just ordered the sill guards and I am currently pricing the skid plates.................
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 11:21:07
 :goodjob:

P.S.:
*WE WANT THE STRIPES!!!  :clapping: (chorus)
(although i can't think of a proper color for them :undecided: )
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 31, 2011, 11:23:32
how many kms have you done so far Brian? are the services scheduled the same as an i30?
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 31, 2011, 11:26:44
Quote from: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 11:21:07
:goodjob:

P.S.:
*WE WANT THE STRIPES!!!  :clapping: (chorus)
(although i can't think of a proper color for them :undecided: )
i think the black ones would look good .  :idea: :razz:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 11:38:30
^ black stripes? it would probably look like ducktape on the shiny metallic colour :eek:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 31, 2011, 11:41:44
 :lol: :lol:

Done just over 1000K so far, services are 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or annually so I won't have to worry about that for another 11 months :goodjob:

You can get the bonnet stripes in black or white, I think I prefer it without the stripes though http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=ix20 (http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=ix20)

Hyundai have also released some funky body graphics for the ix20 (not my cup of cocoa though!)
http://www.hyundaiix20.co.uk/accessories/style/body-graphics (http://www.hyundaiix20.co.uk/accessories/style/body-graphics)

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 31, 2011, 11:53:13
those graphics and stripes do nothing for me either,the i30 stripes looked good.  :goodjob: yeah babis,duct tape.  :lol:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 12:25:01
Jests aside, I'll have the same cup of :drinks:
And the centered stripes makes the car look like some familiar... living little creature, ready to bite you :lol:
Hyundai's chief designer Thomas Bürkle probably tears his hair off his head with these on the accesory list (keep in mind that ix20's twin, Kia Venga, won the red dot design award)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 31, 2011, 12:29:38
Quote from: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 12:25:01
Jests aside, I'll have the same cup of :drinks:
And the centered stripes makes the car look like some familiar... living little creature, ready to bite you :lol:
Hyundai's chief designer Thomas Bürkle probably tears his hair off his head with these on the accessory list (keep in mind that ix20's twin, KIA Vega, won the red dot design award)
where do you get your information from babis?  :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on May 31, 2011, 12:36:40
Once intended to become a car designer... I design houses instead :disapp:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 31, 2011, 12:39:02
I don't mind the stripes.. the decals are yuk  :disapp:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on May 31, 2011, 13:06:34
i think Brian's caught the car mod bug.  :goodjob: :mrgreen:    i think one day I'll be doing mods on my mobility scooter.  :lol:
i will always have a teenagers way of looking at my cars,sue says I'll never grow up. but really,i don't think i want to. :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 31, 2011, 13:53:13
OK, have also ordered the skid plates will post pix after all fitted :D :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: rustynutz on May 31, 2011, 14:02:37
Quote from: bumpkin on May 31, 2011, 13:53:13
OK, have also ordered the skid plates will post pix after all fitted :D :D

They go on the seats?  :p :whistler:
Could've done with them myself the other day when I went out in the car with my daughter driving.... :-[
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 03, 2011, 09:51:29
Sill guards arrived this morning, Hyundai dealer off eBay, complete kit with fitting instructions and 3M alcohol wipes for £48 instead of £63 (£55 with my discount)  from my dealer :goodjob: :goodjob:

Skid plates have arrived at my dealership (the eBay dealer was more expensive for these :confused: ), so just need to find some time to pop over and pick them up, perhaps since we are basking in 24C sunshine an early stop from work is called for this afternoon :whistler: :whistler:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on June 03, 2011, 09:58:05
All sounds good Bumpers...  enjoy the weather cos the nice weather girl has suggested that it'll suddenly go back to winter on Saterday  :blubber: :blubber:

Asa
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 04, 2011, 13:07:16
Here are my additions to the ix20.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/001-1.jpg)
Carpet Mats and note the bare door sill.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/002-1.jpg)
No longer bare.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/004.jpg)
Rear sill protector.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/005.jpg)
Mudflaps.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/006-1.jpg)
Close up of rear mudflap.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/008-1.jpg)
Front with skid guard attached.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/007.jpg)
Rear skid guard.

Oh yeah and I got the official key ring thrown in from my dealer :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: rustynutz on June 04, 2011, 14:30:39
Looks good, Brian.... :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on June 04, 2011, 14:43:12
Looking nice and shiny :goodjob:

Good, useful, mods I have to say :)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 16:18:47
Nice fittings Brian :goodjob:
Door sills are very usefull when kids get in and out of the car.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 04, 2011, 17:42:57
Yep, sill guards are great for the kids, and also high heels from the front passenger :rolleyes: :whistler: :whistler:

With the ix20 being higher to get into than the i30 I decided that the guards are a necessity rather than simply eye-candy :goodjob: :goodjob:

Glad you all approve :D :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 18:22:27
Quote from: bumpkin on June 04, 2011, 17:42:57
Yep, sill guards are great for the kids, and also high heels from the front passenger :rolleyes: :whistler: :whistler:
:lol: Yeah, I always take them off before driving :whistler:

Quote from: bumpkin on June 04, 2011, 17:42:57
With the ix20 being higher to get into than the i30...
Hmmm... is it really or just looks like it is?
...
I couldn't resist of doing so: Just measured the flat thing of i30's sill guards and is 32cm from the ground :lol:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on June 04, 2011, 18:24:55
Quote from: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 18:22:27
I couldn't resist of doing so: Just measured the flat thing of i30's sill guards and is 32cm from the ground :lol:

Is that wearing high heels? :lol: :P
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 18:32:21
Quote from: Shambles on June 04, 2011, 18:24:55
Quote from: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 18:22:27
I couldn't resist of doing so: Just measured the flat thing of i30's sill guards and is 32cm from the ground :lol:

Is that wearing high heels? :lol: :P
You mean the car :question:  :p
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 04, 2011, 18:36:53
ix20 flat sill is at 34cm with a leg lift of 36cm over the rubber door seal.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 04, 2011, 18:41:18
^ Ooops... it is high!
2cm more
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on June 04, 2011, 23:31:06
All good Brian  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on June 04, 2011, 23:56:19
 :goodjob: :cool:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on June 05, 2011, 14:51:55
Just got back from a little break in North Wales and see you've upgraded the car...  Looking really good..

Asa

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 05, 2011, 21:01:26
Another couple of shots from our trip today which I will share in my random thread for you :D :D

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/Kildrummy%20Castle/004.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/Kildrummy%20Castle/003.jpg)

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on June 05, 2011, 21:42:24
Good pics Brian - though you really do need to lose that "Triple Care" decal  :winker:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 05, 2011, 22:12:36
I'll look into that Steve :goodjob: :goodjob:

Forgot to say that after todays trip of approx 80 miles, the ix20 was displaying an average mpg of 47.9 :D :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on June 05, 2011, 22:24:10
It's a nice looking car Brian and the mileage is very attractive  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 06, 2011, 01:19:37
I think this 1.4 is even more economic, or you have a feathery right foot :goodjob:
My personal best average is 6,0 lt/100km (47 mpg) at ~90km/h :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: syecadelic on June 06, 2011, 19:30:16


(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/055.jpg)
The speaker grilles mimic the front grille.

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The idea behind this design, is that its to mimic that of leaves, and help show the IX20's green environment friendly side (=
bet you'z didnt know that.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 06, 2011, 21:10:24
Yep Sye, I did know that, the cloth on the seats also has the same pattern :D

It is actually meant to represent the leaves skeleton which in my mind is a bit of a mixed message given that the skeleton is more obvious on a dead leaf than a live one.

Sent from my 1000et
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: syecadelic on June 06, 2011, 23:51:41
Quote from: bumpkin on June 06, 2011, 21:10:24
Yep Sye, I did know that, the cloth on the seats also has the same pattern :D

It is actually meant to represent the leaves skeleton which in my mind is a bit of a mixed message given that the skeleton is more obvious on a dead leaf than a live one.

Sent from my 1000et

haha that is rather true, after all a lot of dead leaves would have been created surrounding the factory it was created in im sure.

How are you finding your IX20? I'm rather impressed myself, compared to it's predecessor, (matrix) its x10 better. Very comfy.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 07, 2011, 09:09:34
I am really impressed by the ix20, it is a very quiet, comfortable car. 
OK you are not going to be a winner in the traffic light grand prix, but that is missing the point of the car, it is a family MPV with value for money running costs. 

I really like the elevated driving position and oddly it drives in a way that means you don't want to put the pedal to the metal, out in the open road I am enjoying the leisurely stroll of 55-65mph and letting the world rush by as I relax back in the armchair :mrgreen: , I would go as far as to say that it has brought back one of the reasons we wish to have a car, simply to get in at the weekend and go for a drive with no "mission" in mind, just seeing where you end up.  Passengers love the higher position also, my daughter is able to see into the fields and comment on (particularly at this time of year) all the calves and lambs she can now see - makes driving games much easier.  We also love the panoramic roof, we live close to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary which has a helipad and happened to be driving past the other night when the doctors helicopter came in and both Kim and Eilidh were like penguins as it kept pace with us directly overhead coming in to land :goodjob: :goodjob:

I have a couple of taller (approx 6 foot) friends who are very impressed by the space in the cabin, superb rear legroom means they can sit comfortably in the back without their knees rubbing the front seats, something which in fairness they also said about the i30 but that they complain about in other makes.

Despite being more aimed at the family than the i30, it is not quite as good when it comes to cabin storage, there is a good sized air-conditioned glovebox (but not lockable) and the doorbins still have the bottle holders, whilst there are two bottle/drink holders between the front seats, but the rear seat armrest does not have the cupholders like the i30, whilst I do miss the sunglasses, dash and central console boxes, the flip side is that you don't carry so much extraneous junk around with you!!  It does however have 3 cigarette power outlets (one in the dash, one in the centre console and one in the boot) meaning that the Nintendo DS/PSP can be used whilst the GPS is in use and the coolbox is keeping your food fresh all at the same time, without having to buy those ghastly adaptors!

It has also taken moment to get used to manual aircon again, I missed the automatic system from the i30 at the start :undecided: and have to admit to having to remind myself to switch on the lights, particularly because the dials are permanently backlit, just shows how lazy all these auto systems can make you :-[ :-[
This is the first car I have had with lane-change indicators and despite sounding a bit nonsensical, I pretty much use them all the time, I find them really handy on roundabouts.

I have never driven a Matrix, but have to say that model never appealed to me anyway, as I have stated earlier about MPV's, just a box on wheels.  The ix20 is a good looking car IMO.

I was reading an article last night about the new Corsa Eco-thingy which has a 1.3 diesel engine attracting sub 100g/km CO2 emissions and reported 78mpg, therefore no annual VED and no London Congestion Charge.  The reviewers had added a couple of optional packs onto the base car, one pack gave 15" alloy wheels (the ix20 has 16"), fog lamps (standard on Style ix20) and cruise control (OK, I don't have that) and the other pack added a touch screen GPS (don't have that supplied with an ix20), Bluetooth functionality (standard on ix20) and a USB port (again standard on all Hy cars).  My car cost just shy of £14,500, this Corsa with the packs comes to £17,600!!!  You can see that it would take a few years even on average mileage to spend the extra £3,000 to make the Vauxhall better value for money.

I have just realised that my reply has turned into an 800 mile/1300km mini-review :-[ :-[

Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Shambles on June 07, 2011, 09:46:04
Enjoyed reading that, Brian. I agreed with a lot of your observations (apart from the sunroof) as I was loaned one recently.

You've vindicated your change of car very well :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on June 07, 2011, 09:58:38
I enjoyed that too Brian.. You paint a good picture.. :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: TrishCW on June 07, 2011, 10:24:36
I agree it was a good read, pleased you are enjoying your ix20.  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on June 07, 2011, 10:59:17
Good stuff...  9/10 for composition, given it a little star stuck on the page  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Good info, thanks
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 09, 2011, 01:52:08
Quote from: bumpkin on June 07, 2011, 09:09:34
I am really impressed by the ix20, it is a very quiet, comfortable car...
Nice little review, although younger ones might disagree with the vindication :lol:
Relax-and-cruise is also for me now, over against times when...
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 09, 2011, 11:32:50
Happened to be parked behind an i30 at work today, thought you might appreciate seeing the two side by side, might give a better impression of the relative sizes of the two of them.  Most obvious is the shorter nose and higher roofline on the ix20.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/Snapbucket/980a621e-orig.jpg)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on June 09, 2011, 11:48:51
Great photo  :D Not as much shorter than the i30 as I imagined  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 14, 2011, 09:58:31
It's almost 15cm shorter but you can't tell the difference from the photo. Actually, it seems... bigger :confused:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on June 14, 2011, 11:47:33
Happened to have the armrest down the other day and did not quite release the handbrake properly, it was not binding but just enough for the light to be on in the dash.  Was busy looking at the traffic and not the dash though, then wondered what the alarm bell was for!!  It was quite un-nerving hearing this chime for the first time, looked down and saw the red light on the dash, put the handbrake right down and all was well again.

This is not something I ever did in the i30, so does the i30 have that alarm or is it new??
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: babis_xo on June 14, 2011, 11:59:33
Probably it's new. Nice feature. :goodjob:
Mine doesn't have this alarm (unfortunately, I've tested it :whistler: )
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: TrishCW on June 16, 2011, 00:12:59
I don't know about the i30, but I know what you mean my Tiida had that, It can be a bit confronting the first time you hear it .
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: accim on June 30, 2011, 09:11:10
HELLO! :)

Wow, I'm super late  :scared:

Congratulations for the ix20. It really looks great, especially in that color. Man, I still haven't tested the ix20, and I usually test new Hyundai's as soon as they arrive  :eek: Anyways, I think the car looks great. I'm not that much into "MPV's" but don't know.. There's just something about this car that I really like. Oh and the sun roof.. Wooooww..  :goodjob: It's also quite well equipped..

Oh, and when you say it feels "lighter". I also think it's mostly because of the wheels/tires. I feel quite some difference between wint 185/65/15 and summ 205/55/16 and once i drove 225/45/17 and it was even more noticeable. Though the sporty feeling is really the best with the 17", but comfort..

Good luck with the car!
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on July 25, 2011, 16:10:50
Quote from: asathorny on June 05, 2011, 14:51:55
Just got back from a little break in North Wales and see you've upgraded the car...  Looking really good..

Asa

I was at my dealership today re my own car which required me to wait for it to be fixed...  I took advantage of the time by sitting in an ix20.   It is a very high sitting position for such a small car, took me by surprise.  I was very impressed with it....

Asa
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: accim on September 03, 2011, 16:53:50
My gf and I are seriously thinking about getting the ix20 maybe next year, beside the i30CW that I already have now.

Which things do you prefer over i30 and which things you find to be worse, then in i30? I would really appreciate the reply. We both like the car very much, but haven't driven it yet. We have sat in it, checked it out, but that was it. I'll try to test drive it on Tuesday. And yes, we both like that blue colour. I also find dark red and white to be attractive, but..

I was also thinking about the engines and I find the 1.6 CRDi with 115 hp very "attractive" ( :arrow: 260Nm; 6-speed; 182 km/h; acceleration 11,5 sec and approx 4,5 lit/100km). But I'm not sure if I would be getting a diesel, if I already have one. I might consider the 1.6 petrol version. One of those two.

I would also kindly ask you if you could do one thing.. If you could measure the rear boot. The lenght, height (to the top of the rear seats) and width. I thought i30CW has bigger boot, but I've come across some interesting information in the techn. specification of the cars. And if it wouldn't be too much trouble, the length between the front seats and the back of the boot.

They say, the size of ix20's rear boot is 440 lit or 1486 lit (folded seats). The i30CW's boot is 415 lit or 1395 lit (folded seats). And the ordinary i30 has only 340 lit or 1250 lit (folded). I understand the ix20 has higher boot, but..

Thank you in advance.

Edit:

Here are the measurements of the i30CW's rear boot:

A: 90 cm
B: 136 cm
C: 106 cm
D: 128 cm
E: 48 cm
F: 175 cm
G: 76 cm
H: 105 cm
(diameter of the entrance is approx 116 cm)
I: 72 cm

(http://www.shrani.si/f/3s/117/115AR3xw/030920111666-oznake.jpg)

(http://www.shrani.si/f/37/jQ/sKC8G5J/030920111667-oznake.jpg)

(http://www.shrani.si/f/1g/Hw/3coFae2w/030920111669-oznake.jpg)

(http://www.shrani.si/f/3r/5t/4qfKx4Vx/030920111672-oznake.jpg)

P.S.: If you are not into doing that, no problem, I'll measure it at the dealers.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on September 03, 2011, 17:52:02
Hey accim

Quite a few questions there mate :goodjob: :goodjob:

I think that if you read through this thread you will see what I think of the ix20, overall in the sector it sits in, I love it.
I would say exactly the same about the i30 :goodjob: :goodjob:

The diesel engine in the ix20 is not regarded as overly refined compared to other modern diesels and the 1.6 petrol is only available in Auto in the UK, would not interest me, but if you can get it in manual in your country, it would be the same engine as my i30 was and it was fine.

The 1.4 petrol is regarded as the "best buy" in the UK and with the blue drive giving ISG, gives excellent fuel consumption overall (and certainly better than the 1.6 i30.

Here are the sizes you ask for, there are a few configurations for the boot, I will try to describe the various options.

With rear seats fully back and reclined the length of the boot at floor level is 710mm.
With rear seats fully forward the length increases to 840mm.

With the floor at it's upper level the height to the top of the rear seats is 500mm.
With the floor in it's lower level the height increases to 660mm.

The usable width of the boot (from wheelarch to wheelarch) is 1160mm.

The length to the front seat (I did not move my seat to fully forward so including a 5' 8" driver) is 1550mm.

Hope this helps :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on September 03, 2011, 18:06:13
We crossed posts, I have just gone and taken the extra dimensions for you :winker:

A = 71cm   A+=84cm
B = 131cm, but this is really a tiny bit between the wheelarch and the rear of the car, usable for 2 upright 2.5l bottles of water.
C= 116cm
D= 134cm  D+=145cm
E= 50cm  E+=66cm
F= 115cm
G= 72cm
H= 108cm
I= 71cm  I+=84cm  (the rear seats recline and can therefore be put into a completely upright position)

All the measurements with + denote moving the rear seats forward or the floor into the lower postion.

Cheers
Brian
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: accim on September 03, 2011, 18:12:58
Thank you very much. It helps a lot. And thanks for additional measurements. Don't know how to thank you  :goodjob:

Overall, it's about the same. Because of it's height, it has more lit. comparing it to i30CW. So you could say, that even in ix20, you can drive a lot of things.. Basically, what fits in i30CW, will definitely fit in ix20. Hm, you will actually fit more things in ix20, from what I've read. Really interesting. The i30CW has some more space at the rear seats and the total length is bigger, but I'm really surprised, how much space the ix20 has.

Yes, according to the price list, we can get the 1.6 petrol here (BD) with manual. There are also 4 diesels in the price list (1.4 CRDi LP/HP and 1.6 CRDi LP (115hp) and HP (128hp)). But I think that the only ones that are on stock, are the 1.4 petrol and the 1.4 CRDi LP engines. For others, you probably have to wait 6 months.

Will check it out more in person, also have to take it for a spin, but I think it really is a great car and a possible candidate for next purchase, beside the i30CW.

Thanks again!

I'll definitely save those measurements, so I could compare them to some other cars..
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on February 26, 2012, 17:28:57
Was perusing fleabay looking for wind deflectors and spotted a set of four available in the UK for the princely sum of £34.95.  Not bad thinks I, that is about half the cost of the dealer.

Then I spotted another post in here about the global site and went for a look there.  Exactly the same thing from Germany - £21.40 delivered, ordered immediately of course! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Seoul-mate on February 27, 2012, 06:41:55
A canny purchase Brian.
I found a game for you to play while you are waiting for the goods to arrive.
http://www.gamezilla.us/english/puzzle/puzzles-hyundai-ix20 (http://www.gamezilla.us/english/puzzle/puzzles-hyundai-ix20)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2012, 08:29:20
I'm not a game person but that's not bad Russ  :happydance:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on February 27, 2012, 09:14:17
Cheers Russ :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: 2i30s on February 28, 2012, 10:29:08
that's addictive.  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 20, 2012, 19:39:39
It has been the best day of the Spring so far today, good enough for me to spend the afternoon treating my baby to her Spring clean.

The usual bumpkin attention to cleaning took place and I reckon she looks better than when I bought her!  Note also the Heko wind deflectors which I fitted some time ago but neglected to post for you :-[

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/a30a6902.jpg)


(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/7a6eeea8.jpg)
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: asathorny on May 20, 2012, 19:44:27
Still looks good to me bumpers... well done   :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: meehalych on May 20, 2012, 20:25:03
bumpkin
well done.
I can see your reflection on the second photo. What do you hold in your arms there? seems iPad to me
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on May 20, 2012, 20:29:33
Yep, iPad it is! :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: meehalych on May 20, 2012, 20:36:49
Quote from: bumpkin on May 20, 2012, 20:29:33
Yep, iPad it is! :D
:happydance:
what a clever guy I am   :D
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 22:34:22
Looks excellent Brian (well done) I'm going to get a tablet soon... :happydance:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: AlanHo on May 20, 2012, 23:33:39
Quote from: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 22:34:22
Looks excellent Brian (well done) I'm going to get a tablet soon... :happydance:

Valium would be a suitable choice............ :evil:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 23:35:15
Quote from: AlanHo on May 20, 2012, 23:33:39
Quote from: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 22:34:22
Looks excellent Brian (well done) I'm going to get a tablet soon... :happydance:

Valium would be a suitable choice............ :evil:

I thought I deleted the bit about the tablet  :P
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 21, 2012, 01:11:53
Quote from: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 23:35:15
Quote from: AlanHo on May 20, 2012, 23:33:39
Quote from: Dazzler on May 20, 2012, 22:34:22
Looks excellent Brian (well done) I'm going to get a tablet soon... :happydance:

Valium would be a suitable choice............ :evil:

I thought I deleted the bit about the tablet  :P

Or Viagra Dazz  :whistler:

Your car looks superb Brian  :goodjob:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: accim on May 21, 2012, 15:58:51
Really looks great. If I were to buy a second car right now (that price range), I would (most probably) go for the ix20 or the Elantra.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: bumpkin on July 11, 2012, 09:44:49
First problem with this one :'(

I had noticed after the last "service" that the handbrake had not been adjusted, but since it was only a little slacker than when new I decided to leave it and ensure that they adjusted the brakes properly at the next service.  Over the last week or so the handbrake had become very slack whilst in the off position, although still holding the car with no problem on slopes.

Took it in to the dealer and left it with them (they gave me a wee white i10 for the day), phone call later in the day to say that they had adjusted the brakes but could do no more as they have discovered an issue with a rear brake caliper which needs replacing (this is happening on Friday).  The car is safe and was returned to me, but I am concerned about the dealers servicing, given that the handbrake is now MUCH better than when she came out of service and that is with a fault!!

Is it common for brake calipers to fail after 8000 miles, it's certainly something I have never experienced in 25 years of car ownership?
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Dazzler on July 11, 2012, 10:20:18
Strange that it is faulty but still safe to drive  :confused:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Surferdude on July 11, 2012, 10:34:23
Brian, I'd be asking them for details. Tell them to explain to you what exactly is wrong and also why, if the caliper is faulty, the handbrake is now OK.
But on the positive side, at least they're being pro-active.
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 11, 2012, 10:54:30
 :whsaid:

I'd have to agree.

Pretty sad having a flaccid handbrake when so young.  :disapp:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 11, 2012, 10:56:20
Yes, but fortunately, it can be corrected, with professional help  :lol:
Title: Re: bumpkins ix20.
Post by: meehalych on July 11, 2012, 18:34:55
Is there any chance to go to a neighbour/nearest independent service (not dealer) for a check?
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