Hyundai Trophy Models in i30, Elantra and iX35

Doggie 1 · **Reply #30: February 02, 2014, 10:45:58**

OK.
Taking bets here.
What do you think they will come back with?
I sent this email to the salesman I bought my i30 from.

Hi Chris
How's things in 2014?
I think the change over might be a bit much, but just thought I'd ask anyway.
What would be your best change over on a 2014 i30 diesel manual Trophy, white?
My diesel manual i30 Active is 14 months months old now, 53,000 kms, window tint, FSH, like new of course.
Thanks.
I see in the far east they are doing diesel Trophy autos for this much:
2014 Hyundai i30 GD2 Trophy MY14 Sports Automatic
Regards.
Dave

Dazzler · **Reply #31: February 02, 2014, 10:47:45**

10K change over is my guess!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #32: February 02, 2014, 10:48:26**

Yep.
That's precisely what I reckon.
$9k at best.
We'll see who's closest.

beerman · **Reply #33: February 02, 2014, 11:06:42**

$50......if you throw in that dark blue P76 with the tree stump for a wheel......

23,990 less 2500 for auto 21,490

Say, 15000 for yours. I reckon 7.5 to 8k

Doggie 1 · **Reply #34: February 02, 2014, 11:08:20**

We will see.

beerman · **Reply #35: February 02, 2014, 11:10:56**

You know his name and email,

Surely he sharpens the pencil for you. If not, one of the ladies at work is dating a Hyundai Salesman. If you don't mind the trip to the Gold Coast.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #36: February 02, 2014, 11:12:09**

$5k and I'd do it.

beerman · **Reply #37: February 02, 2014, 11:13:37**

The Gold Coast is a scary place.....

Doggie 1 · **Reply #38: February 02, 2014, 11:15:48**

TBH, I actually prefer the "face" of my Active, as opposed to the smiley face on the new one (personal preference).
But I do like the spec of the Trophy.
In fact in my posts before I bought my car, I lamented the fact that the Active wasn't available with leather, indicator/folding mirrors.
Not worth ten grand though.

beerman · **Reply #39: February 02, 2014, 11:19:57**

There's a change to the front?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #40: February 02, 2014, 11:21:42**

Yes, the updated Actives have the same fronts as the old Elite/Premium.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #41: February 03, 2014, 00:24:50**

Heard back.
Without seeing my car, trade in $13k, change over $11k.
Yeah, right.

Dazzler · **Reply #42: February 03, 2014, 05:29:12**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 03, 2014, 00:24:50

Heard back.
Without seeing my car, trade in $13k, change over $11k.
Yeah, right.

About $1000 for negotiations (So I was spot on!)

beerman · **Reply #43: February 03, 2014, 08:04:33**

and you have his email address why? I thought you were friends....

13k is robbery......

Doggie 1 · **Reply #44: February 03, 2014, 08:26:05**

No, he was the salesman I bought through last time.
It won't be happening.

Lacehim · **Reply #45: February 10, 2014, 10:22:45**

Well I've had mine for a few weeks now and just about to get the 1500km service. It's a great little car, and hasn't let me down with it's size yet and fits the wheelchair in the boot nicely with some shopping (minus parcel shelf).

Kids are comfy in the back and happy and seem to be getting enough cool air.

The only issue I have with it is road noise, and the suspension feels kinds stiff, but that may loosen up. The pros outweigh those minor issues though. I've also found searching the iPod on the car display a PITA, it just take forever to scroll so I've been using the iPod itself to pick albums and playlists otherwise the touch screen works fine.

What's the go with these kinetic tyres that are fitted to it? Are they a special type of tyre?

So far car display is 7.6l/100km and roadtrip is say 8.0l/100km. Still way better than the old Kia at 12l/100km.

and parking is 100 times easier!

Still happy with my buy, and

kostasw · **Reply #46: February 23, 2014, 06:27:33**

Quote from: Lacehim on February 10, 2014, 10:22:45

The only issue I have with it is road noise, and the suspension feels kinds stiff, but that may loosen up.

...
So far car display is 7.6l/100km and roadtrip is say 8.0l/100km. Still way better than the old Kia at 12l/100km. and parking is 100 times easier!

Thank you for that, even if i read it a day after we put a deposit on a Blue Trophy.
The road noise was the only thing I faulted this car during the test drive, everything else was quite impressive, Didn't mind the suspension stiffness, but then again we haven't really taken it out for a long trip yet.

Looking forward to better fuel economy (especially after the Holden Epica)!

Lacehim · **Reply #47: February 23, 2014, 06:44:28**

Hi kostasw,

It's the ONLY fault I can find with the car which I think is a good thing. Usually there are a lot of pros and cons when buying a car, but for me this one just ticked all the boxes, great warranty, fixed price servicing, yearly servicing, all the gadgets etc.

The road noise wasn't that noticeable when I test drove it, but it does seem to be dependant on the road surface which changes alot around here. This leads me to believe it might be down to the tyre choice rather than an issue with the car. I'm not sure if any other i30 owners have solved this problem with a tyre change? Mine came with Hanooks Kinetic tyres. Also my previous car (Kia Grand Carnival) had some sound deadening / rust protection stuff put on it when I bought it. Didn't bother with this one because I didn't think it added any value to the car, it was just an up sell by the dealer. I just tinted the windows, put in car mats. That's all.

Anyway, it's just rolled over 2000kms and getting 7.1lt/100kms.

From a car that did 430kms on 60lt of fuel I'm very happy!

beerman · **Reply #48: February 24, 2014, 05:59:27**

Quote from: Lacehim on February 23, 2014, 06:44:28

Hi kostasw,

It's the ONLY fault I can find with the car which I think is a good thing. Usually there are a lot of pros and cons when buying a car, but for me this one just ticked all the boxes, great warranty, fixed price servicing, yearly servicing, all the gadgets etc.

The road noise wasn't that noticeable when I test drove it, but it does seem to be dependant on the road surface which changes alot around here. This leads me to believe it might be down to the tyre choice rather than an issue with the car. I'm not sure if any other i30 owners have solved this problem with a tyre change? Mine came with Hanooks Kinetic tyres. Also my previous car (Kia Grand Carnival) had some sound deadening / rust protection stuff put on it when I bought it. Didn't bother with this one because I didn't think it added any value to the car, it was just an up sell by the dealer. I just tinted the windows, put in car mats. That's all.

Anyway, it's just rolled over 2000kms and getting 7.1lt/100kms. From a car that did 430kms on 60lt of fuel I'm very happy!

You'll find that once you replace the tyres, the road noise reduces.

Lacehim · **Reply #49: February 24, 2014, 06:44:28**

Quote from: beerman on February 24, 2014, 05:59:27

You'll find that once you replace the tyres, the road noise reduces.

Do other kinetic tyres have the same road noise as the hankooks? Just wondering what to replace them with when the time comes. I assume the kinetic tyres are fitted to help with fuel economy.

beerman · **Reply #50: February 24, 2014, 06:52:42**

I believe they are. I have read reviews on these tyres, and most seem to say that the harder compound increases noise. I remain sceptical about their value.

The tyre thread has some reviews on tyres others have fitted and the result.