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Title: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 10:09:02
Following in the footsteps of the much applauded i40 Tourer, Hyundai will be launching the all-new i40 sedan in Australia.

http://www.hyundai.com.au/edm/hnews-issue3-2012/i40-sedan (http://www.hyundai.com.au/edm/hnews-issue3-2012/i40-sedan)
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Dazzler on May 14, 2012, 10:17:24
Thanks Dave.. A little short on detail  :confused: (I'm guessing it's still several months away .. looks like the new i30 and Veloster Turbo will be released first.  :undecided:
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 10:21:12
Yes, there's no date but I got that in an email from Hyundai Australia so at least we know it's definite.
 :)
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Dazzler on May 14, 2012, 10:22:46
Yes, there's no date but I got that in an email from Hyundai Australia so at least we know it's definite.
 :)

 :goodjob:
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 11:02:53
Tonight I made (email) contact with Northam Hyundai, given the luke warm responses I've received in Perth, so I'll be interested to see what they have to say and if they are keen to do a good deal on either the new i30 or forthcoming i40.
Northam is about 45 minutes from where I live (east and in the country) but I get up there quite often as my eldest daughter, hubby & grandkids live up there).
I'll be interested to see if there is much difference dealing with a country dealership as opposed to a metro one and how they view my trades  :)
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Dazzler on May 14, 2012, 11:15:36
When I was at Agfest the guy manning the Hyundai stand was a Burnie Salesman (about 50 kms West of where we live but works for same Company) He said if i don't get good service I can go and see him...
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 11:17:52
That would be interesting. I just wonder sometimes if the metro dealerships work purely on numbers whereas maybe the country ones work on business relationships.
Or am I being a bit naiive?
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Dazzler on May 14, 2012, 11:56:15
That would be interesting. I just wonder sometimes if the metro dealerships work purely on numbers whereas maybe the country ones work on business relationships.
Or am I being a bit naiive?

With no disrespect to our Urban members I think country folk are more friendly and less guarded most of the time. Burnie and Devonport are similar sized regional centres more aligned with what you call a country dealer.
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: 2i30s on May 14, 2012, 12:30:49
Tonight I made (email) contact with Northam Hyundai, given the luke warm responses I've received in Perth, so I'll be interested to see what they have to say and if they are keen to do a good deal on either the new i30 or forthcoming i40.
Northam is about 45 minutes from where I live (east and in the country) but I get up there quite often as my eldest daughter, hubby & grandkids live up there).
I'll be interested to see if there is much difference dealing with a country dealership as opposed to a metro one and how they view my trades  :)
would it help if you signed off your email with...regards Dave xxxx,global moderator of the i30ownersclub.com  :idea: :winker:
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: neptune on May 14, 2012, 12:39:46
That would be interesting. I just wonder sometimes if the metro dealerships work purely on numbers whereas maybe the country ones work on business relationships.
Or am I being a bit naiive?

I bit the bullet and went to John Hughs instead of Rockingham Hyundai. I couldn't be bothered with the royal run around and inconsistency that rham gave. To my great surprise , it was a good time up there as well as trip into Perth and the free pick up when we rang for a lift......will be gong back again.
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 13:28:18
Tonight I made (email) contact with Northam Hyundai, given the luke warm responses I've received in Perth, so I'll be interested to see what they have to say and if they are keen to do a good deal on either the new i30 or forthcoming i40.
Northam is about 45 minutes from where I live (east and in the country) but I get up there quite often as my eldest daughter, hubby & grandkids live up there).
I'll be interested to see if there is much difference dealing with a country dealership as opposed to a metro one and how they view my trades  :)
would it help if you signed off your email with...regards Dave xxxx,global moderator of the i30ownersclub.com  :idea: :winker:

Maybe, probably not  :lol:
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 14, 2012, 13:29:36
That would be interesting. I just wonder sometimes if the metro dealerships work purely on numbers whereas maybe the country ones work on business relationships.
Or am I being a bit naiive?

I bit the bullet and went to John Hughs instead of Rockingham Hyundai. I couldn't be bothered with the royal run around and inconsistency that rham gave. To my great surprise , it was a good time up there as well as trip into Perth and the free pick up when we rang for a lift......will be gong back again.

That's great. I've bought from JH before and can't fault their customer service, other than their trade-in prices which I have found to be low.
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: neptune on May 14, 2012, 15:29:46
I agree with you there, about the trade in prices......
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: beerman on May 15, 2012, 00:30:02
Can't have excellent service and low prices....

Also if they are out of tow, the cost of getting the trade to auction may be higher, hence the lower trade?

Still if you have an offer from another stealer that's better, one would think they would at least match it.
Title: Re: i40 sedan in Australia soon
Post by: Surferdude on May 15, 2012, 06:38:22
Can't have excellent service and low prices....

Also if they are out of tow, the cost of getting the trade to auction may be higher, hence the lower trade?

Still if you have an offer from another stealer that's better, one would think they would at least match it.
Bit of a Freudian slip there beerman??
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