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Title: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: Pikapolonica on November 27, 2008, 20:56:58

As the subject states, what positive and negatives have you found out once taking ownership of the i30?

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: Shambles on November 27, 2008, 21:29:10

Positives: torque, economy and everything else.

Negatives: nothing

Howzat?

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: bumpkin on November 27, 2008, 21:49:28

I totally agree with Shambles, even the petrol version is saving me money compared to my previous car :razz:

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: camerooney on November 27, 2008, 22:53:19

To be honest, I can find no negatives with the car at all.
And I've driven quite a few cars
:)

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: middy on November 27, 2008, 22:58:46

Positives:   Everything except ....

Negatives:  The blind spot out the back when reversing is bigger than Texas.

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: Dazzler on November 28, 2008, 02:46:00

Hi PP,

The Positives including Torque (in the diesel) economy, solid road feel, attractive and functional interior etc.etc outweigh the few negatives more than 5 to 1 (I.M.0.)

By negatives I mean minor things we'd all probably change including instrument lighting on by default even during the day... 

There was an early thread from probably the middle of the year where people listed things they would change but I can only find this recent one that doesn't have much in it ? (no offence Eyma - the earlier one had a difinative list of everything that could be done to improve the i30 - but none of them were "major".

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1438.0.html

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: Rubix on November 28, 2008, 03:47:14

I'd DEFINITELY change the wait time between laying down your deposit and receiving the vehicle.

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: camerooney on November 28, 2008, 03:54:37

:lol:

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: Lakes on November 28, 2008, 05:57:23

well, first off Dazz sumed it up about perfect.
i think they could improve a few things, but for the money we pay, they are very good value. and if they stay as reliable as they have in 08, for 09, what more could we ask.
nothing is ever perfect and everything has it's problems. just Hyundai got the i30 CRDi close to perfect to me.
Cheers
also not one problem since i picked mine up not even a flat tyre or the need to top up water or oil leavel. 19,000k, so very happy.
i should also say, a wise man once said a car is only as good as the driver that uses or abuses it daily.

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: LuciferDarklord on November 28, 2008, 07:06:08

Factory bluetooth and a turbo timer would be the cherry on top of the cake.  I didnt like the random feature on the stereo when playing MP3's but someone (Thumper?) pointed out holding down the RDM button gave ALL RDM - great!

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: rustbucket on November 29, 2008, 00:30:55

Hi all,

We love our i30,(USB ,low down torque, economy, roomy internal space) all positive, however we would like to see more substantial floor covering. We were lucky enough to score some i30 mats in the deal and can more than recommend them to take the wear and tear.

Rbucket

Title: Re: Positive and Negatives of the i30
Post by: ozsnowman on November 29, 2008, 10:00:42

Quote from: LuciferDarklord on November 28, 2008, 07:06:08

I didnt like the random feature on the stereo when playing MP3's but someone (Thumper?) pointed out holding down the RDM button gave ALL RDM - great!

Yeah I've got one - why doesnt ALL RDM stay selected after you turn the ignition off? Thats one to fix