Post by: bikejockey on June 13, 2008, 02:49:51
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.
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 13, 2008, 03:12:57
welcome, good to have another Canberran on board, that makes 5 of us i think
Post by: Dazzler on June 13, 2008, 10:06:49
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
Post by: bikejockey on June 13, 2008, 11:57:50
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!
Post by: Dazzler on June 13, 2008, 12:04:13
Post by: bikejockey on June 13, 2008, 12:27:37
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.
Post by: Dazzler on June 13, 2008, 12:56:44
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 13, 2008, 13:07:16
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.
Post by: eye30 on June 13, 2008, 16:28:36
Post by: Hemmi on June 13, 2008, 16:59:23
6 months here
Post by: Shambles on June 13, 2008, 17:20:11
Post by: Thumper on 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. :lol:
Actually, the only two other i30's I have seen in Canberra have been government cars! :lol:
Post by: bikejockey on June 14, 2008, 06:38:13
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.
Post by: Dazzler on June 14, 2008, 10:18:39
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
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 14, 2008, 12:58:36
Post by: bikejockey on June 15, 2008, 02:34:45
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!
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 15, 2008, 03:54:36
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.
Post by: bikejockey on June 16, 2008, 23:02:45
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.
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 17, 2008, 05:13:30
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. :D
Post by: bikejockey on June 17, 2008, 05:50:57
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...
