Post by: beerman on July 04, 2015, 06:41:18
2014 (6/15 plate) I40 diesel auto, 12 months rego, floor mats, full tank of diesel $25k.
Cheaper than the quotes I had been getting for a new I30 diesel hatch, bigger in the boot, and feels to have more room in the back seat.
Only downside is the old school radio, and reverse sensors rather than camera (but it has reverse sensors front/rear) but I won't use the streaming service and remain sceptical of the longevity of LED screens in cars. Oh and the motoring journalists will be pleased to know it has air vents for the rear seats.
Drives like a bigger car, and seems to have better sound deadening (as one would expect for its normal price). Continues my love affair with the diesel engine, and introduces the 6 speed auto box. She won't win any races, but does enough to get around. Most of my time is spent at highway speeds anyway.
Post by: tla on July 04, 2015, 06:56:47
I rented a petrol i40 last year, and found it an excellent freeway cruiser. Not as nimble as the i30/Cerato, but quieter and more stable.
It should give many years of trouble-free motoring.
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 04, 2015, 08:04:44
What colour did you get?
Post by: Dazzler on July 04, 2015, 10:39:24
Post by: cruiserfied on July 04, 2015, 10:55:17
Post by: beerman on July 04, 2015, 19:47:39
Post by: Dazzler on July 04, 2015, 22:31:46
It is the sedan in Titanium silver (which is the same as Hyper Silver in the I30's so the garage will still be colour coordinated)
Nice! The sedan is a very nice looking car (From some angles the tourer can look like a hearse!)
Post by: beerman on July 05, 2015, 05:06:02
Asked the question of the dealer who apparently asked their 'expert' in the service area, came back and assured me it didn't......
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 05, 2015, 08:30:35
So you'll be getting it serviced there then :snigger:
Post by: cruiserfied on July 05, 2015, 12:22:04
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Post by: beerman on July 05, 2015, 15:33:16
No top 10 Australian service people at Zupps Hyundai.....
From my reading it looks unlikely I'll be getting 135,000k from the brake pads.....But then again they could be the odd one who drive stop start and are heavy on the brake foot....
Post by: beerman on July 23, 2015, 12:41:22
A little underpowered from take off, but I suspect that will improve as the engine runs in.
5.6/100l is just a bonus :D
Post by: Dazzler on July 23, 2015, 13:21:47
Post by: beerman on August 11, 2015, 07:48:23
2500k on the clock, Still runs like a dream. Filled up the other day 1300k from a tank.
This morning I hit some fog and all the windows and mirrors fogged up. Discovered the side mirrors are heated....
Oh and on the way home the fuel economy dropped to 5.1l/100. It won't stay there for long now I'm on days off but still impressive to see for a car of that size. I would think on a long interstate run you wouldn't have much difficulty hitting the mid 4s.
6 speaker stereo is a nice touch too, I have found myself listening to music again.
At the free service I had them raise the high beam a bit and the lights are much improved. (The dealer gave the wife and I vouchers for coffee and cake next door while it took place which was nice).
Post by: Dazzler on August 11, 2015, 11:05:29
Update:
2500k on the clock, Still runs like a dream. Filled up the other day 1300k from a tank.
This morning I hit some fog and all the windows and mirrors fogged up. Discovered the side mirrors are heated....
Oh and on the way home the fuel economy dropped to 5.1l/100. It won't stay there for long now I'm on days off but still impressive to see for a car of that size. I would think on a long interstate run you wouldn't have much difficulty hitting the mid 4s.
6 speaker stereo is a nice touch too, I have found myself listening to music again.
At the free service I had them raise the high beam a bit and the lights are much improved. (The dealer gave the wife and I vouchers for coffee and cake next door while it took place which was nice).
Wow! Now that is great to hear! :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 14, 2015, 01:47:55
Post by: beerman on August 14, 2015, 02:44:43
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2015, 03:49:34
In true Dazz style, I told the wife I was paying.... :whistler:
I'm proud of you! I taught you well! :D :rofl:
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 14, 2015, 07:25:14
In true Dazz style, I told the wife I was paying.... :whistler:
:rofl:
I have it on good authority from the boys at Risdon, that Dazz isn't tight at all. :lol:
Post by: beerman on August 14, 2015, 23:59:44
Post by: Phil №❶ on August 15, 2015, 01:21:53
Post by: beerman on September 05, 2015, 10:51:19
5.3l/100 comes up more often than not now...
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 05, 2015, 10:54:35
Post by: beerman on January 29, 2016, 06:24:06
In went the mobil 1 ESP 5w30 and original kia filter. Also replaced the front pads with Bendix CT pads. Hopefully will mean less dust on the rims.
Job done.
Post by: Dazzler on January 29, 2016, 08:02:46
15000k service done yesterday (@15.5k oops :-[)
In went the mobil 1 ESP 5w30 and original kia filter. Also replaced the front pads with Bendix CT pads. Hopefully will mean less dust on the rims.
Job done.
Keep me posted about the dust please. Trish gets lot front and back (and her car wheels too) :D
Post by: beerman on March 16, 2016, 00:18:10
Well it started off that it was going to be just my Sister and I, then Mum and Dad came on board and finally my brother managed to get the time off as well. So whatever car we took was going to be full.
The choice was between my Brothers Xr6 and the i40, so I basically said, sit in the back seats and make up your minds, and due to the rear seat supports on the Falcon pushing the backs of the passengers and the lack of a transmission hump, the i40 won.
So loaded up with 5 adults and luggage we left the Goldy at 4am for Canberra, arriving around 6pm local (daylight saving) time. Not a bad run down the Pacific Hwy. Upon arrival I threw my stuff in the room and proceeded to the bar (if I had have stopped I would have dropped), the only thing sweeter than the beer was the fuel economy 5.0/100. Trip home on the Tuesday was equally uneventful other than the breaking of the 5l mark. The homeward leg returned 4.9l/100. Not bad for a fully loaded medium size sedan. Cost per person was less than $30 return for fuel.
Only downside is that I have noticed a clicking noise coming from the drivers side front end especially on round a bouts. It is booked into the good people at Hyundai for investigation.
Oh and Dazz, the new brake pads have reduced brake dust considerably. Even after that long road trip the dust isn't on par with the rear originals (which don't throw much at all). So I'm happy.
Post by: Dazzler on March 16, 2016, 02:45:10
Post by: tla on March 16, 2016, 03:26:48
Post by: beerman on March 21, 2016, 04:48:37
Went back, and took the manager out with me.
Result is it looks like the CV joint is stuffed. They have to find out where to get a new one (could be Korea) and get approval to fix it from Hyundai (over 1k apparently).
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2016, 10:17:16
Post by: beerman on March 21, 2016, 11:07:24
Hopefully the new one will be better. Otherwise it will be an expensive 5 years for Hyundai :Shocked:
Post by: ibrokeit on March 21, 2016, 12:21:41
Post by: Surferdude on March 21, 2016, 20:36:19
You can put every system known to man in place and someone will still find a way to beat it or just plain ignore it.
Post by: ibrokeit on March 21, 2016, 21:18:47
Doesn't matter how good the owner/ manager is, you'll always have some bastard who'll let you down sometime.
You can put every system known to man in place and someone will still find a way to beat it or just plain ignore it.
Oh yes - which is why I said butt kicking... didn't mention any other management systems... kicking butt can be effective sometimes. :D
Post by: Surferdude on March 22, 2016, 00:44:48
But unfortunately likely to get you in trouble with the labour laws these days.Doesn't matter how good the owner/ manager is, you'll always have some bastard who'll let you down sometime.
You can put every system known to man in place and someone will still find a way to beat it or just plain ignore it.
Oh yes - which is why I said butt kicking... didn't mention any other management systems... kicking butt can be effective sometimes. :D
Post by: beerman on March 22, 2016, 03:16:51
I probably would have asked why it was taking so long and if there was a problem.
Post by: beerman on March 29, 2016, 08:19:00
Was going to ring me back in half an hour once he had spoken to the head guy.... Guess what, still waiting...... :disapp:
I had better get a phone call early tomorrow....Otherwise I might be emailing the CEO of AFG and pointing out I was interested in investing in the company, until I experienced their so called service first hand. No company can expect to survive with service levels like this....
Post by: Dazzler on March 29, 2016, 08:46:33
Post by: Surferdude on March 30, 2016, 04:46:57
I thought Zupps was your dealer. Did I miss something?
Post by: beerman on March 30, 2016, 10:17:32
:link: Corporate & Investor Information | AHG Limited (http://www.ahgir.com.au/)
Post by: beerman on May 11, 2016, 10:52:30
Replaced RH CV shaft (part HY495013z550 for those playing at home)
Job description says "RH CV shaft clamp had come free allowing greese to leak causing shaft failure".
Funny last time we tightened a bolt??? if the clamp was free wouldn't it have been obvious then?
Post by: beerman on May 12, 2016, 06:00:13
The noise is still there :head_knock: :rolleyes:
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2016, 07:22:40
Drove it today.......How do they do that! What happened to quality control and test drives! :fum:
The noise is still there :head_knock: :rolleyes:
Post by: beerman on May 12, 2016, 09:12:20
I sort of heard it on the way home yesterday, but it was faint. I went for a drive to the shops and it was there as bold as ever. Took the young bloke to footy training and it wasn't as obvious.... I have 3 runs to the coast and back over the weekend to see how she rolls.
Booked in for Wednesday....
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2016, 10:22:40
Post by: asathorny on May 12, 2016, 13:12:58
Post by: beerman on May 13, 2016, 00:07:06
Just don't be to heavy handed, I don't like seeing her go over 6l/100
Post by: beerman on May 18, 2016, 08:00:30
Told me it is almost impossible to diagnose and that he would speak to Hyundai to find out what to do next.
I hadn't even made it home when I got a phonecall that it had been looked at and they were ordering a part from Sydney. Should be in by lunch tomorrow. Hopefully this will be the fix.
Got a new Petrol i30 to drive today. A lot of car for the money (20k), is spirited to drive, if not a little thirsty. It is a shame that the sun makes the reversing camera a little difficult to use. Still reckon I would stump up the 23k for the diesel.
Post by: Dazzler on May 18, 2016, 10:59:20
Post by: beerman on May 18, 2016, 11:08:58
Post by: wbm00 on May 18, 2016, 17:59:30
I can see why they are flying out the door at 20k.20k sounds like a great price.
20,000 AUD = 9,970.13 GBP according to Google.
Even via a broker (https://broadspeed.com/main/search_results/Hyundai/i30/Any/Hatchback/) a 1.4 petrol i30 S costs 11,666 GBP (23404.16 AUD) and we don't get a reversing camera below SE Nav. :crazy1:
Post by: beerman on May 19, 2016, 08:45:11
You guessed I heard the noise on what must be my most hated right hand turn (out of the dealership) :crazy1: :head_knock:
Post by: Dazzler on May 19, 2016, 11:50:45