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GENERAL STUFF => ADVICE FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS => Topic started by: Vivalazuzu on March 17, 2018, 21:28:15

Title: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: Vivalazuzu on March 17, 2018, 21:28:15: Hi All,

So i was hoping that someone could provide some feedback on the new PD SR Turbo range.

I am looking at updating the 3 door around September this year.

@Dazzler - I am aware you have the red PD model. Recently i saw a thread about the K&N Filter. Is this something I need to consider when purchasing the car? Are they not readily available in Australia??

Any other feedback on this car would be great. I know this car is getting great reviews online, but thought I would hear it first hand from the owners themselves.

Best regards,

Joseph
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: Dazzler on March 17, 2018, 21:56:18: Hi Joseph, Check out my feedback threads in Testimonials section.

:link: Initial feedback on brand new i30 PD SR (Further Updated) (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=45412.0)

:link: 8 month (17,000 kilometre) review of Dazzler's PD SR (DCT) (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=48873.0)

Without repeating myself I love it.

One thing I haven't commented on is the DCT. I quite like it. Very smooth and efficient. It does slightly blunt initial takeoff (unless you select the power setting) but once on the move it is smooth and aids quick acceleration (for passing)

The K & N filter is not a must have, but they are now readily available for around $100 - use EBay.

:link: K&N Air Filter for PD SR (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=46050.0)

My PD SR had big shoes to fill (replacing a 2014 Holden Calais V 6 Cylinder) but the only thing I miss is the bigger boot.

Even the lower models of the new PD are impressive an Elite or Premium Diesel would also be a lovely car.

Have fun.
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: cruiserfied on March 19, 2018, 12:58:14: PD SR is the bees knees.
GD's are great cars but PD will snot all over the GD :D
Test drive one and you'll know what i mean. The Dual Clutch is one of if not the best on the market.
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: crissbroon on March 19, 2018, 18:55:51: This is going to sound stupid but as a new owner from the UK i have no idea what the letters PD or GD stand for. Can someone enlighten this uneducated pom.
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: Hati on March 19, 2018, 20:30:19: PD is the "new i30", the latest model range. GD was the previous version and FD was the one before that.
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: Asterix on March 19, 2018, 20:30:29: Quote from: crissbroon on March 19, 2018, 18:55:51
This is going to sound stupid but as a new owner from the UK i have no idea what the letters PD or GD stand for. Can someone enlighten this uneducated pom.

Model codes

FD: 1. generation 2007-2012
GD: 2. generation 2012-2017
PD: 2017 -->

:happydance:
Title: Re: Feedback on the i30 2017/18 SR Turbo?
Post by: mickd on March 20, 2018, 00:47:32: Quote from: crissbroon on March 19, 2018, 18:55:51
This is going to sound stupid but as a new owner from the UK i have no idea what the letters PD or GD stand for. Can someone enlighten this uneducated pom.

Others have answered already FD,GD,PD.
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask . You ask questions to learn 👍