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PICTURES & VIDEOS => MEMBERS i30s => Topic started by: hornbill on April 05, 2011, 08:20:33
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Checked my car status earlier. Dealer said it's in the showroom already:-) He said it's the latest MY2011 but built compliance 2010, but has all the latest announced MY11 feature upgrades.
It's just like that for most imported cars due to shipment he said. Same for other imported cars. MY11 built 2011 won't be in at least in few mths time he said.
Is this correct and normal?
Also, researched and got few more quotes for paint protection and tinting today. I know some here would say paint protection is a rip off but the justification kind of made sense to me.
$395 for paint protection (lowest quote I got so far), 5 yrs warranty then re-apply for the same price. I'd love to try do it myself but time is not on my side and I'm not handy enough. They'll wash, shampoo, rinse the car 1st before applying Toughseal. Tinting is $295 by Tint Professor. All for $690.
Any comments welcome. I'm still open for ideas. Car wouldn't be here till next week anyway...
Cheers.
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Hi Hornbill,
I too have a MY11 with a 2010 build date. It isn't unusual. I have all of the MY11 specs except for the factory bluetooth (I got dealer installed bluetooth instead). Remember that the MY11 is just the model number. The US have the next years model come out in the middle of the year prior (eg. the 2012 models will be released soon).
The dealer is right about 2011 built cars not being in the showroom for a couple of months. Just think about it. They have to build it, wait for shipping to the docks, wait at the dock until there is a ship going to where it needs to go which could be months (maybe via another location ie. Singapore), wait at the intermediate location, on the ship again to the arrival port in Australia, unload, clear customs, wait for compliance check, wait in the holding yard until transport to the dealers state, wait until there is transport to the dealer, and then, Ta Dah!!, your car is ready for you. As good as sea freight is, it isn't fast!! You are looking at least a month at sea (that's Korea to Australia direct), up to two months if it takes a intermediate location.
My car was built May 10, but has a compliance plate of 01/11. So it was in transport from May 10 until January 11, for a February delivery to me. Still, it only had 13kms on it when I picked it up.
FatBoy
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As long as the compliance is 2011 the dealer will consider it a 2011 model when you go to trade which could mean an extra 1000 or more if you trade it in a couple of years time (If you keep it five years then whether it is 2010 or 2011 will make very little difference)
By now the more popular models should all have 2011 compliance otherwise expect a discount for a 2010 model (IMO)
Hornbill, as far as the tinting and paint protection goes.. After what you have said I reckon $690 all up is a good deal (Go for it) :goodjob:
Down here we paid $395 for just the Tinting on the wife's CW.. and I have heard dealers quoting around $1000 for paint and upholstery protection :disapp:
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I'd be a little concerned about the build date of your car as it doesn't take long to ship a car over to Oz. For example, I picked up my MY10 SLX in March last year...build date was February.
Perhaps it didn't just come off the boat but came from another dealer? :-\
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G'day Rusty,
Just rechecked the dates on the car. On the placard on the "B" pillar it says Build Date May 10, and the compliance plate on the "A" pillar it says 1/11.
I was a bit concerned when I first saw it, but my old Jackaroo (built in Japan) has similar dates, with about 8 months difference from build date to compliance date.
I wonder how many other people have similar dates, or whether I am on the outside of timeframes and Rusty's time frame is more realistic.
Any other large differences out there?
FatBoy
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I purchased my cw in Jan 11, It was built July10 and compliance plate is nov 10. but I knew it was a 2010 model.
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May to Jan is a long time between Build and compliance :eek: Trish's was 4 months but mine was only a month or two at the most on my 2008 CRDi Jan 08 build /Feb 08 Compliance (I think) and we bought it in March 08
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my car b2/09 and c3/09 the wifes cw b5/09 and c6/09.
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Thanks all for your response so far. When I placed the order last Sat, I only get to test drove an i30 hatchback. They didn't have a wagon version available that day. So I signed the deal by I put one condition on the paper saying "subject to test driving an i30cw next weekend." Which is this Sat.
Good news is (according to the dealer), the i30cw I'll be test driving this Sat will be the car I ordered, as it's already in the showroom. Also told him not to allow anyone else to touch it, especially test driving it.
What I plan to do is to check the built and compliance plates in all corners BEFORE test driving it. Let say I find (for some strange reason) that the compliance plate is say not a 2011 one or something is amiss, can I haggle further with the dealer?
So legally speaking, Can I exercise the special condition I put in last Sat and possibly walk away from the deal because I haven't and did not test drive an i30cw this weekend?
I don't want to make it difficult for the dealer (and the sales person is a nice guy), but if I have to and if I felt that I've been "tricked" somehow, I might just have to do it.
What do you think of my approach?
On paint protection & tinting, I think I'll just go with my current lowest quotes. Thanks Dazz for your input on that.
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I'd definitely not test drive the CW (if at all) until after you've checked out the build & compliance dates.
Not sure I'd be wanting to purchase that particular car anyhow, because, If you have taken it for a test drive, then surely it's now a demonstration model and should now be priced accordingly? :-\
Oh, and all car salesmen are nice, well, if they are any good at their job, anyhow.... :winker:
Don't get sucked in by them, most would sell their grandmother given half a chance... :lol:
Just my opinion..... :)
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Thanks rusty. You're funny. I actually got 3 other quotes before I walked into the showroom. The fact that his quote is the lowest (but not much less) than the other 3 AND he did not use any pressure selling tactics on me - I decided to seal the deal, albeit with the small special condition.
We'll see how it goes this Sat. Should be interesting.
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Worth having a quick read of the following.....Note what they say about the build date...
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=36752 (http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=36752)
http://www.keys2drive.com.au/guide/buying_a_car/buying_a_new_car.aspx (http://www.keys2drive.com.au/guide/buying_a_car/buying_a_new_car.aspx)
Don't let a salesman tell you otherwise, the build date will be the all important date when it comes trading in time. If you have a car with the build date from last year, you can expect your trade in evaluation to be less than one built the same year as when you purchased the vehicle.
Did you tell the salesman your previous quotes? If you did then he knew that all he needed to do was beat your previous lowest quote so really, he didn't need to use pressure selling tactics.... :winker:
Anyhow, fingers crossed for you that you come away on Saturday with a deal and car you're happy with.... :goodjob:
Cheers :)
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Thanks rusty for the tips. I'll check all dates come Sat. I'm actually planning to keep the car for as looong as I could - for as long as it is still affordable to operate.
Maybe if the family size increases significantly in the future, I might consider upgrading, but chances for that happening is quite slim...
No, I did not tell him my previous quotes. I just negotiate based on the price that I want (which is lower than my previous quote) and reward him for his work if he can meet it.
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No matter what those links or Rusty say if the compliance is 2011 i would feel happy (especially if you are going to keep the car a while)
Hope you seal the deal this weekend (they are a great car...)
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:goodjob: :mrgreen:
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When I traded the Tiida in on my cw it was compliance plate the the salesman was interested in not the built date. That's what they based my trade in price on.
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Thanks guys. I have asked the dealer to confirm the compliance date again. Yep, I agree it's a great car. Let's hope there's no surprises that would stop me from owning it or avoid Hyundai altogether.
I really don't want to go into that research mode again...:-(
Will keep you posted.
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Thanks guys. I have asked the dealer to confirm the compliance date again. Yep, I agree it's a great car. Let's hope there's no surprises that would stop me from owning it or avoid Hyundai altogether.
I really don't want to go into that research mode again...:-(
Will keep you posted.
:sweating: :scared:
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Got verbal confirmation that the car is Oct 10 built BUT Dec 10 compliance... :mad: He said only Trophy has 11 compliance because they're released a bit later than my SLX. So far I found 2 members here with a 1/11 compliance.
He said should not make much diff when come time to sell as it's still a MY11 model. I asked the dealer to look for newer model in stock same time.
Any comments? Do you agree with the dealer? I might just not start the engine tomorrow, else it'll be considered SOLD. Maybe I just start calling few other HY dealers just to confirm the facts...
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G'day Hornbill,
I would tell them that you know of people with 1/11 Compliance vehicles (mine is one, and it is an SLX) so stop b********ing you or he won't get the sale. As others have said, some will sell their own Grandmothers if there was a commission in it for them.
Just a question, have you signed any contracts yet? Or is it all just verbal agreement at the moment? If you have signed a contract, read the fine print to see if you can get out of it. It is a contract and can't normally be broken. This does go both ways though, my mother's friend traded in her Subaru a while back, and the car dealer wrote down the trade value as $31,000, not $13,000. She got legal advice and was told that it was a legally binding contract. I laughed with the car dealer said to her, "I don't know how you can sleep at night." She was pretty happy with the $18,000 in her favour!!! I think she sleeps pretty well!!!
Just my two cents worth.
FatBoy
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Hi FatBoy,
Thanks. Because I didn't get to drive a wagon last week (only managed to test drive the i30 hatchback), I put a special condition saying " Subject to test drive on I30 wagon on Saturday next week." Which is tomorrow. I wasn't thinking much about the built/compliance dates last Sat, just that I want to know how it feels like driving the real thing.
Dealer is trying to look for newer stock for me as we speak. Have since contacted another dealer (close to my home) and said he might even be able to get a real 2011 ones and give me a better deal, but no guarantee he can give me the same or better trade-in value though as he need to see the car 1st. So, I'm in a bit of a dilemma now.
Maybe I should just pull out, forget the whole thing, stay away from car research for a while and cool down...before I start over.
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Hang in there Hornbill..
Did you pay a deposit?.. If you didn't you are in a commanding position.. Tell them if they can find a 2011 compliance plate on a colour that you like and match the original changeover you will definitely proceed (I can assure you the CW drives as well if not better than the hatch) ...
Cheers,
Dazz
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Thanks Dazz. I did further research earlier to get a bit more understanding of the matter. I will put the matter to rest tonight, have a good sleep, and ready for tomorrow.
HY dealers - why are you up so late? Go to sleep and we'll chat tomorrow!
Wish me luck tomorrow and watch this space...good nite.
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Good luck, hope everything goes well :goodjob:
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Thanks Dazz. I did further research earlier to get a bit more understanding of the matter. I will put the matter to rest tonight, have a good sleep, and ready for tomorrow.
HY dealers - why are you up so late? Go to sleep and we'll chat tomorrow!
Wish me luck tomorrow and watch this space...good nite.
I'm watching... :confused: :whistler:
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I guess no news is good news..... :wink:
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maybe busy taking pics? :whistler:
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Maybe he liked it that much he never came back from the test drive? :P
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:rofl: he better watch ou for snappers!
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Yep..I did went to do some HY work yesterday with the dealer(s), and today was busy browsing stuffs at the Baby & Toddler Show..
No, I did not forget about the update I owe you...
No, I wasn't busy taking pics of any HY...but did take some baby stuffs at the show today... :)
And No, I didn't like it that much but did went for a test drive.. :wink:
Wish I can give you a final answer, but I just can't at the mo. It's a work-in-progress deal and should be finalised tomorrow - on paper.
One more sleep and hopefully once the paper is finalised tomorrow, you will get an update.
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OK, here's the update...
Found over the weekend that there are 2011 built coming in / already in stock with some dealers. Did some thinking over and decided to switch to a latest 2011 built instead.
Did a win-win nego with the dealer. Papers signed today. Same car, but built in Jan 11, compliance April 11. Only 3 months younger. Deal is sealed.
Delivery takes few weeks. I'm not in a hurry, so not fuss about it.
Thanks all for your support and tips...owning a i30cw seem more real now. Looks like I will hang around here with you guys for some time.
There you go...good nite.
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Congrats :goodjob:
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:brilliant: :i30: :mrgreen:
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Good stuff! :goodjob:
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:goodjob: hurrah! did you get it at the same price as a 2010 built?
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No jabber, i paid $370 extra for it. They asked for $800 extra initially. We nego'ed and agreed on mid-way figure. At least no one walked away bleeding from the deal... :) I've gone too far into the deal to start all over again with another dealer, so...
And at least i can sleep at night knowing I bought a 1st batch of 2011 built parked in my garage. :)
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No jabber, i paid $370 extra for it. They asked for $800 extra initially. We nego'ed and agreed on mid-way figure. At least no one walked away bleeding from the deal... :) I've gone too far into the deal to start all over again with another dealer, so...
And at least i can sleep at night knowing I bought a 1st batch of 2011 built parked in my garage. :)
i sure hope you can sleep hornbill! you've got a few weeks before your baby's delivery ... i'd be tossing n' turning if i had to wait that long! :D
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hmmm...maybe I'd be losing sleep researching what's a first thing to do when the baby arrives.. :D
Paint protection & tinting are topping my list. Anything else?
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- Mudflaps.
- USB Flash Drive to put some driving music on...
- Bonnet Gas Struts.
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Thanks rusty.
Mine will come with BT, suppose I can hook-up my iPhone to the car BT system for audio and phone calls? My driving will be mainly in the city, do I still need mudflaps? Never thought of bonnet gas struts though.
Can I have show of hands how many of you here installed mudflaps & bonnet gas struts? I know rusty is one.
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Mudflaps ought be standard... I think Hy missed out here. Anyway they are cheap enough and easy to fit yourself. :goodjob: WRT the gas struts, I thought they were pretty good at first but now I'm not that impressed with them. Too weak, mostly because the mount points are less than ideal. But then again they are cheap enough too... :neutral:
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Thanks Pip. I might consider mudflaps and do it myself. Anyone know where I can get one in Melb, how much are they? I take that it's more expensive if I get it from HY direct?
Came across a site the other day, they sell all HY parts/accesories but I lost the link.
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hi hornbill!
ebay sells mudflaps cheap, easy to put on so if you order now should get to you when your baby's delivered. same with window shields. i'm replacing the ones the dealer installed for me with a set of 4 i ordered.
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thanks jabb. my quick search on ebay for mud guards return this results;
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ArtX-Hyundai-i30-i30cw-LED-Lamp-Mud-Guard-/260570753767?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cab3a2ae7#ht_5259wt_906 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ArtX-Hyundai-i30-i30cw-LED-Lamp-Mud-Guard-/260570753767?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cab3a2ae7#ht_5259wt_906)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ArtX-Hyundai-i30-i30cw-3D-Eyeline-Mudguard-/260547496749?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ca9d74b2d#ht_6590wt_906 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ArtX-Hyundai-i30-i30cw-3D-Eyeline-Mudguard-/260547496749?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ca9d74b2d#ht_6590wt_906)
:lol: :lol: just by looking at it makes me feel old...but it looks kinda cool though. was actually looking for the traditional mud guard type. Will do more search later on. jabb, if you got the link to mudguard on ebay, can you send it to me pls? thanks mate!
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G'day Hornbill,
I've used these guys for my dash mat and sports pedals. They are genuine parts as well, so fit well.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Adelaide-Parts/Hyundai-/_i.html?_nkw=i30&submit=Search&_fsub=339665219&_sid=580883189 (http://stores.ebay.com.au/Adelaide-Parts/Hyundai-/_i.html?_nkw=i30&submit=Search&_fsub=339665219&_sid=580883189)
As for audio, I use my iPod with the genuine Hyundai cable. I can drive the iPod through the steering wheel and stereo. Again, look on eBay as the genuine Hyundai parts are expensive ($80 if I remember rightly).
FatBoy
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Hi Hornbill ..
The retail price for 2 x pairs of mudflaps for the CW is about $110 from the Dealer ($55 per pair) but you might be able to negotiate better..
See my comments in here...
https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=7872.msg96555#msg96555 (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=7872.msg96555#msg96555)
also Search "Mudflaps" for other threads...
:wtf: with those other mudguards :rolleyes:
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Thanks guys. I'll check those links out and do more research on it. Things should get less "muddy" after few days of research I think... :)
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Found some CW mudflaps on eBay.......
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GENUINE-HYUNDAI-I30-WAGON-MUD-FLAP-SET-MUD-SPAT-MOULDED-/300490759191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f6a51c17 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GENUINE-HYUNDAI-I30-WAGON-MUD-FLAP-SET-MUD-SPAT-MOULDED-/300490759191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f6a51c17)
Mine will come with BT, suppose I can hook-up my iPhone to the car BT system for audio and phone calls?
Less mucking around with a flash drive and your steering wheel audio controls will work with them too.
WRT the gas struts, I thought they were pretty good at first but now I'm not that impressed with them. Too weak, mostly because the mount points are less than ideal. But then again they are cheap enough too... :neutral:
Other than being a little slow to fully extend, I've found they work fine...... :cool:
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Thanks rusty for the link. Haven't been mudflap'ing today, been busy at work. Maybe do some research tonite... :)
If the BT works fine, I then have to think of what to do with my BlueAnt ST 3. Maybe sell it on ebay or here in the forum... :)
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OK. Did some reading on mudflaps in the forum. Seem like putting it on w/o taking the wheels off is an uphill battle? Taking the wheels of is definitely a NO NO for me.
Seem like some of you here are able to fix it w/o taking the wheels off, but I don't have that special Z screwdriver or anything like that. Last thing I want to do is spend money to buy that special screwdriver / spanner just to fix a mudflaps?? :P
Maybe I should just get it from the dealer and try get them fix it for me, expect some labour charges there I guess...Dang, I should've negotiated this in the deal earlier on... :'(
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OK. Did some reading on mudflaps in the forum. Seem like putting it on w/o taking the wheels off is an uphill battle? Taking the wheels of is definitely a NO NO for me.
I took my wheels off (didn't fancy trying to get the far reaching screws tight with a bendy driver). I'm an unfit grandad BTW :P
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OK. Did some reading on mudflaps in the forum. Seem like putting it on w/o taking the wheels off is an uphill battle? Taking the wheels of is definitely a NO NO for me.
I took my wheels off (didn't fancy trying to get the far reaching screws tight with a bendy driver). I'm an unfit grandad BTW :P
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I'm not yet a grandad, will be a dad soon BUT probably as unfit as a grandad when it comes to car mechanics... :'( :)
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Seem like some of you here are able to fix it w/o taking the wheels off, but I don't have that special Z screwdriver or anything like that. Last thing I want to do is spend money to buy that special screwdriver / spanner just to fix a mudflaps?? :P
A Z shaped screw driver should be no more than a couple of $... Even a very short normal screwdriver might do the job if you turn the front wheels as far as you can to get them out of the way a bit :goodjob:
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Taking the wheels of is definitely a NO NO for me.
See it as practice in case you ever get a puncture.... :P :winker: