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Offline NBi30

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August 01, 2011, 12:12:12
Hi everyone just thought i would introduce myself. My name is Neil  i'm 30 and i live in the North East of England, in the UK.

Last Friday i collected my silver 2008, 2.0 crdi premium i30, (pic attached).

I am not new to forums and have previously been part of the Alfa Romeo owners club and more recently the Focus ST owners club. I found my time with owners forums enjoyable and invaluable when i have had problems or questions.

Ok so my i30 is no Focus ST in terms of performance but i must say i have been really surprised and impressed by it. My initial motivation for change was fuel economy and tax cost, however i do really like the look of the i30 and the gadgets and interior are way better than what i had on the Focus.

Future plans for it are not that adventurous, however I am going to fit the MS design bodykit (minus the rear bumper protectors, i don't like them)

Hope to speak with many of you soon,

Cheers, Neil (NBi30).

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Reply #1: August 01, 2011, 12:40:04
Welcome to the club Neil.

My test drive was in a 2.0L crdi Premium, 2008 model. Same colour as yours too!

Nice trim level, the premium, with all its fancy gadgets and delirious torque.


I notice you're not a fan of smilies, neither am I, so this simple welcome should suffice :goodjob:
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Reply #2: August 01, 2011, 13:04:32
Welcome aboard Neil :goodjob:

What's that red bit in your grill?

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Reply #3: August 01, 2011, 13:13:46
Welcome NBi30 aka Neil fro the otherside of England.

Who do you support?

Sunderland, Newcastle, Hull or a proper team like Everton  :lol:

I guess that the red on the grill is an eco badge
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Reply #4: August 01, 2011, 15:03:46
Cheers for the welcome so far.

The red bit on the grill is the previous owners attempt to add a sporty edge. It is a red 16v badge, it looks ok surprisingly, and is still on at the moment - not sure it will stay though.

Eye30 - I'm not a footy fan Im afraid but my wife's family are And they all follow Man City, something which my son has adopted.

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Reply #5: August 01, 2011, 15:40:30
Welcome NBi30...... :goodjob:


Hmmm Neil, hey? I can't help but think of this Neil....sorry mate!  :p


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Reply #6: August 01, 2011, 16:08:22
The young ones, love it!! lol

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Reply #7: August 01, 2011, 18:20:10
Quote from: NBi30 on August 01, 2011, 15:03:46


Eye30 - I'm not a footy fan Im afraid but my wife's family are And they all follow Man City, something which my son has adopted.

I'll allow that as it not Man U  :arrow:  sorry shambles
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Reply #8: August 01, 2011, 20:57:05
Welcome Neil .. we never got the 2.0 CRDi over here (wish we did.. ) looks great in silver and will look even better with the MS Kit  :goodjob2:
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Reply #9: August 01, 2011, 21:06:36
 :welcome: to the  :i30: owners club  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

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Reply #10: August 02, 2011, 02:31:25
Hello Neil, welcome to i30ownersclub. Look forward to seeing your MS design kits.  :happydance:

Hi Rusty, your icon also reminds me an old comic book-Old Master Q....  :goodjob2:

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Reply #11: August 02, 2011, 03:56:53
Quote from: Alasama on August 02, 2011, 02:31:25
Hi Rusty, your icon also reminds me an old comic book-Old Master Q....  :goodjob2:

Must say I'd never heard of Old Master Q until I googled it... :-[

My avatar is actually "Professor Weirdo" from the "Milton the Monster" cartoon from the 1960's........  :D


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Reply #12: August 02, 2011, 08:59:17
Welcome Neil

I had a 1.6 petrol premium with the MS design kit, really nice :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Reply #13: August 02, 2011, 11:54:56
welcome aboard Neil.  :razz: :goodjob2:
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Reply #14: August 02, 2011, 22:59:00
 :welcome: to the club Neil

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Reply #15: August 07, 2011, 20:37:55
Hi Neil,
Welcome to the club!  :)
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Reply #16: August 08, 2011, 11:42:34
Welcome Neil! :D
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Reply #17: August 08, 2011, 12:21:31
Welcome aboard Neil. Nice wheels that I'm sure you'll love.
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