Hi from a soon to be new (second hand) owner of an i30

PurpleDan · **June 30, 2014, 21:51:59**

Hi, after a couple of days of lurking and going through the forum top to bottom, I thought that it was about time that I came and introduced myself. My name is Dan and I live in the far north of England, a quick glance at the map and I think that I am the most northerly member in England? Well anyway I've just bought a 2008 1.6 CRDi CW in grey, it's done 72000 miles and seems to be in good order. I can't wait to pick it up, the dealer is giving it a new MOT and full service....but they are taking too long!
I think this is the first time I've posted in a forum so please excuse me for any mistakes while I get into the swing of things, I've been members of forums for previous vehicles that I've owned but none have seemed quite as friendly as this one, so I thought that I would make an effort and get involved. I really look forward to getting help and advice from you lot!

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: June 30, 2014, 21:51:59**

Hi there PurpleDan

to the forum.

eye30 · **Reply #2: June 30, 2014, 21:59:11**

Welcome from just a little bit south and to the west.

Dazzler · **Reply #3: June 30, 2014, 22:17:30**

Great first post Dan! Diesel CW is a excellent combo.. Hope you have many years of trouble free motoring!

Alasama · **Reply #4: July 01, 2014, 03:03:06**

Hi PurpleDan,

I also found this forum very interesting.

John B · **Reply #5: July 01, 2014, 03:36:18**

Hi PurpleDan, yes we are a friendly lot and I can tell you there are lot's of comedians, but help is always given when needed

Surferdude · **Reply #6: July 01, 2014, 04:51:22**

Quote from: John B on July 01, 2014, 03:36:18

Hi PurpleDan, yes we are a friendly lot and I can tell you there are lot's of comedians, but help is always given when needed

Yep. And Sloop is one of the best comedians.

But welcome aboard and enjoy the ride (both your new car and on here.

Just Rick · **Reply #7: July 01, 2014, 12:13:58**

Purpledan, enjoy the new to you car.their a great car

Doggie 1 · **Reply #8: July 01, 2014, 14:02:02**

Great first post.

Asterix · **Reply #9: July 01, 2014, 18:05:42**

Hi PurpleDan

rustynutz · **Reply #10: July 02, 2014, 03:54:42**

Welcome Dan!

Lester · **Reply #11: July 02, 2014, 07:58:25**

Welcome Dan, enjoy the forum. Most of us are harmless.

The Gonz · **Reply #12: July 02, 2014, 11:04:10**

PurpleDan · **Reply #13: July 03, 2014, 14:26:32**

Thanks for the welcomes! I pick up the as yet unnamed car in a few hours and I'm going to treat her to a tank of premium diesel and a nice long drive and see how we get on!

asathorny · **Reply #14: July 03, 2014, 14:28:32**

Enjoy the ride

Berber · **Reply #15: July 03, 2014, 14:48:25**

Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will love your new ride.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #16: July 03, 2014, 21:10:46**

If possible, brim the tank and reset your trip meter & enjoy.

PurpleDan · **Reply #17: July 03, 2014, 22:34:05**

Wow, well what can I say? How on earth has this car been kept a secret from me for so long? I've picked it up and driven about 150 miles in it on all sorts of roads and I am completely amazed. It's so quiet, I had to stop at one point and lift the bonnet to make sure they had given me the diesel version! It's also a very nice place to be, really comfy, to be honest I could have driven much further but my wife and daughter were starting to get annoyed with me and really wanted to go home. I love driving the car so much I'm actually looking forward to driving half way down country next week to see the mother-in-law...that's a first time I've ever looked forward to that!

asathorny · **Reply #18: July 03, 2014, 22:36:43**

We now expect some nice photos....

PurpleDan · **Reply #19: July 03, 2014, 22:39:55**

Photos will follow...need to sneak off without the entourage to get time to take them though!

Dazzler · **Reply #20: July 03, 2014, 22:52:08**

That is brilliant Dan, even though I now drive a Hybrid as my main car, I still get a real kick out of positive feedback on the i30 (especially the diesel)

We had a diesel series one for 2.5 years back a while...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: July 04, 2014, 00:30:44**

The Diesel is a great motor, not surprised by your reaction. The same thing happened to me, too.

Happy to see MIL,

John B · **Reply #22: July 04, 2014, 01:12:53**

Not hard to become an i30 fan thats for sure. Great post, all you have got to worry about is the M.I.L or the wife reading your post .

Phil №❶ · **Reply #23: July 04, 2014, 02:53:50**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #24: July 04, 2014, 03:53:03**

Pleased to visit MIL.

Berber · **Reply #25: July 04, 2014, 07:22:06**

Quote from: PurpleDan on July 03, 2014, 22:34:05

Wow, well what can I say? How on earth has this car been kept a secret from me for so long? I've picked it up and driven about 150 miles in it on all sorts of roads and I am completely amazed. It's so quiet, I had to stop at one point and lift the bonnet to make sure they had given me the diesel version! It's also a very nice place to be, really comfy, to be honest I could have driven much further but my wife and daughter were starting to get annoyed with me and really wanted to go home. I love driving the car so much I'm actually looking forward to driving half way down country next week to see the mother-in-law...that's a first time I've ever looked forward to that!

I know exactly what you mean! I love driving to work now as much as I do commuting on my bike.

MarkC · **Reply #26: July 05, 2014, 00:09:58**

Eh Up Dan...

Very nice part of the country up there. Enjoy your i30, they are great little cars