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Hi thereI have come across this website from car advice after reading about the i30. On paper, the i30 is very promising + the safety features (which I’m keen), have not really decided on (Diesel or petrol, Man or Auto) – chances are it will be Petrol + Auto. I do hope the i30 Wagon comes soon as it looks like the complete package. I have test driven these cars (except the i30, hopefully this weekend):Yaris sedan auto - feels like a struggle with 3 adults with aircon on full swing) - not interested nowMitsubishi Lancer 2006 – 2.4 litres, I fear the fuel consumption - not interested nowToyota Corolla Sedan 2006 – so far my favourite but no ABS, dislike the New Corolla ‘Camry’ look Have read similar thread to i30 as a family car, wife and I are planning for kid so will like opinion 1) if any owners have used their i30 as a family car in particular to “a young toddler with baby seat in the i30 hatch”. I will also appreciate any opinions from other owners who don’t meet this criteria.2) how is their fuel consumption for mainly city driving (auto + petrol / auto + diesel)?3) is it a struggle with 4 adults and aircon on full swing (auto + petrol / auto + diesel)? I will be going through each thread re: fuel consumption this week. Our needs are really commuting from home to in-laws (10kms – 1way, 15-20mins drive), minimum drive in to work as we both bus to work for now. My mileage check since last service in Aug till today – 6,000kms travelled.Any recommendation for dealers in Adelaide as pretty much I have narrowed down to Stillwell Hyundai (Nailsworth) or Maugham Thiem (Port Adelaide)?Cheersboosta (Adelaide)
The diesel economy really suffers on short runs.The i30 wagon would be the ideal package.
The diesel economy really suffers on short runs.
Buying an i30 (CW)Howdy, just a silly question - can I request to add the safety pack (side airbags) & reverse parking sensor if I bought a demo model or do I have to buy a brand new car (with the lot)?Apologies as I didn't want to ring the Hyundai dealer because the last time I did, the dealer kept ringing me, so annoying!Cheersboosta
Based on the distance travelled, does it justify for the diesel engine?
*** Sorry should have posted buying an i30 CW as I didn't want to stay a new thread****Hello all, since my 1st post in Jan, I have been researching any information regarding the i30 (CW) and the reviews have been great. I also finally convinced my wife that Hyundai is not as bad as the Excel days and we need a wagon for our purposes. We were originally going to hold off buying a new car until Dec 09 (hence I ended up not test driving any car since Jan) but my mechanic just advised me yesterday to stay looking for a new car, so I’m a bit stressed having to visit the car dealers and trying to study for an exam next Tuesday.All the reviews seemed to point towards the Diesel however the summary I get is diesel from long drives and petrol for city/ short drive. Our situation remains the same (short drives within the city, ie shopping centre is like 5 minutes drive), we won’t be driving to Melbourne or Sydney, I did some estimation and the consumption (www.greenvehicleguide.com.au):CW SX Man + Petrol = 9.7litres / 100km (Urban) - $20,890CW SX Auto + Petrol = 10.2litres / 100km (Urban) - $22,890 (both Auto + Man Petrol- not much diff in Urban consumption)CW SX Man + Diesel = 5.7litres / 100km (Urban) - $23,390CW SX Auto + Diesel = 7.9litres / 100km (Urban) - $25,390worst case (if been posted to another location) – travel ~250kms per week (13,000km a year) best case (based in city) – travel ~ 120km per week (6,240km a year)Based on the distance travelled, does it justify for the diesel engine?Cheers boosta
The torque on the diesel was one of my main reasons for deciding to go with it over the petrol. Before I made my purchase, I only drove the petrol and found it to be somewhat gutless - I was going from having driven a 3.8L V6 Commodore for the last 8 odd years and the 2.0L petrol i30 just didn't cut it.So, I went with the diesel (mine's an auto) and I find it amazing to drive.