[Paolo5]

The diesel i30 (particularly the FD) had a lot of character that is just missing from other brands these days.

Well said!

Two of my previous vehicles were Toyotas....a Camry and a Corolla. I passed the Camry on because it had a negative character ie. less than none! I have said to friends that it had all the character of a sewing machine...

The Corolla was a fine car with more character but not a patch on the i30 diesel.

[beerman]

Turn the traction control off, the diesel will spin the wheels nicely....So I have heard 

[elantraelite]

Turn the traction control off, the diesel will spin the wheels nicely....So I have heard 

I've done that a few times. 

Sometimes when the partner catches the train and leaves the GD at home I still prefer to drive the FD - I love the GD's smoother ride, the FD is still my favourite.

[Just Rick]

Turn the traction control off, the diesel will spin the wheels nicely....So I have heard 

I've done that a few times. 

Sometimes when the partner catches the train and leaves the GD at home I still prefer to drive the FD - I love the GD's smoother ride, the FD is still my favourite.

I'm with you.since I killed Cyril and have had the cruze,although better appointed I still prefer to drive Bruce FD Diesel