[wing-less]

Hi
Thanks for the speedy sign up to the club.
I own a Hyundai coupe at the moment but am looking to purchase an I30 diesel automatic six speed. 12 or 62 plate
So I joined the club to sus out any problems or faults I should lookout for on my hunt.
Thanks and drive safe
     HUGHIE.....

[~ Angel ~]

Hi there wing-less

to the forum.

[ibrokeit]

 

Are you of the 'if it don't hover why bother?' brigade? 

As to the i30 - like all cars there are some 'known' issues.

Guess the question to ask - are you buying new? or 2nd hand? If the latter - there are two body types FD (1st Gen) & GD (2nd Gen) the production change was 2011 (with the GDs starting Sep 2011).  So a car sold in 2012 could be either (but more likely GD).

Anyway welcome

[Dazzler]

  Hughie!

I believe either model of the i30 (FD and GD) are among the most reliable cars on the market.

The 1.6 Diesel motor (in particular) is  very impressive and reliable. All 3 petrol motors are impressive and reliable in their own way too.

There have been some problems with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) in both models, but Hyundai is now starting to acknowledge that as a warranty issue. The other main failure has been the 4 speed auto Transmission in some FD models. Also now being (mostly) fixed under warranty.

My top picks would be a low mileage Manual Diesel FD Hatch or CW (with a complete service history) or a 1.6 Manual or Dual Clutch Auto 1.6 Petrol or Diesel GDe Tourer. 

[Doggie 1]

Hughie!

I believe either model of the i30 (FD and GD) are among the most reliable cars on the market.

The 1.6 Diesel motor (in particular) is  very impressive and reliable. All 3 petrol motors are impressive and reliable in their own way too.

There have been some problems with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) in both models, but Hyundai is now starting to acknowledge that as a warranty issue. The other main failure has been the 4 speed auto Transmission in some FD models. Also now being (mostly) fixed under warranty.

My top picks would be a low mileage Manual Diesel FD Hatch or CW (with a complete service history) or a 1.6 Manual or Dual Clutch Auto 1.6 Petrol or Diesel GDe Tourer. 

As the FD had the 4 speed auto , I would tend to lean towards the GD.
My pick would be a GD diesel 6 speed auto.
 

[eye30]

Welcome

[Asterix]

Hi wing-less

 

[wing-less]

Hi and thanks for the welcome.
The cars i am looking at are 12 to 62 plate 1.6 diesel automatics. IN WHITE.

[ibrokeit]

Guess the question to ask - are you buying new? or 2nd hand? If the latter...

D'oH! Obviously not.    I must have missed the 12/62 (for non-British members - cars registered Mar12-Feb13) plate part when responding.

[ibrokeit]

Hi and thanks for the welcome.
The cars i am looking at are 12 to 62 plate 1.6 diesel automatics. IN WHITE.

Cool - make sure the auto is 6-speed, then you will be getting a GD (new/2nd generation) i30.   For the above stated reason of production change over - though probably more likely to apply to 12 plate than 62 plate (if at all).