My New 2012 i30

AlanHo · **April 04, 2012, 14:23:27**

These are the first photos of my new car - which had just been offloaded from the transporter which brought it from Tilbury docks to my dealership. It was raining heavily when I took the photos.

The car was built on 23rd March 2012 and is a 2012 i30 Style 1.6 CRDi 128PS 6 spd manual.

eye30 · **Reply #1: April 04, 2012, 14:54:20**

Looks nice.

When do you pick it up?

asathorny · **Reply #2: April 04, 2012, 14:54:53**

excellent ...

AlanHo · **Reply #3: April 04, 2012, 15:10:39**

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 14:54:20

When do you pick it up?

Never - it's too heavy

.............................Not sure when I collect it - Easter might get in the way. Could be this Saturday, may be next Tuesday or Wednesday. I have arranged for the dealer to change the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tyres to Continental Premium Contact 2 for optimum cabin noise reduction which has complicated things.

succulant · **Reply #4: April 04, 2012, 15:13:39**

Very smart

syecadelic · **Reply #5: April 04, 2012, 15:48:44**

Congrats on the new purchase, A beautiful amount of kit on these, can also get them with a sunroof as well and leather now.

Silver looks smart in them. Interesting idea getting the tyres changed over.

eye30 · **Reply #6: April 04, 2012, 16:50:22**

Quote from: AlanHo on April 04, 2012, 15:10:39

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 14:54:20
When do you pick it up?

Never - it's too heavy

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 14:54:20

I have arranged for the dealer to change the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tyres to Continental Premium Contact 2 for optimum cabin noise reduction which has complicated things.

FOC or did they make a differentail charge or even a refund?

AlanHo · **Reply #7: April 04, 2012, 17:13:55**

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 16:50:22

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 14:54:20
I have arranged for the dealer to change the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tyres to Continental Premium Contact 2 for optimum cabin noise reduction which has complicated things.

FOC or did they make a differentail charge or even a refund?

It cost me extra - I paid a discounted price of £82 for the new tyres and they gave me £25 credit for the Hankooks. The change thus cost me £228 in total.

Before arranging this with the dealership I did some research :-

1) I found the cheapest internet source for the Continentals at £85 and guesstimated how much I could sell the "used" Hankooks for at £35. I have prior experience because I changed the tyres on my previous car after a few months and sold the hardly used Hankooks - so I know getting a good price for used tyres - even if they have done minimal mileage - is a right pain. This route would have cost me a total of £200 - assuming I could sell the old tyres quickly for £35 each.

2) I also checked with several local tyre depots to see what deal they would offer me to change the tyres. The best offer I got was £257

So I paid £28 more than a DIY job - it was well worth avoiding the hassle.

Shambles · **Reply #8: April 04, 2012, 18:24:26**

Thanks for the pics - it looks great.

And don't worry about that dent - they'll soon get that bashed out

AlanHo · **Reply #9: April 04, 2012, 18:40:26**

Quote from: Shambles™ on April 04, 2012, 18:24:26

And don't worry about that dent - they'll soon get that bashed out

The waistline is supposed to dip down at the front of the car - it's called style not dent.................

eye30 · **Reply #10: April 04, 2012, 19:03:00**

Quote from: AlanHo on April 04, 2012, 17:13:55

it was well worth avoiding the hassle.

I would agree with you there.

When you pick the car up, assuming you have had your weatabix that day

, the car is ready for you to rock and roll down the highway......

Also, once you have the car you tend to "do it tomorrow" and that then gets to week or even months or even years.......

eye30 · **Reply #11: April 04, 2012, 19:03:56**

Quote from: eye30 on April 04, 2012, 19:03:00

Quote from: AlanHo on April 04, 2012, 17:13:55
it was well worth avoiding the hassle.

I would agree with you there.

When you pick the car up, assuming you have had your weatabix that day , the car is ready for you to rock and roll down the highway......

Also, once you have the car you tend to "do it tomorrow" and that then gets to week or even months or even years.......

Forgot the ps:

Let us all know how the new tyres perform re noise in the cabin....

Asterix · **Reply #12: April 04, 2012, 20:09:04**

Looks nice, Alan

Wish it mine to pick up soon..

Surferdude · **Reply #13: April 04, 2012, 21:13:48**

Looking good mate.

Enjoy your new car.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: April 04, 2012, 22:16:47**

Quote from: Shambles™ on April 04, 2012, 18:24:26

Thanks for the pics - it looks great.

And don't worry about that dent - they'll soon get that bashed out

Did anyone else go back and check the photos..?

Looks great Alan (congratulations) ..no secret I like silver

Shambles · **Reply #15: April 04, 2012, 22:36:09**

Alan, your new VIN was in full view in one of those photos - I erased the last 6 digits

Phil №❶ · **Reply #16: April 04, 2012, 22:48:50**

Looks terrific Alan, Don't forget to brim, set trip & calibrate your odometer so we can have fuel consumption from new. It will be interesting to see how the motor loosens up over time.

AlanHo · **Reply #17: April 04, 2012, 23:13:05**

Quote from: Shambles™ on April 04, 2012, 22:36:09

Alan, your new VIN was in full view in one of those photos - I erased the last 6 digits

Thanks Steve - but they would have had to break the glass to nick the paper with the VIN on cuz it was inside the car...................

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Doggie 1 · **Reply #18: April 05, 2012, 02:19:04**

It looks great Alan - looking forward to your reports on it.

Alasama · **Reply #19: April 05, 2012, 05:58:36**

there's something on front bumper near the fog lamp, is it the front parking sensor ?
by the way, nice DRL is equipped.

neoto · **Reply #20: April 05, 2012, 06:13:14**

It really looks nice.

I wish you a lot of fun driving it (her/he?

).

AlanHo · **Reply #21: April 05, 2012, 06:24:53**

Quote from: Alasama on April 05, 2012, 05:58:36

there's something on front bumper near the fog lamp, is it the front parking sensor ?

The small circular thingy alongside the fog lamp is indeed a front parking sensor

Doggie 1 · **Reply #22: April 05, 2012, 07:30:15**

Quote from: AlanHo on April 05, 2012, 06:24:53

Quote from: Alasama on April 05, 2012, 05:58:36
there's something on front bumper near the fog lamp, is it the front parking sensor ?
The small circular thingy alongside the fog lamp is indeed a front parking sensor

You should have them put on the sides as well so that you don't hit the kerb when you're sliding in sideways.

bumpkin · **Reply #23: April 06, 2012, 08:26:32**

I responded to this topic yesterday, where has it gone?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #24: April 06, 2012, 09:22:58**

Twilight Zone.

accim · **Reply #25: April 14, 2012, 20:00:37**

I see my reply got lost

I know, I know..I read there were some issues with the forum

Once more..the car looks great and the review you've written, is great. Please, keep us posted. Wish u a lot of comfortable, enjoyable and quiet moments in your new i30

Oh and yes, I almost forgot, I have a question for you. Is seating position a bit lower in the new i30? I drove the new i30 the other day and it seemed a bit lower?

AlanHo · **Reply #26: April 14, 2012, 21:28:41**

Quote from: accim on April 14, 2012, 20:00:37

I see my reply got lost I know, I know..I read there were some issues with the forum

Once more..the car looks great and the review you've written, is great. Please, keep us posted. Wish u a lot of comfortable, enjoyable and quiet moments in your new i30

Oh and yes, I almost forgot, I have a question for you. Is seating position a bit lower in the new i30? I drove the new i30 the other day and it seemed a bit lower?

The overall height of the car is 10 mm lower than the previous model - so I guess the seat may also be lower. I must admit I have not noticed any difference in comfort. However - I am yet to do a 200 mile non-stop trip.