Greetings from the Bayside of Brisbane...

Silverman · **April 02, 2010, 12:33:43**

Hello everyone,

I've had my silver SLX i30 for exactly 48 hours and so far I've driven it about 5km's (I'm taking it slow to begin, the tinting is still curing

and the fabric protection is still very strong smelling) but I have to say, I'm really enamoured with the car. What a beauty.

Interesting thing I found, they told me at the dealership that the ipod cable was compatible with iPhone for music but that it would *not* charge the iPhone. I have found that to be false and I'm happy about it

Shambles · **Reply #1: April 02, 2010, 13:22:08**

Hi Ho Silverman, welcome aboard

Strange that your dealership told you one thing, but you found out differently...

that's never happened before

eye30 · **Reply #2: April 02, 2010, 14:03:17**

Welcome Silverman

2i30s · **Reply #3: April 02, 2010, 14:26:46**

welcome aboard.

Myowni30 · **Reply #4: April 02, 2010, 16:14:38**

Hi Silverman,

Welcome to the i30 Owners Club

**Reply #5: April 02, 2010, 17:39:57**

howdy an welcome fae scotland

bumpkin · **Reply #6: April 02, 2010, 18:32:47**

Welcome Silverman

SRT Metro · **Reply #7: April 02, 2010, 21:08:59**

Hi Silverman!
Welcome to the club!

Silverman · **Reply #8: April 02, 2010, 23:51:37**

Hey, Thanks for the welcomes everybody! It's nice to be here.

Hemmi · **Reply #9: April 03, 2010, 00:38:46**

Hi Silverman and welcome

Dazzler · **Reply #10: April 03, 2010, 08:35:47**

Welcome Silverman from a little further south.. Is your SLX a Crdi or Petrol and Manual or Auto... They are all good (some are even better

)

Silverman · **Reply #11: April 06, 2010, 04:20:44**

Hi Dazzler,

I have now added the details of my car to my sig below, but it is an SLX 2.0 Petrol.

Cheers!

snowcherry · **Reply #12: April 06, 2010, 04:23:02**

howdy silverman

what part of the bayside are you in?

Silverman · **Reply #13: April 08, 2010, 08:53:54**

Hey snowcherry,

I'm out near Cleveland. Where are you at?

Cheers

snowcherry · **Reply #14: April 09, 2010, 01:27:24**

Quote from: Silverman on April 08, 2010, 08:53:54

Hey snowcherry,

I'm out near Cleveland. Where are you at?
Cheers

i'm up in central qld now, but was in capalaba before i moved. grew up in victoria point
so i have a soft spot for the area

Silverman · **Reply #15: April 23, 2010, 22:54:58**

This is a nice area in general, but there are some loony drivers about the place. Not me mind you, I am a model of moderate measured driving.

Surferdude · **Reply #16: April 24, 2010, 03:59:20**

Quote from: Silverman on April 23, 2010, 22:54:58

This is a nice area in general, but there are some loony drivers about the place. Not me mind you, I am a model of moderate measured driving.

So you're one of the 80% of drivers who, when surveyed, rate themselves an "above average" driver?

Silverman · **Reply #17: April 26, 2010, 01:14:10**

Well, that all depends on what the average is. According to my odometer, I think I might be above average 8)

But, I do think of myself as a considerate and good driver in general. I'm the kind of driver who lets people in front of me when they are entering from sidestreets and no one else in my traffic line will let them in. Hopefully that'll get me some positive karma at some point.

ajp3830 · **Reply #18: April 27, 2010, 01:12:49**

Hi Silverman.
Im on the sunny coast just up the highway from you. Welcome to the club.Unfortunately I put up with bad driving arounds these parts on a daily basis.
When I stop using indicators and start driving as if its my road only, I should then blend in with the locals

Surferdude · **Reply #19: April 27, 2010, 10:10:47**

Quote from: ajp3830 on April 27, 2010, 01:12:49

Hi Silverman.
Im on the sunny coast just up the highway from you. Welcome to the club.Unfortunately I put up with bad driving arounds these parts on a daily basis.
When I stop using indicators and start driving as if its my road only, I should then blend in with the locals

Tell me about it. No-one signals their intention at roundabouts, they potter along at 30kph in the 60 zones, lane change unannounced, straddle the lane markers etc etc etc. And did I mention nearly half of all drivers with fog lights drive around all night with them on.
Getting out of my suburb (Pelican Waters) with all the roundabouts is a life threatening experience.

Silverman · **Reply #20: April 28, 2010, 10:33:59**

I never fail to be amazed at how many people just don't get roundabouts! It's not exactly rocket science!

Dazzler · **Reply #21: April 28, 2010, 10:40:17**

Quote from: Silverman on April 28, 2010, 10:33:59

I never fail to be amazed at how many people just don't get roundabouts! It's not exactly rocket science!

They seem to work fairly well in the small city of Devonport where I live (under 30,000 population) which is just as well because we have about 100 of them

i'm guessing...

Although.. it only takes one bad driver to stuff it up.. like the "loser" who nearly collected me when he came around a roundabout the other day without indicating...

2i30s · **Reply #22: April 28, 2010, 10:46:44**

Quote from: surferdude on April 24, 2010, 03:59:20

Quote from: Silverman on April 23, 2010, 22:54:58
This is a nice area in general, but there are some loony drivers about the place. Not me mind you, I am a model of moderate measured driving.
So you're one of the 80% of drivers who, when surveyed, rate themselves an "above average" driver?

aren't we all. ?

onine · **Reply #23: May 01, 2010, 08:02:18**

G'day from another Bayside i30 owner at Lota

Dazzler · **Reply #24: May 01, 2010, 09:05:47**

Welcome onine ... Glad you are enjoying your CRDi (not that we would expect any different)

onine · **Reply #25: May 02, 2010, 13:57:30**

Yes the i30 is a bit different to my Rodeo petrol space cab that I have had for 20 years The biggest difference is the saving on fuel, I don't mind going to the fuel stops so much