G'day from north-west Western Australia

MelWA · **January 29, 2009, 17:35:30**

Hello everyone

As of Saturday, January 24th, I am the proud owner of a brand new Moonlight Blue MY09 i30 SLX CRDi 5-speed. I just love my little car. I got Moonlight Blue because I thought the other blue was a bit loud.

I got it for $29,437 inclusive of dealer delivery, stamp duty, 12 months rego, dash mat, floor mats, window tint, cargo mat, rear spoiler, full tank of fuel and delivery to my door 1180km north of Perth. I enquired about the full body kit, but that was going to set me back another $800. I'm kind of glad I just got the rear spoiler. I could drive the car all day, it is so comfortable and nice to drive. What I really like about it, over some of the others we looked at, is the full-size spare wheel. I have no time for space-savers and any time I see a car fitted with a space-saver I cringe - especially if it is fitted to the front, a big no no.

I've been reading about the delay in delivery times that some of you have been commenting on. I ordered mine on November 5th, with a delivery date of January 16th. On the 16th the lady from the dealership rang and said there was a noise in the gearbox

so the workshop was waiting on a new gearbox. I was thinking "oh great, I've bought a lemon." I think the major delivery delays were something to do with a strike at the factory in Korea.

Have just ordered some seat covers which I found on good old EBay, airbag compatible front and fitted rear, so hopefully they will be here next week. I wanted sheepskin, but hubby had a fit when I told him the price, so I had to settle for velour.

I will post a pic or two soon.

Cheers

Shambles · **Reply #1: January 29, 2009, 17:53:46**

Hi MelWA,

to the club.

Looking forward to the piccies, and glad you love your i30

MelWA · **Reply #2: January 29, 2009, 17:57:31**

Thank you Shambles. I hope to be able to take the car out for a decent drive next week, to the next town. It is only a 540km round trip lol.

Hemmi · **Reply #3: January 29, 2009, 18:19:53**

Hi MelWA and welcome

eye30 · **Reply #4: January 29, 2009, 18:46:42**

Welcome MelWA,

Seems you got alot for the $

Dazzler · **Reply #5: January 29, 2009, 18:48:44**

Quote from: MelWA on January 29, 2009, 17:35:30

Hello everyone

As of Saturday, January 24th, I am the proud owner of a brand new Moonlight Blue MY09 i30 SLX CRDi 5-speed. I just love my little car. I got Moonlight Blue because I thought the other blue was a bit loud.

Hi Mel,

You sound like a lovely lady with a great taste in motor vehicles (Exactly the same as mine....) although you got CC & ESP as standard...

I "Quite" like driving mine doing close to 25,000 km in 10 months (and I only live 7km from my part-time work)

Think you will enjoy the club..

GURKHA17 · **Reply #6: January 29, 2009, 23:03:44**

Welcome from the Top end.
You did get a lot of stuff for the $.

cheers...

bumpkin · **Reply #7: January 30, 2009, 08:59:31**

Welcome to the club MelWA

Gurkha and I both think that Moonlight Blue is a bit muted

MelWA · **Reply #8: January 30, 2009, 22:09:54**

bumpkin - I see your i30 has all the fruit. We certainly don't need heated seats where we live. Refrigerated seats would be a better option

25 of the last 30 days have been 40C or higher. You all sound like a fun bunch of people. I'll find the time to explore the site a bit more.

I actually got my car through a place I found on the internet. They buy in bulk for everyday people - on the day I ordered my car they were ordering six others. Silly thing is - the dealership that wouldn't budge on price when I first test-drove the i30 is the dealership that ended up supplying the car. Had I bought directly from them in the first place it would have cost me easily another couple of grand.

I might splash out and get headlight and bonnet protectors.

Does anyone know - if you have a warranty issue, do you have to take the car to a Hyundai dealership? Our nearest dealership is 450km one way.

Dazzler · **Reply #9: January 30, 2009, 22:28:32**

Quote from: MelWA on January 30, 2009, 22:09:54

I might splash out and get headlight and bonnet protectors.
Does anyone know - if you have a warranty issue, do you have to take the car to a Hyundai dealership? Our nearest dealership is 450km one way.

Hi Mel,

Headlight protectors aren't a bad idea (although you do lose a bit of light with them on) but can't recommend bonnet protector they tend to harbour dirt and leaves and can be more trouble than they are worth. I've done nearly 25,000 km in 10 months and no chips or dents on bonnet to speak of (I didn't bother with headlight protectors this time either)

Can get servicing done by qualified (non-hyundai mechanics) but warranty work would be a different matter I imagine. Guess your closest dealer could answer that better though. Warranty claims are minimal on the i30 so perhaps you wont need any.

MelWA · **Reply #10: January 30, 2009, 23:07:00**

Thanks Darryl. I already found out that I don't have to go to Hyundai for servicing. Just wondering about the 1,000km service. It says in the service book that it is free of charge, but I assume it is only free if I take the car to a Hyundai dealer. Another thing - in the service book there is a "Warranty Confirmation Inspection" sheet. Who is supposed to fill this in and send it to the National Warranty Department? I'm thinking it should have been done by the dealership prior to delivery of the car.

GURKHA17 · **Reply #11: January 30, 2009, 23:38:58**

Quote from: bumpkin on January 30, 2009, 08:59:31

Welcome to the club MelWA

Gurkha and I both think that Moonlight Blue is a bit muted

right on

GURKHA17 · **Reply #12: January 30, 2009, 23:44:03**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on January 30, 2009, 22:28:32

Quote from: MelWA on January 30, 2009, 22:09:54
I might splash out and get headlight and bonnet protectors.
Does anyone know - if you have a warranty issue, do you have to take the car to a Hyundai dealership? Our nearest dealership is 450km one way.

Hi Mel,

Headlight protectors aren't a bad idea (although you do lose a bit of light with them on) but can't recommend bonnet protector they tend to harbour dirt and leaves and can be more trouble than they are worth. I've done nearly 25,000 km in 10 months and no chips or dents on bonnet to speak of (I didn't bother with headlight protectors this time either)

Can get servicing done by qualified (non-hyundai mechanics) but warranty work would be a different matter I imagine. Guess your closest dealer could answer that better though. Warranty claims are minimal on the i30 so perhaps you wont need any.

The main concern is that the shop you service from has to be approved by the dealer (atleast thats what my dealer told me.) otherwise warranty maybe void

. Not too sure, you can always check with your dealer. Think the 1000 will only be free if you take it to the dealer

.

MelWA · **Reply #13: February 01, 2009, 01:46:42**

Driving a 900km round trip for a free service. Hmmmm. Anyway, here's a few pics

Hemmi · **Reply #14: February 01, 2009, 01:49:00**

nice

Spoiler looks good

MelWA · **Reply #15: February 01, 2009, 01:56:59**

Thanks Hemmi. Glad I went with just the spoiler instead of the full kit.

When I ordered I was asked if I wanted reverse parking sensors. I said "no". Father-in-law has them in his car and they go ballistic if someone pulls up too close behind at the traffic lights. I must admit that since we found that out we take delight in pulling up close if we can see the car in front has reverse parking sensors

Has anyone got the "style visors" as they are now called? We call them weather shields, or back home in NZ they are called monsoon shields.

Dazzler · **Reply #16: February 02, 2009, 07:50:40**

Quote from: MelWA on February 01, 2009, 01:56:59

or "back home in NZ" they are called monsoon shields.

Gee, now there's a little secret that slipped out .. No wonder you were a little sheepish about going with the full body kit

Rubix · **Reply #17: February 02, 2009, 14:59:00**

Quote from: MelWA on February 01, 2009, 01:56:59

When I ordered I was asked if I wanted reverse parking sensors. I said "no". Father-in-law has them in his car and they go ballistic if someone pulls up too close behind at the traffic lights. I must admit that since we found that out we take delight in pulling up close if we can see the car in front has reverse parking sensors

You should not have told me that. I believe you were talking directly to me, weren't you? I cannot WAIT to go to work tomorrow. Everyone has them things these days... woohoo, fun times about to ensue!

Shambles · **Reply #18: February 02, 2009, 16:47:33**

Quote from: MelWA on February 01, 2009, 01:56:59

When I ordered I was asked if I wanted reverse parking sensors. I said "no". Father-in-law has them in his car and they go ballistic if someone pulls up too close behind at the traffic lights...

They only become active when reverse is selected

misswicket · **Reply #19: February 02, 2009, 18:13:31**

Hi MelWA, welcome to the forum its nice to see a few more females on the site. Enjoy your new baby!

eye30 · **Reply #20: February 02, 2009, 18:20:13**

Quote from: MelWA on February 01, 2009, 01:56:59

they go ballistic if someone pulls up too close behind at the traffic lights.

If that happens then the car in front must have selected reverse OR there is wiring problem!!

They should only activate when reverse is selected.