[Morias]

I was just told by the dealer that my 2009 built car ordered 2 weeks ago, is probably going to be another 3 months before I see it (as in June 2009). 

I can't understand why it should take so long.  If December 2008 cars are being sold in the dealerships now, what happened to the January and February 2009 built cars?

[EymaTeapot]

and the dark lining in the headlights...?

I think the dark headlight surrounds might be only on the European models. I delivered a 01/09 built i30 during the week and the lights were no different.

[Lakes]

I was just told by the dealer that my 2009 built car ordered 2 weeks ago, is probably going to be another 3 months before I see it (as in June 2009). 

I can't understand why it should take so long.  If December 2008 cars are being sold in the dealerships now, what happened to the January and February 2009 built cars?

Mate, you see they have to have some type of organized system at the factory, now you can't expect quality to be as good if say every second car has different factory options, if this was so they would confuse the assembly line workers.
so what i would imagine would be they would do a compleat run on one type with all same options and same trans same motor. then set up for the different motor or trans or what ever the week after or maybe the next month. now do you understand?
sometimes takes longer if you fully optioned the car all factory fitted but it is always best fitted at factory at the start rather than aftermark or dealer fitted. at least thats what i would expect.
cheers

[Morias]

I am getting a diesel manual SLX with no factory fitted options.  I guess they are not making any more for a while. 

My dealer has not helped my anxiety.  Prior to purchasing the car I was told as soon as I placed the order, the Hyundai computer would advise them of the delivery date of the car and it would be ready in 1 maybe 2 months at the latest.  Since then when I asked for a very general not holding them to it ballpark of when they expect the car might arrive in Australia it has been, I will call you back, the computer is down, I will call you back, my manager has better information on his computer, I will call you back etc.  I can understand their reluctance to say anything if they don't know but I would be happy if they had just told me what you have just said. 

[130MAN]

Our car is at the Caryard all ready, getting ready for pickup Thursday.
Very strange waiting that long for your's

[Lakes]

I am getting a diesel manual SLX with no factory fitted options.  I guess they are not making any more for a while. 

My dealer has not helped my anxiety.  Prior to purchasing the car I was told as soon as I placed the order, the Hyundai computer would advise them of the delivery date of the car and it would be ready in 1 maybe 2 months at the latest.  Since then when I asked for a very general not holding them to it ballpark of when they expect the car might arrive in Australia it has been, I will call you back, the computer is down, I will call you back, my manager has better information on his computer, I will call you back etc.  I can understand their reluctance to say anything if they don't know but I would be happy if they had just told me what you have just said. 

I don't know mate, but for some reason, Hyundai only seem to be advertising the i30 petrol right now ( in Aust ) never seem to see both petrol & diesel in the official Hyundai ad's. plus all the new i30's i see are petrol. but i must admit i have not been into a Hyundai dealer since getting my i30 CRDi last April. still love it. i waited 5 week's.
what i think is car;'s are not selling and its a buyers market, so i think why build diesel when it costs more and everyone wants a bargain price. just build the cheaper petrol. but don't worry diesels are here to stay. just wait and see.

[Dazzler]

I think the dark headlight surrounds might be only on the European models. I delivered a 01/09 built i30 during the week and the lights were no different.

Yes m8 you are right (from the new factory) didn't realize the photos posted elsewhere on here were from one of our European friends...sorry ..

[130MAN]

Well I can confirm that our Hyundai i30 is built  February 2009 and received two keys on Friday.
LOVE THAT CAR

[Dazzler]

LOVE THAT CAR

Very pleased for you "guys"   

[i30car]

People here have got no idea.
The only difference between a 09 & 08 model i30 is that on the sx model the ESP is standard.
Looks wise there is nothing different. if you think you have seen somthing differnet then its been added threw aftermarket and not standard.

Also there is late built 08s that came with the esp standard also.

[Shambles]

People here have got no idea.

Way to start off, buddy 

The only difference between a 09 & 08 model i30 is that on the sx model the ESP is standard.
Looks wise there is nothing different. if you think you have seen somthing differnet then its been added threw aftermarket and not standard.

Also there is late built 08s that came with the esp standard also.

Interesting. Are you a Hyundai rep?

People here have got no idea.

Flattery will get you nowhere.

The only difference between a 09 & 08 model i30 is that on the sx model the ESP is standard.

Good work.  09 SLX has ESP standard but there are 08 SLXs without ESP.

[i30car]

Interesting. Are you a Hyundai rep?

Nope, I just know what on the car!


I've read lots of things on this forum and found alot of things that are wrong.

Just because I only have a small number of post. Doesn't meen I havn't been reading the forums for a while. they are open to public viewing!

[EymaTeapot]

I think that we had allready determined that there were no differences between the 08 and 09. You cant even count the ESP as it has been a standard feature for some months on the 08 model.

[Lakes]

08 is one year old now, 09 is this years model.
but not worth shooting people down over mate.
09 has more fruit on the sideboard, might be free fruit?
if i was buying a new i30 right now i would want 09 build date.

[Shambles]

I've read lots of things on this forum and found alot of things that are wrong.

.. then please do start a new topic and list a few of them

If there are things that aren't quite right, better we know sooner rather than later

[130MAN]

There is a bit of a difference

http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=ViewRelease&cat=7490&id=ARD2008100963091

[EymaTeapot]

I couldn't see anything on that link that wasn't available on the later 08 models.
I still maintain that only the build date is different. I would predict that a new model will come out mid to late this year. Hyundai seem to update their model specification every 2 years approximately.

[Lakes]

I couldn't see anything on that link that wasn't available on the later 08 models.
I still maintain that only the build date is different. I would predict that a new model will come out mid to late this year. Hyundai seem to update their model specification every 2 years approximately.

That's good to know Eyma, if they update with the right features and i'm still enjoying my i30 i would trade up.

[i30car]

I couldn't see anything on that link that wasn't available on the later 08 models.
I still maintain that only the build date is different. I would predict that a new model will come out mid to late this year. Hyundai seem to update their model specification every 2 years approximately.

That's good to know Eyma, if they update with the right features and i'm still enjoying my i30 i would trade up.

The few extra things that are on the wagon might be an indication of whats to come on the hatch eg indicators on the mirrors

[MelWA]

Mine was built 10/08 but has the 09 specs.

[i30 Roolz]

People here have got no idea.

Hmmm... an original approach...

I look forward to seeing the "corrections" posted, to finally enlighten the people with "no idea".

Are you sure you're not from Hyundai customer service... 

[Dazzler]

Are you sure you're not from Hyundai customer service... 

 

I think that may be half right...