Hello from Toowoomba, Qld

tji30 · **March 23, 2009, 04:36:14**

Finally got the finance through for the Novated Lease on my new White i30 SR (Compliance Plate July '08). Finance took so long that I got a personal appology from the Bank Manager.

The local Hy dealer had it in the yard for quite some time & it has done about 200km, so I got a great price (well I actually paid near RRP for it but got an extra $3500 trade in for the old car). Now just gotta wait a week or so for it to be ready. Extras included are:

iPod Cable
Carpet Mats
Dash Mat
Cargo Liner
Style Visors
Side Protectors
Headlight Protectors
Tinting
Front & Rear Skirts
Lock Nuts

Also got 12 months rego & full tank of fuel. Also asked them to ensure the software is updated. Not sure if I can actually check that part though. I've ordered a decal from i30Dave & it will probably arrive before I take delivery of the car, meaning I'll be able to put it straight on before I start taking photos.

bumpkin · **Reply #1: March 23, 2009, 08:50:38**

Nice one and welcome

Hemmi · **Reply #2: March 23, 2009, 10:30:59**

Hi tji30 and welcome

EymaTeapot · **Reply #3: March 23, 2009, 10:49:40**

Good stuff tj130.
looking forward to some pics.

Dazzler · **Reply #4: March 23, 2009, 10:57:50**

Sounds great TJ.. look forward to the photos..

eye30 · **Reply #5: March 23, 2009, 11:34:58**

Hi tji30

Time will pass sooooo slow until you pick up your car.

Dazzler · **Reply #6: March 23, 2009, 11:39:23**

Quote from: eye30 on March 23, 2009, 11:34:58

Hi tji30
Time will pass sooooo slow until you pick up your car.

So if you've got some big jobs to do around the house do them now (you will have more time)

MyChemR · **Reply #7: March 23, 2009, 18:41:48**

hi welcome

tji30 · **Reply #8: March 27, 2009, 00:42:57**

I pick up the car at 4pm on Monday (30 March) arvo. The front & rear skirts won't be available for another week or 2 so I'll have to take it back in to have those fitted.

Dazzler · **Reply #9: March 27, 2009, 11:51:08**

Quote from: tji30 on March 27, 2009, 00:42:57

I pick up the car at 4pm on Monday (30 March) arvo. The front & rear skirts won't be available for another week or 2 so I'll have to take it back in to have those fitted.

See... told you if you did some jobs it would make the tome go quick... "whistling"

tji30 · **Reply #10: March 30, 2009, 08:03:51**

Just took delivery of my new Hyundai i30 SR. Woohoo!!!

Only driven it a few k's back to work, but DAMN it handles nicely. HUGE difference to the old Kia Carnival I traded.

Already got the iPod connected & cranking out some heavy tunes to test out the base.

Shambles · **Reply #11: March 30, 2009, 08:36:35**

Quote from: tji30 on March 30, 2009, 08:03:51

Just took delivery of my new Hyundai i30 SR. Woohoo!!!

Splendid

Now you can change your profile to lose the "Coming Soon" bit

Dazzler · **Reply #12: March 30, 2009, 10:06:50**

Quote from: tji30 on March 30, 2009, 08:03:51

Just took delivery of my new Hyundai i30 SR. Woohoo!!!

Congrats...

EpOcH · **Reply #13: March 30, 2009, 11:05:30**

Awesome ! Congrats !

I'll be driving through toowoomba on April 10th on my way into Brissy from Adelaide, i should have actually fitted my decal to the rear window by then too

If you see a silver i30 going through with the club sticker on the back and the driver ready to kill 2 kids from being in the car for 20hrs with them , that will be me

tji30 · **Reply #14: March 30, 2009, 13:08:31**

Quote from: Shambles on March 30, 2009, 08:36:35

Now you can change your profile to lose the "Coming Soon" bit

Done. Also added a profile pic which is the Hyundai i30 keyring I received when I picked up the car today. I quite like it & haven't heard of anyone else having one. Wonder if it is something unique?

Shambles · **Reply #15: March 30, 2009, 13:29:13**

Quote from: tji30 on March 30, 2009, 13:08:31

Also added a profile pic which is the Hyundai i30 keyring I received when I picked up the car today. I quite like it & haven't heard of anyone else having one. Wonder if it is something unique?

Nah mate, we've all got 'em

eBay is your friend

tji30 · **Reply #16: April 01, 2009, 14:03:03**

Damn this is a nice car to drive!

Dazzler · **Reply #17: April 01, 2009, 21:33:25**

Quote from: tji30 on April 01, 2009, 14:03:03

Damn this is a nice car to drive!

You're not telling us anything we don't already know...

Glad you are also enjoying yours

I reckon if I only drove when I had to (and not when I "wanted" to) I would have only done 10,000km (not over 30,000 - in 12 months!)

tji30 · **Reply #18: April 02, 2009, 06:36:08**

Quote from: tji30 on March 27, 2009, 00:42:57

I pick up the car at 4pm on Monday (30 March) arvo. The front & rear skirts won't be available for another week or 2 so I'll have to take it back in to have those fitted.

Forgot to say that I rocked up to collect the car at 4pm on Monday & the front & rear skirts had been fitted (yay). They supplied but forgot to install the wheel lock nuts & the Sales Consultant told me not to do them myself but to make sure they get fitted at the 1000km service.

tji30 · **Reply #19: April 04, 2009, 01:40:20**

After only being able use it to drive the kids to school & me to work & back + a couple of small trips around town (ie nothing over 60kph), I finally got to take it out on the highway last night to experience some higher speeds & try out the cruise control.

I decided to head out to Dalby at around 10pm after dropping the kids off to their mothers for the weekend. It's a small town about 80km west of here, so a round trip of 160km + a 20-odd km detour to the ex-wife's place. Got to Dalby, grabbed a chocolate shake at McDonalds (the only thing open at that time of night) & headed home.

I found the car to be a great drive on the highway with plenty of pickup for overtaking & the cruise control made for a really comfy drive (no more aching right foot at the end of the journey). Stereo was great (listened to tech podcasts all the way) & the ride was nice & quiet (not much road noise).

Only issue now is the damn bug guts all over the front bumper!

Whats the last thing to go through a bug's mind as he hits your windscreen? His Arse!

Dazzler · **Reply #20: April 04, 2009, 10:44:12**

Sounds good TJ...

spillmill · **Reply #21: April 07, 2009, 06:29:50**

mmm.. SR goodness, if only it was available for the Diesel

Morias · **Reply #22: April 09, 2009, 12:07:10**

Quote from: Shambles on March 30, 2009, 13:29:13

Quote from: tji30 on March 30, 2009, 13:08:31
Also added a profile pic which is the Hyundai i30 keyring I received when I picked up the car today. I quite like it & haven't heard of anyone else having one. Wonder if it is something unique?

Nah mate, we've all got 'em

eBay is your friend

Should this keyring come standard with the car? I didn't get one.

Tried a few ebay searches but no luck so far.

Dazzler · **Reply #23: April 09, 2009, 12:28:05**

Quote from: Morias on April 09, 2009, 12:07:10

Should this keyring come standard with the car? I didn't get one.

Tried a few ebay searches but no luck so far.

TJ was just lucky... Try a google search .. someone else might be selling them..

Morias · **Reply #24: April 09, 2009, 13:01:58**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on April 09, 2009, 12:28:05

TJ was just lucky... Try a google search .. someone else might be selling them..

You are right. Found something a bit like it using google.

http://hyundai-i30.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories/detail/model=47/category=ROOT-merchandise/accessory=Keyring/id=2164

Shambles · **Reply #25: April 09, 2009, 13:03:08**

Quote from: Morias on April 09, 2009, 12:07:10

Should this keyring come standard with the car? I didn't get one.

Not standard over here, unless things have changed. I think it was Bob (ouri30) who grabbed a decent looking one from eBay

Dazzler · **Reply #26: April 09, 2009, 13:38:52**

Quote from: Morias on April 09, 2009, 13:01:58

http://hyundai-i30.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories/detail/model=47/category=ROOT-merchandise/accessory=Keyring/id=2164

I personally like that one better than the freebie TJ got...

tji30 · **Reply #27: April 09, 2009, 13:41:45**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on April 09, 2009, 13:38:52

I personally like that one better than the freebie TJ got...

Ah pah! Who ask you?

Dazzler · **Reply #28: April 09, 2009, 13:46:32**

Quote from: tji30 on April 09, 2009, 13:41:45

Ah pah! Who ask you?

Sorry! Don't take it to heart I have a great collection of key rings I don't use... There is enough weight in my keys without adding more!

tji30 · **Reply #29: April 09, 2009, 13:49:54**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on April 09, 2009, 13:46:32

Sorry! Don't take it to heart I have a great collection of key rings I don't use... There is enough weight in my keys without adding more!

My comment was meant in good humour daz. I like that keyring as well, but mine was FREE!!!!!