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May 16, 2009, 07:54:33
Took the plunge, bought an i30 SLX Hatch sight unseen from the dealer down the road (about 400k away...) because the local dealer couldn't supply, had it a few days and love it. Traded a 2002 Accent that had, in 7 years, a set of plug leads, a light globe and a brake sensor switch replaced. Hope for a similar run from this one!

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Reply #1: May 16, 2009, 09:17:50
Welcome Gordon.  We always like to know which engine and colour also.  That way some of us can feel superior when your choices reconfirm our impeccable taste.   :D

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Reply #2: May 16, 2009, 10:10:46
Quote from: Pip on May 16, 2009, 09:17:50
Welcome Gordon.  We always like to know which engine and colour also.  That way some of us can feel superior when your choices reconfirm our impeccable taste.   :D
 

He loves it.. got to be the diesel (probably in moonlight blue)  :wink: :lol:

P.S. Welcome to our friendly club with lots of great members (and Shambles...)
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Reply #3: May 16, 2009, 10:23:28
Quote from: Dazz on May 16, 2009, 10:10:46
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He loves it.. got to be the diesel (probably in moonlight blue)  :wink: :lol:


Diesel and Black  :idea:

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Reply #4: May 16, 2009, 10:44:20
Petrol, auto and Steel Gray - sorry to disappoint those of you who made the wrong choice  :twisted:

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Reply #5: May 16, 2009, 10:56:13
Welcome GordonG :D

Quote from: GordonG on May 16, 2009, 10:44:20
Petrol
Shame, the diesel is superior :)

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auto
Lazy bugger :lol:

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Steel Grey
Black is better :D
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Reply #6: May 16, 2009, 11:05:16
Yeah.. that's it Shambles.. Give it to him... :wink:

He hasn't been on here long enough to use the twisted face...  :lol:
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Reply #7: May 16, 2009, 11:19:47
Couldn't spring the extra for the diesel (there wasn't one available anyway)

Had to buy an auto as my wife is partly disabled and can't drive a manual (that's her excuse...)

Steel Gray was the only colour they had - take it or leave it. Next nearest dealership is about 800 km away, so I took it, got the windows tinted and it looks great.

I'll take it for a decent run tomorrow, and take my camera with me (check my website).

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Reply #8: May 16, 2009, 11:25:42
Quote from: GordonG on May 16, 2009, 11:19:47
Couldn't spring the extra for the diesel (there wasn't one available anyway)

Had to buy an auto as my wife is partly disabled and can't drive a manual (that's her excuse...)

Steel Gray was the only colour they had - take it or leave it. Next nearest dealership is about 800 km away, so I took it, got the windows tinted and it looks great.

I'll take it for a decent run tomorrow, and take my camera with me (check my website).

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We are only having fun with you (Steel grey appears to be the most popular colour in Australia anyway) They seem to like black more in the UK..

Seems most with petrol I30s are happy with them.. (most with the diesel are ecstatic)

as I get older an Auto is becoming (slightly) more appealing ...

Glad you took it in the right spirit.. :wink:
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Reply #9: May 16, 2009, 13:47:07
Hi GordonG and welcome :wink:

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Reply #10: May 16, 2009, 14:19:08
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(Steel grey appears to be the most popular colour in Australia anyway) They seem to like black more in the UK..
 


I like the Steel Grey but only had it in 2L petrol when I was buying my motor.
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Reply #11: May 16, 2009, 16:42:08
Hi and welcome :D :D

Don't let that lot give you a hard time, just trhow it back, they LOVE that :lol: :lol:
PS coming to visit Cairns in my tour in the next few days, make sure you meet me!!

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Reply #12: May 17, 2009, 12:43:48
Pics of the car now posted in the Petrol section.

Bumpkin: When/how are you coming here?

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Reply #13: May 17, 2009, 12:53:05
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Bumpkin: When/how are you coming here?

He "owns" a selection of aircraft and can go anywhere in the world, lucky bugger :lol:
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Reply #14: May 17, 2009, 14:05:38
Quote from: Shambles on May 17, 2009, 12:53:05
Quote from: GordonG on May 17, 2009, 12:43:48
Bumpkin: When/how are you coming here?

He "owns" a selection of aircraft and can go anywhere in the world, lucky bugger :lol:

Yeah, I spotted the thread on that later. Looks like a good way to get around :) I used to fly out of Cairns airport but it got too expensive. FS is a somewhat cheaper alternative...

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