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Reply #31: April 10, 2015, 07:07:44
No more 3 door either, but apparently we are going to get an updated Tourer later in the year.
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Reply #32: April 10, 2015, 10:24:47
I don't think the 3 door was a big seller so probably no great loss...

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Reply #33: April 10, 2015, 10:47:37
Quote from: rustynutz on April 10, 2015, 10:24:47
I don't think the 3 door was a big seller so probably no great loss...
It would have been a huge seller with a turbo version.

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Reply #34: April 10, 2015, 10:54:40
Possibly so but Aussies really don't seem to be a big lover of 3 door hatches...  :undecided:

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Reply #35: April 10, 2015, 11:06:20
Not true, Mitsubishi - Mazda - Suzuki - Holden - Ford - Alfa Romeo - Fiat - Mercedes's - BMW all sell very well here with their 2/3dr vehicles here, the only thing that held back the Hyundai i30 version was it was under powered for it's size ( something I'll fix when out of warranty :D )

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Reply #36: April 10, 2015, 13:12:30
Wonder if Microsoft will have a go about the ActiveX naming  :sweating:
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Reply #37: April 10, 2015, 13:17:43
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Reply #38: April 10, 2015, 13:45:00
 :Jaw: 8.8L/100Km........ I was getting beter (mileage 7.5 - 8.0) in my 9-year old Dodge Caliber, also 1.8 and 120Kg heavier. Unless the "prevailing speed limits" are 150+ kph or under 30 kph then that is terrible.
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Reply #39: April 10, 2015, 22:24:25
Nice little review thanks Beerman.. What Dave said about the Economy of the petrol though.. I average just over 9 in my Calais!
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Reply #40: April 11, 2015, 03:44:08
Quote from: Dazzler on April 10, 2015, 22:24:25
Nice little review thanks Beerman.. What Dave said about the Economy of the petrol though.. I average just over 9 from my Cialis!

Fixed.   :D
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Reply #41: April 11, 2015, 04:29:08
Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 11, 2015, 03:44:08
Quote from: Dazzler on April 10, 2015, 22:24:25
Nice little review thanks Beerman.. What Dave said about the Economy of the petrol though.. I average just over 9 from my Cialis!

Fixed.   :D

I had to google that..  :undecided:
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Reply #42: April 11, 2015, 04:37:30
Quote from: Dazzler on April 11, 2015, 04:29:08
Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 11, 2015, 03:44:08
Quote from: Dazzler on April 10, 2015, 22:24:25
Nice little review thanks Beerman.. What Dave said about the Economy of the petrol though.. I average just over 9 from my Cialis!

Fixed.   :D

I had to google that..  :undecided:

Yeah, right.   :rolleyes:   :lol:
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Reply #43: April 11, 2015, 08:52:07
9 What  :exclaim: :whistler:
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Reply #44: April 11, 2015, 08:55:18
 :lol:
Which reminds me.
When are the Chinese government elections on?   :undecided:
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Reply #45: April 11, 2015, 10:41:14
Another Australian review. (I don't think it's been posted on this
 forum as yet). Seems largely positive.
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Reply #46: April 11, 2015, 11:28:27
Quote from: Seoul-mate on April 11, 2015, 10:41:14
Another Australian review. (I don't think it's been posted on this
 forum as yet). Seems largely positive.
:link: Hyundai i30 Series II 2015 Review ? Car Reviews, News & Advice - carsales.com.au

Thanks Russell, nice to see you on the site..  :happydance:
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Reply #47: April 11, 2015, 11:39:02
mmmmm 7 speed diesel.......  :happydance:
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Reply #48: April 11, 2015, 12:08:53
Quote from: CraigB on April 10, 2015, 11:06:20
Not true, Mitsubishi - Mazda - Suzuki - Holden - Ford - Alfa Romeo - Fiat - Mercedes's - BMW all sell very well here with their 2/3dr vehicles here, the only thing that held back the Hyundai i30 version was it was under powered for it's size ( something I'll fix when out of warranty :D )

How many of those are top selling models?  :undecided:

You only have to look around to see 3 door hatches don't sell in huge numbers...

Then there's this, I know it's a few years old but it seems to support my statement that 3 door hatches aren't hugely popular....
:link: RIP 3-Door Hatches: Car News | CarsGuide

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Reply #49: April 11, 2015, 12:30:44
I've got a three door land Rover Discovery.   :D
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Reply #50: April 11, 2015, 12:32:24
Commiserations, Dave...  :whistler:  :lol:

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Reply #51: April 11, 2015, 12:34:43
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Commiserations, Dave...  :whistler:  :lol:

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Oh, that's not very nice, Rusty.
Although, having not driven one before I got this, I do wonder how so many people in England get around.
It is so slow!
I thought the turbo must be asleep but apparently not.
I do like Discos though.
Especially the early 3 doors.
I can't help thinking that 4.4 P76 V8 in the engine bay would liven things up a bit.  :D
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Reply #52: April 11, 2015, 12:38:25
I heard Discos like to fall over...   :Pout:

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Reply #53: April 11, 2015, 12:39:36
Nah, one of the best 4x4s around.  :goodjob2:
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Reply #54: April 11, 2015, 12:46:34
Was just going by what a bloke I knew told me about his when he tipped it over on road...  :snigger:

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Reply #55: April 11, 2015, 13:22:36
Quote from: rustynutz on April 11, 2015, 12:08:53
Quote from: CraigB on April 10, 2015, 11:06:20
Not true, Mitsubishi - Mazda - Suzuki - Holden - Ford - Alfa Romeo - Fiat - Mercedes's - BMW all sell very well here with their 2/3dr vehicles here, the only thing that held back the Hyundai i30 version was it was under powered for it's size ( something I'll fix when out of warranty :D )

How many of those are top selling models?  :undecided:

You only have to look around to see 3 door hatches don't sell in huge numbers...

Then there's this, I know it's a few years old but it seems to support my statement that 3 door hatches aren't hugely popular....
:link: RIP 3-Door Hatches: Car News | CarsGuide
I never said they were top selling models, I just expressed they sold well and if they didn't then none of the manufactures would sell their 2drs here and the fact that I see thousands of them on the road goes to prove that, I forgot to add the VW's and Mini's to that list also :)

A 5 year old review doesn't mean didley squat :D many brands have released 2dr hatches since that was written.

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Reply #56: April 11, 2015, 13:25:28
I have a 2dr sports car with a large boot/trunk.   :whistler:

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Reply #57: April 11, 2015, 13:33:02
 :lol: I love ute's :goodjob2:

We'd still be getting the 2dr i30 hatch if it weren't for our failing dollar, same reason we're not getting the 2dr i20 hatch either :disapp:

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Reply #58: April 11, 2015, 15:54:03
Quote from: CraigB on April 11, 2015, 13:22:36
Quote from: rustynutz on April 11, 2015, 12:08:53
Quote from: CraigB on April 10, 2015, 11:06:20
Not true, Mitsubishi - Mazda - Suzuki - Holden - Ford - Alfa Romeo - Fiat - Mercedes's - BMW all sell very well here with their 2/3dr vehicles here, the only thing that held back the Hyundai i30 version was it was under powered for it's size ( something I'll fix when out of warranty :D )

How many of those are top selling models?  :undecided:

You only have to look around to see 3 door hatches don't sell in huge numbers...

Then there's this, I know it's a few years old but it seems to support my statement that 3 door hatches aren't hugely popular....
:link: RIP 3-Door Hatches: Car News | CarsGuide
I never said they were top selling models, I just expressed they sold well and if they didn't then none of the manufactures would sell their 2drs here and the fact that I see thousands of them on the road goes to prove that, I forgot to add the VW's and Mini's to that list also :)

A 5 year old review doesn't mean didley squat :D many brands have released 2dr hatches since that was written.

I just had a quick look and as far as I could see, neither Mitsubishi, Holden, Mazda, Toyota or Suzuki even offer a small 3 door hatch...  :undecided:

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Reply #59: April 11, 2015, 16:49:38
Mitzibushi mirage has 2 doors
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