What *don't* you like about your i30?

PiL · **Reply #660: January 07, 2015, 22:31:09**

Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.

eye30 · **Reply #661: January 07, 2015, 22:32:37**

Quote from: PiL on January 07, 2015, 22:31:09

Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.

So you don't like this?

PiL · **Reply #662: January 08, 2015, 05:51:29**

Quote from: drew peacock on January 06, 2015, 08:05:04

makes over taking on a narrow road quite hard..what's the best setting to have it on u all rekon? i have it on normal just now

Sorry, this quote should put it into context

eye30 · **Reply #663: January 08, 2015, 09:17:06**

Quote from: PiL on January 08, 2015, 05:51:29

Quote from: drew peacock on January 06, 2015, 08:05:04
makes over taking on a narrow road quite hard..what's the best setting to have it on u all rekon? i have it on normal just now
Sorry, this quote should put it into context

Thought so but read as stand alone may put off potential buyers

John B · **Reply #664: January 08, 2015, 12:40:09**

The only thing I am not impressed about my on my i30 is the Nav system. It is always saying to turn left when I know I should be turning right. The other day it was showing to turn left on a road that was not even there. Tom Tom was much more reliable. Shortly after getting the car and realizing the Nav system was not up to scratch the dealer did a supposedly update but it is still the same. I now use a map.

**Reply #665: January 08, 2015, 16:10:37**

Quote from: PiL on January 07, 2015, 22:31:09

Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.

ok will leave it on that setting...my company van was unstable with new winter tyres fitted..after a few thousand km's it's fine now..feels the same with the new car..hoping it's this coz overtaking trucks on narrow roads is scary

AlanHo · **Reply #666: January 08, 2015, 18:33:45**

If I was scared of overtaking trucks on a narrow road - I wouldn't do it..................

cruiserfied · **Reply #667: January 08, 2015, 19:50:23**

Quote from: drew peacock on January 08, 2015, 16:10:37

Quote from: PiL on January 07, 2015, 22:31:09
Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.
overtaking trucks on narrow roads is scary

Surely it can't be that bad. My Jeep is 4" lift, big mud tyres, no sway bars and I'm happy to pass anything.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #668: January 09, 2015, 10:41:08**

Quote from: cruiserfied on January 08, 2015, 19:50:23

Quote from: drew peacock on January 08, 2015, 16:10:37
Quote from: PiL on January 07, 2015, 22:31:09
Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.
overtaking trucks on narrow roads is scary

Surely it can't be that bad. My Jeep is 4" lift, big mud tyres, no sway bars and I'm happy to pass anything.

Even wind?

cruiserfied · **Reply #669: January 09, 2015, 10:43:05**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on January 09, 2015, 10:41:08

Quote from: cruiserfied on January 08, 2015, 19:50:23

Quote from: drew peacock on January 08, 2015, 16:10:37
Quote from: PiL on January 07, 2015, 22:31:09
Ive found comfort tracks truest at speed.
overtaking trucks on narrow roads is scary

Surely it can't be that bad. My Jeep is 4" lift, big mud tyres, no sway bars and I'm happy to pass anything.

Even wind?

Especially wind. Wife gets in the Jeep and says "yep this is a mans car" lol

Doggie 1 · **Reply #670: January 09, 2015, 10:43:45**

Flyyte · **Reply #671: January 09, 2015, 17:20:58**

Mine's an i30 Estate / Wagon / Sw. Registered August 2010. Note, then, that I'm not talking about a new Hyundai.

My gripe is with NVH: Hyundai simply hasn't addressed this properly in the vehicle I have. On anything but a "silent" stretch of motorway -- the sections with the latest type of road construction -- the din from the road surface is much, much too intrusive. (And no, please don't tell me it's the tyres: we've just changed our Hancocks, Hankooks, wotever they were, for Goodyear Premiums with a 68dB rating, and the upshot is: no audible difference at all.) The suspension's not up there with the class leaders, either: too hard for our tastes, too lacking in absorption on anything but the smoothest roads. Drive a bog standard Ford Escort in comparison and the Hyundai's absence of refinement is immediately apparent -- our son's 1999 Ford Mondeo provides a better ride and a more refined travel experience. . . and it has done 112,000 miles.

Brick-bats, however, are unfair if plaudits aren't given where due, and on the plus side our i30 has been totally reliable, is deceptively spacious (the longer wheelbase makes for a huge difference in rear seat accommodation) whilst remaining relatively compact, is a great little load carrier (though the lack of fold-flat rear seats is a minor irritant), and is notable for good suppression of both wind noise and engine noise. As for that 1.6 diesel engine: oh, gosh, a little cracker, gutsy yet smooth, a real gem and not too shabby on mpg, either (though absolutely nothing like the fantasy figures claimed by Hyundai -- but then, Hyundai's no different from any other manufacturer, so no, I'm not criticising the "official" consumption figures here: some people believe in fairies at the bottom of the garden, some others believe in motor manufacturer claims: far be it from anyone to slag off innocent fantasies.)

The key question surely is: would be buy another Hyundai? Answer is: we'd certainly short-list it. And that, surely, is a commendation in itself. (Oh, and because old age means I'm a bit amnesiac, t'other key question is: if we somehow 'lost' our Hyundai tomorrow, would we miss it? Answer: you betcha we would.)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #672: January 09, 2015, 22:06:00**

The only thing that can be said for official consumption figures is that the tests are performed according to stringent rules and provide a level playing field for manufacturers. They are only useful when comparing to other vehicles of similar design, never to be expected in real life though. The big irritant for me is when theses figures are used in vehicle advertising to flog their product, it should be disallowed IMO.

Dazzler · **Reply #673: January 09, 2015, 22:15:33**

Flyyte (nice to see you on the site)

While I can't argue with your road noise complaint (one of the reasons I traded my first CRDi) I will say in defence of Hyundai that the equivalent (2008) Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer and several other models had similar or worse levels of road noise.

I quite like/liked the ride handling compromise of the FDi30. I like the way it feels secure and stable (like a larger car) in most situations.

neptune · **Reply #674: January 10, 2015, 06:35:57**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on January 09, 2015, 22:06:00

The only thing that can be said for official consumption figures is that the tests are performed according to stringent rules and provide a level playing field for manufacturers. They are only useful when comparing to other vehicles of similar design, never to be expected in real life though. The big irritant for me is when theses figures are used in vehicle advertising to flog their product, it should be disallowed IMO.

as I have said before about not liking the fuel consumption of the GD. I know that they don't do road test for fuel consumption and revert to 20 seconds on a dyno to work it out. I also know that when you see the official fuel consumption figures you add 1.4 l/100 to it........but the one thing I cannot understand is why the fuel consumption on a FD auto petrol is better than a GD auto petrol......what are the two extra gears for on the GD .......

cruiserfied · **Reply #675: January 10, 2015, 06:49:20**

Just goes to show how good the old 2ltr motors were

Phil №❶ · **Reply #676: January 10, 2015, 06:50:18**

I wish there was a way to measure your performance against a few similar vehicles. Could it be that you have a small problem somewhere. It does seem unusual to add 2 gears and NOT obtain a fuel consumption improvement.

With the extra 2 gears, I wonder whether the torque converter is not achieving lock up as often as the 4 speed does.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #677: January 10, 2015, 09:04:00**

Interesting comments.
I agree with the noise part, but not the ride, but then I also agree with Dazz about the comparison with other cars.
And I agree with Neptune about the petrol consumption difference.
I also agree with Phil and Cruiserfield.
I'm just an agreeable kind of guy.

Dazzler · **Reply #678: January 10, 2015, 09:17:35**

I'm like Dave, sometimes I even agree to disagree!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #679: January 10, 2015, 09:22:48**

Mike SX · **Reply #680: January 10, 2015, 09:54:14**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 09, 2015, 22:15:33

.I quite like/liked the ride handling compromise of the FDi30. I like the way it feels secure and stable (like a larger car) in most situations.

And, yet easy to "squeeze in" when parking

The Gonz · **Reply #681: January 10, 2015, 09:58:14**

Indeed, Firty is Tardis-like in her dimensions, semmingly larger inside than outside. What I don't like is that I will never be able to upgrade to a new FD in the future.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #682: January 10, 2015, 10:01:22**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 10, 2015, 09:58:14

Indeed, Firty is Tardis-like in her dimensions, semmingly larger inside than outside. What I don't like is that I will never be able to upgrade to a new FD in the future.

Go the GD, Gonz, they're a great thing.

The Gonz · **Reply #683: January 10, 2015, 10:06:22**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on January 10, 2015, 10:01:22

Go the GD, Gonz, they're a great thing.

Funny, today in the CostCo carpark, Mrs G said 'That's a nice car' - it was a red GD with racing stripes.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #684: January 10, 2015, 10:12:13**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 10, 2015, 10:06:22

Quote from: Doggie 1 on January 10, 2015, 10:01:22
Go the GD, Gonz, they're a great thing.
Funny, today in the CostCo carpark, Mrs G said 'That's a nice car' - it was a red GD with racing stripes.

I'm so glad I changed, and I loved my FD.

Surferdude · **Reply #685: January 10, 2015, 11:46:10**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 10, 2015, 09:58:14

Indeed, Firty is Tardis-like in her dimensions, semmingly larger inside than outside. What I don't like is that I will never be able to upgrade to a new FD in the future.

I still amaze guys at the beach where I slide my 9'6" surfboard out from inside the cabin of my FD.
And the guy at the transport depot who couldn't believe I was going to fit all the cartons my daughter had shipped back from Darwin.
When I finished loading he just nodded respectfully at me and grinned.

MarkC · **Reply #686: January 11, 2015, 17:41:21**

No DAB radio, and no option to retrofit one with Hyundai's approval.

.....and thats it....the i30 punches above its weight in all other respects as far as I'm concerned. The guy who owns my local dealership asked me the burning question.."would you buy another?", and yes, yes I would. Without hesitation.

Asterix · **Reply #687: January 11, 2015, 18:43:58**

Was at the local dealer just before Christmas.
I told him that because they've build this car so damn good it would be another few years before he can sell me a new one....

.. I mean, it's only just turned 7 years old..

Flyyte · **Reply #688: January 11, 2015, 20:18:56**

Just as a matter of interest: what is the difference between the acronymic denominations (ye gods, I'm amazed I could even spell that) that I regularly encounter here?

I don't know if my 2010 UK registered i.30 Estate is an FD, a GD, a GT, or a HD Hyundai (though if the latter, reception's not very good.)

Asterix · **Reply #689: January 11, 2015, 20:37:14**

Quote from: Flyyte on January 11, 2015, 20:18:56

Just as a matter of interest: what is the difference between the acronymic denominations (ye gods, I'm amazed I could even spell that) that I regularly encounter here?

I don't know if my 2010 UK registered i.30 Estate is an FD, a GD, a GT, or a HD Hyundai (though if the latter, reception's not very good.)

FD is the first generation i30 My 2007-2012
GD is second generation, current shape, 2012-->