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

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BIG thanks, Asterix: the speedy clarification is appreciated.  Just a thought, then: given that the FD generation had a life-span of 5 years, does that mean the GD generation represents a significant improvement on its predecessor?  I'm not being critical of our Hyundai i.30 Estate -- far from it -- but wondered if the road noise (NVH) irritant is less of a presence in the successor models. As things stand, we're not fully persuaded that we should stick with Hyundai because of this refinement issue.
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It appears the Hy have made improvements in the GD version, although, not to the satisfaction of our members. Tyre choice is still a very important consideration. My question to you would be what you would consider replacing with. My understanding is that models of the same design are sometimes worse than the Hy model.

In my car, a 1992 Holden, the wheel arches are considerably further forward than the i30, which are very close to the front door seals. If Hy used rubber to rubber contact, I think noise would be improved.
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BIG thanks, Asterix: the speedy clarification is appreciated.  Just a thought, then: given that the FD generation had a life-span of 5 years, does that mean the GD generation represents a significant improvement on its predecessor?  I'm not being critical of our Hyundai i.30 Estate -- far from it -- but wondered if the road noise (NVH) irritant is less of a presence in the successor models. As things stand, we're not fully persuaded that we should stick with Hyundai because of this refinement issue.

Hi again Flyyte.. We recently traded Trish's 2010 (MY11) FD 2.0 Manual Petrol CW for a 2014 GD Tourer (1.6 GDi Manual) It is a bit quieter and slightly better finished. In my opinion it is a definite improvement (incrementally) in most areas although she finds the 1.6 petrol motor a bit less zippy around town. Good pull on the highway though!
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It appears the Hy have made improvements in the GD version, although, not to the satisfaction of our members. Tyre choice is still a very important consideration. My question to you would be what you would consider replacing with. My understanding is that models of the same design are sometimes worse than the Hy model.

In my car, a 1992 Holden, the wheel arches are considerably further forward than the i30, which are very close to the front door seals. If Hy used rubber to rubber contact, I think noise would be improved.

<b>Phil:</b> thanks for that. But ah, such a difficult question re likely replacement for our i30. I'm thinking we might need to look at a 2-year-old Ford Mondeo (for example) or a Mercedes C Class. Something like that. We've traveled (not driven) in both recently and in terms of ride quality and refinement they seemed pretty good. Actually, refinement does seem to have come on apace with other manufacturers: I drove a newish Ford Fiesta not long back and though it was too small for our needs, it was surprisingly refined. I guess we'd have to shop around when the time came. To be honest, what I think I'd most miss about our i30 is that it's a character. Seriously. She was too new when we got her to evidence much in the way of personality but as time has gone by, that astonishing (well, to me it is) diesel engine has slackened off and become a revelation: a 'pocket rocket', as someone once described it. Getting the same kick / vitality from another car isn't going to be easy . . .
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Hi Dazzler: that's really helpful, you know? Big thanks. I'm much more drawn to incremental improvement rather than the oft-touted revolutionary which then turn out to be little more than marketing hype. Another i30 would be very much on our shopping list, next time around, but it's good to learn of others' experiences by way of educating yourself in what you're proposing to buy. (Hey: I guess I'd miss the diesel, too . . . Vroom, vroom!)
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....that astonishing diesel engine has slackened off and become a revelation: a 'pocket rocket', as someone once described it. Getting the same kick / vitality from another car isn't going to be easy . . .
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I don't like my i30 anymore because...


















I like driving her too much :mrgreen:

21'000km since 6 June 2014 and loving every kilometer. Plus, There are some awesome folks on this forum that make the ownership just that much more enjoyable :goodjob:
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Almost a disappointment to reach your destination  :happydance: :lol: ?


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Almost a disappointment to reach your destination  :happydance: :lol: ?
Exactly, I struggle to get out some days :p

My boss always asks why I take so long to get to my jobs. A few kilometers here and there never hurt anyone... :whistler:
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There will come a facelifted i30 soon. Will be interesting to find out if they have improved the sound deadening as well.

Looking forward to see it at the local dealer...

:link: 2015 Hyundai i30 face-lift revealed - engines, spec and release date - What Car?
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Plus, There are some awesome folks on this forum that make the ownership just that much more enjoyable :goodjob:

 :whsaid:

It's true though. I'll bet there's many a marque and many a manufacturer which isn't enhanced -- because it is enhanced -- by the presence of online communities financed at no cost to the manufacturer and peopled by folks who generously give of their time and their expertise to helping others. (Bet there aren't many, either, characterised by the same sense of humour.)
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I've driven straight past my destination because I enjoy driving the car so much. :whistler:
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Yesterday I opted to order a spare part for our gas cooktop from a shopfront in preference to a web purchase and delivery, just to drive Firty. :lol:
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Yesterday I opted to order a spare part for our gas cooktop from a shopfront in preference to a web purchase and delivery, just to drive Firty. :lol:

 :goodjob:
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 :lol: :backontopic:
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 :-[

I won't be able to take Firty to Indonesia with me. :blubber:
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Y not

C130, you sit in car, comfortable seats, sound system, what more could you want.
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Just not practical. I'll be spending this year deciding between selling her or storing her for a year. :blubber:
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I've had my i30 for nearly 4 years now. The lease ends in November.

So, I'll post a list of what I don't like about it. Maybe it'll help me make up my mind whether to keep it (pay out the lease), extend the lease for one more year or to sell it.

No mute button on steering wheel
Traction control, if it's working properly, is quite violent in its application
Need to hold clutch in when starting. (I'm not into nanny-state stuff)
Power outlet (formerly called cigarette lighters) doesn't work with ignition off
Fair bit of road noise - but then, it IS a sub $25k car
Heater takes twenty years to warm up, longer if it's actually cold out

That's about it, really. In other words, there, for me, are no serious shortcomings of the vehicle. But what will probably affect my decision in November is that my wife has difficulties climbing in and out of it. Her car is a full sized "SUV", a Holden Captiva (for our Euro/UK friends, similar to the Santa Fe).

So, if it goes, we'll probably consider an ix35 next.

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I've had my i30 for nearly 4 years now. The lease ends in November.

So, I'll post a list of what I don't like about it. Maybe it'll help me make up my mind whether to keep it (pay out the lease), extend the lease for one more year or to sell it.

No mute button on steering wheel
Traction control, if it's working properly, is quite violent in its application
Need to hold clutch in when starting. (I'm not into nanny-state stuff)
Power outlet (formerly called cigarette lighters) doesn't work with ignition off
Fair bit of road noise - but then, it IS a sub $25k car
Heater takes twenty years to warm up, longer if it's actually cold out

That's about it, really. In other words, there, for me, are no serious shortcomings of the vehicle. But what will probably affect my decision in November is that my wife has difficulties climbing in and out of it. Her car is a full sized "SUV", a Holden Captiva (for our Euro/UK friends, similar to the Santa Fe).

So, if it goes, we'll probably consider an ix35 next.



Very fair summary! Been a while since I've driven an FD but I thought holding the Mode button paused (muted) the audio?
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There's a mute button on the GD wheel.
Greatest invention ever when those annoying ads come on the radio.
Noise slightly better but still an issue in the GD.
Seldom get to use traction control. I did recently when I was trying to catch up to someone in the pouring rain but I didn't find it intrusive.
Heater works well in my diesel.
Still need to hold clutch in when starting (but, I'm led to believe, this is not the case in an automatic   :mrgreen:).
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Just have to press your brake pedal on the auto when starting the petrol engine, not sure if it is the same on the auto diesel.
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No, just insert key, wait for glow plugs to heat up and then crank the engine, in the FD.
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Extremely poor visibility at the A pillar and when looing over the shoulder when overtaking or changing lanes.

Road noise.

After only 1 weeks ownership thats it :)
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Definately the A pillar.

Funnily my wife always complained about the A pillar in our old car being way to thick (Dodge Caliber) but now she only complains about the gear lever.

But it has to do with stiffness of the car. And if it rolls, the roof won't cave in as easily.
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Definately the A pillar.

Funnily my wife always complained about the A pillar in our old car being way to thick (Dodge Caliber) but now she only complains about the gear lever.

But it has to do with stiffness of the car. And if it rolls, the roof won't cave in as easily.

I looked at a number of cars before buying the i30 and many had the same issue. Must be the way they build cars these days.

One salesman said a larger A pillar gave strength in an accident. Ironic really that such poor visibility could cause an accident........hey ho.
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Extremely poor visibility at the A pillar and when looing over the shoulder when overtaking or changing lanes.

Road noise.

After only 1 weeks ownership thats it :)

Looing over the shoulder while driving is not allowed in Australia. :snigger:
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Extremely poor visibility at the A pillar and when looing over the shoulder when overtaking or changing lanes.

Road noise.

After only 1 weeks ownership thats it :)

Looing over the shoulder while driving is not allowed in Australia. :snigger:

But looing out the window is OK.
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Yes as long as the rear window is not open.
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But looing out the window is OK.

Reminds me of a New Years Eve road trip I undertook with a couple of "ladies" some years back...  :whistler:

Talk about p*ssing into the wind!!!  :rofl:


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