Newie from ozz

debra b · **December 05, 2015, 11:02:23**

Hi we are from Newcastle Australia. Im joining up for the wife. We have just picked up our a new i30 diesel 7speed auto hatch. I have to say this is a pretty good car for the money !..
I will be getting the windows tinted for her for Xmas.

I want to fit a tow bar, but not a heavy duty job, just a light weight model for towing my motorbike with.
Im going to put some slim line weather shields on it, & thats about it.
So far we have 230 Ks on the clock. Yes its that new, so things are still very tight, & will in time get better.
So if anyone can steer me in the direction of a light weight tow bar, please do. I dont like the massive OEM one.
Steve/AKA debra b

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: December 05, 2015, 11:02:23**

Hi there debra b

to the forum.

Shambles · **Reply #2: December 05, 2015, 11:05:47**

Hi Steve, welcome to the forum

We've plenty of towbar info dotted around the boards in the modifications sections

CraigB · **Reply #3: December 05, 2015, 11:43:41**

Steve & Debra

eye30 · **Reply #4: December 05, 2015, 11:48:54**

Welcome

ibrokeit · **Reply #5: December 05, 2015, 15:58:55**

Steve & Debra

Ahhh - the 7sp DCT... I think only a few here have them so far. They sound like they are/will be really good.

Just me being really nosy... it doesn't really matter, I am just curious... did you get an Active, Active X or Premium?

Sounds like you guys are enjoying it in any event!

Asterix · **Reply #6: December 05, 2015, 17:16:29**

Hi Steve

The Gonz · **Reply #7: December 05, 2015, 20:21:29**

Cool bike pic of the two of you on FB btw.

Dazzler · **Reply #8: December 05, 2015, 23:00:21**

Steve and Debra,

The 7 speed DCT Diesels are a bit scarce for a test drive here in Tassie. How do you find it compared to a conventional Auto trans? Responsive?

The Gonz · **Reply #9: December 06, 2015, 06:32:21**

Not very. Maybe they're busy on a weekend bikeride.

debra b · **Reply #10: December 06, 2015, 08:20:42**

Thanks for the welcome guys.
I find the 7speed a ripper , Its seamless in the way it shifts. Plus the new gen diesel is smooth & super quiet. On the road, I'd say the whole car is more quiet than my 2012 FPV GTP..

The car is the Active, couldnt get the X they didnt have a demo. Which ours is, only had 82km on it & is only 1 month old.

Dazzler · **Reply #11: December 06, 2015, 08:38:18**

Good to hear (demos can be a bargain)

debra b · **Reply #12: December 06, 2015, 09:06:58**

21k Drive away with

full set of oem mats
7 year unlimited K warranty,
10 year capped price service,
7 years road side assistance & a few other bits & bobs..

Dazzler · **Reply #13: December 06, 2015, 09:50:35**

Wow!

debra b · **Reply #14: December 06, 2015, 09:55:01**

Here ya go>>>>

Hyundai i30 Active Offers - Hyundai Australia

Shambles · **Reply #15: December 06, 2015, 10:00:19**

Quote from: debra b

Here ya go>>>>
Hyundai i30 Active Offers - Hyundai Australia

Shame it doesn't work for me

Dazzler · **Reply #16: December 06, 2015, 10:18:05**

But the diesel is normally a lot more. ..

CraigB · **Reply #17: December 06, 2015, 10:19:58**

Quote from: Shambles on December 06, 2015, 10:00:19

Quote from: debra b
Here ya go>>>>
Hyundai i30 Active Offers - Hyundai Australia

Shame it doesn't work for me

Doesn't work here in Aus either, error 500 server error after adding the postcode

Phil №❶ · **Reply #18: December 06, 2015, 21:13:54**

Works for me.

Try mine 5251

Surferdude · **Reply #19: December 07, 2015, 01:12:50**

Works for me, too.

Hi, Steve and Deb.

debra b · **Reply #20: December 07, 2015, 04:24:41**

I didnt know just how good the deal was untill I starting looking on www,carpoint.com.au.
Second hand one's were low $20s so I thought why not get a new one..?????

Lester · **Reply #21: December 08, 2015, 01:44:26**

Welcome Debra/Steve.