A big hello to all the i30 massive out there from Melbourne.
Well thought I should introduce myself. Basically I am actively looking for an i30 and have been out for several test drives. In a nut shell. I had originally thought of buying the sx crdi manual (love the little 1.6 oil burner....mmmmmm all that torque), however after heading down to the showroom with my wife and 9 month old daughter I have started to come around to the idea of the sx cw manual.
Drove the slx cdi manual in black but I fancy the sx cdi man in white and am looking to add on factory cruise (surprised that also comes packaged with fog lights...bonus) and protectz pack. Would love some custom mats and tints and maybe even a spoiler. Look at some 17" after tyres are gone of 15" OEM. But now I have been dealt a curve ball as the Mrs likes the CW, especially since it comes standard with the slx trim seats and blinker on side mirrors, not to mention the extra space (is this extra space worth it in anyone's opinion?). I must admit it is growing on me and I have not seen many around town.
Basically the dealer has come down one dealer has come down to a price equivalent to the hatch being AUD$22,490 drive away plus the extra cost for the cruise & protectz. I am hoping to perhaps negotiate getting the whole package for that price and who knows, if they are feeling generous maybe a good price on the other mentioned extras (end of month wheeling and dealing can sometimes pay off if quotas are down for the month). Do you think the dealers are struggling to sell the wagons at the higher price and price matching hatches?
I guess this is a good place to ask if anyone has any tips or suggestions on managing a sale on this particular spec and also what their thoughts might be on my choice of model/colour/options.
In the short time that I have discovered this sight I have already gained alot of knowledge from some fantastic posts and can't wait to contribute myself with stories, snaps, mods or just the usual rant about how great these cars are (hopefully).
Anyway, just thought I would say gday and thanks for having me aboard.
idirty
Can't wait to finally get hold of this baby, whether it be the hatch or wagon