Thoughts on this i30, please?

Buel · **May 06, 2017, 16:16:44**

Hi again.

Sorry for hassling everybody but I'd like your thoughts on this car:

Hyundai I30 5 DOOR 1.6 CRDi Active Blue Drive (110 PS) 5dr

Just spoken to them and they said that they would come down to £7300 at most.
They are a Hyundai dealer and will give 12 months' warranty on top of the remaining Hyundai 12 months.
2 previous owners. Not all services done at a Hyundai garage but always Hyundai parts used, apparently.

P.S. Is there a facility to be notified by email when any replies are posted?

Shambles · **Reply #1: May 06, 2017, 17:18:12**

I'm a little suspicious of the vehicle description

Quote from: AutoTrader

... FINISHED IN GLEAMING PHANTOM BLACK WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR TRIM ... Black Metallic

Shambles · **Reply #2: May 06, 2017, 17:19:01**

Quote from: Buel

P.S. Is there a facility to be notified by email when any replies are posted?

Yeah - hit the "ns"

button

Buel · **Reply #3: May 06, 2017, 17:25:15**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 17:19:01

Quote from: Buel
P.S. Is there a facility to be notified by email when any replies are posted?

Yeah - hit the button

DOH!!!

Buel · **Reply #4: May 06, 2017, 17:30:14**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 17:18:12

I'm a little suspicious of the vehicle description

Quote from: AutoTrader
... FINISHED IN GLEAMING PHANTOM BLACK WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR TRIM ... Black Metallic

Ah, I see. They've just copied and pasted?

On another subject - I always do a HPI when I am about to buy a car but am surprised at how many times I ask and the dealer will say "Oh we've already done it", to which I reply "You mean you've done it with just the vehicle reg, I want to do a full one with the V5 doc reference number, date of issue, etc" and they say they have but when pressed, they haven't. Why do they do this?
I've just asked the dealer for this care for Chassis number, V5 Date of Issue, V5 Serial number.
He replied with just the chassis number and the V5 serial number but no date of issue. I mean, I know it's no big deal, but I can't tell you how many times this happens.

eye30 · **Reply #5: May 06, 2017, 17:45:40**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 17:18:12

I'm a little suspicious of the vehicle description

Quote from: AutoTrader
... FINISHED IN GLEAMING PHANTOM BLACK WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR TRIM ... Black Metallic

Is that the correct reg?

If so or not, then buyer be aware!

eye30 · **Reply #6: May 06, 2017, 17:49:46**

Quote from: Buel on May 06, 2017, 17:30:14

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 17:18:12

I'm a little suspicious of the vehicle description

Quote from: AutoTrader
... FINISHED IN GLEAMING PHANTOM BLACK WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR TRIM ... Black Metallic

Ah, I see. They've just copied and pasted?

If so them i'd be concerned as i believe dealers are monitored by hy uk.

If they get the ad wrong what else may be wrong!

Ps
Do you know whether it is a hy approved car supplied by hy uk?

Buel · **Reply #7: May 06, 2017, 18:01:13**

Hope this helps.

Buel · **Reply #8: May 06, 2017, 18:04:11**

Quote from: eye30 on May 06, 2017, 17:49:46

Quote from: Buel on May 06, 2017, 17:30:14
Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 17:18:12

I'm a little suspicious of the vehicle description

Quote from: AutoTrader
... FINISHED IN GLEAMING PHANTOM BLACK WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR TRIM ... Black Metallic

Ah, I see. They've just copied and pasted?

If so them i'd be concerned as i believe dealers are monitored by hy uk.

If they get the ad wrong what else may be wrong!

Ps
Do you know whether it is a hy approved car supplied by hy uk?

The website below suggests they are?
This is they:

Official Website of Vantage Hyundai - Oldham Oldham | Hyundai

Shambles · **Reply #9: May 06, 2017, 18:12:55**

Their whole website is a shambles

(click to show/hide)

Shambles · **Reply #10: May 06, 2017, 18:13:45**

Quote from: Buel

Hope this helps.

Yeah I checked that too

Overall, I'd go for that i30. Looks reasonable enough and the mileage is decent.

Buel · **Reply #11: May 06, 2017, 18:17:17**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 18:12:55

Their whole website is a shambles

(click to show/hide)

I Lol'd at that!!

Buel · **Reply #12: May 06, 2017, 18:18:26**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 18:13:45

Quote from: Buel

Hope this helps.

Yeah I checked that too

Overall, I'd go for that i30. Looks reasonable enough and the mileage is decent.

Thank you. He has said that he'll come down to £7,300 so maybe we can get him to £7,200 IF it passes the HPI.

Buel · **Reply #13: May 06, 2017, 18:22:10**

Any thoughts on this:
https://www.rac.co.uk/pdfs/vehicle-inspections/oil-report.pdf

I thought it was interesting.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: May 06, 2017, 21:39:05**

Quote from: Buel on May 06, 2017, 18:22:10

Any thoughts on this:
http://www.rac.co.uk/pdfs/vehicle-inspections/oil-report.pdf

I thought it was interesting.

I definitely wouldn't buy that car...

But seriously, wonder what that service costs.. not bad info if buying 2nd hand,

mickd · **Reply #15: May 07, 2017, 00:30:35**

Quote from: Shambles on May 06, 2017, 18:12:55

Their whole website is a shambles

(click to show/hide)

I read that and then double checked who posted it

classic !
Has quite a few down with 1970 .

As for the oil report, my work has testing done on all our machines when oil is changed or every
??? kms or engine hours as part of our quality standards.
Generally speaking when something did fail they would say our last of tests showed possible high wear - wondered how much longer it would go for.

Buel · **Reply #16: May 07, 2017, 22:12:03**

Hi Guys.

Thought I'd update you on the i30:
Good news:
I went to see it today - it passed the HPI, it was serviced at 17,605, 25,273, 34,338 and 41,404 and the Hyundai dealer say that the Hyundai warranty lasts until next May.
Unsure news:
Is this noise normal when I unscrew the oil filer cap - http://www.dropbox.com/s/9c7323vf77h4aww/IMG_4549.MOV?dl=0

Please forgive my awkwardness at screwing the cap back on....it's hard with one hand!

Shambles · **Reply #17: May 07, 2017, 22:25:59**

Quote from: Buel

I went to see it today ...

Is it black or silver?

Buel · **Reply #18: May 07, 2017, 22:31:23**

Oh it's Silver alright!

Any thoughts on the video and noise?

Dazzler · **Reply #19: May 07, 2017, 22:44:32**

Quote from: Buel on May 07, 2017, 22:31:23

Oh it's Silver alright!

Any thoughts on the video and noise?

I'm suspecting it is normal. I have owned over 30 cars in 40 years and had probably another 10 work vehicles but never thought to do that while the engine is running!

I doubt many others have either...

Shambles · **Reply #20: May 07, 2017, 23:08:44**

Quote from: Buel

Any thoughts on the video and noise?

Video: good

Cop Car: Meh

Noise: Never tried that with mine. Suspect it's ok.

mickd · **Reply #21: May 07, 2017, 23:32:14**

Quote from: Buel on May 07, 2017, 22:12:03

Hi Guys.

Thought I'd update you on the i30:
Good news:
I went to see it today - it passed the HPI, it was serviced at 17,605, 25,273, 34,338 and 41,404 and the Hyundai dealer say that the Hyundai warranty lasts until next May.
Unsure news:
Is this noise normal when I unscrew the oil filer cap - http://www.dropbox.com/s/9c7323vf77h4aww/IMG_4549.MOV?dl=0

Please forgive my awkwardness at screwing the cap back on....it's hard with one hand!

Hi Buel (do you have one? )

Usually I only do that with used cars checking for any signs of oil smoke.
By removing the cap the PCV is useless and then smoke is blon out. Marvelous how much louder things are as you get to hear the cam chain, valves , etc etc, given a rev PCV will spit out a bit of oil.
Sounded constant without any crunch or squeels or tick-ticks or knocking.
If in any doubt get a pre-purchase inspection or take it to your favorite mechanic.