Andy's i30

rushandy · **April 18, 2010, 23:52:21**

All, some pics as promised.

I know I should have given the car a quick wash (the back is a bit dirty), but I've been too busy enjoying driving it lol...

SRT Metro · **Reply #1: April 19, 2010, 05:57:39**

Nice!

Edition · **Reply #2: April 19, 2010, 07:00:26**

Very nice mate. I have put an order down for a black edition. How long was your wait?

Shambles · **Reply #3: April 19, 2010, 07:54:29**

Looking great

Nice pedals...

2i30s · **Reply #4: April 19, 2010, 08:07:07**

rushandy · **Reply #5: April 19, 2010, 10:18:10**

Thanks all, and thanks for the resize, whoever was kind enough to sort that out :-)

Orabas - My wait was pretty much two months exactly. When I ordered the car it was already en route to the UK (i.e. listed as "At sea" on the Hyundai delivery system). As far as I can tell it spent most of its time sitting at the Tilbury depot before it was sent to the dealers.

Well worth the wait though regardless of how frustrating it was!

IMCRZY · **Reply #6: April 19, 2010, 10:51:19**

I like the chrome gear know.... lol

& love the rear bar..... Just not convinced on the front yet

2i30s · **Reply #7: April 19, 2010, 10:57:29**

the fog lights are even different.

Dazzler · **Reply #8: April 19, 2010, 11:37:57**

I quite like the front now it is growing on me

bumpkin · **Reply #9: April 19, 2010, 12:20:52**

Looks good, but I am still not convinced by the large swathe of black at the rear.

Hemmi · **Reply #10: April 30, 2010, 16:45:03**

Nice

sparki30 · **Reply #11: May 04, 2010, 17:31:10**

Nice one Andy !
I notice the CRDI badge is on the tailgate and not on the front wing.

rushandy · **Reply #12: May 04, 2010, 22:56:08**

Yes it is... They are fitting an Edition badge for me as well sometime soon, not sure if I want it now though! Got quite used to it as it is!! :-)

Edition · **Reply #13: May 07, 2010, 14:59:06**

Andy, quick question. Are the door handles on the edition black plastic?? Or are they metal?
Thanks 8)

2i30s · **Reply #14: May 08, 2010, 23:04:04**

i think all i30 door handles are aluminium.

Edition · **Reply #15: May 09, 2010, 09:54:01**

Thats what I thought but take a look at this interior picture from a black i30 edition. Looks black to me..

hipposniper · **Reply #16: May 10, 2010, 06:13:38**

what a rocket.. love the front nose

Lorian · **Reply #17: May 10, 2010, 07:23:25**

Quote from: Edition on May 09, 2010, 09:54:01

Thats what I thought but take a look at this interior picture from a black i30 edition. Looks black to me..

No silver on the steering wheel inserts either.

2i30s · **Reply #18: May 10, 2010, 09:00:54**

i think that hy mo co has gone tight a$$.

Edition · **Reply #19: May 10, 2010, 09:18:38**

mmm not good. Can anyone confirm that the handles are black plastic though?

2i30s · **Reply #20: May 10, 2010, 10:58:20**

my inside and outside handles sound like they are metallic when you tap on them,but I'm starting to wonder if that's true.

Hemmi · **Reply #21: May 10, 2010, 11:07:05**

Quote from: 2i30s on May 10, 2010, 09:00:54

:eek:i think that hy mo co has gone tight a$$.

This is just the cheaper interior of the car, nothing unusual about that.

2i30s · **Reply #22: May 10, 2010, 11:11:13**

base model.?

Lorian · **Reply #23: May 10, 2010, 12:18:22**

I think all the pull handles are plastic, even the chrome looking ones - someone's went wonky I recall (Dazz maybe).

Edition · **Reply #24: May 10, 2010, 12:24:01**

Your right, the chrome "looking" handles are indeed plastic.

It would be strange if the edition model only had black plastic handles as it comes with sports petals and a chrome finish gear knob. To me though it looks like black plastic. I'm assuming the style models have this as well?

Dazzler · **Reply #25: May 10, 2010, 13:01:44**

Quote from: Lorian on May 10, 2010, 12:18:22

I think all the pull handles are plastic, even the chrome looking ones - someone's went wonky I recall (Dazz maybe).

Yes it was mine Lorian (Excellent memory) the Plastic chrome finish has developed some wrinkles on the passenger side door -inside)

rushandy · **Reply #26: May 10, 2010, 14:35:38**

Quote from: Dazzler on May 10, 2010, 13:01:44

Quote from: Lorian on May 10, 2010, 12:18:22
I think all the pull handles are plastic, even the chrome looking ones - someone's went wonky I recall (Dazz maybe).

Yes it was mine Lorian (Excellent memory) the Plastic chrome finish has developed some wrinkles on the passenger side door -inside)

Yes they are black plastic.

I think the changes to the interior for 2010 are a design decision and not necessarily a cost cutting exercise. When looking at the interior in pictures I didn't like the look of it at first, but having lived with it for a while I think I prefer it to the chrome effect style. It looks quite executive, I think the chrome effect is a little tacky personally.

Edition · **Reply #27: May 10, 2010, 15:09:02**

Hi Andy, thanks for getting back to me. Hopefully I will share the same views as you!

rushandy · **Reply #28: May 10, 2010, 16:41:52**

I'm sure you'll love the car, don't worry. I'm a pretty fussy guy and I'm delighted with it.

It feels like a much more expensive car than the amount you pay for it. I can't help but think I've grabbed a bargain :-) I'm sure you will too.

Edition · **Reply #29: May 28, 2010, 18:42:40**

Hi Andy,

Just a thought about the dual exhaust, are they actually used or are they "just for show"?