Blue's iX35 Highlander

Blue · **February 23, 2011, 10:54:42**

Well, the magic little CRDi i30 is still going strong. Fantastic car, no problems with it at all.
I have just ordered an iX35 as a replacement to the Camry, as a direct result of the wonderful experience of owning an i30 Diesel.
Hopefully, it will be here at the end of March, Phantom Black Highlander.

Dazz, as much as I loved the i45, the no diesel option was a deal breaker for me.

The two litre R series in the Highlander, is awesome. Even expecting great things from Hyundai CRDi's, I was gobsmacked how good it was.
So we will soon have 4/5 cars in the family as Hyundai's.

Is it here yet??
Is it here yet??
How about now??

2i30s · **Reply #1: February 23, 2011, 11:01:00**

congratulations on the new arrival blue.

and welcome back.

Blue · **Reply #2: February 23, 2011, 11:03:44**

Never really went anywhere mate, been browsing without logging in.. just been very busy lately..
But the new Blues mobile was worthy of a quick note I thought.

Dazzler · **Reply #3: February 23, 2011, 11:05:48**

Wow .. Good stuff Blue..

Blue · **Reply #4: February 23, 2011, 11:18:05**

Quote from: 2i30s on February 23, 2011, 11:01:00

congratulations on the new arrival blue.

Not holding my breath mate, many forums are full of people whining about their highlander diesels NOT being delivered on time...
Fingers, arms, and legs crossed mine will be here on time !

Gee I miss this place. Note to self: Make more time for this Forum !

2i30s · **Reply #5: February 23, 2011, 11:19:50**

Quote from: Blue on February 23, 2011, 11:03:44

Never really went anywhere mate, been browsing without logging in.. just been very busy lately..
But the new Blues mobile was worthy of a quick note I thought.

blues mobile.

Blue · **Reply #6: February 23, 2011, 11:20:58**

Quote from: 2i30s on February 23, 2011, 11:19:50

Quote from: Blue on February 23, 2011, 11:03:44
Never really went anywhere mate, been browsing without logging in.. just been very busy lately..
But the new Blues mobile was worthy of a quick note I thought.

blues mobile.

Jake and Elwood's car..... or.. Mine !

Lakes · **Reply #7: February 23, 2011, 18:43:35**

Good Stuff Blue, the good thing about waiting is, you get something brand new, people who walk in buy something that has been laying around for months, don't get a brand new car. i've never minded waiting & refuse to take whats laying around.
But people will always compain, we are getting like impatient Americans

thats why in USA the next years model comes out the year b4, they should have an American new year

cheers

Blue · **Reply #8: February 24, 2011, 07:58:49**

Quote from: Lakes on February 23, 2011, 18:43:35

thats why in USA the next years model comes out the year b4

I think its that whole back to the future thing mate.

mantaray · **Reply #9: February 24, 2011, 08:00:21**

wow just the car I want next, good choice.

FatBoy · **Reply #10: February 24, 2011, 08:09:18**

I didn't have a problem buying from stock that was in the warehouse/showroom. Particularly when they take $4500 off the price!! It also only had 10km on the clock and all the plastic on it (seats and all). Looks pretty new to me!!

FatBoy

Lakes · **Reply #11: February 24, 2011, 09:36:14**

Quote from: FatBoy on February 24, 2011, 08:09:18

I didn't have a problem buying from stock that was in the warehouse/showroom. Particularly when they take $4500 off the price!! It also only had 10km on the clock and all the plastic on it (seats and all). Looks pretty new to me!!

FatBoy

Fatboy well thats another way to look at it m8, but if i got my 08 CRDi for $4,500 off it would have been $17,000 drive away brand new, don't think they would go that low. cheers

FatBoy · **Reply #12: February 24, 2011, 09:50:27**

Either way, we are both fans of a great car!! Whether you pay "ticket price" or discount, they are fantastic value!!

Blue · **Reply #13: February 24, 2011, 20:17:59**

Ha.. March huh. They rang me yesterday, it's HERE !!!!

WooHoo!!!!

Dazzler · **Reply #14: February 24, 2011, 20:21:31**

I'm nearly as excited as you are blue.. Don't forget lots of pix of the moon roof

Blue · **Reply #15: February 25, 2011, 05:02:08**

Blue · **Reply #16: February 25, 2011, 05:04:17**

This was harder to do than I thought Dazz, but heres some shots through the Panaramic roof.

bumpkin · **Reply #17: February 25, 2011, 08:47:36**

Quote from: Lakes on February 24, 2011, 09:36:14

Quote from: FatBoy on February 24, 2011, 08:09:18
I didn't have a problem buying from stock that was in the warehouse/showroom. Particularly when they take $4500 off the price!! It also only had 10km on the clock and all the plastic on it (seats and all). Looks pretty new to me!!

FatBoy

Fatboy well thats another way to look at it m8, but if i got my 08 CRDi for $4,500 off it would have been $17,000 drive away brand new, don't think they would go that low. cheers

Yep that was how I got mine too, £4000 (approx AU$7000 at the time) off for 18 miles on the clock

Love the car Blue, we call that version Premium, same as I persuaded my mate to buy but hers is in Cassa White

Dazzler · **Reply #18: February 25, 2011, 08:51:02**

Unlike you I'm not a fan of Black (too lazy to keep it clean) BUT.. wow .. that looks Awesome

Thanks for the pix of the moonroof.. I really like the open feel the moonroof gave the i45 we test drove .. If we got an i45 I would have got the top model just for that feature

Interesting no CRDi badges on it?? I know/think the Highlander only comes as a Diesel but a few on the road will get a shock at the performance..

2i30s · **Reply #19: February 25, 2011, 08:55:40**

looks great blue.

2i30s · **Reply #20: February 25, 2011, 08:58:43**

hey dazz,there's a Camry in the background.

Blue · **Reply #21: February 25, 2011, 09:16:29**

Quote from: Dazzler on February 25, 2011, 08:51:02

Unlike you I'm not a fan of Black (too lazy to keep it clean) BUT.. wow .. that looks Awesome

Thanks for the pix of the moonroof.. I really like the open feel the moonroof gave the i45 we test drove .. If we got an i45 I would have got the top model just for that feature

Interesting no CRDi badges on it?? I know/think the Highlander only comes as a Diesel but a few on the road will get a shock at the performance..

I wasn't a fan of black either Dazz, until we go he i30... loved it. I had a choice of black, or a blue colour, and I didn't like it.
I believe they have JUST released a petrol version of the Highlander.
The R series Diesel is a bit more agricultural sounding than the i30s U series (?), but when you stand on the go pedal... boy does it go !!!!
HAVE to use the cruise control on the open roads... otherwise it very easily gets away..

Haven't found anything I don't like yet... Though i still keep looking for keys to turn it off... and that's driving me nuts.. Learn Blue; Learn !

Blue · **Reply #22: February 25, 2011, 09:17:32**

Quote from: 2i30s on February 25, 2011, 08:58:43

hey dazz,there's a Camry in the background.

Son's Camry now.

Blue · **Reply #23: February 25, 2011, 09:21:29**

Quote from: Lakes on February 24, 2011, 09:36:14

Love the car Blue, we call that version Premium, same as I persuaded my mate to buy but hers is in Cassa White

Thanks mate.. I love it too.. I was about 10 seconds out of the dealer's place on the test drive and was sold.. HAD to buy one.
The Mrs was in the pax seat and said.. yup, you can buy this... I knew right then, this was my new car !

Dazzler · **Reply #24: February 25, 2011, 09:26:51**

Quote from: Blue on February 25, 2011, 09:16:29

I wasn't a fan of black either Dazz, until we go he i30... loved it. I had a choice of black, or a blue colour, and I didn't like it. Think you mention you were offered moonlight blue

I believe they have JUST released a petrol version of the Highlander. I'll have to have a look on the Hyundai site.. But the diesel is definitely the pick!

Haven't found anything I don't like yet... Though i still keep looking for keys to turn it off... and that's driving me nuts.. Learn Blue; Learn ! When I was driving Trish's CW when she was away recently I had the same problem when I got back in the Hybrid

I have the reverse problem now.. I go looking for the off button when I drive a normal car

2i30s · **Reply #25: February 25, 2011, 09:29:12**

is the highlander like a range name? like sl,slx or sr in an i30.

Dazzler · **Reply #26: February 25, 2011, 09:30:47**

Think they use Highlander in the Sante Fe too (for their top of the line model..)

Blue · **Reply #27: February 25, 2011, 09:32:28**

Front / side shot.

2i30s · **Reply #28: February 25, 2011, 09:36:26**

i have it on good authority the new shape i30 front looks very similar to blue's new car.

Dazzler · **Reply #29: February 25, 2011, 09:39:03**

That angle looks gr8 Blue.. You will get plenty of looks if you keep it that clean...

The silver bars look good on the black body too...