Hyundai i30 Estate (2008 - 2012) 1.6 CRDI Comfort 5d (2009/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm style-conscious and individual but not paranoid about the car I drive.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Many good comments. Our neighbours bought a Hyundai a few weeks after us.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but I'm planning on keeping it a long time. It's easily better than the Focus it replaced - better fuel consumption, cheaper running costs etc.

What are you likely to buy next?

I usually test a range of vehicles before choosing. I'll definitely test Hyundai at that time.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

The dealer matched the price offered by an online broker.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Five year unlimited mileage warranty and low price.

What was the dealer like?

Not very pleased at having to match the online broker's price, but the car was ready on time and the transaction was painless and the dealer was courteous. We had a removable towbar fitted at the same time, again at a good price.

What's it like to drive?

Neutral - no surprises.

What's it like to park?

Fine. No parking sensors but I don't think they're necessary.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The fuel filler cap had to be adjusted as it was difficult to open.

What's most practical about your car?

The load space is great. Also the roof bars - we fit four bikes on the roof no problem. Fuel consumption with a mix of town and country driving averages over 57mpg. The front tyres have lasted 26000 miles, which I think is good for a front wheel drive turbo diesel. On my last car (Focus TDCi) they lasted 16K.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The MP3 connector. I like being able to press a button to retract the wing mirrors for parking too.