Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2007 - 2011) 1.6 CRDi Comfort (05/2010 on) 5d Auto (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not sure, don't really care.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People who have been in the car seem to comment very favourably.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe - at the right price there is still little to match the package.
What are you likely to buy next?
Too early to think of this - my i30 is just 18 months old.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,400
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car ordered to my spec via a car broker. Bought my car as 2nd owner when 1 day old.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Decent driving diesel with traditional auto gearbox. Good value via broker.
What was the dealer like?
Very knowledgable - he knew about the updated spec cars (as mine is) when delaers could not tell me. Broker did exactly what they said they would, did a good deal including trade in and car is fine.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handling is very agile - almost as good as a Focus. Steering is light but a bit "dead" (ie little feedback). ride is good. Performance is good for a 1.6 diesel. Gearbox is smooth but can be a bit slow on the uptake - takes a bit of getting used to. Seat comfort is OK - not the best (for me) but on the other hand we have also travelled 200+ miles with 5 adults in surprising comfort. Wish it was quieter - mine suffers wind & road noise - maybe the standard fit Hankook tyres are part to blame.
What's it like to park?
No problem. Steering is light. Visinility not the best though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clonks from front suspension in cold weather - corrected by dealer. Minor issue with radio - new radio fitted.
What's most practical about your car?
Does everything we can reasonably expect it to.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Hmmm. Best accessory is the winter tyres I used for 3 months - with Michelin Alpin A4's this car went all places at good pace and was never dug out or pushed. Quite fantastic performance for an auto.
