Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2007 - 2011) 1.6 CRDi Comfort (6) 5d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like a bargin
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
that I should have not bought Korean
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, see faults
What are you likely to buy next?
done, know car only 3 weeks old, will hold onto it for 4 years
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
September 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, pleased with the cost to change
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Car is 60 reg 5 year warranty appeals as does level of equipment
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good
What's it like to park?
Great, went for the optional parking sensors, a must on this car as rear view restricted.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Car was supplied with wrong service book, that reflects the old service interval, the dealer says the new model is still coming through with the old style service book. Spoke to Hyundai UK who told me to wait, but gave no date & to keep checking with the dealer. More worringly, just recently when the engine is cold, I get into the car, turn the key to position 2, wait for glow plug indicator to go out then turn to position 3 to engage the staerter motor(accelerator not pressed). However, sometimes I get a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust. Also, for the first 2 miles or so the engine runs rough, particularly at low revs. Some times the smoke is so bad, its embarressing, and before you ask it is smoke and not steam, as the white smoke hangs around in the air for sometime.
What's most practical about your car?
interior space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
