Hyundai i30 station wagon

[Gabriel]

any idea when that will be ?

[Lycanthrope]

not much discussion on i30cw though....

 

been driving for the past 1.5mths ....... the engine is slightly underpowered for 1390kg car though ...if comes with a 1800cc ...it will really be best of both worlds ...

[GemLeo]

Hi, Am also looking at this i30 hatchback. but there's also the Subaru 5d which is slightly cheaper.

Looking at cars around that 60k range.

Can any bros here give some comments about these two cars or other cars worth considering?

First time car buyer here.. lol. so much things to consider.

 

Thanks in advance

[Sk_2]

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GemLeo

Hi, Am also looking at this i30 hatchback. but there's also the Subaru 5d which is slightly cheaper.

Looking at cars around that 60k range.

Can any bros here give some comments about these two cars or other cars worth considering?

First time car buyer here.. lol. so much things to consider.

 

Thanks in advance

 

hi Gem Leo,

 

it is best to test drive both and compare before committing,

i chose the CW for it's wide track and long wheelbase,

especially for the back seat passenger,

 

it's comfortably firm and well planted when driving in Malaysia's North South highway,

with average fuel comsumption of 8 litre per 100km travelling at constant speed of 100-120kmph, (3000-3500rpm)

occasional downshift to 3rd gear when overtaking up to 140+kmph (4000rpm),

 

acutal combine city/highway( 70%/30% ) FC

is about 10 litre per 100km or 10km per litre

 

sorry cant comment for the AWD subaru cos i din own one,

but i can recommend my Hyundai SE to arrange for test drive,

PM me if u are interested,

 

rgds,

Sam

 

 

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[Sk_2]

korean 2.0Litre

lowered i30 roll cage fitted

 

 

 

 

 

[Lycanthrope]

hi Sam

 

hows the performance on your CW after the first 1k servicing ?? dunno whether its me or not , but i feel its a little sluggish compared to the time while breaking in the engine ...

 

Also , did you change your rims and tires to a bigger one

 

 

and yes , indeed , its spacious ......

 

 

 

 

 

  On 12/2/2009 at 9:24 AM, Sk_2 said:

GemLeo

Hi, Am also looking at this i30 hatchback. but there's also the Subaru 5d which is slightly cheaper.

Looking at cars around that 60k range.

Can any bros here give some comments about these two cars or other cars worth considering?

First time car buyer here.. lol. so much things to consider.

 

Thanks in advance

 

hi Gem Leo,

 

it is best to test drive both and compare before committing,

i chose the CW for it's wide track and long wheelbase,

especially for the back seat passenger,

 

it's comfortably firm and well planted when driving in Malaysia's North South highway,

with average fuel comsumption of 8 litre per 100km travelling at constant speed of 100-120kmph, (3000-3500rpm)

occasional downshift to 3rd gear when overtaking up to 140+kmph (4000rpm),

 

acutal combine city/highway( 70%/30% ) FC

is about 10 litre per 100km or 10km per litre

 

sorry cant comment for the AWD subaru cos i din own one,

but i can recommend my Hyundai SE to arrange for test drive,

PM me if u are interested,

 

rgds,

Sam

 

 

 

(((▲▲▲Before ▲▲▲ Bodykit+Spoiler ▲▲▲▲▲☺▲▲▲☻▲▲▲▲▲ Enkei 215/45/17 ▲▲▲▲▲ VKool ▲▲▲After ▲▲▲)))

 

[Sk_2]

  On 12/2/2009 at 12:12 PM, Lycanthrope said:

hi Sam

 

hows the performance on your CW after the first 1k servicing ?? dunno whether its me or not , but i feel its a little sluggish compared to the time while breaking in the engine ...

 

Also , did you change your rims and tires to a bigger one

 

 

and yes , indeed , its spacious ......

 

Hi,

 

Well i guess performance is subjective to personal preference,

just step a little harder on the pedal to move off,

and try to keep the rpm around 2,200 - 2500rpm for economy and torque,

below 1,500 - 1,800 rpm it's sluggish,

not operating in it's optimal range for small 4cylinder petrol engine,

also consult komoco's workshop mechanic,

when doing 5k servicing and under warranty.

 

Regarding the rims,

 

I had up 2 size from stock 185/65/15" to 215/45/17"

it's posiitively noiser, harder and more road and steering feedback,

 

You may consider up 1 size to 205/55/16" tyre

it's a compromise between comfort, quietness, co$t and handling

btw

the PCD for the wheel is 5 x 114.3

 

Original offset is +46

for the i30 model,

so as not to rub the inside wheel well when lowered,

and carrying full load. ^^

 

 

 

my 2

[Lycanthrope]

 

Hi Sam

 

so i must find a 16" rim & tyres with

 

the PCD for the wheel is 5 x 114.3 and offset +46 ??

 

sorry , newbie on the tires and rims

 

 

What is your PCD and offset on your 17" ?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi,

 

Well i guess performance is subjective to personal preference,

just step a little harder on the pedal to move off,

and try to keep the rpm around 2,200 - 2500rpm for economy and torque,

below 1,500 - 1,800 rpm it's sluggish,

not operating in it's optimal range for small 4cylinder petrol engine,

also consult komoco's workshop mechanic,

when doing 5k servicing and under warranty.

 

Regarding the rims,

 

I had up 2 size from stock 185/65/15" to 215/45/17"

it's posiitively noiser, harder and more road and steering feedback,

 

You may consider up 1 size to 205/55/16" tyre

it's a compromise between comfort, quietness, co$t and handling

btw

the PCD for the wheel is 5 x 114.3

 

Original offset is +46

 

for the i30 model,

so as not to rub the inside wheel well when lowered,

and carrying full load. ^^

 

 

 

[Ghostami]

Chio!!!!! Darn I love this car... But still yet to break even...

[Iygnaug]

Comparing i30cw and Kia Carens Elite, which is a better ride? anyone?

[GemLeo]

Hi Sam,

 

Thank you for the reply.

 

Did you consider any other car models before buying the CW?

there's quite a few cars around 60k and less.

 

Am considering the i30 lah, but now at 61k.. havent include interest yet. :/

How much did u buy your CW? can pm me if you don't mind. :)

 

My wife lives in Muar, so I will be driving up and down NSH quite often.

Maybe hitting 3k clicks per month. LOL

 

Thus, interior space and fuel are one of my concerns. Am also looking at other sedan cars, but wife prefer HB.

[Darryn]

  On 10/10/2009 at 1:36 AM, Alfisti168 said:

that's an expensive car. Renault Clio should be a good choice too btw.

 

Mito much better value than clio - quite cheap at the moment

[Sk_2]

hi,

 

My family was actually shopping for Honda Stream at around 65K middle of last year

when the COE was low<6K

then it shoot up to about 13K when we decide to trade in our previous ride,

and was way over our budget when Stream was quote for >75K,

We test drive the Jazz/Fit,

which i feel is not as spacious, and also the Freed was way over priced.

 

A few i did not consider were Toyota Fielder, Airwave, Optra Magnum wagon etc...

 

Then i tot why not give the Hyundai I30 a try?

and i did some research on the net and gotten positive feedback locally and international forum with members from more than over 40 countries ! i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php

 

So we went to komoco and arrange a test ride,

1st with the base model hatchback,

but felt that the test drive duration was too brief and the SE was'nt enthusiatic/motivated enough,

maybe it's was a busy weekend?

 

anyway,

off we went to another dealer,

and test drive the I30S with sunroof/premier model,

it felt much better.

but we din see the CW,

cos it was display at another Civic Plaza Woodlands road show,

 

Professionally,

the SE arrange for it to be deliver to my doorstep after the show as promised,

for us to savour,

i sat in the back passenger when my wife took over the wheel,

and the rest is history,

 

some i30hatch owner actually told me that they should have waited for the CW...

when we make a comparison during our Club Hyundai meetup,

 

 

my advise,

it's best to take your time to shop around for the best deal,

and within your budget$,

 

check ur pm.

 

Rgds,

Sam

 

 

[Lycanthrope]

 

 

second to that ,

 

my fren told me about the CW about how chio and spacious it was , so one of the weekend , i went for the test drive with my wife and both of us immediately fell in love with it and booked it on the spot ... now wifey insist of driving it every weekend ...

[Sk_2]

went to Sunway via NSHW,

stop for lunch at Melaka,

took a detour,

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cargo netting for extra protection

 

 

 

stopping over at Brother-In Law's house in Johor / Kids just love the sunroof....

 

cheers,

[GemLeo]

Thanks for the pm, Sam.

Saved your number in my mobile already.

 

I got a colleague who might be in the i30 club now. You might know him.

He's the one who won this contest few months ago by achieving the highest mileage per litre.

 

The car prices seem to be heading north as well.

I have to wait and see.

 

I've seen the car at the roadshow before. I like what I saw.

I guess test driving is just secondary. It's more of the pricing now.

 

 

[GemLeo]

That stretch of the trunk road looks strangely familiar.

 

I usually go by NSH though. it's faster. lol.

[Sk_2]