Hi from the Blue Mountains!

22over7 · **October 06, 2018, 05:08:54**

G'Day All.
I've just picked up a 2012 i30 1.8 Elite in pretty good condition.

First time owning a Hyundai and first time owning a car from this century.

It's got more fancy features than I'm used to, so it'll probably take me a while working out how to pilot this thing.

I've got a long commute to work each day, so I chose something comfortable and quiet, that won't use too much fuel.
I was keen on a diesel, but was talked out of that.

Time will tell if I've made the right choice I suppose.

22/7

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: October 06, 2018, 05:08:54**

Hi there, 22over7

to the forum.

CraigB · **Reply #2: October 06, 2018, 05:47:42**

22over7

Dazzler · **Reply #3: October 06, 2018, 05:49:28**

Congrats and Welcome!

mickd · **Reply #4: October 06, 2018, 07:22:01**

G 'Day 22/7,

Enjoy the commute

geemeister · **Reply #5: October 06, 2018, 07:51:57**

Is your work commute from the mountains to the city? Yeah I don't trust diesel engines either. DPF tend to give issues .

eye30 · **Reply #6: October 06, 2018, 08:12:09**

Welcome

22over7 · **Reply #7: October 06, 2018, 08:45:32**

Quote from: geemeister on October 06, 2018, 07:51:57

Is your work commute from the mountains to the city? Yeah I don't trust diesel engines either. DPF tend to give issues .

I've recently started a job in Rosehill, about 70 km each way.

Unexpectedly, when I asked my mechanic's opinion about the i30, he agreed they're a great car but he advised me to stick to petrol versions.
His main objection was the high cost of diesel engine parts and repairs.
I've been taking cars to him for the last 30 years, he knows I usually keep cars until they fall apart, so repairs are a certainty, not a possibility.

Shambles · **Reply #8: October 06, 2018, 08:48:18**

Hi 22over7

Do you mind if I call you Pi?

Dazzler · **Reply #9: October 06, 2018, 09:58:30**

Quote from: Shambles on October 06, 2018, 08:48:18

Hi 22over7

Do you mind if I call you Pi?

Seeing as he lives in the mountains, maybe Pi in the Sky!

22over7 · **Reply #10: October 06, 2018, 13:58:03**

Quote from: Shambles on October 06, 2018, 08:48:18

Hi 22over7

Do you mind if I call you Pi?

Not at all, I use that because my initials are P.I.

MIY · **Reply #11: October 12, 2018, 15:02:16**

Welcome! Safe roads and enjoy your car!

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