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GENERAL STUFF => GENERAL DISCUSSIONS => Car Related (any make, any model) => Topic started by: Dazzler on June 23, 2017, 05:08:54
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So after nearly three years with my Calais I started getting itchy feet for that new car smell! I've recently helped a few friends and family to buy cars and the research plus a few test drives resulted in me buying a Fiery RED Auto (DCT) PD i30 SR.
I should get it late next week if the window tinting and front sensors are done by then.
I have some flexibility issues but a recent change in medications has improved that a fair bit. When I looked into getting an economical SUV with the features I wanted the changeover was going to be more than double what I am paying to switch to a fully loaded PD SR.
I decided not to got the Premium as don't use my existing sunroof or heated seats, and can live without LED headlights. I got front sensors, window tinting and a variety of other accessories thrown into the deal.
I drove a 2017 Subaru Impreza yesterday as well as a Kia Sportage Diesel and Tucson Diesel. The Impreza wasn't bad but a bit under powered compared with the SR and servicing was dearer and warranty not as good. The Tucson was nicer than the Sportage in my opinion, but to get the features I wanted (Elite or Highlander Diesel) the Changeover was going to be well over 10K more.
Here are some stock images of the inside and out. I'll update the thread with pictures of mine when I get it and some more feedback.
I must say that Jake and Brad at Motors Devonport were Awesome to deal with. The most stressful part was telling the Wife what I had done when I got home (she doesn't like change)
As a protest she is negotiating to get a Pomeranian Puppy (Dog) which I don't think we need! :head_knock: :crazy1:
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Looks great, Dazz. :goodjob:
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I hear they go well. Enjoy.
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Hi Dazz,
You wouldn't believe it but one as you've described was alongside of my wife and I this morning.
Pointed it out to my wife, "nice, very nice , like that red " was her reply ," my thoughts exactly " I said. Hope you and Trish both enjoy the car!
Has hers returned or has she still got the loaner? ?
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At least it's got the right plates on :rofl:
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At least it's got the right plates on :rofl:
Long way for a test drive :lol:
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Seems like a brilliant deal :goodjob:
I wish our changeover prices were as competitive.
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Hi Dazz,
You wouldn't believe it but one as you've described was alongside of my wife and I this morning.
Pointed it out to my wife, "nice, very nice , like that red " was her reply ," my thoughts exactly " I said. Hope you and Trish both enjoy the car!
Has hers returned or has she still got the loaner? ?
She's still got the loaner. Apparently they have put everything together but aren't going to add the deluxe gear fluid I supplied on Craig's recommendation until Monday. They expect it to be ready to collect Monday. :goodjob:
Seems like a brilliant deal :goodjob:
I wish our changeover prices were as competitive.
Yeah, if I forget the 25K I blew in the last three years it wasn't bad. :snigger:
At least it's got the right plates on :rofl:
Mine's not registered yet. Going to continue with the DAZ001 plates.
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As a protest she is negotiating to get a Pomeranian Puppy (Dog) which I don't think we need! :head_knock: :crazy1:
Do they sit on the rear parcel shelf and nod at following vehicles
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As a protest she is negotiating to get a Pomeranian Puppy (Dog) which I don't think we need! :head_knock: :crazy1:
Do they sit on the rear parcel shelf and nod at following vehicles
No in my car it wont.. :whistler:
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Congrats on the new wheels Dazz. Wish we got the i30 here with a more powerfull engine as your SR edition... :mrgreen:
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A Pomeranian :crazy1:
Dazz, can you put up with a full time indoor dog? they prefer to be around people all the time and the double coat will drive you crazy shedding all over that dark carpet :crazy2:
Quick! get her the Bracelet :snigger:
Car looks great, Kamini likes it too :goodjob2:
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A Pomeranian :crazy1:
Dazz, can you put up with a full time indoor dog? they prefer to be around people all the time and the double coat will drive you crazy shedding all over that dark carpet :crazy2:
Quick! get her the Bracelet :snigger:
Car looks great, Kamini likes it too :goodjob2:
Cheers, My thoughts exactly!
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I like the cockpit layout although the red piping/stitching wouldn't be there for me which is a personal preference thing.
Nice looking car Dazz :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Thanks Asa. I like the red highlights but I can understand why some like you may not. :goodjob:
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Good to hear.
Funny, my wife is pushing me for exact same model but in Marina Blue.
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Good to hear.
Funny, my wife is pushing me for exact same model but in Marina Blue.
:goodjob: :hatoff:
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Seems like a brilliant deal :goodjob:
I wish our changeover prices were as competitive.
Move to Tassie Stev!!
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That is great news Dazz, I have seen a few driving around now and like the look.
Hey i like red , But i can remember you in the old FD day's saying Red was not your pick?
i'm not up to date with what under the hood, to me budget the seats and inside!! i go straight to the heart! i always lift the hood find out how much TORQUE and how quick it makes it!
so what motor do the new i30's get?
tires look a bit thin on profile hope Tassie roads smooth?
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The main issue with the red on the FD was it was flat, non metalic paint and might be prone to fading in Tassies harsh sun.
The metalic red on the above model should fair better for the 2 hours of sun Tassie gets a week. :whistler:
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My Renault Fuego was red but gradually turned orange above the bumper strips. :disapp:
You should get the car in white and the pomeranian in red. :D
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@Lakes :wts:
Flat red seems to fade much worse than metallic red for some reason. Had a non metallic red Lancer GSR in around 1989 and even after 12 months you could see some fading!
I think the i30 will fare better + my cars are garaged now.
150K Turbo Petrol 1.6 ltr with 265 nm of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM :happydance:
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The main issue with the red on the FD was it was flat, non metalic paint and might be prone to fading in Tassies harsh sun.
The metalic red on the above model should fair better for the 2 hours of sun Tassie gets a week. :whistler:
Crule!
when i road Cairns home only sun i saw was In FNQ the rest was cloudy even my friends in Eumundi told me never had it so cold before. & remember Tassie was tropical before the ice age.
they make up for winter with very long days in summer and also save daylight!!
Ferrarri Red not metallic they don't fade do they? i had a shinny red V8 ford ute & was still shinny red when i sold it, also owned a Shinny Red HQ One Tonner & stayed Shinny Red was a V8 too.
both not metallic both had clear coat over the paint just like metallic.
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@Lakes :wts:
Flat red seems to fade much worse than metallic red for some reason. Had a non metallic red Lancer GSR in around 1989 and even after 12 months you could see some fading!
I think the i30 will fare better + my cars are garaged now.
150K Turbo Petrol 1.6 ltr with 265 nm of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM :happydance:
Clear coat.
Headlight protectors also act as a UV filter. saves the Polycarbonate lights going yellow early
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@Lakes :wts:
Flat red seems to fade much worse than metallic red for some reason. Had a non metallic red Lancer GSR in around 1989 and even after 12 months you could see some fading!
I think the i30 will fare better + my cars are garaged now.
150K Turbo Petrol 1.6 ltr with 265 nm of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM :happydance:
Clear coat.
Headlight protectors also act as a UV filter. saves the Polycarbonate lights going yellow early
thanks for that tw2005! Dazz's new motor sounds good! i would like manual!!
i remember Rick saying how good that 1.6 turbo petrol Veloster felt said if he fitted in that car better he would have owned one.
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@Lakes :wts:
Flat red seems to fade much worse than metallic red for some reason. Had a non metallic red Lancer GSR in around 1989 and even after 12 months you could see some fading!
I think the i30 will fare better + my cars are garaged now.
150K Turbo Petrol 1.6 ltr with 265 nm of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM :happydance:
Clear coat.
Headlight protectors also act as a UV filter. saves the Polycarbonate lights going yellow early
thanks for that tw2005! Dazz's new motor sounds good! i would like manual!!
i remember Rick saying how good that 1.6 turbo petrol Veloster felt said if he fitted in that car better he would have owned one.
Basically same motor and gearbox as turbo Veloster, but they've switched to a different turbo I think with a better torque curve and tweaked the DCT transmission as well. :happydance:
Some companies better with paint longevity than others... Mitsubishi and Honda (amongst others) had dodgy paint on some models back in the 90's.
My arm is getting a bit iffy so it has to be an auto and unfortunately the manual misses out on some of my favourite features.
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@Lakes :wts:
Flat red seems to fade much worse than metallic red for some reason. Had a non metallic red Lancer GSR in around 1989 and even after 12 months you could see some fading!
I think the i30 will fare better + my cars are garaged now.
150K Turbo Petrol 1.6 ltr with 265 nm of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM :happydance:
Clear coat.
Headlight protectors also act as a UV filter. saves the Polycarbonate lights going yellow early
thanks for that tw2005! Dazz's new motor sounds good! i would like manual!!
i remember Rick saying how good that 1.6 turbo petrol Veloster felt said if he fitted in that car better he would have owned one.
Basically same motor and gearbox as turbo Veloster, but they've switched to a different turbo I think with a better torque curve and tweaked the DCT transmission as well. :happydance:
Some companies better with paint longevity than others... Mitsubishi and Honda (amongst others) had dodgy paint on some models back in the 90's.
My arm is getting a bit iffy so it has to be an auto and unfortunately the manual misses out on some of my favourite features.
A cute young blonde and?
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:snigger: I had one of those when I was 40, they are over-rated. :whistler:
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I was parked next to a Black SR on Sunday, same trim. Did check the paint out, must say it's a decent coating just a little orange peel
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I was parked next to a Black SR on Sunday, same trim. Did check the paint out, must say it's a decent coating just a little orange peel
Haven't seen my actual car yet. Coming from Launceston on the back of a truck. Only other red one I've seen in the flesh was nearly 2 months ago at Agfest. Be interested to inspect the paint close up as red would show any orange peel effect more than white (which was the Demo I drove)
Funny, the red looks darker (more burgundy shade) in some pictures than others..
These were the Agfest pictures again (little did I know I would be buying one exactly like this when I took these photos in early May!
(http://i.imgur.com/2unZ9DB.jpg)
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I was parked next to a Black SR on Sunday, same trim. Did check the paint out, must say it's a decent coating just a little orange peel
I think all factory Two Pack paint has Orange peel . but it's fuel proof, if you spill fuel on it.
Dazz was thinking being a turbo you will need hi octane fuel 95 or better as turbo boost same as high comp. all euro cars need 95 or better.
hope economy ok?
but a man like you can afford it!! just you like to be tight. still ….. looking after it the tyres look really low profile? 45?
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Dazz was thinking being a turbo you will need hi octane fuel 95 or better as turbo boost same as high comp. all euro cars need 95 or better.
hope economy ok?
but a man like you can afford it!! just you like to be tight. still ….. looking after it the tyres look really low profile? 45?
They're still low compression engines so 91 is all they recommend though personally I wouldn't run 91 in anything I wanted to look after.
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Dazz was thinking being a turbo you will need hi octane fuel 95 or better as turbo boost same as high comp. all euro cars need 95 or better.
hope economy ok?
but a man like you can afford it!! just you like to be tight. still ….. looking after it the tyres look really low profile? 45?
They're still low compression engines so 91 is all they recommend though personally I wouldn't run 91 in anything I wanted to look after.
Me eather!! very dirty fuel!
NSW was talking about discontinuing selling 91, & just having 95 , 98.
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Dazz was thinking being a turbo you will need hi octane fuel 95 or better as turbo boost same as high comp. all euro cars need 95 or better.
hope economy ok?
but a man like you can afford it!! just you like to be tight. still ….. looking after it the tyres look really low profile? 45?
They're still low compression engines so 91 is all they recommend though personally I wouldn't run 91 in anything I wanted to look after.
You are right Craig... I think I'll probably use E10 :snigger:
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Are you changing your user name to @2i30s ? :whistler:
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Better not. Steve might not like that!
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NSW was talking about discontinuing selling 91, & just having 95 , 98.
It's still going to happen, was talking to a Caltex owner in Tas last week who mentioned they'll be dropping the 91 soon.
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NSW was talking about discontinuing selling 91, & just having 95 , 98.
It's still going to happen, was talking to a Caltex owner in Tas last week who mentioned they'll be dropping the 91 soon.
As long as they keep E10!
I can afford to pay more for fuel but we are already around 15c over the national average down here and getting rid of 91 (and E10) would cost some people who can't afford it hundred of $ a year! :head_butt:
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I've not heard anything to say they'll get rid of E10 Dazz, it's a fuel that supposed to be on the increase but I've never taken much notice of it as I don't see it around here.
Does E10 have the cleaning abilities of 95 - 98? I know it's only 94ron which is no good for my car but if it doesn't clean the system like premium fuels then I wouldn't recommend it either.
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I've not heard anything to say they'll get rid of E10 Dazz, it's a fuel that supposed to be on the increase but I've never taken much notice of it as I don't see it around here.
Does E10 have the cleaning abilities of 95 - 98? I know it's only 94ron which is no good for my car but if it doesn't clean the system like premium fuels then I wouldn't recommend it either.
It says 95 ron over here. I30 Brochure says my car is E10 compatible. Not sure about the cleaning bit?
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Too late tonight to get a photo of our 2 cars together but picked up my new PD SR today had about 31 kms on it including a trip to the window tinter. I've only done about 10kms so far.
The stereo is very good for a 6 speaker standard system! My Calais had a 9 speaker Bose system with a Subwoofer, but the overall sound quality in the PD is more than acceptable with reasonable bass response and lots of adjustments available if needed. The Display is very clear and responsive although the clarity of the reverse camera is not quite as clear as the Calais. A little bit grainy, but adequate.
Got the Auto link OBD Module in the glove box which I have plugged into the Fuse Box under the dash on the driver's side.
Bit busy with other commitments so probably won't pair it with the App until Sunday.
Going in next week to get the Front sensors done and boot liner on back order (they are still making the first batch)
Jake at Motors Devonport is an awesome young guy (that's him in one of the photos with the bald guy) couldn't have tried harder to please. Brad, James and Dion are all great too.
More Feedback and photos to come next week.
(http://i.imgur.com/SPqLMgw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kMIXbz5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eiILQT5.jpg)
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Great news, Dazz.
Well done. :goodjob:
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Looks great Dazz. I reckon you should drive it around with the bow on it for a while and show it off. :D
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Thanks Guys! Good Idea John! :mrgreen:
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Very nice Dazz, tint looks great :goodjob2:
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Here's to Many k's of carefree motoring
Sent from my SM-G130HN using Tapatalk
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Top choice Dazz.
Enjoy.
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Hi Dazzler do you have a system over there where you can have a private registration plate like we have. Mine cost me £100 years ago and has been on a few cars. It costs £80 to change from car to car or you can put it onto a retention certificate until needed. The only no go is to put it onto a vehicle to make it look younger or have plates that do not conform to regs. like spelling name etc without correct spacing. Very nice new vehicles.
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Thanks Asa. I like the red highlights but I can understand why some like you may not. :goodjob:
I love the red highlights, I'm a red and black kind of girl, I'm a bit jealous! Might be time for an upgrade!!
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Congrats on the new wheels, Dazz. Looks awesome.. :goodjob2:
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Thanks Everyone. I think the Red was a good choice (nice change) Second choice was white, but that was the safe option...
Hi Dazzler do you have a system over there where you can have a private registration plate like we have. Mine cost me £100 years ago and has been on a few cars. It costs £80 to change from car to car or you can put it onto a retention certificate until needed. The only no go is to put it onto a vehicle to make it look younger or have plates that do not conform to regs. like spelling name etc without correct spacing. Very nice new vehicles.
Yes we do. Mine DAZ001 was a "one of" A$295 payment and it costs around $35 to carry it over to the next car. The Dealer reimbursed me for that. They've been on 4 cars now but they are still in good condition!
"Only" A$295 when I got them because standard 3 letter /3 number configuration. If I'd got HYBRID or DAZZLA or something it was nearly A$1000. :eek:
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Thanks Everyone. I think the Red was a good choice (nice change) Second choice was white, but that was the safe option...
Hi Dazzler do you have a system over there where you can have a private registration plate like we have. Mine cost me £100 years ago and has been on a few cars. It costs £80 to change from car to car or you can put it onto a retention certificate until needed. The only no go is to put it onto a vehicle to make it look younger or have plates that do not conform to regs. like spelling name etc without correct spacing. Very nice new vehicles.
Yes we do. Mine DAZ001 was a "one of" A$295 payment and it costs around $35 to carry it over to the next car. The Dealer reimbursed me for that. They've been on 4 cars now but they are still in good condition!
"Only" A$295 when I got them because standard 3 letter /3 number configuration. If I'd got HYBRID or DAZZLA or something it was nearly A$1000. :eek:
It's different in every state.
NSW was different to Qld when we were down there.
My plates cost $500 ( for a background theme and your choice of letters and numbers, but it's a once off and the plates are yours for life. Not aware of a transfer cost. There was no mention of it when we just changed them over.
Like for Dazz, if you want something really special, they cost more.
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Too late tonight to get a photo of our 2 cars together but picked up my new PD SR today had about 31 kms on it including a trip to the window tinter. I've only done about 10kms so far.
The stereo is very good for a 6 speaker standard system! My Calais had a 9 speaker Bose system with a Subwoofer, but the overall sound quality in the PD is more than acceptable with reasonable bass response and lots of adjustments available if needed. The Display is very clear and responsive although the clarity of the reverse camera is not quite as clear as the Calais. A little bit grainy, but adequate.
Got the Auto link OBD Module in the glove box which I have plugged into the Fuse Box under the dash on the driver's side.
Bit busy with other commitments so probably won't pair it with the App until Sunday.
Going in next week to get the Front sensors done and boot liner on back order (they are still making the first batch)
Jake at Motors Devonport is an awesome young guy (that's him in one of the photos with the bald guy) couldn't have tried harder to please. Brad, James and Dion are all great too.
More Feedback and photos to come next week.
(http://i.imgur.com/SPqLMgw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kMIXbz5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eiILQT5.jpg)
Looking at the hair styles the test drive must have been hair raising. :faint:
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Too late tonight to get a photo of our 2 cars together but picked up my new PD SR today had about 31 kms on it including a trip to the window tinter. I've only done about 10kms so far.
The stereo is very good for a 6 speaker standard system! My Calais had a 9 speaker Bose system with a Subwoofer, but the overall sound quality in the PD is more than acceptable with reasonable bass response and lots of adjustments available if needed. The Display is very clear and responsive although the clarity of the reverse camera is not quite as clear as the Calais. A little bit grainy, but adequate.
Got the Auto link OBD Module in the glove box which I have plugged into the Fuse Box under the dash on the driver's side.
Bit busy with other commitments so probably won't pair it with the App until Sunday.
Going in next week to get the Front sensors done and boot liner on back order (they are still making the first batch)
Jake at Motors Devonport is an awesome young guy (that's him in one of the photos with the bald guy) couldn't have tried harder to please. Brad, James and Dion are all great too.
More Feedback and photos to come next week.
(http://i.imgur.com/SPqLMgw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kMIXbz5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eiILQT5.jpg)
Looking at the hair styles the test drive must have been hair raising. :faint:
Yeah, put my hairstyle and Jake's together and you'd almost make a good one.
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That's why I got State plates with my initials and my
IQ, sorry, my blood alcohol reading on them.
$27.
1DRB 000. :D
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As I may have mentioned earlier, SHMBO has been taking a while to warm to the idea of a new smaller car. So this occurrence today was great timing...
I parked in a fairly isolated part of the Woolworths car park in Ulverstone to grab a few supplies on the way home. I was parked behind a Holden Cruze Wagon with WA registration. When we came out the guy had just finished putting some groceries in his boot. He said to Trish as we approached our car "very nice, I'm guessing it's new? Wow these guys have come a long way, I was looking for a Lexus badge. Looks fantastic, enjoy!"
Trish was delighted and I could feel her feelings for the car change quite a bit on our way home. :victory:
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How much did you pay him, Dazz? :rofl:
That's a good Readers Digest short story right there. :goodjob:
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:goodjob2:
(Wait until she sees your Calais driving around the apple isle though..... :whistler:) :D
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:goodjob2:
(Wait until she sees your Calais driving around the apple isle though..... :whistler:) :D
Yeah true. :sweating:
How much did you pay him, Dazz? :rofl:
That's a good Readers Digest short story right there. :goodjob:
Yeah, lucky it was a WA number plate or I reckon she would have been suspicious! :crazy1:
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That just means you used Dodgy Doggie as your middle man. :whistler:
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That just means you used Dodgy Doggie as your middle man. :whistler:
And I'm enjoying the fruits of my contacts as we type. :mrgreen:
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I get my commission from the Queen and you get yours from Dazz. :lol:
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I get my commission from the Queen and you get yours from Dazz. :lol:
Same thing, really. :whistler:
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:evil: :TutTut:
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Hi Dazz is your new i30 home now?
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Hi Dazz is your new i30 home now?
@Lakes Yep, see here for initial impressions..
:link: Initial feedback on brand new i30 PD SR (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=45412)
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I'll tell you what, this was a nice touch...
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I'll tell you what, this was a nice touch...
(http://i.imgur.com/uFqYOmX.png)
Yes, that sort of thing was probably what got the Devonport Motors Hyundai Sales Crew #1 for customer satisfaction in Australia! :victory: :happydance:
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wow so nice color! =D the interior looks soo good love the red accents =D nice one man
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Very, very nice, Dazz! Congrats and may she give you many happy miles :goodjob2:
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Cheaper :whistler:
:lol:
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Reckon I'd need the big bottle the way I change cars..