Hi from a VW Golf Convert to the PD2 Active with SmartSense

Johns_Drive · **September 30, 2018, 20:53:23**

Hi there i30ers,

A lifelong VW Golf driver, I'm setting myself up as a driving instructor - so the brief was for:

an easy to drive hatch in Auto and white
going to feel comfortable sitting in for many hours a day
Android Auto for me
good warranty and service
looked good on road
safety features to ease the nerves of newbie drivers (and myself) which can be dialled down
has a manual version for a bit down the track

Must say that the i30 was just like jumping into my Golf Series 7 with out the $$$, certainly much better than the Polo, Mazda 3 or Corolla that I also tested.
Kitted up with the SmartSense option I managed a drive away price of $26k - not sure if this is great as I'm not the best haggler.

Anyway - picking it up next Wed (much better than the months I might have waited for a Polo)

Looking forward to my first Hyundai

cheers - John

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: September 30, 2018, 20:53:24**

Hi there, Johns_Drive

to the forum.

Surferdude · **Reply #2: September 30, 2018, 21:11:28**

Quote from: ~ Angel ~ on September 30, 2018, 20:53:24

Hi there, Johns_Drive

to the forum.

G'day, mate.

Blazorax · **Reply #3: September 30, 2018, 22:59:42**

woohoooo, welcome mate

Dazzler · **Reply #4: September 30, 2018, 23:33:38**

Congrats John.

That is awesome to hear. Thanks for the introduction. This site is another benefit of being an i30 owner.

Barbarulo · **Reply #5: October 01, 2018, 04:32:28**

Welcome. As a new owner myself I'm a little curious about pricing, so looked it up. It's a significant discount on RRP, and I'd certainly be happy with what you paid. Congrats.

eye30 · **Reply #6: October 01, 2018, 08:12:49**

Welcome

CraigB · **Reply #7: October 01, 2018, 08:28:49**

Quote from: Barbarulo on October 01, 2018, 04:32:28

Welcome. As a new owner myself I'm a little curious about pricing, so looked it up. It's a significant discount on RRP, and I'd certainly be happy with what you paid. Congrats.

Current runout price on the Active is $22990 drive away

Hyundai | Offers | i30 - Go | Hyundai Australia

Barbarulo · **Reply #8: October 01, 2018, 09:41:20**

Oh, I just priced it up in their calculator... that run out price doesn't include Smartsense, of course.

CraigB · **Reply #9: October 01, 2018, 10:06:48**

Quote from: Barbarulo on October 01, 2018, 09:41:20

Oh, I just priced it up in their calculator... that run out price doesn't include Smartsense, of course.

No, but smart sense is only another 1k if using the included factory bonus.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: October 01, 2018, 10:11:22**

@Johns_Drive

You probably have grounds to protest with your price if the below figures are true. Seeing as you haven't taken delivery yet. Worth asking the question, they would have known this deal was coming so they have a duty of care.

Even if they were to throw in a few extras to get you back on side.

wooly · **Reply #11: October 01, 2018, 14:31:23**

Quote from: CraigB on October 01, 2018, 08:28:49

Quote from: Barbarulo on October 01, 2018, 04:32:28
Welcome. As a new owner myself I'm a little curious about pricing, so looked it up. It's a significant discount on RRP, and I'd certainly be happy with what you paid. Congrats.
Current runout price on the Active is $22990 drive away Hyundai | Offers | i30 - Go | Hyundai Australia

You mention a runout price here, is there a new model coming soon ?
Doesn't seem that long ago the PD2 was introduced, is it on the chopping block now ?

CraigB · **Reply #12: October 01, 2018, 15:51:57**

Quote from: wooly on October 01, 2018, 14:31:23

You mention a runout price here, is there a new model coming soon ?
Doesn't seem that long ago the PD2 was introduced, is it on the chopping block now ?

I haven't heard of a newer update coming but you never know, the first model wasn't out for long before they released PD2, maybe just clearing pre tax year stock

Johns_Drive · **Reply #13: October 01, 2018, 20:37:59**

Hi there - thanks for the welcome...

Nothing like $$$ to get a car conversation going

The standard quote via the Hyundai site is onroad for $29k when SmartSense is included and this seems to include the $500 factory bonus.

I found that being in the driving school business I was able to get National Fleet pricing which helped in the negotiation process. So if you have access to an ABN and can tick off one of the organisations on the Fleet page (

Hyundai Fleet Management | Hyundai Australia) eg be a teacher - see what you can do...

Now off to do my BAS return and get the GST (another $2.4k) refunded as well!

I guess I should apply my usual approach to car pricing - once you buy a car there's always a better price on offer, so don't even look at things for a year or so...

Again - thanks for the welcome, now to pick up the new car , give it a drive up to Katoomba and back and test out all the buttons...

cheers - John

Dazzler · **Reply #14: October 01, 2018, 22:04:59**

John. I like your attitude! Don't forget to report back with your first impressions after that drive (please)

Barbarulo · **Reply #15: October 02, 2018, 00:21:10**

@Johns_Drive, that's a good policy (and sorry I brought up the price!). Enjoy the drive.