2018 I30 SR Premium reasonable pricing

Blazorax · **August 14, 2018, 06:29:47**

Hi All

I am seriously thinking of getting a 2018 I30 SR Premium. Since the last time i bought a car was back in 2002, I am extremely rusty at dealing/haggling prices. Hence the question: For all who recently purchased an I30 SR Premium, what price should i be looking at as reasonable deal.

Thank you so much for your feedback.

Kind Regards.

Dazzler · **Reply #1: August 14, 2018, 08:10:35**

I usually suggest going to a site like Carsales and searching for the lowest new price listed in Australia. However, I was amazed to discover the lowest price for brand new white listed at around $38,500 and $39,000 for metallic painted ones.

I was expecting around mid 30's at the most. My Non Premium SR was only 31K drive away with quite a few extras in June 2017.

Be interested to see what recent premium buyers have paid.

cazlar · **Reply #2: August 15, 2018, 07:40:32**

Before I bought my 2018 SR DCT PD (also non-premium), I closely followed the threads on Whirlpool (http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133?g=272) to get a good idea on prices, which was extremely helpful when it came to negotiating as I knew what was possible (I ended up at $29k including tint, mats and red paint).

Edit: lol just followed my link and saw you've posted there already! I seem to remember some people getting $32-33k or so when it was the SRP PD (not PD2). Don't know if $33k is still possible though with the RRP increase, but I would be laughing at $38k offers...

Blazorax · **Reply #3: August 16, 2018, 04:20:08**

Quote from: cazlar on August 15, 2018, 07:40:32

(I ended up at $29k including tint, mats and red paint).

Thank you Cazlar. Just went to Parramatta Hyundai and they was quoting me @ 34k for a PD2. I have yet to haggle pricing with them yet. Also notice that the boot do not have 2 level flooring to accommodate a full size tyrre. Is this something new with PD2?

mickd · **Reply #4: August 16, 2018, 07:20:38**

Just PM'd you.

cazlar · **Reply #5: August 17, 2018, 03:32:58**

I haven't seen myself but believe someone noted that the new subwoofer in the SRP PD2 takes up some extra space at the bottom, so you lose the double-level

Dazzler · **Reply #6: August 17, 2018, 10:17:24**

Quote from: cazlar on August 17, 2018, 03:32:58

I haven't seen myself but believe someone noted that the new subwoofer in the SRP PD2 takes up some extra space at the bottom, so you lose the double-level

Yes, of course. That would be it.

beerman · **Reply #7: August 17, 2018, 11:35:33**

But gain some Doof Doof.

Tristan60d · **Reply #8: August 19, 2018, 05:17:00**

I payed 33,800 for my sr premium 2 months ago. Didnt do a huge amount of haggling, was happy with that price.

andrich · **Reply #9: August 19, 2018, 07:19:33**

So i paid 31k driveaway in NSW for a Premium demo with 49km on it in June this year. PD not PD2 but should give you some idea

Blazorax · **Reply #10: August 19, 2018, 12:25:30**

Hi all,

Thank you for all your feedback. I am so close to giving in and buy the car, heart say do it, head say wait 2 more weeks.

Just do it? no regret?

Edit: removed typos.. due to whiskey

Dazzler · **Reply #11: August 19, 2018, 21:50:24**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 19, 2018, 12:25:30

Hi all,

Thank you for all your feedback. I am so close to giving in and buy the car, heart say do it, head say wait 2 more weeks.

Just do it? no regret?

Edit: removed typos.. due to whiskey

Just do it! They are an excellent car.

Blazorax · **Reply #12: August 24, 2018, 00:07:36**

Ok ... im going to pull the trigger this afternoon for a white SR Premium PD2

Thank you everyone for all your feedback

Dazzler · **Reply #13: August 24, 2018, 00:27:26**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 24, 2018, 00:07:36

Ok ... im going to pull the trigger this afternoon for a white SR Premium PD2

Thank you everyone for all your feedback

Awesome. I'm a bit jealous. In hindsight white might have been a better choice than red. I kind of kick myself I didn't go the Premium and the better Audio would be great too. Enjoy.

Blazorax · **Reply #14: August 24, 2018, 08:37:10**

Signed - i guess this thread can be close now

Dazzler · **Reply #15: August 24, 2018, 08:59:24**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 24, 2018, 08:37:10

Signed - i guess this thread can be close now

Fairy nuff...

Blazorax · **Reply #16: August 24, 2018, 23:02:40**

4 more nights till i pick up the car....anticipation is building

Dazzler · **Reply #17: August 24, 2018, 23:42:16**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 24, 2018, 23:02:40

4 more nights till i pick up the car....anticipation is building

They will be the longest 4 days of your life. I've had over 30 cars in 40 years but I never enjoy the wait when I swap.

Blazorax · **Reply #18: August 26, 2018, 12:43:45**

Not like I'm counting, 2 days to go.

Dazzler · **Reply #19: August 26, 2018, 21:44:10**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 26, 2018, 12:43:45

Not like I'm counting, 2 days to go.

Only 1.5 days to go now!

Blazorax · **Reply #20: August 28, 2018, 23:19:09**

3 hrs 42 mins to go.

Dazzler · **Reply #21: August 29, 2018, 00:28:21**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 28, 2018, 23:19:09

3 hrs 42 mins to go.

Looking forward to some feedback about your initial impressions tonight.

Blazorax · **Reply #22: August 30, 2018, 03:12:46**

After 1 day owning the car, I am happy with my decision to buy it. Responsiveness and how it hug the corner during a turn is just awesome. I am loving it.

Love the moon roof too. so nice and bright.

cazlar · **Reply #23: August 30, 2018, 05:50:45**

Congrats! Enjoy it!

I kind of slightly regret not going for the SR Premium myself. At purchase time I focused on the plain SR DCT because I thought it was much better value overall, but now I'm a touch jealous of the moon-roof, heated seats, LED lights etc (and now better sound in PD2)...

Blazorax · **Reply #24: August 30, 2018, 08:44:43**

Quote from: cazlar on August 30, 2018, 05:50:45

Congrats! Enjoy it!

I kind of slightly regret not going for the SR Premium myself. At purchase time I focused on the plain SR DCT because I thought it was much better value overall, but now I'm a touch jealous of the moon-roof, heated seats, LED lights etc (and now better sound in PD2)...

@cazlar: I came up with a strategic plan for you.
1. Indulge wife with lots of cocktails, get her totally drunk.
2. Let her have her beauty sleep
3. Run out to the dealer and do a quick trade in
4. Zip back home in the new car, park in driveway and pretend everything is normal

Dazzler · **Reply #25: August 30, 2018, 11:17:58**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 30, 2018, 03:12:46

After 1 day owning the car, I am happy with my decision to buy it. Responsiveness and how it hug the corner during a turn is just awesome. I am loving it.

Love the moon roof too. so nice and bright.

Excellent! Plus there is more good news. This little turbo engine is known to improve in performance quite a bit after a few thousand kilometres (say 7 to 10K)

Blazorax · **Reply #26: August 30, 2018, 13:35:12**

Quote from: Dazzler on August 30, 2018, 11:17:58

This little turbo engine is known to improve in performance quite a bit after a few thousand kilometres (say 7 to 10K)

Awesome, it is sad that I am looking forward to drive the car again tomorrow

have not had this feeling for a long long time. I am reborn

Dazzler · **Reply #27: August 30, 2018, 19:02:23**

Quote from: Blazorax on August 30, 2018, 13:35:12

Quote from: Dazzler on August 30, 2018, 11:17:58
This little turbo engine is known to improve in performance quite a bit after a few thousand kilometres (say 7 to 10K)

Awesome, it is sad that I am looking forward to drive the car again tomorrow have not had this feeling for a long long time. I am reborn

These are the times when you feel sorry for those that say swapping cars is a waste of time and money.