Things You Should Know BEFORE Buying a Hyundai i30N...

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[bavarianshooter]

"Things to know before you buy" from a five year I30N owner: annoying and expensive 10k km service intervals, in every situation way to high fuel consumption for the power output, pretty bad stereo with not much to improve besides an expensive processor and speaker upgrade, the brake discs rust faster than bottle caps and the cold start "behaviour" often imitates an starting diesel tractor. The stock turbo of the pre-facelift car had not much power reserves past 310 bhp. Prices gone way up lately, so the car isnt the bargain it was anymore. And at least the turning circle: i`ve seen buses with a better circle than the I30N. This was the bad, now to the good: Engaging and fun front driven car, maybe best in its class. Price is still somewhat affordable. Suspension is superb, Grip is excellent, Brakes are good, manual transmission is wonderful. The car still sounds phenomenal, even with GPF. Best four banger sound on the market imho. Everyday practicability is quite good, the car was a good companion in summer and winter. I liked the car very much... but i wasnt particularly sad when i had to sell it. It was good but not special enough for my taste. I liked the "under the radar" appearance though.

[RRobbin]

You see a lot of those around the Nürnburgring, proper track toy 👌

[jummechumme]

That north face jacket is in every video 😂

[wdbaudio]

Congratulations on 100K Luke, enjoying the variety of content you're bringing out and I'd definitely like to see more 'Things to know' videos about other models

[scottp]

Nice looking motor bar all the stickers

[goughys.in]

Mate this is such a good video, really does the car justice. A pleasure to come back on the channel as always!

[TomDavies]

Eagle F1 Asy 6’s are as good or better than equivalent Michelin’s. Look into it more. Just stuck set on my M135i, they’re awesome. Goodyear’s always have been but Michelin have just been promoted far more in recent years, especially on YouTube 🙄

[onestepforward]

Out of all the hot hatches you’ve driven, which was the most enjoyable and why?

[camilonovoa]

where did you buy the body kit I wanna get one for mine

[NetshadeX]

I own a 2020 i30N Fastback and what I feel people should know is that fuel consumption is borderline extreme. But don't take my word for it. Watch the Misha Charoudin video where he takes it around the Nürburgring once and burns through a 1/4 tank (50 liter capacity) over 20 km.

[RBcymru]

I had one of the first UK I30N cars and it didn't have the heated seats as it was an option not fitted to my ex demo car. Wheel hop was awful and embarrassing, the car just couldn't put the power down. I fitted Hyundai tyres as they were good in the dry but slippery in the wet until warmed up. 6th gear needed adjusting as when cold it was hard to engage which was a common problem on early cars. If I had kept the car I would have put coil overs and Michelin tyres on. I would also change the seats as they were very big and heavy. Luckily my car had the louder exhaust with no additional filter like the second generation cars. Servicing was OK but I always insisted on Shell Helix oil as most dealers do not use it even though it is recommended. Not using the manufacturer specified oil can cause excessive wear and sludging of the oil which can lead to oil starvation. The 250 bhp version might have been the better car.

[Patress]

Where can I buy the side door stickers?

[Tsukuyomi]

I30N is a bargain!!! Here in Greece the Clubsport Gti, Cupra Leon, Focus ST, Cooper JCW, GR Yaris, Megane RS, Type R are way more expensive!!!!

[sterben.]

Does the info screen get in the way of peripheral view?

[technicalscience]

You mentioned a hybrid turbo in either this video or the first video you did with this car - there is now a hybrid turbo in the UK, look up Courtenay Sport, they dropped a video on it 4 days ago. 466bhp monster!

I recently got a new i20N and I have to say I'm incredibly impressed with how far Hyundai has come, what a machine from an unexpected manufacturer!

[kagisonong]

Low gearbox oil levels causes that problem!

[andreiww]

This or Megane 4 RS Trophy? which is better in your preference? Of course, stock.

[unexplainedwearenotalone]

Hey man they recall is only old engine 2.0 not this n performance nobody say nothing negative for engine or automatic transmission is the best and by own kia made self no like bmw.

[nosutv]

this carbon bits looks bulky you can't even see exhaust now... you buy i30N as complete car just did downpipe haha fire from exhaust sometimes on stock :))) no gearbox recall for 23 eN's :)

[mohammedhussain]

Buyers guide needed for the new shape Audi RS3