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Kamz
13-05-2012, 08:25 AM
Hi guys,
So in the market for a new car currently driving a astra 1.8gtc.

options:
Hyundi i30 manual almost brand new for 200k

and then the kia koup brand new automatic 238k

let me know what you guys think! Thanks

marco79
13-05-2012, 08:58 AM
Do you want a hatchback, or a coupe? In your GTC, did yet find the need for the rear doors or do you use the rear seat often? That's the only reason I would choose a hatchback over a coupe. I would've chosen the coup but I have kids so it won't be practical.

Kamz
13-05-2012, 09:06 AM
Hardly use the back seats so dont mind the coupe... Also should i go auto or manual??

marco79
13-05-2012, 09:15 AM
Do you sit in traffic much? There are others on the forum with auto Ceratos.

Kamz
13-05-2012, 09:46 AM
Yeah normal Jhb traffic... Hoping to hear from them then :)
Thanks

Brawler
13-05-2012, 10:34 AM
Which i30? The 2013 model? I am not sure it is in SA yet but it is definitely available in the UK. Don't get a car about to be replaced.

Maybe call Hyundai and ask when they are expecting the Elantra Coupe... Car of the year in Coupe form got to be good:
http://image.motortrend.com/f/40140972+w569+h356+ar1/2013-Hyundai-Elantra-Coupe-front-three-quarters.jpg

I have the manual sedan Cerato and still love it after two years. If you in traffic a lot get the auto, it also has paddle shift if you want to play around :) Auto's fuel consumption is noticeable higher though.

Chevron
13-05-2012, 02:24 PM
Definitely manual.

Koup.

Chevron
13-05-2012, 02:25 PM
That Elantra is gorgeous.

stroller
13-05-2012, 08:38 PM
Cerato has new shape in the second half of this year according to CAR mag December 2011 page 21.

werewolf2
13-05-2012, 08:54 PM
I would wait for the new i30

Quantum Theory
14-05-2012, 07:07 AM
I would wait for the new i30

This ^

We'll probably get a 1.8L engine model, as in the Elantra. Here is a video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WDrp-g3bHM

Kamz
14-05-2012, 07:19 PM
Thanks for the replies guys but i think im going for the Koup cant wait to long the value on my gtc keeps dropping... Cars hey!