A Greek I30 To Germany

Christechgr · **January 19, 2015, 14:18:42**

Hello...New member from Germany ( but i am Greek ) with a I30 1.4 Classic 2014 10.000km

...I just bought it and i am still confused...
I was betweeen a Toyota Yaris Diesel 1.4 2012 With 88.000km with 1 year Garantie but i choosed the I30 2014 with 10.000 1.4 benzin with the same price...
I hope i did not made a mistake because i will paying it for the next 3 years and i want to keep it for a long time...
My only worries are how much reliable is this car (I've read only good reviews ) and how much fuel economy makes...(1.4 99hp )...
I have the classic version..it is the poor i know ( the yaris was the full ) but still with a lot of equipment...I am very disapointed i don't have the USB and the mirrors in the colour of the car but it's ok...
Any other difference between the classic version and the more richer versions ?

Thank you and i am happy to be here..

Photos are coming!!!!

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: January 19, 2015, 14:18:42**

Hi there Christechgr

to the forum.

Christechgr · **Reply #2: January 19, 2015, 14:22:13**

thank you ...photos added !!!:)

eye30 · **Reply #3: January 19, 2015, 15:10:01**

Welcome.

What you say are cosmetic based on trim level as the engine etc are mainly the same for all models

CraigB · **Reply #4: January 19, 2015, 15:34:50**

Christechgr

Christechgr · **Reply #5: January 19, 2015, 15:36:54**

Only cosmetic changes? What about the 1.4lt fuel economy ??I still had not the change to drive it because of work...i will fully test it this weekend:)

(Thank you all for the welcome)

eye30 · **Reply #6: January 19, 2015, 16:45:13**

I have 1.4 petrol and do mainly town driving with the odd spurt along the motorway.

I'm averaging 40 mpg.

On long trips this has been up to 50-52 mpg

Asterix · **Reply #7: January 19, 2015, 18:10:58**

Hi Christechgr

Christechgr · **Reply #8: January 19, 2015, 20:28:59**

40mpg?We use km and liters here but i understand you...Anyone has a brochure with the difference between versions?for example i have the classic version i want to see the differences so i can buy the items missing:)

Hello 2 Asterix;)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #9: January 19, 2015, 20:32:15**

You'll be happy with this car I'm sure. It's 2 years younger and 77,800 kms less traveled than the Yaris. If you look through the forum, you won't find a lot of reliability issues with this model of car, because they ARE very reliable. I think you made a good choice.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: January 19, 2015, 20:44:54**

Christechgr

Excellent 1st post. We are big fans of the Hyundai Diesel engine on this site but because they get a DPF (in Europe) the 1.4 petrol is a probably a safer bet.

Search Ebay for series 2 (GD) accessories. I recently got my wife some Chrome Mirror covers for her Tourer (wagon) model although they were designed for the models with indicators in the mirrors. Some mods like adding indicator mirrors are quite expensive and complicated to do.

Christechgr · **Reply #11: January 19, 2015, 21:23:24**

I see most of you guys are from Australia..I was in Melbourne the hole 2011 Working

It was the greatest time of my life too bad the visa restrictions forced me to go back to Europe...But as a respectfull citizen i had to obey

ok next subject ...
I will upgrade the car in stages to make it like the rich versions..because i hate to have a car in a poor version..but for the money i bought it it was AN EXCELLENT OFFER with 5 years and 4 services for free and of course a beauty and IN MY LIST of the preffered cars!!

I hope i can flood you with pictures soon...

I will look the forum for the USB solution as its the no1 upgrade i will do... I looked over and i saw that my version had auch ein USB port but i don't understand why my car has not one... ANyway ..

asathorny · **Reply #12: January 19, 2015, 21:41:55**

The Gonz · **Reply #13: January 20, 2015, 12:22:51**

Glad to see you are interested in improving your already excellent car. Lots of mods here like LEDs and cameras. Enjoy!

Asterix · **Reply #14: January 20, 2015, 17:53:11**

Quote from: Christechgr on January 19, 2015, 21:23:24

that my version had auch ein USB port but

So you do speak/write German as well...

Christechgr · **Reply #15: January 20, 2015, 18:41:43**

Haha sorry i`m confused ...

I am looking for a solution to that dam.... USB but I didn't found anything...Ok i found the adaptor but what about the harmness ???

Asterix · **Reply #16: January 20, 2015, 18:48:03**

Can't help you there. I've never used the USB connection in my i30... I don't even have music on my phone, I still use cd's to listen to my favourite music.

Dazzler · **Reply #17: January 20, 2015, 22:48:55**

Quote from: Christechgr on January 20, 2015, 18:41:43

Haha sorry i`m confused ... I am looking for a solution to that dam.... USB but I didn't found anything...Ok i found the adaptor but what about the harmness ???

Is it possible you have a hidden USB? Mounted low on the console or in a console box?

Could you just play your music through bluetooth or I guess the other option is to upgrade your stereo to to one with extra features including USB.

Christechgr · **Reply #18: January 21, 2015, 15:20:50**

I don't think so because they have standarised USB panels ...I never saw anything else online...anyway i will find the solution ..I only ask one thing...why i cannot find anywhere HARMNESS to connect the usb to the stereo ? Is it any diagram with the items needed to make this connection ? electrical diagram or something...?

CraigB · **Reply #19: January 21, 2015, 15:44:06**

Are you sure that your model stereo will even connect to an auxiliary panel

might be why you cant find the wiring harness as your stereo is totally different to our models with the auxiliary panel with usb port

I think you might need to do what Dazzler suggested as an option and install a better stereo with all the features included.

Christechgr · **Reply #20: January 21, 2015, 16:16:04**

I think all radios have the option for USB..i dont think they have the same radio with usb and different with no usb ..because i saw a radio with usb and looks like mine..anyway...
btw yours is an aftermarket stereo in photo ?

Another question ... my 1400cc benzin i30 will handle long trips of 2000km ? or will i have any problems??

CraigB · **Reply #21: January 21, 2015, 16:26:42**

My stereo is standard factory

I don't think you would get anywhere close to 2000km's from one tank of fuel, I get average 750kms with 1.6ltr.

Christechgr · **Reply #22: January 21, 2015, 16:36:24**

Not from fuel..I mean if the engine will handle those trips..

because of the small engine...

CraigB · **Reply #23: January 21, 2015, 16:43:21**

Ah now I understand what you mean

yes you should be fine driving as far as you like

Phil №❶ · **Reply #24: January 21, 2015, 21:47:49**

Quote from: Christechgr on January 21, 2015, 16:16:04

Another question ... my 1400cc benzin i30 will handle long trips of 2000km ? or will i have any problems??

It will easily do 2k trips, but you will need to fill her up with (juice, petrol, benzin) occasionally. If it's high speed driving just keep a check on the engine oil level at each refueling stop.

Dazzler · **Reply #25: January 22, 2015, 07:02:23**

Quote from: Christechgr on January 21, 2015, 15:20:50

I don't think so because they have standarised USB panels ...I never saw anything else online...anyway i will find the solution ..I only ask one thing...why i cannot find anywhere HARMNESS to connect the usb to the stereo ? Is it any diagram with the items needed to make this connection ? electrical diagram or something...?

Part of your problem searching might be the spelling (it is called a wiring harness) not harmness

Phil №❶ · **Reply #26: January 22, 2015, 08:16:40**

There seems to be some confusion over the radio itself. Is it a Hy standard type or is it a aftermarket one fitted separately. If you can get a model number of the radio, I would recommend searching on the internet to see what plugs are available at the rear of the unit.

If an outlet is present, all you will need to establish USB would be a suitable cable and a spot to attach your USB.
If there is no outlet available on the unit, then the USB function will be more difficult to achieve, but not impossible.

Asterix · **Reply #27: January 22, 2015, 19:12:46**

The radio in Christechgr's car is Hyundai standard in the low specced range here in Europe. Need to get to the high range to get the big screen radio...