Hi from South Africa

Spy007 · **October 13, 2012, 15:49:00**

Just quick intro.

Had 1.6 getz drove her to 384212 km went to another brand for 2.5 years.
Was diesel and that cost me in excess of R30 000 in the last 6 months (turbo replacement etc) yes consumption was great, power was great but not at that expense.
Due to my Job (Medical rep) i spent all day driving. My wife has the 1.5 cdri but the diesel i30 nt available here ... yet.

Hopefully getting my car on Monday.

2010 i30 Manual 2l
Cost R164 000.

I have one concern and will mention it now perhaps some one can shed some light. I have looked at the thread re consumption but seems no real answer. we have a 8.5 l per 100km cap at work anything over that you pay in the difference.

Drove a 2l A/T station wagon and avg 10L per 100km, so I drive with in the limits and past the age of the need for speed.

Realistically can I realistically expect 8.5 or lower per 100km???

Mixed driving city, suburbs, and country trips.

Anyway C you all soon.

~ Angel ~ · **Reply #1: October 13, 2012, 15:49:00**

to the club, Spy007

Spy007 · **Reply #2: October 13, 2012, 15:57:57**

Noob question?
w normally give fig as liters per 100km
or l per 1km

explain 10LHK

10l but per what (HK)???

Shambles · **Reply #3: October 13, 2012, 16:17:08**

Hi Spy (with my little eye)

I'm heavily into MPG, and the higher the better as far as I'm concerned.

However, I believe LHK could be Litres per Hundred Kilometers, same as yours...?

Spy007 · **Reply #4: October 13, 2012, 16:19:38**

Thanks. I am just use to x/100km?

learn something new everyday.

Surferdude · **Reply #5: October 13, 2012, 21:11:19**

Over 3 years (in 2 weeks) and 53,000 klms of mixed suburban (some VERY short trips) and highway driving I have averaged 8.14 l/100k.
I don't consciously drive to conserve fuel so IMO that's a reasonable figure.

Dazzler · **Reply #6: October 13, 2012, 21:43:56**

As Trevor has indicated you should come in under the 8.5 LPH limit with your type of driving (IMO)

2i30s · **Reply #7: October 13, 2012, 22:22:55**

welcome aboard spy007.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #8: October 13, 2012, 23:14:56**

Welcome spy007

Spy007 · **Reply #9: October 14, 2012, 06:51:25**

Thanks for the welcome>

I will post pics as soon as I get the car. I also use feuly so will give you guys additional fig once I have them.
With my Getz I use to avg 15-18 full tanks of fuel per month.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: October 14, 2012, 08:07:05**

Quote from: Spy007 on October 14, 2012, 06:51:25

Thanks for the welcome>

I will post pics as soon as I get the car. I also use feuly so will give you guys additional fig once I have them.
With my Getz I use to avg 15-18 full tanks of fuel per month.

Spy007 · **Reply #11: October 14, 2012, 10:38:05**

Most I have done from my annual tax return km was 94 000km (business only) in 1 year.

Spy007 · **Reply #12: October 14, 2012, 10:40:26**

My monthly record stands at just over 12 000km for a month. Luckily thats down now to around 4000km a month.

Dazzler · **Reply #13: October 14, 2012, 10:41:58**

Quote from: Spy007 on October 14, 2012, 10:38:05

Most I have done from my annual tax return km was 94 000km (business only) in 1 year.

I used to relieve in different Bank Branches but the most I ever did in one year (total) was about 40,000km (but Tasmania is only a smallish Island)

eye30 · **Reply #14: October 14, 2012, 14:10:09**

Welcome Spy007.

Will the not go by what the manufacturer states or do they monitor actual use for the car?

Spy007 · **Reply #15: October 14, 2012, 16:32:11**

Quote from: eye30 on October 14, 2012, 14:10:09

Welcome Spy007.

Will the not go by what the manufacturer states or do they monitor actual use for the car?

I have a company Petrol card so it is Actual. every month

Spy007 · **Reply #16: October 16, 2012, 11:01:40**

Collected car yesterday but been hectic.

All I can say

It is a very nice place to be.

Pics to follow

Dazzler · **Reply #17: October 16, 2012, 11:04:06**

Quote from: Spy007 on October 16, 2012, 11:01:40

Collected car yesterday but been hectic.

All I can say

It is a very nice place to be.

Pics to follow

Doggie 1 · **Reply #18: October 16, 2012, 11:10:39**

Welcome to the forum Spy 007.
I think you should be ok with that consumption.
In my previosu life, I was driving 12,000 - 13,000 kms per month for the Dept for Child Protection but gave that away three and a half years ago, thank goodness.

Spy007 · **Reply #19: October 16, 2012, 11:35:52**

Dazzler · **Reply #20: October 16, 2012, 11:48:14**

The bow was a nice touch

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: October 16, 2012, 11:49:27**

Dazzler · **Reply #22: October 16, 2012, 12:09:35**

Just noticed all the bells and whistles

The Wheels were obvious

but didn't spot the Sunroof straight away and the indicator mirrors

eye30 · **Reply #23: October 16, 2012, 16:58:22**

Quote from: Roo Dazz on October 16, 2012, 12:09:35

but didn't spot the Sunroof straight away

That's so he can use the ejector seat.

Spy007 · **Reply #24: October 16, 2012, 20:13:01**

Loving the car more and more. Consumption is a bit of an issue but still early days. Would like a few more kw but enjoy driving again.

One issue is the usb keeps resetting to the same track every time i stop and switch on.

Oh I am into Audio books with all the driving.

Dazzler · **Reply #25: October 16, 2012, 20:36:49**

Quote from: Spy007 on October 16, 2012, 20:13:01

Loving the car more and more. Consumption is a bit of an issue but still early days. Would like a few more kw but enjoy driving again.

One issue is the usb keeps resetting to the same track every time i stop and switch on.

Oh I am into Audio books with all the driving.

I'm sure this has been posted before and there was away around it? I will try and find a link to the thread and update this post. (was quite a while ago)

I only found this relatively recent one which was different issue (skipping) but may give you some things to try? Hopefully others will have ideas too ..

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=16026.msg175437#msg175437

Spy007 · **Reply #26: October 28, 2012, 14:34:45**

Shambles · **Reply #27: October 28, 2012, 14:58:34**

^--- sorry, your pic doesn't show

Spy007 · **Reply #28: October 28, 2012, 15:00:19**

Dazzler · **Reply #29: October 28, 2012, 20:07:43**

Nice cats (they look well fed)

Both pictures worked for me