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2009 Hyundai Elantra

269 messages,  Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 9:44 AM

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Re: Base base base model [rhickey516] by stephen987
Aug 16, 2009 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: rhickey516 (Aug 16, 2009 8:19 pm)

Radio prep means the car is pre-wired--not sure if Hyundai includes an antenna or not. Assuming they have, when you have picked out a stereo head unit, you should basically be able to pop out the little blank panel, bolt the head unit to a bracket, plug in the wiring clip and slide the whole thing into the dash. I've never done it on a Hyundai, but it's pretty simple on other cars. Maybe an hour's work in the driveway, I'd say, based on my previous experience.
 
Some electronics stores such as Crutchfield will throw in the bracket/installation kit, the wiring adapter, and the instructions for free. But if you choose to have the installation done professionally, the "radio prep" means they won't be digging around in all the car's plastic trim to run the wires.
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Re: Base base base model [rhickey516] by backy
Aug 17, 2009 (5:05 am)
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Replying to: rhickey516 (Aug 16, 2009 8:19 pm)

On a stick shift, it's best to drive it yourself and see what you think. I think the stick has a nice light clutch feel and decent throws, but what I think and what you think could be totally different--and I'm not the one driving your car!
 
If the car doesn't have a radio, it also doesn't have AC... but you probably knew that. I didn't have AC on my car until I moved to Houston in 1982. I sold my old car before moving and bought one with AC down there. Glad I did! One thing to consider, depending on how long you plan to keep this car.. you might not want/need AC, but lots of other folks do.
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Re: Base base base model [backy] by rhickey516
Aug 17, 2009 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 17, 2009 5:05 am)

It has A/C, just no radio. The last manual I drove was an '03 A4 quattro. I liked the way that felt and drove it for 3 years until the warranty was up and all hell started breaking loose. I'm just worried that this might not feel right to me. I will definitely test drive it for sure.
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iPod Cable for Elantra GLS by cyndie1030
Aug 22, 2009 (3:55 am)
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I just bought a 2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS this week. The dealer told me that my Apple cable for my iPod would work in the USB connector in the Elantra. The manual says that won't work but I tried it and it reads it but it won't show the song name, just the File name. And my iPod shows Do Not Disconnect until I turn the car completely off, so I would not be able to take the iPod out if I were driving. So now I'm thinking maybe I should order the Hyundai USB/Aux cable. But on the Hyundai Accessory Store shows the USB on the left side and the Aux on the right and lists the Elantra Touring but not the Elantra as compatible cars. I'm not sure this cable will work then in the Elantra GLS. Any one else with a GLS able to hook up an iPod with this cable? Many thanks!!
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Just another thought... by 09elantraowner
Aug 23, 2009 (5:48 pm)
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I don't have an iPOD, but rather a "standard" MP3 player and was looking forward to connecting it to my radio either through the USB or "Aux" input. Then it occurred to me - why bother? I just copied everything off of my MP3 to my Jump drive and plugged it right into the USB opening and it worked perfectly - I just use the "seek" button to switch between songs...
 
Now since all the radio will "read" are MP3 extensions, all I have to do is download some software to convert my audio books to MP3 format and I'm ready to go...
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2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue model by tenpin288
Sep 23, 2009 (9:13 am)
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A few links to whet your appetite for the upcoming 2010 Elantra Blue model...
 
Hyundai Blog
 
Hyundai News
 
There is some pricing, content and fuel mileage info at each so enjoy your reading.
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Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue model [tenpin288] by backy
Sep 23, 2009 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: tenpin288 (Sep 23, 2009 9:13 am)

Having trouble with the Hyundai News link.
 
This contradicts other info I've seen that says the Elantra Blue will be available only with a stick.
 
I am a little disappointed that this Blue edition doesn't measure up to what Kia did with their "high fuel economy" version of the Forte, e.g. include a 5-speed automatic. But it's better than nothing.
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Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue model [backy] by transonicshock
Sep 23, 2009 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2009 3:55 pm)

yeah, I have a similar concern. My concern is that SE won't be available with stick shift. I don't understand the 'sporty' version with no manual.
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Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue model [backy] by tenpin288
Sep 23, 2009 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2009 3:55 pm)

Having trouble with the Hyundai News link.
 
Here's the actual link
 
http://hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2010_Models/Elantra/Press_Release.asp
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Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue model [tenpin288] by backy
Sep 23, 2009 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: tenpin288 (Sep 23, 2009 5:54 pm)

Still won't open. Maybe their site is down.

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