Hyundai Tiburon
11-23-2005, 11:23 PM
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Hyundai Tiburon
Today at work it was "dead", so I end up getting one of these cars to do a free oil change on, might as well, nothing else to do. You know, this car isn't that bad looking. Drives pretty darn nice with the 5 speed manual trans and it's comfortable inside as well. I think it was an '04 model? If it came down to it, I'd probably buy one as a 2nd car... 
Does anyone here own one?
Does anyone here own one?
12-13-2005, 09:21 AM
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i have an 05 V6 6 spd. i love this car to death. it took me a little bit to get over it being a hyundia too, but once i drove it i fell in love.
i let my ex drive it and she liked it too, so she went out and bought a TC. (she wanted a sports car and she worked for toyota at the time) she let me take it for a spin, and i have to say i liked my car so much better. i dont know if its just the way it drives or the handling, but i just feels so much better. just my 2 cents
i let my ex drive it and she liked it too, so she went out and bought a TC. (she wanted a sports car and she worked for toyota at the time) she let me take it for a spin, and i have to say i liked my car so much better. i dont know if its just the way it drives or the handling, but i just feels so much better. just my 2 cents
12-13-2005, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jessman360
Whats the 0-60 time for the 4-cyl base model?
I think I might trade my xA in if its much faster.
I think I might trade my xA in if its much faster.
If you want a tibby, it's WORTH it to get the V6. It's not too much more.
12-14-2005, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by djct_watt
Do you drive an auto xA or 5spd? If you've got the 5spd, the base model isn't much faster.
If you want a tibby, it's WORTH it to get the V6. It's not too much more.
If you want a tibby, it's WORTH it to get the V6. It's not too much more.
12-15-2005, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by djct_watt
Originally Posted by Jessman360
Whats the 0-60 time for the 4-cyl base model?
I think I might trade my xA in if its much faster.
I think I might trade my xA in if its much faster.
If you want a tibby, it's WORTH it to get the V6. It's not too much more.
12-15-2005, 10:48 AM
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^ If gas mileage is your concern, you shouldn't be preoccupied with a faster car.
If you're looking at a heavier, more power 4-cyl car, then you're going to pay a gas mileage penalty. . . which means mpg ain't your priority. Go for the V6, or you might as well keep your xA. If you want a little more speed, but still great mileage, go for a used Civic 2 door or EG hatch. . .
If you're looking at a heavier, more power 4-cyl car, then you're going to pay a gas mileage penalty. . . which means mpg ain't your priority. Go for the V6, or you might as well keep your xA. If you want a little more speed, but still great mileage, go for a used Civic 2 door or EG hatch. . .
12-16-2005, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by djct_watt
^ If gas mileage is your concern, you shouldn't be preoccupied with a faster car.
If you're looking at a heavier, more power 4-cyl car, then you're going to pay a gas mileage penalty. . . which means mpg ain't your priority. Go for the V6, or you might as well keep your xA. If you want a little more speed, but still great mileage, go for a used Civic 2 door or EG hatch. . .
If you're looking at a heavier, more power 4-cyl car, then you're going to pay a gas mileage penalty. . . which means mpg ain't your priority. Go for the V6, or you might as well keep your xA. If you want a little more speed, but still great mileage, go for a used Civic 2 door or EG hatch. . .
I think I'll just wait for the 07 Mini Cooper redesign and see if they add more power to the base model.
02-15-2006, 05:10 PM
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it's a good car... I'll get the 06 eclipse instead of that thou... but if you would ever buy a tiburon...
please don't this....
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hlight=tiburon
kinda reminded me that thread again...
please don't this....
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hlight=tiburon
kinda reminded me that thread again...
02-20-2006, 02:30 AM
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Hyundai's are now (I think) being built in the US - or is it Kia?
Anyway, I'm not a fan at all of Korean goods, but these cars are getting really nice.
Don't dismiss them.
Scott
Anyway, I'm not a fan at all of Korean goods, but these cars are getting really nice.
Don't dismiss them.
Scott
02-20-2006, 02:47 AM
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personally... I dont care how good it rides or how much more power it has I'de rather own a used Toyota or Honda than a new Hyundai or Kia.. The local paper here had a reliability rating and they said Kia was the worst and Hyundai although they showed an improvement they were still below average...I'll stick to japan. Korea just wants to nuke us...