Any Tiburon owners?

intotheflats · Posted: Aug 30, 2005 8:30 pm Post subject: Any Tiburon owners?

I am going to be getting a new car in the next couple months and have been looking at Hyundai Tiburons. I have read a couple reviews and they say the GT model with the V6 and 6speed is pretty damn fast. They also say that Hyundai has really stepped up their production methods and there cars are getting much better that they used to be as far as reliability and performance.

They are great looking cars and really inexpensive. I have looked at '03s with under 20kmiles for like $12k. Does anyone have any experience, good or bad with these cars?

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

not to disrespect hyundai, but why hyundai?

AirProfile · Addict Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 602 City: Brookfield

intotheflats · Posted: Aug 30, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject:

Well I really want either an Acura RSX or a Subaru WRX but I can't find any for under $14k unless they have a ton of miles on them. And from what I have read a Tiburon is quicker than an RSX anyway. And Hyundai just opened a U.S. plant so they are made in the U.S. now.

Tyler T · Posted: Aug 30, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject:

My grandpa has one and he's all smiles. He's not really concerned with performance though. He's just old and wanted something cheap that looked nice.

10 year/100,000 mile warrenty. I think a few other manufacturers are doing this now, but Hyundai was first, and that's a kickass warrenty.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

intotheflats, WRX was what I was thinking. Hyundai is like an upscale Kia.

Whatever you buy, just remember you get what you pay for!

intotheflats · Posted: Aug 31, 2005 11:45 am Post subject:

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

May I suggest a Ford Focus SVT Smile

I've had mine since February and LOVE it. should be able to find one loaded for under 12 pretty easy...and check out the euro package for sure. The euro package has different rims, HID lights, and recaro racing seats. They have 170 hp and a getrag 6-speed tranny. Makes for a pretty quick little car, and you won't be dissappointed with it on curvy roads Very Happy

Also, I get 30 mpg out of mine and have a heavy foot. These things are very capable of doing over 140mph, fast for a 4-cyl Smile

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

intotheflats, I share the same sentiments. Kia/Hyndai has really stepped up their quality (as shown by their 8/10 yr warranty). I think the style on the tiburon is pretty cool also. For such a small car I would bet it's relatively fast.

I would take it over a ford focus. Can't stand the style of those cars. How they sell them other than the price is beyond me.

If you don't mind the brand name I say go for it. I looked at getting a kia sorrento. Like the styling, and the towing is pretty good, price was not bad, but the gas mileage wasn't great for the size. Anyway, turned out I didn't spend that much anyway.

Damon · Posted: Aug 31, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject:

intotheflats, you want something fast from the factory or something you can make fast?

In my experience... Tiburons have been pretty reliable... So then other then owning a Hyundai, you shouldnt have too much of a problem.

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

I personally wouldn't own a regular focus either but the SVT is high quality stuff. I highly recommend at least test driving one. I guarantee it will suprise you. If I'm not mistaken, they are pretty close, maybe even faster in quarter mile speed/time than the acura rsx.

AirProfile · Addict Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 602 City: Brookfield

ok my .02 once again

wrx amazing car no complaints i know 4 owners of them

hunday i know 2 owners one hated it one has 2 of them and loves their price, wat they have done so far

they have stepped it up but idk wat it is the korean company ahh it just doesn't seem like it will last yes jap cars are the best.

well ford/chevy have the discount going down u look at the new mustang/any other the sell back rate will be great might be worth it!!!!

also get a car with great mileage look into that instead of speed with this president who know's if we might turn out like the u.k. $6.32 a gallon
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svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

Just a few pics of my pride and joy Very Happy

Damon · Posted: Aug 31, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject:

Speaking of that employee pricing... you can get a SAABARU extremely cheap

intotheflats · Posted: Aug 31, 2005 3:48 pm Post subject:

No matter what I get I am going to make little tweaks to improve performance. I am not a motor head and don't plan on spending an additional couple thousand for parts. Thats what attracts me to the WRX's. They are super quick out of the box and can be made even quicker with only a couple hundred dollars in additional parts.

I am NOT an import tuner and will never put graphics or a plastic spoiler on anything but I do want a good, reliable car that is fun to drive. I personally am not a huge fan of the WRX's looks but the performance and the fact that it is practical(4 doors, AWD for winter) more than makes up for having bug eyes Wink

AirProfile · Addict Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 602 City: Brookfield

eww the ford is hiduis but yeah the wrx

great mileage

my brother got out of his out back 215,000 miles and that is Bubb Rubbing impressive!

if u can get that on another car buy it thats y subaru has such a good resell value
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Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 3:07 am Post subject:

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

AirProfile and Wakebrad, , why do you insist on insulting my ride? It would be totally different if you didn't know I drove a focus, but you do. You could say, its not my favorite, or something that states your opinion other than:

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 4:53 am Post subject:

svt_gEEk, what other cars did you shop for when you were making the decision that led up to purchasing a Focus?

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

I understand kia and hyundai made crappy cars. That was like their tag "come buy a cheap crappy car from us." Everyone knew it and laughed at it. But their quality has improved greatly. It wouldn't be possible to make a crappy car and offer an 8/10 yr warranty on it. You'd go out of business. The reason they started offering this warranty is because they felt like they needed something to let the customers know that they are standing behind their cars. And an 8 yr bumper to bumper warranty is something to take note.

I had a BMW 3 series for 3 years and the original warranty was nothing short of INCREDIBLE. They would/could replace just about anything you wanted (scratched console pieces, dented speaker covers, stuff that most companies would laugh at you). But when the "extended warranty" kicked in it was terrible. Didn't cover much of anything other than strictly mechanical failures and sometimes not even those. Having a factory warranty is a jem.

Anyway here's a little info on the quality:

Luca · Newbie Joined: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 40 City: Charlotte

SVTgeek at what point in the past did you trash Nautiques to get 2 posts out of Erik calling you an basically, how do you say it, a person with limited brain capacity?

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 6:19 am Post subject:

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Erik Jernberg, it seems like there are 5-10 different dealerships with that super-bad-credit-no-problem spiel here. I don't notice it here anymore than nissan, ford, or chevy.

While I can see how a 10 year warranty can seem desperate, can you see how it could also be seen that they are standing behind their cars?

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

Where in the hell do you get that I trashed nautiques??? I've never even posted anything about a nautique. Anyway, back to the main subject here. I don't like the regular focus either, but you obviously don't understand what an SVT vehicle is. The difference in an SVT focus and a regular focus is the same as the difference in a v6 mustang and a mustang cobra. The interiors are totally different, as is the engine, transmission, suspension, exhaust, etc... If you would like to know the differences just say so. I just don't want to make a long post of every little difference in the two versions.

AZMXER · Outlaw Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 223 City: Peoria,AZ

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svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

Not sure what you are implying with that Confused

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 7:06 am Post subject:

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

Why was I mentioned in that sentence then? I'm not sure exactly what he was referring to. Anyway, back to the main subject, if you have the money for a subaru wrx, by all means get it, it's a much fast car. I'm not sure abour reliability on those though because of the turbocharger, turbocharged engines are notorious for being high maintenance. But I don't know about the subaru, maybe they're better with the turbos. What I was trying to say, if you want a pretty reliable car, that's decently fast, takes corners nicely, and has good driveability for around $10,000 then check out the svt focus. They only made them from 2002 through 2004 and then the head of SVT, John Coletti, retired so SVT has been changing alot since then and basically stopped production for about a year.

intotheflats · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

OK, The Tuburon is out. I am now debating between a Jetta with the 1.8 turbo for around $11k or a WRX for around $14k. I would rather have the WRX but I don't know if its worth the extra $.

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:36 am Post subject:

The WRX, and newer Subarus in general, are fantastic cars. I am considering the WRX and the Toyota Celica as my top choices personally. They get good marks year after year and I rate them highly. My wife had a Jetta and hated it after 50,000 miles but it had the interior refinements of a 3 series BMW. So, both are better choices than the Tib, but the WRX wins by a landslide for my money...

svt_gEEk · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 152 City: Tupelo

Check this out, it's a comparison done by road and track magazine between the srt-4, svt focus, civic si, mazdaspeed protege, lancer ralliart, nismo sentra se-r spec v, and a toyota trd celica gt-s. No, my focus didn't place first, that's not why I'm posting this. Although it did beat out the number one car in the quarter-mile run, it placed 3rd. It's a pretty good article.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=1425&page_number=1

Damon · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 1:02 pm Post subject:

Subarus quality has jumped by leaps and bounds, even from the old style Impreza.

Even if you buy a high milaged WRX, you take care of it, and it WILL run well past 150K, on a stock turbo.

Subaru's are also extremely easy to work on... as long as you don't get into the wiring.

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 1:25 pm Post subject:

This conversation has advanced the WRX into my top slot. Such a cool car.

Damon · Posted: Sep 01, 2005 1:27 pm Post subject:

Yep... My next car will be a Legacy GT Limited though, those things are incredible.

Basically an upscale STi.