2007 Hyundai Tiburon

**TaHoE** · 03-05-2007, 08:45 AM

Has anyone had any experience with this vehicle or past year Tiburons. As I have stated earlier, it's getting very close to the time when I need to purchase a car. One of my close friends works at a Hyundai dealership, and I am hoping I can get a great deal on one, other wise I have to use my GM card points. So has anyone had any feedback on the Tiburon. It looks like a solid package.

iamwin · 03-05-2007, 09:43 AM

I used to have a coworker with an '05 Tiburon. Other than going through 4 radios in its first year it was fine. Stupid cd player kept breaking for some reason.

giagastormer · 03-05-2007, 10:00 AM

Why not get a cobalt ss?

genjy · 03-05-2007, 10:34 AM

If you are going get a Tiburon, research and see whether the i4 or the v6 fits your needs. I remember people complaining the v6's unexpectedly high gas milage a couple of years ago.

**paul8488** · 03-05-2007, 10:59 AM

Tiburon is a cool car. Why I have no experience with it, it looks great, so buy one. Better a Hyundai than a Toyota, if you're going Asian.

atomicshark · 03-05-2007, 11:20 AM

My cousin owns a 2003 Tiburon. It has been very solid and reliable. He drives the car a lot and the hatchback comes in handy for almost anything he needs to carry.

From personal experience driving it:

It feels and drives bigger than it is. The turning radius is similar to my old Avenger, which is more like a sedan and less like a small coupe. The V6 has very good pep and fuel economy hovers around 20 MPG with the V6.

The ride is sporty and pretty hard, but not unbearable. The interior panels/switchgear look and feel great. I love the snug feel of the seats although bigger people may not like them. Fit and finish inside and out are very good. If you can swing for the leather...do it.

I'd say that if you can get a killer deal on one, buy it.

HoosierRon · 03-05-2007, 12:00 PM

Mong-Koo Chung thanks you for your purchase. When will you be updating your avatar?

Old Dood · 03-05-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Mong-Koo Chung thanks you for your purchase. When will you be updating your avatar?

What does that have to do with anything?

He is not allowed to purchase what he needs?

jon21 · 03-05-2007, 01:29 PM

I have seen a few around here. I don't know anyone with one. But, personally, I like it. Cheap and sporty looks.

guitarlix · 03-05-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Mong-Koo Chung thanks you for your purchase. When will you be updating your avatar?

Instead of trying to induce guilt for "patriotic" reasons, why don't you suggest a GM alternative for Tahoe to look at?

This dude obviously doesn't care what you buy.

HoosierRon · 03-05-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dood

What does that have to do with anything?

He is not allowed to purchase what he needs?

He is perfectly "allowed" to buy whatever he wants. Did I say otherwise? If I said "Rick Wagoner thanks you for your purchase of a G6", would you get all flustered? No. But he is not buying a G6, he is buying a Tiburon, so I doubt that Rick Wagoner is thankful. But Mong-Koo Chung is.

mini1 · 03-05-2007, 02:40 PM

The car is a Hyundai!!!!! 'Nuff said!!! Don't look for it on the road in 10 years.

Hitman1970 · 03-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Having owned a Hyundai for five years with zero problems I cannot say anything against them at all.

While you do your research I recommend you look at the maintenance intervals for the vehicle. If you take that into account a GM alternative can be very competitive.

G6 coupe would be a good alternative to cross shop it against.

Mustang with V-6 would be one to consider as well.

fenderbender · 03-05-2007, 03:07 PM

I think I liked to old Tiburons a lot more, well at least the front end. That one looks too cluttered and Mercury Couger like. But I have heard good things about them. Are you considering any other cars?

guitarlix · 03-05-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mini1

The car is a Hyundai!!!!! 'Nuff said!!! Don't look for it on the road in 10 years.

BS alert

03-05-2007, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,850	2007 Hyundai Tiburon Has anyone had any experience with this vehicle or past year Tiburons. As I have stated earlier, it's getting very close to the time when I need to purchase a car. One of my close friends works at a Hyundai dealership, and I am hoping I can get a great deal on one, other wise I have to use my GM card points. So has anyone had any feedback on the Tiburon. It looks like a solid package. __________________

03-05-2007, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
iamwin 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Glorious San Fernando Valley Drives: 2000 Olds Intrigue Posts: 279	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon I used to have a coworker with an '05 Tiburon. Other than going through 4 radios in its first year it was fine. Stupid cd player kept breaking for some reason.

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genjy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,145	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon If you are going get a Tiburon, research and see whether the i4 or the v6 fits your needs. I remember people complaining the v6's unexpectedly high gas milage a couple of years ago. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual Animal Crossing Wii 1805-5749-4471 mooz of DK MTN PM me your info and I will add you!

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,404	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon Tiburon is a cool car. Why I have no experience with it, it looks great, so buy one. Better a Hyundai than a Toyota, if you're going Asian. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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03-05-2007, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
atomicshark 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 4,429	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon My cousin owns a 2003 Tiburon. It has been very solid and reliable. He drives the car a lot and the hatchback comes in handy for almost anything he needs to carry. From personal experience driving it: It feels and drives bigger than it is. The turning radius is similar to my old Avenger, which is more like a sedan and less like a small coupe. The V6 has very good pep and fuel economy hovers around 20 MPG with the V6. The ride is sporty and pretty hard, but not unbearable. The interior panels/switchgear look and feel great. I love the snug feel of the seats although bigger people may not like them. Fit and finish inside and out are very good. If you can swing for the leather...do it. I'd say that if you can get a killer deal on one, buy it. __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - 9,800 miles 2008 Saturn Vue - 6,300 miles 2004 Pontiac GTO - 71,864 miles atomicshark's flickr gallery

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jon21 Level I Members Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Here Drives: Car Posts: 868	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon I have seen a few around here. I don't know anyone with one. But, personally, I like it. Cheap and sporty looks.

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mini1 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Drives: 2007 GMC Sierra SLE Regular Cab Long Bed 4WD Posts: 846	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon The car is a Hyundai!!!!! 'Nuff said!!! Don't look for it on the road in 10 years. __________________ Current Ride -All-New 2007 GMC Sierra SLE RCLB

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Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,978	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon Having owned a Hyundai for five years with zero problems I cannot say anything against them at all. While you do your research I recommend you look at the maintenance intervals for the vehicle. If you take that into account a GM alternative can be very competitive. G6 coupe would be a good alternative to cross shop it against. Mustang with V-6 would be one to consider as well. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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fenderbender 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hicktown, PA Drives: 99 Black Chevy S-10 ZR-2 5 Speed Posts: 1,368	Re: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon I think I liked to old Tiburons a lot more, well at least the front end. That one looks too cluttered and Mercury Couger like. But I have heard good things about them. Are you considering any other cars? __________________ Fender Bender My Rides 1999 Chevy S-10 ZR-2 5 speed -K&N Intake \| Custom Dual Exhaust \| Cowl Hood Panasonic Head Unit \| Dual Speakers \| Legacy Rebel Amp \| 10" Kicker Comp Subs 2005 Yamaha Kodiak 450 4X4 -3000lb. Xtreme Winch\| Removed Baffle Fog Lights

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