Hyundai Tiburon Midsize | Compact
Hyundai Tiburon Midsize | Compact
[May 28, 2001]
Joe
Model Reviewed:
Hyundai Tiburon
Strength:
I Like the Clarion CD player they put in the SE it makes it look good. The 5 speed shift is great and i am loving the sound the engine makes when you shift down. Being 16 and driving a brand new tiburon is my dream come true.
Weakness:
I am not sure if i like the new headlights compared to the old but hey, i am not the one putting the cars on the lot. The Tiburon gets the most looks out of all the cars my family has had. It may not be the new Ferrari but when i drive it, it sure feels like i am driving the Ferrari. I like the way Hyundai is bringing out the new V6. Very Scary. I thought the 4 cylinder was enough but this will be very fun to see. A couple more colors would be nice but i like the Cardinal Red personally. Overall, good job Hyundai, i will look forward to the 2002. Similar Products Used: My dad has a Volvo C70 convertible and this would put up a good fight in a race im sure of that. |
[May 30, 2001]
Mike D
Model Reviewed:
Tiburon
Strength:
Great Speakers (with a non-stock stereo), good acceleration, nice top speed, looks awesome.
Weakness:
cup holders, no warning bell if lights are left on (thats left me sitting a few times...) Awesome car - has lived up to my expectations of what i thought it would be. Sound system is awesome in it, and with just a few modifications it sounded even better. Can keep up with alot of cars in its class (Talon, and Eclipse) and definately worth the money. Would definately consider buying newer model :) Similar Products Used: 88 Toyota Supra, 86 Nissan 300ZX - not as many snazzy features as the ZX had, but could keep up with it, couldnt stand a chance against the Supra though. |
[May 30, 2001]
Mandy
Strength:
Appearance.Leather interior.Great fog lights and headlights.Rear window wiper.Easy to shift the 5-speed.Great sunroof/moonroof.Great sounding 6 speaker stereo system. The trunk is also a lot roomier than you would expect!
Weakness:
THE CUPHOLDERS! You cannot get anything in them, except miniture bottled waters. Then when you put something into them, they block the radio controls and whenever you stop, the top of the drink pushes the A/C button in and then your air conditioning starts. STUPID DESIGN. I am also not too fond of the miniture glove box. I knew it would be small due to the compact size of the car, but it is ridiculous! Great car for the average college kid. You will get a lot of looks and stares; that's for sure. My 2001 Cobalt Blue Tibby is not only classy looking, but very sexy. The leather interior feels great and looks great too. This car is not a family car at all and only seats two people comfortably in the front seat. I have to say that I have bragged the most about its ROOMY trunk. Compared to my boyfriend's Eclipse, I could sleep in the Tibby's trunk. The size is excellent for hauling medium-sized things back and forth, which is good for a college student. This car is great. I haven't had any problems yet, but I've only had the car for 3 weeks. I will keep you posted on anything new! Similar Products Used: I have driven my boyfriend's 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and I like the pick up in the Eclipse better, but the interior and style of the Tibby is much better. |
[Apr 30, 2001]
Allison I.
Strength:
It's sleek and stylish appearance. It's so easy and smooth to drive. It also has quite a kick for a little 4-cylinder.
Weakness:
Again, engine noises, cupholders, and seatbelts. My seatbelts twist everytime you try to buckle them. It's very annoying. I can't tell you how proud I feel when I get stares from everyone at my sexy bright yellow Tibby! The car looks like a million bucks, but it's a great value. Although it isn't the best performance wise, this little puppy can pack a punch for being only a 4-cylinder, 140 HP engine. The futuristic interior packed with the curvy exterior make this baby a prize to own! Similar Products Used: Nothing similar. |
[May 23, 2001]
adam huntington
Strength:
This car is the absolute coolest car out there. It puts out more power than you would expect and corners like a ferrari. the macpherson struts work great. We have customized ours with a 2in. hood scoop and custom made side exhaust pipes. we are intending on putting a splitter in so you can switch between stock exhaust and the sidepipes. Inside we put a plate where the mapholder was and put a small red light in there along with 2 switches that controll the blue moodlights that are underneath the dash and seats. (it really makes it look like the batmobile inside haha) oh yeh its canary red and about to go in for a paint job. i've never had to take it to the shop
Weakness:
of course the cupholders and the paintjob its awesome enough said.. if you would like a pic.. email me @ Metalman3842@aol.com Similar Products Used: nothing compares |
[May 22, 2001]
SCOTT
Strength:
THIS CAR HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A SPORTS CAR. THE ENGINE IS VERY PEPPY WITH THE 5 SPEED TRANNY. IT HANDLES GREAT. THE SUSPENSION IS DONE RIGHT. IT HANDLES TURNS VERY TIGHTLY. THE LOOKS OF THE CAR ARE VERY EYE CATCHING ALMOST FUTURISTIC. I REALLY ENJOY THE CAR A LOT(AND THIS IS AFTER DRIVING A MUSTANG GT FOR 6 YRS)
Weakness:
THE AUTOMATIC TRANNY IS WEAK. NOT RECOMMENED FOR THIS TYPE OF CAR. THE CUPHOLDERS ARE NOT IN A GOOD PLACE. OVERALL I REALLY ENJOY THIS CAR A LOT. IT IS A FUN DRIVING CAR THAT MOVES AND HANDLES WITH THE BEST OF THE CARS IN ITS CLASS. ALSO I AM GLAD TO SEE THAT THERE ARE SOME MORE AFTERMARKET PLACES POPPING UP. I WOULD LIKE TO UPGRADE THE CAR A LITTLE. CHANGE THE AIR INTAKE, EXHAUST AND GET THE CHIP. OTHER THAN THAT I DON'T THINK THE CAR NEEDS MUCH MORE. JUST DRIVE ONE AND YOU WILL SEE. AND I BET YOU WILL BE PLEASED. MAKE SURE IT SI IN A 5 SPEED. Similar Products Used: 95 VW GULF- TIB IS MUCH MORE PEPPY |
[Apr 25, 2001]
Raj
Strength:
Great looking car but they messed up the model for 2000. Can't beat the warranty. I have this car and has 60000 miles and no problems occurred with the engine
Weakness:
No weakness except for the cupholder Good car if you like the new model Similar Products Used: Eclipse |
[Apr 24, 2001]
kenny
Strength:
Great acceleration great cornering!(Not stock)
Weakness:
Stupid cupholders! Great car all around by far a great improvement from when Hyundai frist started selling cars!!! Similar Products Used: I've had 2 other hyundai's my brother has had a couple and so has my parents they doent even come close to my tiburon. (Tropic Green) |
[Apr 20, 2001]
NE1cBobbY
Strength:
Cool looking interior, tail lights, spoiler
Weakness:
This car is loud inside! You have to turn the stereo up loud to drain out the annoying rattles of the dash board and the back trunk lid. My power locks stick. The cup holders, Oh my god what were they thinking. They should of put the stereo in a higher position. I can't even get around to the stereo controls when I have the cup holder in use . . . but everyone who owns one knows that! The engine is making a weird clunking noise. I took it to the dealer and they said "It's normal wear and tear." "It's suppose to sound like that." I DON'T THINK SO!!! (If it was a Dodge Neon I would expect it because most of the neons have that wonderful engine noise after about 31,000 miles.) My Tib only has 32,802 miles on it. The thing that really gets me is the interior looks pretty neat but it's made so cheap. I mean when i opened my door the handle broke I couldn't believe it. I had to go through the passenger side door intill I got a appointment w/ the dealer to fix it. It was covered under the warranty though. The exhast system come on! How about dual exhaust is that so much to ask. It would make those 140 horses run a lot better. All these cons were to much for a car that was only a year old so . . . . I traded it in on a Sunfire GT . . . I'm so glad I did it's cooler looking and the inside is a lot sturdier the 2.4 DOHC engine is a lot better on gas and on pick up. It's weird because the car only has 10 more horses than the Tib. The Sunfire GT has 150 but it runs like it has about 50 to 60 more horses than the Tib. I also don't miss the loud engine noise the Tib's engine made at 65-100 mph. The Sunfire does not do this which is nice. There are some rattles inside but, I drive on ruff back roads so what do you expect. Plus the sports suspension doesn't help with those kinda things so with any sports car your gonna get that. So I really don't recommend this car . . . But I do recommend the Sunfire GT.....Oh yeah and the Sunfire GT has dual exhast that might be why their is such a better pick up with the Sunfire. Similar Products Used: I have a Sunfire GT now and the Tiburon does not even compare. It's kinda sad. |
[Apr 20, 2001]
tom bumster
Strength:
fully loaded with everything.
Weakness:
just engine noise. for the guy who spent 17000 on a 97 tiburon FX that guy should be very pissed off at him self. the new tiburons that are better than the 97's. that guy got ripped off sorry to say. think about it, he paid 17000 for a 97 and the new tiburons are starting at 14999! what a rip off for him. Similar Products Used: None |