*Poll* Should I get a 2003 Tiburon? *Poll*

Deeko

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Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: Deeko
sure, why not

Any reasons? :)

My roommate just told me today that Ferrari helped them design the body. Would explain why it isn't fugly like most of their make :p
 

Yossarian

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I would recommend a Tiburon if it could actually do the cool shark underwater thing it does in the commercial.
 

Deeko

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They have gotten alot more reliable too. Tied Honda for 2nd most reliable brand last year.
 

ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: Deeko
They have gotten alot more reliable too. Tied Honda for 2nd most reliable brand last year.

Yeah, I heard that the older models were pretty unreliable. I heard that the new ones were pretty dang reliable though :)
 

Deeko

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Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: Deeko
They have gotten alot more reliable too. Tied Honda for 2nd most reliable brand last year.

Yeah, I heard that the older models were pretty unreliable. I heard that the new ones were pretty dang reliable though :)

yea, I say go for it. How much do they run anyway?
 

ROTC1983

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I have to double check. I was looking for some info from you guys :) I will be right back. I heard around 12 grand. Hmm...

EDIT: Wow, around 14000, insane...
 

aphex

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My girlfriend has a 2001 Tiburon and its been teriffic... No problems whatsoever...
 

MustangSVT

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lower model or GT?

Ive test driven GT and it was ok.

imho exterior styling is best among other cars in class/price range.
but interior is not up to my expectations...

I dont think it is too bad of a choice since it does have 10 year warranty thing.

if you can get a GT for $17k i say go ahead but if they say $20k.. forget it :)
 

T2T III

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Edmund's TMV pricing for the 4 cylinder model w/manual trans.: $17,269.
Edmund's TMV pricing for the 6 cylinder "GT" model w/manual trans.: $18,727.
 

T2T III

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Originally posted by: MustangSVT
lower model or GT?

Ive test driven GT and it was ok.

imho exterior styling is best among other cars in class/price range.
but interior is not up to my expectations...

I dont think it is too bad of a choice since it does have 10 year warranty thing.

if you can get a GT for $17k i say go ahead but if they say $20k.. forget it :)
I think that might be tough. I just posted the Edmund's TMV prices in this thread. It looks like the high $18K range for the "street" price on the V6 GT model. I guess I'd check out the used market. Get a 2003 that has low miles on it - the price should be much better.
 

MustangSVT

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Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Originally posted by: MustangSVT
lower model or GT?

Ive test driven GT and it was ok.

imho exterior styling is best among other cars in class/price range.
but interior is not up to my expectations...

I dont think it is too bad of a choice since it does have 10 year warranty thing.

if you can get a GT for $17k i say go ahead but if they say $20k.. forget it :)
I think that might be tough. I just posted the Edmund's TMV prices in this thread. It looks like the high $18K range for the "street" price on the V6 GT model. I guess I'd check out the used market. Get a 2003 that has low miles on it - the price should be much better.


hmm i just checked carsdirect.com and their direct price for 03 GT 6 speed is 16,318.

good luck.


 

ROTC1983

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Yeah, I just looked up the prices too. I might have to find a used one...darn, I am gonna have to look around for a car. I was setting my mind on this one :(
 

rh71

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In the time it would take me to ask for PICS ?! of a 2003 model, I could just go and look it up myself... damn you.

EDIT>> How come it's not listed here ?
 

BigSmooth

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Originally posted by: Deeko
Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: Deeko
sure, why not

Any reasons? :)

My roommate just told me today that Ferrari helped them design the body. Would explain why it isn't fugly like most of their make :p
Not true. Check out this link, it states that the new Tiburon came from Hyundai's own design studio.

People might think it's Ferrari-designed because it's a ripoff of the 456GT. However, they did steal from the best, so the car does look better than most of their fleet. :)
 

zCypher

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Personally I think the Tiburon looks pretty damn good. Here are some specs on the Tiburon and the RSX:

2003 Tiburon - 2.7L V6 - "GT" - FWD - TMV: $18,727

Weight: 3015lbs
Max HP: 170hp @ 6000rpm
Max TQ: 181 ft-lbs. @ 4000rpm
Turning Circle: 35.8
Mileage: 19/26mpg - 14.5 gallon tank (377 miles per tank highway driven)
0-60 (Text): 7.18 seconds

2003 RSX - 2.0L Inline 4 - "Type-S" - FWD - TMV: $22,374

Weight: 2778lbs
Max HP: 200hp @ 7400rpm
Max TQ: 142 ft-lbs. @ 6000rpm
Turning Circle: 38.1
Mileage: 24/31mpg - 13.2 gallon tank (409.2 miles per tank highway driven)
Edmunds 0-60: 6.7 seconds

2004 Impreza - 2.5L 4cyl "boxer" - WRX "STi" - Full-time AWD

Weight:
Max HP: 300hp @ 6000rpm
Max TQ: 300 ft-lbs. @ 4000rpm
Turning Circle:
Mileage:
0-60: