Used 2003 Hyundai Tiburon Consumer Reviews
Lemon
I bought this because it was so cute! I now know more about cars than I ever thought I would. This car has had almost everything go wrong. Its not built to put 100 miles on it daily.
Solid car
You won't get a nicer car for under $20k. That's $2-3k less than a similarly optioned Celica or Eclipse V6. And it's LOADS easier to drive than the anemic Celica GT-S which requires revving to at least 5000rpm just to get power. The gearing on the 6M is way too short. 3400rpm at 80mpg? That's too high. That may be why the gas mileage is so poor (but you can fill with 87 octane, unlike premium only for the Eclipse V6 or either base or GTS Celica). The flywheel is a tad too heavy, but I'm really nit-picking. I really like the action on the clutch and the shifter. The spacing is perfect. It really promotes fast and accurate shifting.
- GT 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,800237 mi away
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Fun To Drive
The Hyundai Tiburon is an absolute hoot to drive! I own a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, and the Tiburon is just as fun to drive. The car handles well and has enough power to satisfy. The exterior is the best part. The styling elicits questions from the curious. My only complaints are the over-boosted steering and the spoiler. The handling is so good on this car that it is a shame to have such numbing power steering. Also, while I don't mind the spoiler, I think the car would look cleaner without it.
Great Little Car
The new Tiburon is everything this car should have been back in its introduction (1999). Peppy power with great styling and look. A load of fun to try and a quick head-turner. For the price, it is hard to beat.
Outrageous car!!!
Hyundai has done it! The new 2003 Tiburon is not heard of, at this price at least. It is nice and FAST, and with a few inexpensive modifications it is even faster! Everyone asks what I drive, I comment just a Hyundai, see the faces of disgust, but then I show them the car and give them a ride, the faces change and they want one now! I say get it if you want it, who cares if it's Hyundai, you will be surprised!!