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Used 2003 Hyundai Tiburon Consumer Reviews

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Shiny on the outside, Junk on the inside

kho, 10/11/2002
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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Hyundai, a company that hasn't built anything to last. Yeah, the car has warrenty beyond belief, it needs it so that the buyer doesn't go postal on the dealership. under powered, poor power- trains, HEAVEY and sluggish. when my SUV takes my bud's Tibby, you know somethings wrong. it does have styling, the dash looks tacky. i rated this car for its worth after the warrenty is over. NOTHING!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Swimming with sharks

Codascoram, 07/24/2002
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I compared this car to the Acura RSX, the Chevy Camaro, Toyota Solara, and Honda Accord Coupe. The shark has better handling than any of the above. Better 0-60, 20-60, and 0-40 times than all but the Camaro. The ride is rough, and the interior is a joke. The dash is obnoxious, and the stereo system is average. This car is the prettiest of the bunch, but looks aren't everything. It's real hard to see out of the right side window when making turns. The mirror acts like a wall. The headlamps restrict night vision. Finally, it has NO crash test ratings. The NHSTA hasn't tested it. So technically, you could be purchasing a 20,000 coffin. It's a risk.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Would not buy another

surrah, 07/30/2010
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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Bought this car used with 72,000 miles on it. Totally unreliable! I am always scared to take it on trips because something is always going wrong. Right after I bought it the engine light came on. Spent $2,000 trying to find out what was wrong with it. Clutch went out another 2,000 miles later. $1,200. A/C went out just barley with 79,000 miles. $150. Tires blew out also on my way to catch a flight $900 (expensive tires with NO warranty!) Awful car I do love the outside of it though I am always getting head turned. Don't really care that the back seat is small because no one rides with me. I realize I bought this used but not worth the money I've put back into it

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE!

Goldmember, 10/04/2002
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I LOVE IT! it's so solid! Buy it! U wont regret it!

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5 out of 5 stars

Sports Cars @ subcompact price

RAKinAtlanta, 05/05/2002
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This has all the promise of the best sports car for the price since the 1979 Honda Prelude. No extras needed, all the performance and handling necessary for under 20K. Warranty can’t be beaten and dealers are making great deals to promote sales.

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