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poor transmission
Denisco Joseph, 10/16/2005
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
tran constantly slips car can't change gears and very poor gas mileage
2005 Hyundai Tiburon
thakidb, 04/22/2007
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car inside and out. It's hard to believe Hyundai actually designed something this extraordinary. This car is a real head-turner. It looks so expensive and powerful, yet not many know that it is really a Hyundai. I'd have people believe it was a "baby porsche" if I wasn't so honest. More power is definitely a must, but it's one (if not the only car) in the "tuner class" with an available V6. Cars such as: Acura RSX, Honda Civic, Toyota Celica, Scion tC, Mitsubishi Lancer, Subaru Impreza WRX, Dodge Neon, and Cheverolet Cobalt SS all have 4 cylinders, and that's definitely something to take into consideration. Although it lacks stock performance, it probably has far more potential.
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Ok car, but 3.8 litre looks tempting
derfla, 02/10/2006
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this moonlit blue tiburon for 10 months and have no major problems with the vehicle. The 360 wat infinity cd stereo system is great. The engine needs more power and I am considing getting a Mitsubishi Eclipse, after I test drive it, the price is almost the same and the engine sounds to be alot bigger. The only reason I may not buy the Eclipse is that the Tiburon has a little more leg room. I am 6' tall and the leg room is ok. I will have to see how the eclipse feels. The interior of the Tiburon is pleather and is ok and stylish but for the money there is more out there.The Tibby has been reliable and the 160lbs of torque is ok to drive but the 260lbs look more tempting.
Still going strong 2020
Chrissky, 10/10/2020
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a tiburon v6 gt auto in 2005. I still have it and going strong. Only repair in 15 years is I replaced radiator myself and replaced the CV boots. Everything works. I haul lumber in it from home depot regularly. Fold the seats down and move/recline the front seat and it swallows 2x4s. People stare and are surprised. I hang 12 foot boards out the hatch. I replaced the stereo with a bluetooth unit with backup camera. Now it looks like a new car inside with an infotainment system. I can't see any reason to replace it.
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Get ready for a new transmission!
Tom, 03/13/2006
2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the third Hyundai I have owned and will be the last. Tibs have a documented history of having transmissin problems (particularly the 6 speeds as found in the SE's). The styling is nice but what good is it when the transmission goes out and the acceleration is sub-par to other vehicles? I have had my car for 11000 miles and I have had transmission trouble with it since day one and the dealer refuses to acknowledge a design defect in the car. For the same price many other V-6's on the market can outrun you AND get better gas mileage, not to mention better workmanship. You truly do pay for what you get.