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Edward Z Wronsky Jr, 01/11/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my fourth Hyundai, and my third TIBURON. I was unhappy with my previous dealership's service manager. When I took my 2003 model to my new dealer for routine service, I saw a 2006 on the lot, took it for a test drive, and fell in love. It's loaded with bells and whistles. Its handling is great for city and interstate driving. I can transport bulky items in my trunk, and the rear seat is available for small friends and/or my dog. It draws favorable comments from other drivers and parking valets. I'm trying to limit my response to strangers who compliment the car to "thank you" and not feel obliged to tell them how little it cost!
very impressed
harold neely, 12/21/2005
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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This vehicle is a lot quicker than I expected it to be. Put some rims on it and I think its the best looking car out there for the money.
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much better than my kia
januarygirl7777, 01/17/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is so fun to drive. This car has enough power for me even in the 4 cyl version. The only problem I have is condensation that forms on the rear window when the defrost is on and the defrost takes a while to clear the windows, but other than that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this car.
I love this car
jenna, 01/26/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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This is a great and fun to drive car. It was also very reasonably priced. I would recommend this car to anyone. i get looks wherever I go with this car. Thanks!!!
Sweet
Clo, 01/28/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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If you're looking for a hot sports car for uner 22K -- this is it. Spend the extra #s and get the 6 cyl and the Infinity stereo and lether interior plg -- Hot looking car!
Great Car for the Value
Ron, 01/29/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm not really a "car" guy, I see it mostly as transportation nothing else. When I saw this car I loved the look immediatly and the GT Limited leater interior is great looking. Performance wise it's all I could want and need. Gas mileage isn't as good as many smaller cars but I knew that going in. Friends will always tell you it's a nice car, but strangers come up to me commenting on what a great looking car it is and I can see it gets a lot of attention when I'm going down the road. Great color (electric red) with a great design makes this car look at feel as good as the mor expensive sports cars. I love it.
The hottest car you can get for 19k
Chris, 03/02/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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I got sick of making repairs for my last vehicle, so I bit the bullit and bought new. I'm glad I did. The Tiburon caught me by surprise with quality and style for the money (not to mention warrantee). I've only had the car for a week, but it has a very comfortable ride, a hot looking interior with red stitched leather wheel and seats, and a great stereo. The 5 speed shifts nicely and the clutch is pretty forgiving. Since it's a hatchback there is a ton of room for storage for a pretty small car, another big positive. The only things I could wish for are a standard 6 speed manual, a couple more horses under the hood or better gas mileage from the 2.7l v6 (rated at 19/26)
Tiburon
ZachZ, 03/07/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is an ausome car to drive around in espically with the copletely loaded version in a manual.
Hyundai Tiburon 2006
Lilly, 03/17/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted a change from the SUV I was driving. This car is comfortable, fast and fun to drive. I can park it in any parking spot and the standard warranty is great, roadside assistance is also included. Can't ask for more. The style and look of the car is also fabulous. The minute I sat in it I was in love. I was actually in the market for an eclipse or a mustang but the tiburon capatured me even after I had test driven the other two cars.
For the money it's super
mike34293, 03/21/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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There isn't much to say except that there isn't anything on the market that competes with this car. It's short comings are minor and the quality is unbelievable.
Awesome Car
JC, 04/04/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Love the car. Love the price Better. Love the warrantee. Enough said.
Best price/performance ever
Chris Schrader, 04/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first car purchase. I am not a street racer but I wanted a smaller car, definately a two door, and it had to look cool. This is the smoothest ride of any car I have ever been in. When I do 80 it feels like I am doing 40 (which landed me a ticket unfortunately). The limited edition is well worth it. The leather is very classy and the sound system rules. I wouldn't reccomend this car for a racer as the horse power is a bit below par of other cars like the eclipse. But this car destroys the scion Tc, anyday. If you're a person looking for a cool 2 door ride that is affordable, this is the way to go for sure. I cannot reccomend this car enough.
My Tiburon
Jimmy Self, 04/19/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Love the Car I bought it in 2005 and love every minute of it.
Great Car
Bros, 04/30/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I owned first generation Tiburon when it came out in 97 and I still own it. I now have the 2006 Tiburon GS model and love it even more everything about it, is great.
Love my tibby
Skygirl, 05/01/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car. I was in the market for a mazda and they wouldn't come down on the price so i went and test drove my tibby and fell in love. To get a car with power windows and locks and all for $18000 u can't beat that. I was looking for something sporty that i could fix up performancewise and make my own and it is really easy to do that with this car.
Tiburon is FUN!
John Kluge, 05/10/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car handles well. It compares to a 1988 300Z that I bought new. The GS that I bought has only the 2.0 4cyl, but is spunky enough to be a blast. I decided to cut costs by getting the small engine at lower initial cost and better fuel mileage. I do not regret that decision
Very nice
John, 06/09/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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I wasn't really ecpecting a nought-60 8.9sec car to be really fun, bj=ut i did. quite safe, really pleasant to drive, and i love it. Also stylish.
Great Car
earl engel, 06/24/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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Excellent handeling and pickup power. Sharp styling and very well designed interior space. Very nice split leather/cloth seats.
I love it
jenna, 07/29/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my tiburon. I get looks everywhere I go and it is fun to drive also. I reccommend to anyone.
Love it!
Teresa, 08/12/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I drive this car A LOT and I really love it. My daughter frequently "borrows" it, so she must think it's pretty cool too. I really like the way it looks inside and out and I LOVE the feel of the seats. The seats are so comfortable, they feel like they are just molded to your body. I love the way the hood is sculpted and the look of the instrumentation at night. I spend a lot of time in the car, I don't notice a lot of road noise or bumps. Very smooth and quiet.
Best Sporty Car on the Market
Keisha Ellis, 09/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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I love my 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. It drives and handles great. I love the look of it, I have had the most compliments on how sporty and sexy my Tiburon looks. I wouldn't trade having one for anything. Can't wait to see what the next one will look like.
Everything but the dashboard lighting
Edward Z Wronsky Jr, 09/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this car, as I loved its predecessors. However, like my 2001 Elantra GT, the information from the onboard computer is virtually illegible during daytime operation. It's fine at night. It does help if I remove my polarized transitional glasses, but my basic feeling is that should not be necessary. My only other suggestion would be to add an exterior release to the hatch as on most hatchbacks. This year, HYUNDAI eliminated the wiper/washer for the rear window , an aesthetic improvement with minimal reduction in functionality. Perhaps the savings could have been used to add an exterior manual release for the hatch!
best you can get for the money
Mike, 09/29/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had this car for four weeks and I've had so much fun with it. So far I've racked up about 3,700 miles with it and I have to say I'm definitely satisfied. When buying my car, I considered the Civic Si, Scion tC, Acura RSX, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Corolla Type S, and of course the Hyundai Tiburon. It was so typical to think "eww, korean car", but after many test drives, I picked this car because it had what others didn't offer (two-tone interior + leather, auto climate and auto headlights, V6!!!, etc). There are bad parts like the lack of a trunk opener on the remote (despite being electronically popped open), but i like this car. Don't be fooled by my long list of cons, I'm just picky.
The Best Car in the World
Juan, 09/28/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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If you want a sport car and you want it good and does not cost too much well go to a Hyundai auto dealership and you will get your match with the Tiburon.
gt 2006
barnebooze, 10/07/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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2nd tib, needs more after market stuff. i am waiting for a turbo modle or supercharged from the factory. i like its handling and proformance but is lacking the responce i desire. i am trying to figure out how i can make it rear wheel drive, that makes me look at the 350's engine and drive train. and comments?
Very impressed
HIII, 10/25/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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The six speed is very fun to drive, makes me feel good at 70mph to know I have another gear to shift to. Looking forward to the 2008 and 2009 models.
Fun to Drive
Nancy, 02/18/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I couldn't really afford the Accord I wanted and the Civic was just too squaty looking. I saw an article in the paper about the Tiburon and Hyundai and was sold. It had the sunroof and 6- disc changer the I was looking for. It is a great car and I love to drive it.
awsome car
sunsman, 06/26/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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i owned a 2006 tiburon gt limited which was brand new i loved the thing the leather seats and the infinty radi with the subwoofer everything about the car was awsome then in january i got hit buy a mini van i just wanted to cry because there goes my drem car down the drain after that 4 month later i got hit by an old lady driving a buick man i wanted to cry so i dont have it now because of those accedents but as for enjoyment when i wasnt getting hit by other people was a 10 the car had verything i wanted but i dont have it anymore traded it in for a 2006 gmc canyon.lets just say this the car is a 10 all around and when i pay my truck off im sure ill get another tiburon
Transmission Issues
Carangelover, 09/01/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Brought brand new in Jan of 06. Car is has been fun to drive over the past 1.5 yrs but have had numerous problems with the car.BCM unit needed to be replaced, now transmission. Hyundai warranty will not cover much. Hyundai is refusing to fix my transmission because I upgraded the spark plugs and sparks plug wiring for the 30K service. They are considering the upgrade performance parts therefore voiding my warranty. I will not buy another Hyundai, if you paid me, they pulled the same thing on me when my clutch need replaced on my 03 Elantra after 12k miles.
Great Car!!!
diamonddbrh, 09/11/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I absolutely love my Tiburon. It gets lots of looks. It is fun to drive, It was love at first sight. When I set out to buy a car I had no idea I would be buying a Hyundai, but this car is so much fun! Everyone wants to drive with me.
Awesome!
Niki, 05/23/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Tiburon! It's fabulous. A great guy car or girl car.
makes you feel special
weav8060, 09/08/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I have an orange crush tibby that turns heads and really glows. Never mind the nominal hp -- this car is fast and you can navigate traffic like a star. BMWs have a hard time keeping up. It purs beautifully. Get the sunroof -- it's the first time I've had one and it's important for the overall feel and comfort. Also, mine doesn't have rear windshield wipers and that needs to be remedied. The seats are very comfortable, but part of a cockpit feel that you have to slip into -- always pull the manually operated seats back as you get in and out (that's a fun factor too). This car's not for your if you're taller than 6' or overweight. The is a high rev'r and mileage is mediocre.
i love i
i love it, 06/18/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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i bought my "Tib" in march 07" and i love it. even though there is not much to do under the hood. there is a lo you can do with the look. And at a great price too.
I love this car!
sara, 04/08/2008
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I just got my Tiburon. Not only am I happy because it was cheap with only 15000 miles on it, but it is by far the best running, and good looking car I've ever had. I would strongly recommend anyone to get a Tiburon.
2006 GT V6
dh_donaldson, 07/09/2019
updated 01/14/2021
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought this car from a used car dealer that lied about what it had. IE - no heated seats. However, after 2 days of driving the engine light came on and I took it to D & W Auto Repair in Port Orchard and they figured out it was only the Mass Air Flow Sensor and only charged me 1/2 hour labor to fix it. I asked them if there was anything else wrong and they said it was all good. My car rocks now!
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Great car if you're good at negotiating
Jay, 12/04/2019
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I bought my 2006 SE (6mt) 4 years ago and haven't had any major problems just replaced my timing belt at 159k. Bought it with 88k miles and it's been all over the country. Just drove it out of town 5 hours away in June. If you do the regular maintenance and keep a eye on your wheel alignment it's pretty reliable still on the original clutch and added a few aftermarket parts just to make it a little more fun to daily. The Delta V-6 is reliable in my experience and this is over 3 different 06 SE that I have been around. I can't really speak for the 2.0 but for me it's pretty stylish for a early 2000's car and easy to find one in good condition in a manual. (drove the automatic and it definitely allows the low power output to show)
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Love the Tibby
David Donaldson, 11/02/2020
updated 05/10/2021
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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I have a 2006 V6 5-Speed Tiburon. Leather interior w/ a high performance air filter that gets me an average of 31 MPG. Red with blond leather interior. I've had to replace the main OS sensor twice in two years but I did it myself this last time for $31.00, not unhappy about it. Last time I replaced it was through a mechanic and cost me $308.00. It's so easy I'm kicking myself. I looked for one of these for a year and a half and finally found this one nearby. It's low to the ground so I have to roll in and roll out but otherwise a great car to drive. I've since traded in this vehicle for a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, which is more of an adult vehicle for me, Love the new vehicle with only 86,000 miles and very clean. Enjoyed the Tibby but it wasn't for me being so low to the ground.
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My first purchased vehicle
Black Haiku, 04/17/2025
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
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It was 2005 and I had just taken a buyout from a job and enrolled in school for HVAC+R. I had never bought myself anything nice or expensive in my life and I wanted to treat myself to a new car. I already had a used 1995 Chevy Blazer 2 door, and had just purchased a used 1984 Ford Ranger that I was having painted. I wanted something sporty and stylish that wouldn't break my limited budget. I fell in love with the Tiburon (I was already a Fast and the Furious fan) and I was heavily into mods that the magazine Sport Compact Tuner had available for it. I started an internet search for one and found it in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I called the Dealer and negotiated a price for a used 2005 Tib GT that was a one off. It had a 6 speed transmission and all the trim of the SE, minus the infinity sound system. I was sold. I cut a bankers check and flew to Florida to pick it up. It looked even better in person. The original owner brought it back for an Audi TT, but that was my good fortune. It had less than 400 miles on it and I paid 18 thousand for it. I drove it back to Detroit, Michigan. I had no issues but when shifting to third, the shifting was a little off. Perhaps the clutch wasn't all the way open, it was slow to disengage, or I was at fault, but I made sure to focus on shifting to third very carefully and it was still ... mushy. I had no issues with the other gears except third. Downshifting was fun and downshifting into 3rd was never an issue. I was able to put it through the paces and managed to reach 140 mph, but the rear spoiler failed at that point. I needed to upgrade it to keep the rear wheels planted on the pavement at higher speeds. I loved the interior and the way the red mesh laid over the black leather with the red stitching on the seats. I upgraded the sound system immediately because I love loud music and the pre-installed system was missing. I upgraded everything to Kenwood. All the speakers, receiver, crossovers, and amplifiers were Excelon series. I only wish I bought 2 subs instead of one. With the windows up, it sounded really good at moderate levels and was super crisp inside the vehicle. Outside of the ride, You could barely hear the music play.... even at loud levels. No panel rattling. Well made vehicle. It drove well and was super comfortable. It didn't need anything more than regular unleaded, which was great for my budget. I did find myself going to the gas station more often than in my Blazer (v6) or my Ranger (inline 4, 8 plugs), but that was to be expected from a dedicated compact sport coupe. I had plans on adding a turbo, new intake, and exhaust, but I had a lawsuit I lost and I was forced to sell everything. I regretted selling the Tib. I loved that car. Now, later in life...I'm looking to purchase another one for a project car. If you're looking for a really fast car out of the gate, don't look at a Tib. It's a really great good-looking, comfortable, dependable, economic sport car. Nice for a person not trying to race, or a first time buyer.
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Great while it lasted......
JMZ HET, 08/13/2008
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
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My car was flawless for the first 21,000 miles (2 years). The problem was initially diagnosed as "collapsed engine lifters" but after this repair failed to correct the issue a new engine "short block" was installed. After another 1,750 miles the "new" engine short block proved to be "defective". During the 5 weeks the dealership had the car to install the 2nd short block we gave up and bought a Nissan. Very disappointing.
I love my Tiburon
kman1989, 04/23/2010
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It was used with 21,500 miles on it. I bought it right off the bat. I haven't had any trouble with it what so ever. I'm actually looking into tuning it up. It handles like no other and the ride is smooth. The sound system is great for being stock. The mpg is great too. I live in Idaho and I drove to Salt Lake City, Utah and back on 1/2 tank of gas and it's about a 4 or 5 hour drive from where I live.
Piece of CRAP!!!!!!!!!
megan, 11/07/2007
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Let me start by saying that I have had nothing but trouble with this car in the 15 months that i owned it. It the first two months the power window broke and the visor fell off. After 12 months & 13,000 miles I had to put $1,400 dollars into getting a new clutch since the warranty expires after 12 months or 12,000 miles. Not to mention that before i traded it in they told me i had another problem with the transmission. Be aware also that any up grades will void your warranty, including changing your own oil. I will never buy another Hyundai...period