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2006 Tiburon = Best Tiburon of 'em all
Uifz, 12/14/2008
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
So you're thinking about making a car purchase, however you want something different out there. You're tired of all those 4 door sedans, that all look the same, drive the same, and are BORING...well no fear...because I was in your shoes about a year ago. The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is an awesome Sports car! The look is great (especially yellow), the ride is comfortable and it's got some juice to it too. It's a QUICK car, not a FAST car (there's a difference). The car simply stands out because of it's engaging and creative look. So far in my one year of having it, zero problems with 20,000 miles of driving since I got it! Did I mention, it's inexpensive?
Take the spring out!
matman142, 07/02/2010
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Ok so i have an 06 Tiburon SE V6 and it came with the 6 speed manual and as you have probably read these tiburons have terrible clutch problems. Take that pesky spring out and this car is a dream to own. Great handling and decent performance plus i bought it used and it still has 1 year left on the powertrain warranty and 6 years left on roadside assistance! Overall a very good car for the money
2006 Hyundai Tiburon for sale near you
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- GT 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,99735 mi away
- GT 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $7,390402 mi away
- GS 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $2,200608 mi away
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Love at First Sight
Nathan, 03/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2006 Tiburon SE almost 2 months ago. It is a dream car. I recommend to buy the higher model, the SE. It is well worth the meager $22,000. I first test drove a silver one. And then went to another dealership and found an orange one that I fell in love with. Even though the numbers don't sound like much 2.7 L with 172 hp and $22,000. It's lightning fast.
2006 model purchased in 2008!
Lacey C, 11/05/2015
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2006 Tiburon in 2008 at 30,000 miles! As an 18 year old this was a dream. For the price I financed, the vehicle depreciated in value rather quickly. I was "upside down" after only 2 years, the amount I owed was more than the car was worth. That's the thing about Hyundai though! HOWEVER, I drove the heck out of this car daily, I needed new brakes and new battery in 2011 at around 130,000 miles. (This is amazing for the amount of mileage and wear I put on this vehicle) In July 2014 at 154,000 miles, the car began overheating daily and therefore we replaced the radiator. I drove it fine until December 2014 when it randomly overheated one winter day and the following morning would not start. At 160,000 miles the car required a totally new engine. The cost of the engine replacement was more than the car was valued at the time but I sucked it up and replaced it anyway. I vowed to keep up with the oil changes on schedule!! After the new engine, we lived happily ever after until I purchased a 2011 BMW Mini Cooper in May of 2015 (huge difference, I know, but remember I was only 18 when I chose the Tiburon and now I am 25) I'm now experiencing major problems with the Mini and I'm about to re-tag and insure the faithful loyal old Tiburon again because she has always been there for me! The other quirk to the Tib that I must mention as have others, the thing EATS tires!!!!! I can't even count how many times I have had to buy tires for the car! It's no joke!
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Excellent value
ccrater4, 11/21/2012
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my Tiburon GT for $8000 about a year ago. I've loved it since day one. It is over all an awesome car to drive. Although, it is not the fastest car. If you are looking for something to race it may not be for you. Its lack of power isn't justified by its fuel economy. I would expect better than 18 city from a 2.7L V6. Over all I would recommend this car to anyone. It is a great deal and is very fun to drive.
Fun, inexpensice & zippy
Heather Raven, 07/01/2006
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car was a LOT less expensive than I imagined. I looked at Eclipse and Mazda 3,6,RX8 and I think the Tiburon looks better than any of them. The car takes corners so nicely you almost don't feel them. The 4 cyl does not accelerate as fast as my last car (A Prism- can you believe it!?) which was disappointing. Also in 5th gear the car runs high rpms.... feels like the car needs a 6th gear. This makes highway driving a little noisier than I expected. Good stereo system helps to make up for this. If you're looking for style and a smooth drive for less $, this is an excellent car for you.
Second Tiburon
rwruger, 01/03/2009
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The warranty on my 2003 V-6 Automatic T sold me on buying the 2006 GT V-6 Automatic. I've never spent a dime on repairs for either T. The sound system is terrific, mpg is reasonable, comfort is as one would expect in a sports car, and I can drive it 300 miles in 4 - 5 hours without ruining my butt or back. I like the exterior and interior design a lot. I am a nitpicker and whiner, but cannot think of a complaint!
Love the car
06tiburon, 08/11/2008
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my tiburon new only had 45 miles on it and I loved everything about it. I want to say that it is a safe car. I was recently in a accident. July 6th. I hit 4 trees going over 100 mph. Not sure why I was doing that fast. My memory of the crash is gone and before the crash so I cant say what I was doing. But I don't have any broken bones or any serious injuries. I see pictures of the car after the crash and I say I am lucky to be alive. I think the car had a lot to do with it. Thanks Hyundai for building such a safe car!
This is the one!
betchadee, 06/19/2015
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
After going through car after car after car buying beaters I bit the bullet and finally bought something nice. My boyfriend who has owned a Tiburon already looked it over and gave it a good word. I've had it now about a week and so far I love pretty much everything about it, whoever had it before me put after market exhaust on it so it sounds like a completely different car. I did notice that my tires are quite worn and I will have to replace them in about 2 to 3 monthes. The passenger side window motor has either been disconnected or no longer works, I'm taking it up to a dealership tomorrow to have that looked at.
Great Car Overall
Jack Ries, 12/19/2008
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr Hatchback (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The tiburon is a great car, but it depends on which one you have. The GT's have a lot of issues with the transmissions (clutch, flywheel, shift forks, etc.), but these can all be delayed (if not prevented entirely) by not driving the car like a Ferrari. I bought the SE because it had more options and creature comforts (I live in the northeast, so the mirror defrosters are especially handy.) The car feels heavy in fast turns, but that is only how it feels. Once you get the hang of the seemingly slow steering and the delay on the clutch, you really start to enjoy the sporty feel of the extra notchy 6-speed gearbox. Bottom line, it feels like an expensive sportscar in an import's clothes.