looking for some facts/info

nbr1nthuzyst · #1 02-19-2005, 07:51 PM

Hey, im looking for some facts or information about the hyndai tiburon, coming from personal owners, or people who have test drivin the tiburon. I know the horsepower and tourque rate and everything like that, but im looking for personal experieces that would persuade me into looking at this car. It definately has looks, but from a preformance point of view... well...im hoping you can help me out from there

thnx

Underground_Killah · #2 02-20-2005, 02:08 PM

well, since no one is responding tha owns one in particular, i'll let you know about someone who's driven one and who's dating someone who drives one...

the 01 is a comfortable ride with very few problems (a few hissing from the windows while driving, due to hoodlems braking her window and having to get it replaced)
It's definately got some kick to it speed wise, and the 2.0l engine has alot of room for modification. It's a great project car and it looks damn sexy if you ask me. I would like to see some more aftermarket for it, and some of the body kits really do give it more of a shark look.

nbr1nthuzyst · #3 02-20-2005, 03:23 PM

thanks for the reply-anyone with 03' info??

Rickna · #4 02-20-2005, 03:27 PM

I have an 03 that I bought new in Jan 04. There were issues with the ones made in late 02 and early 03. I have had no problems at all other than the ones I have caused myself. Short of engine internals, I have modded the daylights outa this car. It's my daily driver and 22K mi since I got it. 2 recalls; ECU flash & moving the rear brake lines. The stock HP is low, especially for a 3K lb car. I have up to 196HP and soon it will be around 220HP. I really like the ride & handling. It's been a long time since I had the "sports car feel". If you want to see what I've done, check out my page in my sig. For under 20 grand for a new car you can't do better.
my .02...

BigTDawg · #5 02-20-2005, 06:09 PM

i agree with both of them i have an '03 i-4. i bought it used i've had no problems except for a big ass sheet metal screw finding its way into my tire and a fake finger nail in the back. the seats are comfortable it handels well you can defintly mod it alot all my friends that have drivin it also like it oyu should give it a test drive

Prowler87 · #6 02-20-2005, 06:40 PM

yeah... the only problems i've had were because of myself... i got an 04 i4 in aug 04... already got 17k miles on it! (yeah i know i drive a lot)

nbr1nthuzyst · #7 02-24-2005, 01:16 AM

thnx for the replies!

nbr1nthuzyst · #8 02-25-2005, 10:12 AM

i like the way the car looks...*who wouldnt* ~lol~ but anyway i was worried about the low hp and everything even though i do plan to do quite a few mods-

- but thank you for the replys and info. nice rides!

BigTDawg · #9 02-25-2005, 05:21 PM

dont be worried about the low hp it will get up there

Prowler87 · #10 02-25-2005, 09:58 PM

heck yeah it will!

nisco · #11 02-26-2005, 12:40 AM

simple bolt ons make a hug difference with the tib...
the delta (v6 engine) can get between 24-30 whp on an intake and exhaust....
add headers... do som eweight reduction... etc etc youll have a very nice powered car....

nbr1nthuzyst · #12 03-10-2005, 10:57 PM

thnx for the replies... they did help

tiburonfrenzy · #13 03-16-2005, 05:34 AM

i test drove the 03 a walked away only tested the auto stick because of my fiance but the whole auto stick idea in genral was a bad idea other tan that the car was great handling acc brakes looks and comfortable maybe a six speed tran is what i wanted but i already have one tibby and its fast enough for me

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