information on tiburon

[whimzeeone]

Hi, I am looking at possibly purchasing a 2007 Tiburon, I have just recently took at 2006 SE 4 speed auto for a test drive. I am curious to find out if anyone can tell me about any problems that they may have had with their Tiburons. I really like the car but i am torn between it and the 2007 Eclipse, can anyone please help me. I have heard of some problems with the Tiburon but i am not to sure if they are fact or fiction. Thanks.

[lowsonoma1999]

Originally Posted by whimzeeone

Hi, I am looking at possibly purchasing a 2007 Tiburon, I have just recently took at 2006 SE 4 speed auto for a test drive. I am curious to find out if anyone can tell me about any problems that they may have had with their Tiburons. I really like the car but i am torn between it and the 2007 Eclipse, can anyone please help me. I have heard of some problems with the Tiburon but i am not to sure if they are fact or fiction. Thanks.

The 2007 Tib is getting another facelift, front and rear, so it will look quite a bit different than the 2006 you drove. Interior also has quite a few changes as well. Unfortunately, I don't know much of anything about the new Eclipse. I used to have an '02, but I've never paid much attention to the new ones. My opinion, the new Eclipse is ugly, and the Tib looks a ton better. Here are a few pics of the 2007 Tib if you haven't seen them yet.


And a bad picture of the rear

[peachferrari]

^^^^ I agree completely. Plus, if you are going for performance, the Eclipse is much pricier in V6 form (and yes a little quicker) than the Tib.

I looked at the '06 Eclipse (though I didn't drive one) before buying my Tib. For me it wasn't worth the money. Plus it's 6 inches longer, 3 inches wider, and doesn't have any more room than the Tib. And that huge butt....

[98tiburon]

Originally Posted by peachferrari

^^^^ I agree completely. Plus, if you are going for performance, the Eclipse is much pricier in V6 form (and yes a little quicker) than the Tib.

I looked at the '06 Eclipse (though I didn't drive one) before buying my Tib. For me it wasn't worth the money. Plus it's 6 inches longer, 3 inches wider, and doesn't have any more room than the Tib. And that huge butt....

I don't have that much information on the 07' Tiburon other than pictures of it, but are you sure that even the V6 version of the new Eclipse is quicker than the new Tiburon will be? It just seems unlikely due to the very heavy weight of the Eclipse. I could be wrong. Anyway, I think either way, chicks will dig both cars, but if your going for speed, eclipses have sucked ever since the 3rd gen came out.

[lowsonoma1999]

Originally Posted by 98tiburon

I don't have that much information on the 07' Tiburon other than pictures of it, but are you sure that even the V6 version of the new Eclipse is quicker than the new Tiburon will be? It just seems unlikely due to the very heavy weight of the Eclipse. I could be wrong. Anyway, I think either way, chicks will dig both cars, but if your going for speed, eclipses have sucked ever since the 3rd gen came out.

The '07 Tib powertrain wise is unchanged from '06. Still the 2.7L. The new Eclipse GT has something like 260hp. It is faster than the Tib. You won't see a big change in the motor until the 2009 model comes out, if they even still call it a Tiburon. I was in Korea a few weeks ago with Hyundai, and found out what the '09 will look like, and the engine options. However, I can/will not say. But, it will be a bad ass car.

[Mister_Sinister]

lowsonoma: Do you expect me to talk?
Me: No Mr.Nance, I expect you to.....actually, yes, I do.

I can't wait to see the 09 Tib! Here's hoping they show it at the next Detroit Auto Show!

[Underground_Killah]

no problems with our 01 rd2 tib! had to change the radiator cap once... but that's it!

[Rickna]

I've had a few minor problems on my 03.

1. Driver side window motor-replaced 3 times
2. Driver side seat belt socket-replaced 1 time
3. Driver side door lock acuator-replaced 1 time.

I've done heavy modding and I have no engine problems. I love the car, and I'll probably buy another Hyundai when I'm ready.

[BigTDawg]

i havnt had any problems with mine

does the '07 come with those 2 girls?

[Rickna]

Originally Posted by BigTDawg

i havnt had any problems with mine

does the '07 come with those 2 girls?

If it did, I would have traded mine in

[BigTDawg]

on a completely unrealted subject rick when the hell did you get that hood?

[Rickna]

Last October. I've done alotta wotk since then. You'll see it at nisco's next wekk.

[BigTDawg]

you takin me for a ride

[Rickna]

Sure, if we get the time. Joe has alotta work for me to do...

[BigTDawg]

is he doing front sway bar i only saw somethign for the rear one
atleast the rear is the easy one to do